Chrysler 300 Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Chrysler 300 model year (2005–2023) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Chrysler 300 Years to Avoid
3 recalls · 675 complaints
16 reported injuries
Top issue: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 716
5 recalls · 528 complaints
28 reported injuries
5 reported deaths
Top issue: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 624
3 recalls · 476 complaints
20 reported injuries
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 525
Best Chrysler 300 Years to Buy
0 recalls · 5 complaints
Main area: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Problem score: 5
0 recalls · 5 complaints
Main area: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 5
1 recall · 5 complaints
Main area: BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
Problem score: 8
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Chrysler 300 — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 5 | — | — | 8 | Excellent |
| 2022 | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | 12 | Excellent |
| 2021 | 0 | 5 | — | — | 5 | Excellent |
| 2020 | 0 | 5 | — | — | 5 | Excellent |
| 2019 | 0 | 47 | 4 | — | 55 | Excellent |
| 2018 | 2 | 105 | — | — | 111 | Good |
| 2017 | 1 | 43 | 2 | — | 50 | Excellent |
| 2016 | 2 | 46 | 7 | — | 66 | Excellent |
| 2015 | 4 | 65 | 5 | — | 87 | Good |
| 2014 | 7 | 169 | 14 | — | 218 | Good |
| 2013 | 6 | 196 | 16 | — | 246 | Good |
| 2012 | 8 | 300 | 4 | — | 332 | Caution |
| 2011 | 6 | 145 | 6 | — | 175 | Good |
| 2010 | 5 | 81 | 3 | — | 102 | Good |
| 2009 | 5 | 52 | — | — | 67 | Excellent |
| 2008 | 3 | 476 | 20 | — | 525 | Avoid |
| 2007 | 4 | 289 | 5 | 1 | 316 | Caution |
| 2006 | 3 | 675 | 16 | — | 716 | Avoid |
| 2005 | 5 | 528 | 28 | 5 | 624 | Avoid |
All 19 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Chrysler 300 Shopping Guide by Era
2018–Present
Best: 2021Recent 300 models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. The 2021 stands out with just 5 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.
2013–2017
Best: 2017Mid-decade 300 units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2017 shows the lowest problem count for this era.
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder 300 models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year 300 should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2006 Chrysler 300 if possible. It has 3 recalls, 675 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 716 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year 300 to buy?+
The 2020 Chrysler 300 is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 5. It has only 0 recalls and 5 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which 300 has the fewest problems?+
The 2020, 2021, 2023 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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