Chrysler warning lights: what each light means
In Chrysler models, the documented faults light up 4 warning lights on the dashboard. The most frequent: airbag light (2 faults), engine warning light (2 faults) and parking brake warning (1 fault).
Which warning lights the faults of Chrysler trigger
Red ones first, and those that call for stopping. Below each warning light, the documented faults that trigger it, with their pages.
Airbag warning light on
Urgency: Garage soonRedSymbol: a seated person wearing a seat belt with a circle (the inflated airbag) in front; in some cars, the letters SRS or AIRBAG
The airbag warning light means the system has detected a fault and an airbag or seatbelt pretensioner may not deploy in a crash. Causes range from a connector under the seat to the control unit or the airbag itself.
What to do: Have it diagnosed as soon as possible and check with the VIN whether the car has any outstanding airbag recall.
2 documented faults that trigger it in the Chrysler
- High severity: Recalls from 2011 and 2012 · outside the engine · Voyager RT
- High severity: Passenger airbag gas generator · outside the engine · 300C II
Electric parking brake warning
Urgency: Garage soonRedSymbol: letter P inside a circle in brackets, sometimes with an exclamation mark
Cars with an electric parking brake show a warning light or message when the caliper motor, its wiring or the control unit fails. The brake may not release or may not apply.
What to do: Do not rely on the handbrake if the warning appears: park on level ground and leave the car in gear. Have the system diagnosed.
1 documented fault that triggers it in the Chrysler
- Medium severity: Parking brake with insufficient holding power · outside the engine · Voyager RT
Engine fault warning light (check engine)
Urgency: Garage soonYellow or amberSymbol: outline of an engine seen from the side, in yellow or orange
The orange engine-shaped warning light comes on when the ECU detects a fault affecting combustion or emissions. If it flashes, it usually points to misfires that can damage the catalytic converter.
What to do: If it stays on steadily, you can drive gently to a garage and ask for a fault code read-out. If it flashes or you notice a loss of power, slow down and get to a garage as soon as possible.
2 documented faults that trigger it in the Chrysler
- Critical severity: Broken swirl flaps in the intake manifold · OM642 engine · 300C
- Critical severity: Rear timing chain wear and tensioner failure · OM642 engine · 300C
AdBlue system warning
Urgency: Garage soonYellow or amberSymbol: AdBlue system warning in the instrument cluster, yellow or orange at first, usually accompanied by a text message and, later on, a countdown in kilometres
Diesels with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) use AdBlue to cut NOx emissions. A warning with a countdown ("engine will not restart in X km") indicates a low level or a fault in the AdBlue tank, pump, heater or injector. When the countdown reaches zero, the car will not start again.
What to do: If the tank is full and the warning persists, the problem lies with the system. Go to a garage before the countdown ends and keep your receipts in case the fault is covered by a manufacturer campaign.
1 documented fault that triggers it in the Chrysler
- Medium severity: Emissions defeat device (AdBlue/EGR) and software update campaign · OM642 engine · 300C
Frequently asked questions
Which warning lights come on most in the Chrysler?
Airbag light: 2 documented faults, such as recalls from 2011 and 2012. Engine warning light: 2 documented faults, such as broken swirl flaps in the intake manifold. Parking brake warning: 1 documented fault, such as parking brake with insufficient holding power.
Which warning light of Chrysler is the most serious?
None of the warning lights with documented faults in the Chrysler requires an immediate stop. The most serious fault that triggers one of them is broken swirl flaps in the intake manifold (engine warning light), of critical severity severity.
Which Chrysler models have the most faults that trigger warning lights?
Chrysler 300C (3 faults), Chrysler Voyager RT (2 faults) and Chrysler 300C II (1 fault).
A warning light has come on in the Chrysler: what should I do?
Find which warning light it is on this page and check its urgency. For the others, book an appointment at a garage and have them read the fault code with an OBD reader: it shows which system has failed.