Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (engine, cooling system, oil leaks, timing chain, exhaust).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2014 Chrysler 300 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2014 Chrysler 300. The contact stated while driving and making a turn at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart. The contact stated that the vehicle had to be completely stopped, shifted to park, depress the brake pedal, and then depress the Push-to-Start button to restart the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Family Toyota of Arlington, 1661 Wet N Wild Way, Arlington, TX 76011, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was concerned about driving the vehicle. The dealer referred the contact to the Chrysler. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where an unknown diagnosis and repair were completed, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. …
The contact owns a 2014 Chrysler 300. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle briefly vibrated before returning to normal functionality however, the failure became a regular failure. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin: 09-002-14. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 96,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Chrysler 300. The contact stated he noticed that oil was leaking underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the oil filter housing was leaking and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 132,197.
The contact owns a 2014 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for an oil change, the dealer informed the contact that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. Additionally, the vehicle made loud sounds while being driven. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
My car has been at the first dealership (Brewbaker Dodge, Montgomery, Ala.) on November 11, 2020. I got the car back March of 2021. The problem of misfires on cylinder 1 side, hesitation when proceeding from a red light, and stalling out. The problem continued so; I took it to another dealership (Stiver Dodge, Prattville, Ala.) in August 2021. I was given the car back in February 2022 stating to me that the problem may correct itself after being driven until after my birthday (March 2022). So, to this date my car is still at the Dealership and Chrysler Star Team has no clue what is wrong with this car. I'm still paying a car note, insurance, and renewing the license plate for this car every year and moth. Chrysler knows that there is an issue with the 3.6L Pentastar engine. No one wants to help me in this situation, but all parties involved wants my money but no real solution(s). …
I have a 2014 Chrysler 300 S the Oil Filter Housing Is Leaking on and around wiring that could cause the warm or hot oil to leak on wires and cause an electrical engine fire the Manufacturer was contacted and they stated that my Vin Number was not included with the recall that was already issued and because my Vin was not included Manufacturer refused to repair the issue
After shifter recall for park function installed: 4 days after install,while backing up from a parking space, car slammed into park violently, could not pull forward or backward without car slamming into park. Dealer could find no problem. 10 weeks later while slowing down at a four way stop intersection, car jerked. When I started into the intersection, screen on dash said transmission service needed,do not put car in n or p, or turn off car, continue to your...traction light and engine light came on. My car would not shift or move. People were swerving and hitting their brakes to avoid a collision with me. Trying to give car gas, and it going into park, finally got to curb. Called dealer, told to turn off car. It went to acc mode and shut off. Tow truck driver could not get car started, he used manual override to load car. …
I was driving approx 60-65 MPH when vehicle lost all power, no steering, brakes or control of car. I pulled off road (lucky), restarted vehicle and it high RPM and vehicle not going anywhere. Towed vehicle into dealership where nothing was found wrong. In the mail I receive a p60 recall for the alternator which were ll these symptoms, indicating unsafe driving conditions. Great!!! Not!!!! No alternators to be found. I was told to drive the vehicle as is. This happened several times and towed back into dealership where they see no issues. They insist I drive this death trap. I asked if they would put their family in the car and they said "no". So of course I say but you wan tme to put my family in that car? After two months of back and forth, I get a new alternator put in. I test drive with manager, all seems well until a week later. …
Driving the car under normal load,s tarted to notice a knock from the engine. Over the next few weeks it progressively got worse. Pulled plugs, checked oil. Gas, put a boroscope down the spark plug holes looking for engine damage. Finally had to have the car sent to the shop. When they got the motor torn down the bad lifter was discovered. Upon seeing that & doing some research there are quite a few posts on forums about the mds lifters on the 5.7 & 6.4 hemis going bad & destroying a cam. I have had oil analysis done on most oil changes through out owner ship but this wasn't picked up on from the last one. Not sure if it went out quick & destroyed the cam or if it had been happening for a while. Car only has around 75000 miles.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Chrysler 300. The contact stated while driving at 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the lights started flickering. The contact stated that the alternator failure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not able to be restarted and was towed back to her residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact had the vehicle serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 17V741000 (electrical system) two years prior, and related the failure to the recall. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 88,900.
Engine complaints in other 300 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are engine problems on the 2014 Chrysler 300?
NHTSA has 28 complaints about the engine & cooling of the 2014 Chrysler 300, 12% of the model year's 237 complaints. The component named most often is engine › gasoline (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2014 Chrysler 300 engine problems?
No. NHTSA lists no engine & cooling recall for the 2014 Chrysler 300, though it has 7 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2014 Chrysler 300 engine problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 46,000 miles, and 30% before 25,000 miles.
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.