2015 Chrysler 300 problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 41 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Chrysler 300, most often about transmission & drivetrain. There are 4 recalls for this model year.

Complaints
41
Recalls
4
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Injuries
3
Median mileage
59,300 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

  • Transmission & Drivetrain is the most-reported problem area, named in 10 of 41 complaints (24%).
  • Brakes (8) and electrical system (7) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 59,300 mi.
  • Owners reported 4 crashes, 1 fire and 3 injuries.
  • The 2015 Chrysler 300 has 4 recalls on file, including at least one “do not drive” warning.
  • NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations covering this vehicle.
  • It ranks 6th of 19 Chrysler 300 model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
  • That is 25% fewer complaints than the 2014 model year (55).

2015 Chrysler 300 problems by category

  • Other / Unknown
    11 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    10 complaints
  • Brakes · 3 crashes
    8 complaints
  • Electrical System
    7 complaints
  • Engine
    6 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    5 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control · 2 crashes
    4 complaints
  • Airbags · 4 crashes
    4 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    3 complaints
  • Steering
    3 complaints
  • Lighting
    2 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    2 complaints
  • Suspension
    2 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    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
Unknown or other11
Power train10
Electrical system7
Engine6
Service brakes5
Electronic stability control (esc)5
Air bags4
Vehicle speed control4

When problems happen (mileage)

Under 10k210k–30k930k–60k660k–100k3100k–150k1150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2015 Chrysler 300 complaints that list mileage.

2015 Chrysler 300 recalls (4)

  • 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 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 15V461000Jul 23, 20151,416,903 vehicles
    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015 Dodge Viper vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.

    Risk: Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge. Optionally, owners may download the update to their own USB drive from http://www.driveuconnect.com/software-update/ or take their vehicle to a Chrysler dealer for immediate installation. In an effort to mitigate the effects of this security vulnerability, Chrysler has had the wireless service provider close the open cellular connection to the vehicle that provided unauthorized access to the vehicle network. This measure may not have been implemented on all vehicles and does not address access by other means that will be remedied by the software update. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R40.

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…

  • RQ15004Opened Jul 24, 2015Closed Jan 5, 2016led to recall 15V508000

    Software security vulnerability

    On July 23, 2015, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) launched Safety Recall 15V-461 to remedy security vulnerabilities in approximately 1.4 million model year (MY) 2013 through 2015 vehicles equipped with Uconnect head units (HU) 8.4A (RA3 radio) and 8.4AN (RA4 radio) manufactured by Harman International.On July 24, 2015, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query, RQ 15-004, to investigate HU security vulnerabilities and remedy effectiveness in the recalled population and to determine whether similar units have been supplied for use in other FCA vehicles.In an August 11, 2015 …

Recent 2015 Chrysler 300 complaints

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

  1. Filed Oct 7, 2026TXOther / Unknown
    Finnegan completed manufacturer emissions recall UB4 (evaporative canister) on my 2015 Chrysler 300S, VIN [XXX], on [XXX]. After that repair the check engine light returned. Independent scan showed code P0456 on the same EVAP system. I asked Finnegan to inspect their completed campaign work at no charge. They required a paid diagnostic. Chrysler cases [XXX] and [XXX] were opened and closed; Chrysler said they cannot override the dealer fee. I did not refuse a repair. I…
    NHTSA complaint #11769718 · source
  2. Filed Sep 21, 2026TXOther / Unknown
    2015 Chrysler 300S VIN: [XXX] Mileage: 198,677 Finnegan Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, [XXX], completed manufacturer emissions recall UB4 (evaporative emissions canister replacement) on this vehicle. After that repair the check engine light returned. On XXX, AutoZone scanned the vehicle. The only code stored was P0456, EVAP System Leak Detected (very small leak). The scan identified the Emission System Integrity Monitor (ESIM), which mounts on the canister, replaced under UB4. The…
    NHTSA complaint #11765908 · source
  3. Filed Oct 23, 2025141,000 miOHCrashTowedAirbagsBrakes
    The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at 69 MPH on the freeway, when the contact attempted to switch lanes and the vehicle spun independently, causing her to collide with another vehicle on the front driver side. The contact mentioned her rear bumper detached from the vehicle. No air bags deployed. The contact did not sustain any injuries. No medical attention was required. The contact vehicle was towed to Emerine's Central Auto and…
    NHTSA complaint #11695281 · source
  4. Filed Sep 8, 202532,000 miILSteering
    The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. The contact stated that the traction control warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had occurred while reversing or while making a turn. In addition, the failure had occurred several times, including once while driving in the rain. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic;…
    NHTSA complaint #11685784 · source
  5. Filed May 8, 2025FLElectrical System
    This issue has been going on since February 2024. The vehicle will completely shutdown while driving ( no matter what speed I'm going ) it will say SERVICE THE SHIFTER and stop. The first time this happened I took (towed bc vehicle willl have no power since this a SAFTEY issue ) the Vero beach Chrysler dealership the vehicle to Commuter Cars in Port St Lucie which is the dealer I purchased the car from. They kept the vehicle for 2 weeks. I paid 644$ they said they replaced…
    NHTSA complaint #11659687 · source
  6. Filed Jan 21, 2025TNEngine
    The oil filter housing cracks due to the plastic material it is made out of causing immediate loss of oil and disabling vehicle in traffic.
    NHTSA complaint #11637229 · source
  7. Filed Dec 9, 202418,000 miTXBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech
    The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 300. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but felt soft. The contact stated that the failure occurred at various speeds, requiring that the brake pedal be depressed with excessive force. The contact stated that the ABS and ESC warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that while braking following a curve in the road, the rear end of the vehicle started swaying slightly to the right and…
    NHTSA complaint #11629681 · source
  8. Filed Aug 15, 2024NMOther / Unknown
    At least 20 times. Driving down the highway doesn't matter if driving straight or cornering. The engine dies. Once I get it stopped. I put it back in park. Restart the engine and it runs. There are no codes, and can't get it to duplicate the problem at the garage. I've searched the internet and this seems to be a continuous problem and no one is finding the problem. From what I've read dealerships are just throwing parts at the problem. This is a safety issue. My daughter…
    NHTSA complaint #11608844 · 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