2019 Chrysler 300 problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Chrysler 300, most often about airbags. There are 2 recalls for this model year.

Complaints
58
Recalls
2
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Median mileage
37,000 mi
at time of problem

Key facts

  • Airbags is the most-reported problem area, named in 22 of 58 complaints (38%).
  • Electrical System (21) and visibility & wipers (5) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 37,000 mi.
  • Owners reported 4 crashes, 0 fires and 3 injuries.
  • The 2019 Chrysler 300 has 2 recalls on file.
  • It ranks 4th of 19 Chrysler 300 model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
  • That is 54% fewer complaints than the 2018 model year (126).

2019 Chrysler 300 problems by category

  • Airbags · 2 crashes
    22 complaints
  • 21 complaints
  • Other / Unknown
    10 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    5 complaints
  • Lighting · 1 crash
    5 complaints
  • Steering · 1 crash
    4 complaints
  • Engine
    2 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    2 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    2 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    2 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    2 complaints
  • Brakes · 1 crash
    2 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    1 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    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
Air bags22
Electrical system21
Unknown or other10
Visibility/wiper5
Exterior lighting5
Steering4
Power train2
Engine2

When problems happen (mileage)

2Under 10k110k–30k330k–60k260k–100k100k–150k150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2019 Chrysler 300 complaints that list mileage.

2019 Chrysler 300 recalls (2)

  • Recall 24V198000Mar 14, 2024284,982 vehicles
    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.

    Risk: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace both side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 20, 2025. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 19B.

  • Recall 19V203000Mar 14, 20197,929 vehicles
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Dodge Challenger and Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The instrument cluster may not properly illuminate driver warnings. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."

    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.

    Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began April 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V32.

Recent 2019 Chrysler 300 complaints

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

  1. Filed Oct 8, 2026ALElectrical System
    On my way to work all the lights on my dashboard lights on and immediately goes off and my passenger side front window lets down. After work I went to the ABC store to get a bottle of liquor and turned my car off on 3rd avenue north Birmingham Alabama and turned my car off came out the store and had yo reach through my driver side window to open my car because my key not touching the door handle would work. I let the back seat down and pulled the emergency trunk lock and…
    NHTSA complaint #11770005 · source
  2. Filed Jul 11, 2026TXElectrical SystemEngineSteering
    about 2 years old, I was with my family driving on the freeway when I felt the car veering to the right going off the road. I tried to correct the steering by pulling it to the left. I was not able to correct this steering as it seemed that the steering wheel was lock. I tried stopping the car from going off the road but the brake pedal was very hard to push. It seemed like the car had lose all power. The car went down the hill off the freeway and hit a huge road sign. I was…
    NHTSA complaint #11749743 · source
  3. Filed Dec 17, 2025DEElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain
    Vehicle experiences sudden Auto-Park engagement, hard shifting, and loss of gear engagement. Code P0700 present. Issue began after A/C compressor failure. Safety risk includes sudden deceleration and loss of control.”
    NHTSA complaint #11705503 · source
  4. Filed Oct 17, 2025CAAirbags
    There is a recall on my car. I’ve scheduled an appointment, but they will not provide me with a loaner. I have two jobs and I need a car and I can’t afford to pay for a a rental that’s why I work two jobs so I’d like to know what I’m supposed to do. My tags are due at the end of this month, which I’ve already paid for it, but I cannot receive them because of this recall so I need action.. i’ve tried to schedule appointment twice and they tell me that I need to call Chrysler…
    NHTSA complaint #11694066 · source
  5. Filed May 13, 2025NYAirbags
    The contact owns a 2019 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V198000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
    NHTSA complaint #11660730 · source
  6. Filed May 5, 2025ILAirbags
    Safety Recall 19B/NHTSA 24V-198/SABIC Inflator. Two (2) recall notices have been received (March 2024 and May 2025). A local Chicago area dealership, Tyson Chrysler, advises that replacement parts have not been received for the 2019 model vehicles, but have been received for model years 2020 and 2021. As a result, the potential danger associated with possible rupture of the SABIC Inflator Curtains in my 2019 Chrysler 300S continues to exist, and may lead to catastrophic…
    NHTSA complaint #11659110 · source
  7. Filed May 5, 2025WIElectrical System
    The rear passenger door light on dash come on stating that the rear door is open and the interior dome light go to flashing as well. When it first occurred, I was on the highway coming back from Indianapolis Indiana with my family and we were afraid the entire way home not knowing if the car would cut off on the highway. Yes, I took it to the dealership they stated that they couldn't do anything unless the problem happen while they had the car of course it never did. no not…
    NHTSA complaint #11659053 · source
  8. Filed Apr 9, 2025WAAirbags
    The contact owns a 2019 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V198000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
    NHTSA complaint #11653619 · 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