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1970-2023 · 21 model years

Chrysler 300 Problems by year

Owners have filed 6,176 complaints about the Chrysler 300 across 21 model years, and it has 38 recalls. The 2006 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1,750), while 1970, 2004, 2023 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the airbags.

Most complaints for its age20061,750 complaints · 4 recallsSee the 2006
Complaints
6,176
Recalls
38
Crashes
278
Fires
133
Injuries
227
Deaths
9

300 complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20236120BrakesA
20225220AirbagsA
202121200AirbagsA
202010221AirbagsA
201961250AirbagsB
2018153460Electrical systemD
201782220Electrical systemB
201676391AirbagsC
201599591Transmission & drivetrainC
20142378224Electrical systemF
201330661916Electrical systemF
201242792434Electrical systemF
2011200779Electrical systemD
20101377136AirbagsD
200995542AirbagsC
20087594278Electrical systemF
200762442215Transmission & drivetrainF
20061,75045620Fuel systemF
20051,12574616AirbagsF
20042010AirbagsA
19701000AirbagsA

Most common 300 problems

Chrysler 300 recalls 38

Latest 300 complaints

2008 Chrysler 300Electrical system

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after purchasing the vehicle. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle's mileage was 136,000. It was later discovered upon checking a Carfax report with a local dealer, the mileage was 183,000.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11775644
2021 Chrysler 300Brakes

I have had problem after problem with my car oxygen sensor went out twice and then the damper and I'm pretty sure the crankshaft has a problem too but now I have a brake booster and the hose that does not seal off the compression doesn't seal until it warms up so when it's cold, there is no brakes. It's a hard push. There is no brakes at all. I took a to a garage and they looked it up and said there was 1500 back ordered of this hose that goes on the brake booster so it's on obvious problem with the Chrysler 300 and I don't know why there's not a recall on that and it is a safety concern because there is no brakes when it is cold outside and tell the compression can seal up when it warms up.

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11774904
2012 Chrysler 300Fuel system

This vehicle has just been a nightmare. I would never buy another Chrysler or tell anyone to buy this POS. I should have listened to my wife when she said they are POS cars and have electrical issues and manufacture doesnt recall them because they know they made of POS car with this issue. My 300c has been having electrical issues, battery drainage, flickering problems, stalling issues, and some much more. I have paid thousands in replacement in battery cost thinking it was battery. My blended door actuator has...

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been replaced 3 times still makes noise. It over heats and my antifreeze has to be replaced every couple of days. Almost got in accident on road with my daughter in car because car stalled on highway. It would have been a bad accident going over 70 on highway with my baby girl in back seat if I got hit with her in car. Im glad guy quickly merged to other lane to avoid hitting me. Was able to steer car to side of road. I was able to get car jumped with wife's truck to use my car several times because it would never start on its own. Its just continuous. Found out its the TIPM and looked it up. Wow so many issues from this brand its ridiculous that company doesnt do anything about it. They dont want to pay out the cost to fix their issue and nhtsa doesnt do anything about it either. If I had that accident I would be definitely suing these both companies for knowing about it and doing absolutely nothing. This car has been such a hassle ive put so much money into it for all the things going wrong but everything happening was my TIPM needs replacement. Never by a Chrysler. My car doesnt start anymore sitting in driveway. Just junk taking up space cant move it. Got it towed twice to my house it died out.

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11774634
2007 Chrysler 300SuspensionWheels & tires

I was driving down [[redacted]] at [[redacted]] I ran into a huge pothole two feet wide approx 6inches deep it blew out my tire busted off my hubcap and bent my rim.Not sure if any other damage was caused to the suspension. It also caused my cars oil light to come on and now leaking some oil from underneath my vehical. I had my uncle in the car who has autism and it hit so hard he had a panic attack..I called and reported it to the city of [[redacted]] and she said she had heard about it already and directed me to...

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go to this site and report it. This incident was on [redacted]. I took pictures of the hole and damage to my vehical. As of 2days ago I drove by and the hole was just temporary fixed. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Incident Suspension · WheelsNHTSA 11771194
2019 Chrysler 300Electrical 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 [[redacted]] 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 took my ratchet to check my battery since no lights was on in my...

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car and the upon touching the battery the panic horn sounded and all my lights came on yet upon cracking my car the air conditioner blew hot air and the temperature controlled didn't work and read on low yet blowing hot air and my stereo system is not functioning properly. Upon arriving home and turning the car off I later went outside to crank it again and had to follow the same steps as I had the first time at the ABC store and received the same result. My engine light came on a couple weeks ago and upon scanning my car read replace gas cap and evaporator system which I have done and the problem still exist with my engine light being on yet until today my car was running well in spite of the engine light being on. Months ago I took my car to Voyles Chrysler dealership because all my lights on the dash came on and said something similar to service immediately and they ran a computer scan and informed me that there wasn't anything wrong. Yet today had proved something is going on with my electrical system INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11770005
2015 Chrysler 300Other & unknown

Finnegan completed manufacturer emissions recall UB4 (evaporative canister) on my 2015 Chrysler 300S, VIN [[redacted]], on [[redacted]]. 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 [[redacted]] and [[redacted]] were opened and closed; Chrysler said they cannot override the dealer fee. I did not refuse a repair. I refused a paid...

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diagnostic on work already performed under a manufacturer campaign. I want Finnegan to inspect the UB4 work at no charge or explain in writing why a paid diagnosis is required. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11769718

Questions about the Chrysler 300

Which Chrysler 300 years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2006 (1,750), 2005 (1,125), 2008 (759). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2006 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Chrysler 300 years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1970, 2004, 2023 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other 300 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Chrysler 300 problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (1,625), airbags (1,259), transmission & drivetrain (1,168) most often.

How many recalls does the Chrysler 300 have?

NHTSA lists 38 recalls across all Chrysler 300 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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