Chrysler 300 Structure Problems
Owners have filed 109 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the Chrysler 300 across 16 model years. The 2005 model year has the most (19). The words owners use most often: “door panels” (11% of reports).
- 109structure complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 19mention a crash
- 13mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 18%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Door panels: mentioned in 12 of 109 complaints (11%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 83 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 109 complaints, 19 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 13 an injury.
Chrysler 300 structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 300 | 1 | 17% | 500 |
| 2021 300 | 1 | 5% | — |
| 2019 300 | 2 | 3% | — |
| 2018 300 | 7 | 5% | 38,000 |
| 2017 300 | 11 | 13% | 30,500 |
| 2016 300 | 10 | 13% | 33,000 |
| 2015 300 | 4 | 4% | 35,000 |
| 2014 300 | 7 | 3% | 11,800 |
| 2013 300 | 6 | 2% | 10,500 |
| 2012 300 | 7 | 2% | 2,750 |
| 2011 300 | 3 | 2% | 97,500 |
| 2010 300 | 6 | 5% | 97,000 |
| 2008 300 | 5 | 1% | 35,000 |
| 2007 300 | 6 | 1% | 51,000 |
| 2006 300 | 14 | 1% | 73,646 |
| 2005 300 | 19 | 2% | 74,428 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists structure for the Chrysler 300. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the interior door panel on all four doors was shuddering while the windows were rolled down due to the air resistance. The contact stated that while attempting to depress the button to unlock the door…
The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the interior door panels on all four doors were unsecured and separated from the door frame. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact was concerned that during a collision the door panels might eject from the door…
The contact owns a 2023 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that the passengerâs side fender was not installed properly. The contact was constantly snapping the fender back into place. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an…
I was driving at around 15 mph down a dark road when I heard a loud pop and it sounded like something hit the top of my car. I then heard crackling above me so I opened the visor to the sunroof and saw it was completely shattered so I closed the visor right before the glass started falling down. I…
The bolts were loose on the driveshaft on the all-wheel-drive, which caused them to have to replace the entire driveshaft! If the driveshaft wouldâve broke, whoever was driving the vehicle, whether it be me, or with my son in it, we wouldâve wrecked and possibly died! The problem has been…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chrysler 300s have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 109 owner complaints about structure for the Chrysler 300. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chrysler 300 structure?
No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.
What do owners say about structure problems on the Chrysler 300?
The most frequent phrase is “door panels”, in 12 of 109 complaints.
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- Air Bags problems (1,167)
- Power Train problems (953)
- Engine problems (491)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (249)
- Steering problems (206)
- Service Brakes problems (165)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (165)
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