Chrysler 300 Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability

Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.

41
Total Recalls
3223
Total Complaints
173
Total Crashes
131
Reported Injuries
6
Reported Deaths
2006
Worst Year
2021
Best Year
0
Poor
Overall Reliability Score (0–100)
Accelerating +133%
Complaint Trend
7 last 24mo vs 3 prior 24mo
Mar & Nov
Peak Complaint Months
40% of complaints in these months

Recent Safety Incidents — Last 5 Model Years

4
Crashes Reported
2
Injuries Reported

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Chrysler 300 — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison

YearVerdictRecallsComplaintsCrashesInjuriesDeathsTop Issue
2023Excellent53Back Over PreventionFull report →
2022Excellent411Air BagsFull report →
2021BestExcellent4Air BagsFull report →
2020Excellent5Unknown Or OtherFull report →
2019Excellent4384Air BagsFull report →
2018Good2101Electrical SystemFull report →
2017Excellent14322Electrical SystemFull report →
2016Excellent24677Unknown Or OtherFull report →
2015Good46485Unknown Or OtherFull report →
2014Good51681714Power TrainFull report →
2013Good51962016Electrical SystemFull report →
2012Caution7300134Electrical SystemFull report →
2011Good514596Electrical SystemFull report →
2010Good58193Air BagsFull report →
2009Excellent2521Air BagsFull report →
2008Avoid4761820Electrical SystemFull report →
2007Caution1287851Air BagsFull report →
2006WorstAvoid6752216Air BagsFull report →
2005Avoid252827285Air BagsFull report →

19 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.

Most Common Chrysler 300 Problems

Electrical System
721
Air Bags
598
Power Train
484
Engine
257
Unknown Or Other
177
Fuel/Propulsion System
134
Steering
106
Service Brakes
85
Vehicle Speed Control
74
Engine And Engine Cooling
70
Fuel System / Gasoline
63
Exterior Lighting
61

Based on 3,223 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.

Recent Safety Recalls — Chrysler 300 (20222023)

#22V5040002022
14/07/2022
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor battery may fail prematurely and cause the sensor to become inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the TPMS sensors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z68.

#22V8080002022
27/10/2022
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor battery may fail prematurely and cause the sensor to become inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the TPMS sensors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 10, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is ZB5. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-504.

#24V1120002023
15/02/2024
PARKING BRAKE

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger vehicles. The parking brake may be improperly adjusted, which can result in a vehicle roll away. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Remedy: Dealers will properly adjust the parking brake, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 29, 2024. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 01B.

Showing 3 recalls from 20222023 model years. See the full year-specific pages for older recalls.

Recent Owner Complaints

Direct reports filed with NHTSA by Chrysler 300 owners — 20222023 model years.

Air BagsCRASH1 INJURY09/22/2025

I got into a car accident in 08/28/25 @8:30pm and on impact I was going about 50-55mph and not a single one of my air bags came out. I also know that there are no recalls on my vehicle for air bags.

Service Brakes05/14/2025

My rotors warped with 5,260 miles and dealership would not cover the issue stating it is wear and tear. The brembo brake calipers are large and creates to much heat and causes the rotors to overheat and warp.

Power Train /Electrical System03/19/2025

Just had this problem on my 2019 Chrysler 300. Recall came years after I had it and after I sold it. I got lucky and found out and got a reimbursement for the repair. Recall issued for "faulty Diode on Alternator". Very dangerous b/c the car will just cut out on you when you are trying to accelerate... like crossing a road etc. My 2019 I didn't have long enough to see if it was an issue but now my 2023 Chrysler 300 is doing the same thing. Would not surprise me if it's the same faulty parts for every model. When you accelerate it just putters and loses power. My 2019 I got reimbursed on it had white smoke and ended up burning out another $1000 of electronics that I did NOT get reimbursed for. It's one of those things Idk if they can detect it until it breaks or not.

Unknown Or Other /Lane Departure /Back Over PreventionCRASH02/17/2025

I was backing out of my friend's driveway and hit a pole. My sensors did not beep at me indicating that there was something behind me. I realize I should have paid more attention but the sensors should have warned me.

Air BagsCRASH01/02/2025

My son was in a car accident where he was cut off but able to come to a stop and then he was rear ended which cause his car to hit the car in front of him. His head hit the steering wheel and knocked him unconscious briefly. The airbags did not deploy and there is now a notification to service airbag system. Police report is not yet available.

Unknown Or Other /Service Brakes12/12/2024

I purchased the Chrysler 300 touring of May 23, 2023. This was suppose to be brand new. After, a week, the car was having issues in the steering and I had too report the car dealership because they were giving me a hard time but finally, after, reaching out to corporate, the car dealership, fixed the steering and added an addition warranty. Now, there’s something going on with the tire pressure. The tire pressure for this car shouldn’t be at 28,29,30 and 31. So, now, every time, I have a local tire place to check the tire pressure, the air continuously lose pressure. So, today on Dec 12, 2024, in order to stop, my brakes went all the way down to the floor and that’s not normal. So, there’s something wrong with the brake lines. I’ve been having issues with this supposedly be brand new car since purchase. The week after purchasing this car, because of the steering before it was fixed, I almost got into a car accident. This car really, really scares me.

Structure06/13/2024

The contact owns a 2023 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that the passenger’s side fender was not installed properly. The contact was constantly snapping the fender back into place. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 500.

Air BagsCRASH1 INJURY03/13/2023

The contact owned a 2022 Chrysler 300S. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, she hit another vehicle that attempted to merge into another lane of traffic. The air bags did not deploy upon impact; as a result, the contact hit her face on the steering wheel. The contact was taken to the hospital where she was treated for the pain in her back, face, and both shoulders. A police report was filed. The contact's vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it remained in their possession. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The contact deemed the vehicle as a total loss. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.

Unknown Or Other11/19/2022

VIN 2C3CCADG6NH167925 decodes as an 8-cylinder engine vehicle. This vehicle has a 6-cylinder 3.6L V6 engine.

Service Brakes11/09/2022

I am concerned that a possible safety issue, such as brake failure, with the brake system has gone unrepaired for the past two months. Issues: 1. There is an obvious safety problem with the brakes. 2. The dealer, Chrysler/FCA/Stellantis are not able to repair this problem. The vehicle is available for inspection anytime. We purchased this vehicle brand new on March 31, 2022. The brakes shudder every time upon application especially when going down hill or during a deceleration from high speed. It becomes worse as the brakes heat up. This problem may have always been there but has become worse. The manufacturer's dealer (we bought the auto from this dealer) reproduced the shuddering on September 7, 2022. The service writer stated that brake rotors would be replaced under warranty. Two months later, both the dealer and Chrysler Customer Care claim that the rotors are not available. No date for availability was stated despite my many requests. I am concerned this serious problem can lead to a major accident and has not/cannot be repaired by the manufacturer.

10 total complaints retrieved from NHTSA for 20222023. For older model years, see individual year pages.

300 Years to Avoid

2006 300
675 complaints · 0 recalls · 22 crashes
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2005 300
528 complaints · 2 recalls · 27 crashes · 5 deaths
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2008 300
476 complaints · 0 recalls · 18 crashes
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Ranked by combined complaints, recalls, crashes, injuries, and deaths.

Best 300 Years to Buy

2021 300
4 complaints · 0 recalls
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2023 300
5 complaints · 0 recalls
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2020 300
5 complaints · 0 recalls
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Years with fewest complaints and recalls.

Chrysler 300 Problems by Year

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Frequently Asked Questions — Chrysler 300 Reliability

What year 300 has the most problems?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2006 Chrysler 300 had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 675 complaints and 0 safety recalls. See the full 2006 report for specific defects.

Is the Chrysler 300 reliable?

The Chrysler 300 has accumulated 3,223 owner-filed complaints and 41 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. There have been 6 reported deaths associated with complaints. The 2021 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used 300.

What are the most common 300 problems?

The most frequently cited problem areas are: Electrical System (721 reports), Air Bags (598 reports), Power Train (484 reports), Engine (257 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.

How do I check if my 300 has an open recall?

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