Chrysler 300 Vehicle Speed Control Problems
Owners have filed 165 complaints with NHTSA about vehicle speed control problems on the Chrysler 300 across 15 model years. The 2006 model year has the most (38). The words owners use most often: “cruise control” (13% of reports).
- 165vehicle speed control complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 24mention a crash
- 11mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 35%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.
- Cruise control: mentioned in 22 of 165 complaints (13%)
- Pedal depressed: mentioned in 16 of 165 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems happen?
Based on 143 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 165 complaints, 24 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 11 an injury.
Chrysler 300 vehicle speed control complaints by model year
| Model year | Vehicle Speed Control complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 300 | 1 | 5% | — |
| 2019 300 | 2 | 3% | 12,000 |
| 2018 300 | 2 | 1% | 19,700 |
| 2016 300 | 2 | 3% | 53,000 |
| 2015 300 | 6 | 6% | 52,750 |
| 2014 300 | 12 | 5% | 45,800 |
| 2013 300 | 13 | 4% | 32,000 |
| 2012 300 | 17 | 4% | 56,000 |
| 2011 300 | 6 | 3% | 55,434 |
| 2010 300 | 7 | 6% | 97,000 |
| 2009 300 | 6 | 7% | 15,000 |
| 2008 300 | 12 | 2% | 56,460 |
| 2007 300 | 16 | 3% | 102,500 |
| 2006 300 | 38 | 4% | 70,000 |
| 2005 300 | 25 | 3% | 88,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Electrical system:software; vehicle speed control:cruise control; electrical system:wiring
Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The blinkers ...window wipers ...brights. horn.. battery draining. Horn. Staling. Someone said it's the TIPM.WHICH WAS RECALLED yeARS BACK. I JUST GOT THIS CAR NOT EVEN 2 YEARS AGO.and it's unsafe . I can't see and scared the airbags are gonna diploy
Chrysler 300 2021 Vehicle keeps stalling, turning off while driving or if stopped at light or stop sign to loan just shuts random times and not Al way but enough to be dangerous when it stalls on freeway or in traffic Seat belt Driver seat belt just broke, split in half- safety issue. They replaced…
The cruise system malfunctioned. In multiple scenarios (at least three) when the cruise control was set, if the accelerator is pushed while the cruise control is engaged, the vehicle will continue to accelerate even if the accelerator is released. Disengaging the cruise control via brake usage or…
The contact owned a 2015 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that upon pulling out of the driveway and driving downhill, the engine shut off inadvertently, and the vehicle accelerated unintendedly. The brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond, causing the vehicle to crash into a tree. There was…
The cruise control stopped working.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chrysler 300s have vehicle speed control problems?
No. NHTSA has 165 owner complaints about vehicle speed control 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 vehicle speed control?
Yes: 1 safety recall list vehicle speed control. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about vehicle speed control problems on the Chrysler 300?
The most frequent phrase is “cruise control”, in 22 of 165 complaints, followed by “pedal depressed” (16).
Other Chrysler 300 problems
- Electrical System problems (1,486)
- Air Bags problems (1,167)
- Power Train problems (953)
- Engine problems (491)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (249)
- Steering problems (206)
- Service Brakes problems (165)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (145)
See all Chrysler 300 problems.