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Chrysler 300 Problems, Recalls and MPG by Year

What this means

NHTSA lists 37 recall campaigns across the Chrysler 300, 2004–2023. Owners have filed 5,014 complaints with NHTSA. Of the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2008 drew the most (727) and the 2020 the fewest (10).

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Recalls37campaignsCovering 2004–2023 model yearsSource: NHTSA Complaints5,014filedOwner reports across 20 model yearsSource: NHTSA ODI Crash tests4★overall★★★★☆2023 model, latest ratedSource: NHTSA NCAP Fuel economy23mpg combined2023 model, best configurationSource: EPA

Chrysler 300 complaints by model year

5,014 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.

ComplaintsStill collecting reports3Recall campaigns

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fewest complaints

  • 2020 · 10 complaints
  • 2021 · 20 complaints
  • 2019 · 60 complaints

Most complaints

  • 2008 · 727 complaints
  • 2007 · 508 complaints
  • 2012 · 426 complaints

Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →

Problem areas by model year

Complaints that name each component, 2014–2023. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.

Chrysler 300 owner complaints by component and model year (NHTSA ODI)
Component2014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Electrical system 7214152969210010
Unknown or other 2322142253124312
Power train 69241461731010
Air bags 171115614224821
Engine 25864520400
Exterior lighting 17624950100
Service brakes 151035330113
Structure 741011720101

Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Chrysler 300 recalls (37)

Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one 300 model year, newest first.

NHTSA recall campaigns for the Chrysler 300
CampaignFiledWhatModel yearsRepaired
24V198000Mar 14, 2024Side Curtain Air Bag Inflators May Rupture2018–202131.1%
24V112000Feb 15, 2024Improperly Adjusted Parking Brake/FMVSS 135202383.9%
22V808000Oct 27, 2022Inoperative TPMS Sensor/FMVSS 138202284.8%
22V504000Jul 14, 2022Inoperative TPMS Sensor/FMVSS 138202286.5%
21V516000Jul 8, 2021Inadequate Windshield Bonding/FMVSS 2122020, 202166.2%
19V203000Mar 14, 2019Driver Warnings May Not Illuminate201996.7%
19V018000Jan 15, 2019Do Not Drive - Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode2010–201563.9%
18V524000Aug 9, 2018Voltage Regulator may Fail and Cause Stall201877.5%
18V332000May 17, 2018Cruise Control cannot be Cancelled2014–201877%
18V280000May 1, 2018Incorrect Transmission Park Rods Installed201884.1%
18V021000Jan 9, 2018Do Not Drive - Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode2009–201353.7%
17V741000Nov 21, 2017Alternator may Fail Resulting in an Engine Stall201464.1%
17V435000Jul 10, 2017Alternator may Fail Resulting in Engine Stall2011–201470.5%
17V097000Feb 14, 2017Front Driveshaft Bolts may Loosen and Disconnect2014–201782.9%
16V352000May 24, 2016Do Not Drive - Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture2005–201243.5%

Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.

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All 37 Chrysler 300 recalls by model year →

Crash-test stars by model year

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the Chrysler 300 (most-tested body style each year)
Model yearOverallFrontalSideRolloverTested as
2023★★★★☆4★5★4★4 dr awd
2022★★★★☆4★5★4★4 dr awd
2021★★★★☆4★5★4★4 dr awd
2020★★★★☆4★5★4★4 dr awd
2019★★★★☆4★5★4★4 dr awd
2018★★★★☆4★5★4★4 dr awd
2017★★★★☆4★5★4★4 dr awd
2016★★★★☆4★5★4★4 dr awd
2014★★★★★5★5★4★4 dr awd
2013★★★★★5★5★4★4 dr awd
2012★★★★★5★5★4★4 dr awd

Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy by model year

201018–19 mpg
201118–21 mpg
201218–23 mpg
201318–23 mpg
201418–23 mpg
201519–23 mpg
201619–23 mpg
201719–23 mpg
201819–23 mpg
201919–23 mpg
202019–23 mpg
202119–23 mpg
202219–23 mpg
202318–23 mpg

EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Where to next

2023 Chrysler 300 report6 complaints · 1 campaigns →2022 Chrysler 300 report5 complaints · 2 campaigns →2021 Chrysler 300 report20 complaints · 2 campaigns →Every Chrysler modelChrysler models →

Chrysler 300 FAQ

How many recalls has the Chrysler 300 had?

NHTSA lists 37 recall campaigns that cover at least one Chrysler 300 model year from 2004 to 2023. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.

Which Chrysler 300 year has the most complaints?

Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2008 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (727) and the 2020 the fewest (10). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.

What are the most common Chrysler 300 problems?

Across the 2014–2023 model years, owners most often name the electrical system, unknown or other, power train in complaints filed with NHTSA.

What mpg does the Chrysler 300 get?

EPA rates the 2023 Chrysler 300 at 18 to 23 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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