Chrysler 300 reliability and problems by year
Owners have filed 1,803 complaints about the Chrysler 300 with NHTSA since 2010, most often about electrical system and airbags. Chrysler has filed 8 warranty extensions and 3 service campaigns for it, and there are 25 safety recalls on file.
From NHTSA's public data files, downloaded 2026-10-10.
How reliable is the Chrysler 300? What NHTSA's records show
We don't give the 300 a reliability score. NHTSA publishes complaint counts but no sales figures, so complaints can't be turned into a rate or compared between models. Here is what's on file for model years 2010 on.
- Owner complaints
- 1,803
- Filed with NHTSA, all model years
- Warranty extensions
- 8
- Filed by Chrysler
- Service campaigns
- 3
- Filed by Chrysler
- Safety recalls
- 25
- Each covers part of the model
Every model year compared
Complaints rise with how many were sold and how long they've been on the road, so a newer or rarer year will show fewer. Compare years of the 300 with each other.
| Year | Complaints | Most named | Recalls | Warranty / campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | Brakes (50%) | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | Airbags (40%) | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 20 | Airbags (40%) | 2 | 4 |
| 2020 | 9 | Other or unspecified (44%) | 2 | 4 |
| 2019 | 61 | Electrical system (36%) | 2 | 4 |
| 2018 | 153 | Electrical system (45%) | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 82 | Electrical system (35%) | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 76 | Electrical system (20%) | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 99 | Transmission and drivetrain (24%) | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | 237 | Electrical system (30%) | 7 | 0 |
| 2013 | 306 | Electrical system (43%) | 6 | 4 |
| 2012 | 426 | Electrical system (50%) | 9 | 6 |
| 2011 | 200 | Electrical system (60%) | 7 | 7 |
| 2010 | 123 | Airbags (46%) | 6 | 0 |
Look up one model year, or a VIN
See the complaints, recalls and warranty extensions for a single 300 model year, with the typical mileage when owners reported each problem.
Acknowledged by Chrysler
Warranty extensions and service campaigns Chrysler filed with NHTSA for the 300, in its own words. A warranty extension means Chrysler pays for the repair beyond the normal warranty.
- Warranty extensionJan 2026· Engine· model years 2019–2021
ID-25-14 Rev. A ALL Model Years 2019 - 2021 VF, DS, LA, LD and LX with a 3.6L Engine for Camshaft and/or Rocker Arm Replacements
- Warranty extensionJan 2026· Engine· model years 2019–2021
D-25-17 Rev. A ALL Model Years 2019 - 2021 VF, DS, LA, LD and LX with a 3.6L Engine for Camshaft and/or Rocker Arm Replacements
- Warranty extensionSep 2025· Engine· model years 2019–2021
ID-25-14 ALL Model Years 2019 - 2021 VF, DS, LA, LD and LX with a 3.6L Engine for Camshaft and Rocker Arm Replacements
- Warranty extensionSep 2025· Engine· model years 2019–2021
D-25-17 ALL Model Years 2019 - 2021 VF, DS, LA, LD and LX with a 3.6L Engine for Camshaft and Rocker Arm Replacements
- Warranty extensionDec 2014· Fuel system· model years 2011–2013
MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if necessary.
- Warranty extensionDec 2014· Engine and cooling· model years 2011–2013
MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if necessary.
- Warranty extensionOct 2014· Engine and cooling· model years 2011–2013
MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension)
- Warranty extensionJun 2014· Engine and cooling· model years 2011–2013
MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if necessary.
- Service campaignMay 2026· Airbags· model years 2011–2012
Customer Satisfaction Notification 34D - Healthy Airbag Inflator Collection - Dealer Notification (Revision 1)
- Service campaignApr 2026· Airbags· model years 2011–2012
Customer Satisfaction Notification 34D - Healthy Airbag Inflator Collection - Dealer Notification
- Service campaignApr 2011· Engine and cooling· model years 2011
The coolant resevoir hose may leak leading to low coolant levels which can cause damage.
What owners report most
The parts of the car owners named in their complaints, across every 300 model year. Unverified, and not a failure rate.
- Electrical system707 (39%)
- Airbags298 (17%)
- Transmission and drivetrain273 (15%)
- Other or unspecified222 (12%)
- Engine175 (10%)
- Brakes89 (5%)
- Exterior lights59 (3%)
- Stability control57 (3%)
Safety recalls
25 recalls cover at least one 300 model year. Each covers a range of VINs, not every car. Check one car at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
The parking brake may be improperly adjusted, which can result in a vehicle roll away.
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor battery may fail prematurely and cause the sensor to become inoperative.
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor battery may fail prematurely and cause the sensor to become inoperative.
During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash.
The instrument cluster may not properly illuminate driver warnings. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays.
Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging.
An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.
Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Chrysler is recalling certain 2009-2010 RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge…
In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
The front driveshaft bolts may loosen and allow the front driveshaft to disconnect, potentially causing a loss of motive power.
Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and…
And 10 more recalls on NHTSA.
NHTSA investigations
Defect investigations NHTSA opened. Many close without a recall.
- EA21002Engineering analysis· opened Sep 2021, still open· Airbags· model years 2010–2015
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
- EA16002Engineering analysis· opened Feb 2016, closed Jun 2016· Transmission and drivetrain· model years 2012–2014
Vehicle rollaway, engine on
Led to recall 16V240000.
- RQ15004Recall query· opened Jul 2015, closed Jan 2016· Electrical system· model years 2015
Software security vulnerability
Led to recall 15V508000.
NHTSA's own page for the 2023 Chrysler 300 has the complaint text and every document.
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Is the Chrysler 300 reliable?
We don't score reliability: NHTSA publishes complaint counts but no sales figures, so complaints can't be turned into a rate or compared between models. What's on file for model years 2010 on: 1,803 owner complaints, 8 warranty extensions and 3 service campaigns Chrysler filed, and 25 safety recalls. The model years with the most complaints are 2012 (426), 2013 (306), 2014 (237). Whether a known problem was fixed on one car is what its service records show.
What are the most common problems with the Chrysler 300?
Across every model year since 2010, owners' complaints to NHTSA most often name electrical system (39%), airbags (17%), transmission and drivetrain (15%). Chrysler has filed 8 warranty extensions covering the 300, listed on this page.
Which 300 model years have the most complaints?
2012 (426), 2013 (306), 2014 (237). Complaint counts rise with how many were sold and how long they've been on the road, so compare years of the 300 with each other rather than with other models.
Has Chrysler extended the warranty on the 300?
Yes: engine (model years 2019–2021); engine (model years 2019–2021); engine (model years 2019–2021), and 5 more. A dealer does a covered repair for free within the extended time or mileage.
How do I check recalls on a 300?
Enter the car's 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That answers for one vehicle; the 25 recalls listed here are for the model, and each covers only part of it.