Chrysler 300 - 2009
288.1 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2009 is 311.0 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Chrysler 300, model year 2009.
Sample size: 183 cars, 437 tests and 1,259 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 183 cars
The 2009 Chrysler 300 exhibits a lower overall defect rate, with 288 defects per 100 vehicles compared to the average of 310 defects, marking a 7% improvement. Notably, the model performs better than average in visibility, lights and electrics, and body/structure, with significant reductions in defect frequency in these categories. However, it shows a concerning trend in brakes and steering, with defect rates well above the average. Mileage-related trends indicate that as the mileage increases, the defect rate also rises, particularly in the highest mileage category, where it reaches 501 defects per 100 vehicles. Overall, while the Chrysler 300 excels in certain areas, its performance in braking and steering warrants attention.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 183 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▼ 36.7% worse
160.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 117.5 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
Steering
▼ 79.8% worse
29.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 16.3 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 43.2% better
13.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 23.4 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 21.9% better
63.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 80.9 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 11.6% better
265.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 299.8 / 100 tests
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
- A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
Body/Structure
▲ 74.7% better
10.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 41.5 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 16.9% better
6.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.3 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 20.1% better
27.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 34.4 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 193
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 84
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 81
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 62
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 50
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 48
A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 46
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 43
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 40
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 33
Serious faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 43
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 22
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 18
Parking brake efficiency: less than 50% of the required value
FAIL
Occurrences: 16
Parking brake inoperative on one side, or in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight line
FAIL
Occurrences: 16
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
Warning device shows system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 9