Chrysler 300 problems by model year

Updated Oct 11, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 622 owner complaints and 27 recalls on file for the Chrysler 300 (2005–2023). The 2018 300 has the most serious complaints, most often about electrical system.

Complaints: 622
Recalls: 27
Model years: 19
Worst year: 2018

Complaints by model year

NHTSA complaints per Chrysler 300 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Chrysler 300 years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

2018 Chrysler 300 — 126 complaints, 1 crash; top problem: Electrical System
2012 Chrysler 300 — 48 complaints, 3 crashes, 2 fires; top problem: Electrical System
2019 Chrysler 300 — 58 complaints, 4 crashes; top problem: Airbags
2017 Chrysler 300 — 68 complaints, 2 crashes; top problem: Electrical System
2015 Chrysler 300 — 41 complaints, 4 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Transmission & Drivetrain

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2009 (6 complaints).

Every Chrysler 300 model year

Year	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Recalls	Top problem
2023 300	6	2	0	0	1	Brakes
2022 300	5	2	0	2	2	Airbags
2021 300	20	0	0	0	2	Airbags
2020 300	9	1	1	2	2	Airbags
2019 300	58	4	0	3	2	Airbags
2018 300	126	1	0	0	4	Electrical System
2017 300	68	2	0	2	2	Electrical System
2016 300	49	1	1	1	2	Electrical System
2015 300	41	4	1	3	4	Transmission & Drivetrain
2014 300	55	1	0	1	7	Electrical System
2013 300	30	0	0	2	6	Electrical System
2012 300	48	3	2	5	9	Electrical System
2011 300	10	0	0	0	7	Electrical System
2010 300	9	2	1	1	6	Electrical System
2009 300	6	0	0	0	3	Electrical System
2008 300	14	2	0	3	3	Electrical System
2007 300	22	2	4	4	2	Electrical System
2006 300	26	2	0	6	2	Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2005 300	20	0	0	2	3	Transmission & Drivetrain

Most common Chrysler 300 problem areas (all years)

Electrical System
206 complaints
Airbags
106 complaints
Transmission & Drivetrain
85 complaints
Engine
70 complaints
Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
50 complaints
Brakes
40 complaints
Body & Structure
36 complaints
Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
26 complaints
Lighting
24 complaints
Steering
23 complaints

Complaint trend

Complaints about the Chrysler 300 received by NHTSA each month.

Chrysler 300 recalls

Recall 24V198000Mar 14, 2024284,982 vehiclesModel years 2018–2021
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.
Recall 24V112000Feb 15, 20241,808 vehiclesModel years 2023
Risk: A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Recall 22V808000Oct 27, 202244,212 vehiclesModel years 2022
Risk: Inoperative TPMS sensors will not alert the driver to low tire pressure. In addition, a TPMS warning light that is already illuminated from a failed battery sensor will mask an actual tire pressure failure issue. Either of these scenarios can result in tire failure and increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 22V504000Jul 14, 202252,340 vehiclesModel years 2022
Risk: Inoperative TPMS sensors will not alert the driver to low tire pressure. In addition, a TPMS warning light that is already illuminated from a failed battery sensor will mask an actual tire pressure failure issue. Either of these scenarios can result in tire failure and increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 21V516000Jul 8, 202121,258 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021
Risk: A windshield that separates from the vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Recall 19V203000Mar 14, 20197,929 vehiclesModel years 2019
Risk: Failure of the instrument cluster to properly illuminate may prevent the driver from receiving warnings about the vehicle's systems, increasing the risk of crash.
Recall 19V018000Jan 15, 20191,413,222 vehiclesDo not driveModel years 2010–2015
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Recall 18V524000Aug 9, 201812,779 vehiclesModel years 2018
Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 18V332000May 17, 20184,815,661 vehiclesModel years 2014–2018
Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Recall 18V280000May 1, 201871 vehiclesModel years 2018
Risk: If the incorrect park lock rod is installed, the transmission may not shift into 'PARK' and keep the vehicle from moving, increasing the risk of unintended vehicle movement and the risk of a crash.
Recall 18V021000Jan 9, 2018328,177 vehiclesDo not driveModel years 2009–2013
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Recall 17V741000Nov 21, 201717,116 vehiclesModel years 2014
Risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 17V435000Jul 10, 2017442,214 vehiclesModel years 2011–2014
Risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recall 17V097000Feb 14, 201769,298 vehiclesModel years 2014–2017
Risk: A loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 16V352000May 24, 20164,648,270 vehiclesDo not driveModel years 2005–2012
Risk: These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Recall 16V240000Apr 25, 2016811,290 vehiclesModel years 2012–2014
Risk: Drivers thinking that their vehicle's transmission is in the PARK position may be struck by the vehicle and injured if they attempt to get out of the vehicle while the engine is running and the parking brake is not engaged.
Recall 15V461000Jul 23, 20151,416,903 vehiclesModel years 2015
Risk: Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 15V313000May 26, 20154,077,169 vehiclesDo not driveModel years 2005–2010
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Recall 14V770000Dec 3, 2014250,896 vehiclesModel years 2005
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengers frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Recall 14V634000Oct 8, 2014435,081 vehiclesModel years 2011–2014
Risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 14V567000Sep 17, 2014292,798 vehiclesModel years 2008
Risk: If the ignition stays between "START" and "ON" positions it could cause loss of certain electrical functions. If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the "OFF" or "ACCESSORY" position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Recall 13V610000Dec 6, 20134,194 vehiclesModel years 2013
Risk: The transmission output shaft fracture could result in a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park'.
Recall 13V118000Apr 3, 2013119,497 vehiclesModel years 2011–2012
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment the airbags may not operate as designed, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall 12V197000May 2, 2012119,072 vehiclesModel years 2011–2012
Risk: This could lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 12V004000Jan 6, 2012303 vehiclesModel years 2012
Risk: Underinflated tires can result in tire overloading and overheating, which could lead to a blowout and possible crash.

Other Chrysler models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology