2014 Chrysler 300 problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Chrysler 300, most often about electrical system. There are 7 recalls for this model year.

Complaints
55
Recalls
7
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Median mileage
88,900 mi
at time of problem

Safety warning: at least one recall for this vehicle tells owners not to drive it until it is repaired. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Key facts

  • Electrical System is the most-reported problem area, named in 16 of 55 complaints (29%).
  • Transmission & Drivetrain (14) and engine (11) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 88,900 mi.
  • Owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires and 1 injury.
  • The 2014 Chrysler 300 has 7 recalls on file, including at least one “do not drive” warning.
  • NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations covering this vehicle.
  • It ranks 8th of 19 Chrysler 300 model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
  • That is 83% more complaints than the 2013 model year (30).

2014 Chrysler 300 problems by category

  • Electrical System
    16 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    14 complaints
  • Engine
    11 complaints
  • Other / Unknown
    9 complaints
  • Brakes
    6 complaints
  • Airbags · 1 crash
    4 complaints
  • Steering
    4 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    3 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    3 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    2 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    2 complaints
  • Lighting
    2 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    1 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    1 complaints

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)Complaints
Electrical system15
Power train14
Engine10
Unknown or other9
Air bags4
Steering4
Service brakes4
Fuel/propulsion system3

When problems happen (mileage)

Under 10k110k–30k730k–60k1260k–100k8100k–150k3150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2014 Chrysler 300 complaints that list mileage.

2014 Chrysler 300 recalls (7)

  • Recall 19V018000Jan 15, 20191,413,222 vehiclesDo not drive
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

    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.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.

  • Recall 18V332000May 17, 20184,815,661 vehicles
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

    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.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.

  • Recall 17V741000Nov 21, 201717,116 vehicles
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014 Dodge Challenger, Charger, Durango, Chrysler 300, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

    Risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T75.

  • Recall 17V435000Jul 10, 2017442,214 vehicles
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

    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.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T36.

  • Recall 17V097000Feb 14, 201769,298 vehicles
    POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD). The front driveshaft bolts may loosen and allow the front driveshaft to disconnect, potentially causing a loss of motive power.

    Risk: A loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace all eight front driveshaft bolts, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T03.

  • Recall 16V240000Apr 25, 2016811,290 vehicles
    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2011, to November 27, 2014, and 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 16, 2012, to December 22, 2015. The affected vehicles, equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a monostable gear selector, may not adequately warn the driver when driver's door is opened and the vehicle is not in PARK, allowing them to exit the vehicle while the vehicle is still in gear.

    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.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to mitigate the risk of vehicle rollaway, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S27. Note: On October 19, 2016 Chrysler identified some previously repaired vehicles did not receive the complete software updates. Chrysler will renotify the affected owners, and dealers will update the software again.

  • Recall 14V634000Oct 8, 2014435,081 vehicles
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

    Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

    Risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • EA21002Opened Sep 17, 2021Open

    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

    From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.C…

  • EA16002Opened Feb 3, 2016Closed Jun 24, 2016led to recall 16V240000

    Vehicle rollaway, engine on

    On April 22, 2016, Fiat Chrysler Automotive US LLC, (FCA) submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) to NHTSA regarding a defect that could result in unattended vehicle rollaway with the engine running in approximately 811,586 model year (MY) 2012 to 2014 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles and MY 2014 to 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 8-speed transmissions and a monostable gear selector (NHTSA Recall #16V-240, FCA Recall #S27). According to FCA's DIR, The existing strategies built into these vehicles to deter drivers from exiting the vehicle after failing to put the tran…

Recent 2014 Chrysler 300 complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

  1. Filed Oct 5, 2026TNTransmission & Drivetrain
    Drivetrain axle fell off as I was driving down the road cause by defected bolts on prepeller The front propeller shaft may have bolts that were not fully tightened to the proper torque specification during vehicle assembly. Front propeller shaft bolts that are not fully tightened may allow the front propeller shaft to become loose and disconnect from the vehicle. Front propeller shaft bolts that are not fully tightened may be detectable due to noise and vibration. If the…
    NHTSA complaint #11768977 · source
  2. Filed May 23, 2026TXElectrical System
    Dealer Gladiator Auto Sales LLC, 7040 NW 77th Ter #1, Medley FL 33166 sold me this vehicle on [XXX] stating 98,854 miles as ACTUAL MILEAGE on contract and FL Form 82042. Florida title record shows 170,520 miles on 07/27/2019 and current brand NOT ACTUAL MILEAGE. Odometer rolled back 71,666 miles. This is federal odometer fraud. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
    NHTSA complaint #11739657 · source
  3. Filed Sep 7, 2025AZElectrical SystemOther / UnknownWheels & Tires
    As I was driving my car felt like if it went on neutral. I almost crashed. Stopped. Then it would not come off of park. I kept putting it on drive and it automatically kept going into park mode. The car was still running though. And turns on. It still wont drive. Turns on but doesn't go onto drive mode.
    NHTSA complaint #11685522 · source
  4. Filed Apr 23, 2025COElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    My backup camera works when it wants to mostly not at all. It just flickers when I put the car in reverse. I really need it because of the blind spots. Also since the fuel issue was recalled and fixed my car smells like it's not burning the gas properly. In other words I can smell fumes.
    NHTSA complaint #11656394 · source
  5. Filed Mar 31, 2025TXSteering
    I have owned this vehicle for 9 years, and taken it in for numerous oil changes and multi-point inspections. One item that is included to be serviced is to check and top off (if needed) the power steering fluid. Due to where the power steering reservoir and pump is located, the passenger side tire and fenderwell cover must be removed to access the two parts. This is quite a bit of labor for an oil change and multi-point inspection, yet the service rep assures me that the…
    NHTSA complaint #11651799 · source
  6. Filed Feb 24, 2025MDOther / Unknown
    When the weather is very cold or it is raining or snowing my sunroof leaks into my car. The windshield fogs up and I am not able to drive the vehicle and the rear seat and floor is usually wet.
    NHTSA complaint #11644451 · source
  7. Filed Dec 19, 202496,000 miFLEngine
    The contact owns a 2014 Chrysler 300. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle briefly vibrated before returning to normal functionality however, the failure became a regular failure. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin: 09-002-14. The…
    NHTSA complaint #11631603 · source
  8. Filed Jun 5, 2024114,000 miFLSteering
    The contact owns a 2014 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that after restarting the vehicle, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. The dealer replaced the power steering pump; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a power steering module malfunction and advised the contact to take the…
    NHTSA complaint #11592714 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 10, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology