Chrysler 300 Problems by Year

We compared every Chrysler 300 model year from 2005–2023 using 5,016 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 37 recalls and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 2008, 2012, 2013, 2006 and 2005, which drew far more complaints than other 300 years at the same age. The best years are 2020, 2022 and 2023.

19model years
5,016complaints
37recalls
2008, 2012worst years
2020, 2022best years

Complaints by model year

’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’238371.1k5097278412720042630623799768215361102056
Owner complaints per model year, Chrysler 300. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20236−77%1BrakeGood
20225−87%2AirbagGood
202120−75%2AirbagGood
202010−91%2AirbagGood
201961−69%2ElectricalGood
2018153−29%4ElectricalAverage
201782−68%2ElectricalGood
201676−72%2ElectricalGood
201599−66%4TransmissionGood
2014237typical7ElectricalAverage
20133061.4×6ElectricalCaution
20124261.9×9ElectricalCaution
2011200−25%7ElectricalAverage
2010127−55%7AirbagGood
200984−72%5AirbagGood
20087273.2×4ElectricalAvoid
20075091.8×4TransmissionCaution
20061,0512.7×4AirbagAvoid
20058372.0×7AirbagAvoid

* Complaints compared with the median 300 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Chrysler 300 problems

Latest Chrysler 300 recalls

Air bags › Side/window › Curtain › Inflator

NHTSA recall 24V-198 · Mar 14, 2024 · 284,982 vehicles

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.

Remedy: Dealers will replace both side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 20, 2025. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Parking brake

NHTSA recall 24V-112 · Feb 15, 2024 · 1,808 vehicles

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger vehicles. The parking brake may be improperly adjusted, which can result in a vehicle roll away.

Remedy: Dealers will properly adjust the parking brake, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 29, 2024. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Tires › Pressure monitoring and regulating systems

NHTSA recall 22V-808 · Oct 27, 2022 · 44,212 vehicles

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor battery may fail prematurely and cause the sensor to become inoperative.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the TPMS sensors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 10, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC at 1-800-853-1403.

Tires › Pressure monitoring and regulating systems

NHTSA recall 22V-504 · Jul 14, 2022 · 52,340 vehicles

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor battery may fail prematurely and cause the sensor to become inoperative.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the TPMS sensors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC at 1-800-853-1403.

Visibility › Windshield › Critical fasteners

NHTSA recall 21V-516 · Jul 8, 2021 · 21,258 vehicles

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace the front windshield urethane sealant, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

All 37 Chrysler 300 recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Chrysler 300 should you avoid?

2008, 2012, 2013, 2006, 2005 and 2007 — these years have the most complaints relative to other 300 years at the same age, led by electrical system problems in the 2008.

What is the best year for the Chrysler 300?

2020 has the fewest complaints compared with other 300 years at the same age, followed by 2022 and 2023. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Chrysler 300 problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (1,503), air bags (1,176) and transmission & drivetrain (967). Electrical complaints peak in the 2008 model year.

How many recalls has the Chrysler 300 had?

37 recalls across 2005–2023. The model year with the most is 2012. See all Chrysler 300 recalls by year.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.