Chrysler 300 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 4,926 owner complaints and 37 safety recalls on file for the Chrysler 300, across 20 model years (2004–2023). The 2006 model year has the most complaints (1,002). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
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Chrysler 300 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical 300 year: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2006 300: 1,002 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2005 300: 825 complaints, 7 recalls
- 2008 300: 714 complaints, 4 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Chrysler 300 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 1,486 | 17 | 27 |
| Air Bags problems | 1,167 | 20 | 137 |
| Power Train problems | 953 | 18 | 38 |
| Engine problems | 491 | 16 | 14 |
| Fuel/propulsion System problems | 249 | 16 | 4 |
| Steering problems | 206 | 15 | 12 |
| Service Brakes problems | 165 | 19 | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | 165 | 15 | 24 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 145 | 9 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting problems | 145 | 15 | 4 |
| Suspension problems | 118 | 13 | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline problems | 116 | 7 | 1 |
| Structure problems | 109 | 16 | 19 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems | 104 | 12 | 3 |
| Tires | 73 | 11 | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 57 | 14 | 9 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 54 | 10 | 8 |
| Visibility | 47 | 10 | 0 |
| Wheels | 47 | 12 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 39 | 13 | 0 |
| Equipment | 33 | 9 | 0 |
| Seats | 25 | 14 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 14 | 8 | 1 |
| Back Over Prevention | 12 | 7 | 2 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 11 | 6 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 9 | 6 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Interior Lighting | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Parking Brake | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Chrysler 300 problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2018: electrical system (69)
- 2014: electrical system (72) · power train (70)
- 2013: electrical system (131) · power train (58)
- 2012: electrical system (212) · air bags (83) · power train (79) · engine (58)
- 2011: electrical system (119)
- 2010: air bags (57)
- 2008: electrical system (502) · air bags (185) · engine (53)
- 2007: power train (189) · air bags (132) · electrical system (57)
- 2006: air bags (258) · power train (257) · engine (166) · fuel/propulsion system (112) · electrical system (95) · fuel system, gasoline (61)
- 2005: air bags (255) · power train (189) · electrical system (99) · engine (51)
All Chrysler 300 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 300 | 6 | 1 | 4★ | Service Brakes | |
| 2022 300 | 5 | 2 | 4★ | Air Bags | |
| 2021 300 | 20 | 2 | 4★ | Air Bags | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2020 300 | 9 | 2 | 4★ | Unknown or Other | |
| 2019 300 | 61 | 2 | 4★ | Air Bags | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2018 300 | 153 | 4 | 4★ | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 2017 300 | 82 | 2 | 4★ | Electrical System | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2016 300 | 76 | 2 | 4★ | Air Bags | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2015 300 | 99 | 4 | — | Power Train | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2014 300 | 237 | 7 | 5★ | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2013 300 | 306 | 6 | 5★ | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2012 300 | 426 | 9 | 5★ | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2011 300 | 200 | 7 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2010 300 | 123 | 7 | — | Air Bags | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2009 300 | 83 | 5 | — | Air Bags | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2008 300 | 714 | 4 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2007 300 | 497 | 4 | — | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2006 300 | 1,002 | 4 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2005 300 | 825 | 7 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2004 300 | 2 | 0 | — | Air Bags |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Chrysler 300 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2005 (825), 2006 (1,002), 2007 (497), 2008 (714), 2011 (200), 2012 (426), 2013 (306), 2014 (237) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical 300 year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Chrysler 300?
Electrical System, with 1,486 complaints across 17 model years.
How many recalls does the Chrysler 300 have?
37 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.