Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2018 Chrysler 300 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the center console light would flash on and off while driving. The contact would restart the vehicle and the console would operate as designed however, the failure would return soon after restart. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000
My 2018 Chrysler 300 u connect radio screen is delaminating getting bubbles. It's causing it to press random buttons uncontrollably which causes the control of the radio, air conditioning, navigation, and other features controlled by the "radio" portion of the car to become dysfunctional. It's very distracting, climate controls turn on and off on their own, it's makes phone calls on its own. The backup camera isn't working right, The car is available for inspection. The safety of me and others is put at risk because it's very distracting and unsafe to drive like this. This is a safety hazard as it causes the driver to be distracted in order to attend to the incessant beeping and issues related to AC/heat, navigation or radio & It could easily cause a car accident. …
Touch screen delaminating: The vehicle's LCD screen has become delaminated which causes the control of the radio, air conditioning, navigation, and other features controlled by the "radio" portion of the car to become dysfunctional. This has also caused, twice now, the touch screen/I connect system to attempt dialing 911/assist emergency services without me touching the screen. This is scary. The car will randomly beep, change air temperatures, start navigation, cause the loss of hands-free communication. This is a safety hazard as it causes the driver to be distracted in order to attend to the incessant beeping and issues related to AC/heat, navigation or radio (volume, etc.), and attempt to connect with emergency services. This appears from Chrysler Forums to be an issue among a large group of Chrysler 300 Year Model 2018 owners. …
Chrysler Model 300s Vehicle, 2018, repair service by an authorized Chrysler dealer in Puerto Rico, certified the replacement of original manufacturer parts of the power steering (Rack-Pinion) on three occasions, which does not accept the programming of technical support by the automotive specialists of the authorized Chrysler repair shop. It is evident that this vehicle faces a hidden problem from the manufacturer which had not been detected until now. Diagnosis could not replace the part because the programming defect by the manufacturer was not found. It is important to start an investigation into the power steering known as (Rack-Pinion), it is working correctly for the driver's safety to drive safely on the roads without this defect, which could not be corrected by the automotive technicians authorized by Chrysler in Puerto Rico, causing an accident. …
The vehicle's LCD screen has become delaminated which causes the control of the radio, air conditioning, heat, navigation, and other features controlled by the "radio" portion of the car to become dysfunctional. The car will randomly beep, change air temperatures, start/stop navigation, cause the loss of hands-free communication. This is a safety hazard as it causes the driver to be distracted in order to attend to the incessant beeping, (which doesn't go off even if the power to the unit is shut off) and issues related to AC/heat, navigation or radio (volume, etc.). Winters here are brutal, heat and defrost are required to not die from frost bite, or visual impairment. This appears from Chrysler Forums to be an issue among a large group of Chrysler 300 Year Model 2018 owners. I am encouraging them to file a concern with your group and to ask for a recall of the car for this reason.
I am asking for a recall based on the following issue. The vehicle's LCD screen has become delaminated which causes all features that are the controlled by the "radio" portion of the car to become dysfunctional and malfunction. the car will randomly beep, change air temperature and zone (defrost, to floor, to dash, and back) Navigation will start, car will connect to "SOS" multiple times in a row, loss of hands-free communication, etc.. This is a Safety hazard as it causes the driver to become distracted in order to attend to the the incessant beeping and issues related to the AC/heat, navigation, radio volume, and SOS calls, etc.) This appears from Chrysler Forums to be an issue among a large groups of Chrysler 300 Year Model 2018 owners. I am encouraging them to file a concern with your group (NHTSA) and to ask for a recall of the car for this reason.
The vehicle's LCD screen has become delaminated which causes the control of the radio, air conditioning, navigation, and other features controlled by the "radio" portion of the car to become dysfunctional. The car will randomly beep, change air temperatures, start navigation, cause the loss of hands-free communication, and has attempted numerous times to call the SOS function on the car. This is a safety hazard as it causes the driver to be distracted in order to attend to the incessant beeping and issues related to AC/heat, navigation, radio(volume, etc.) or trying to keep it from dialing 911. This appears from Chrysler Forums to be an issue among a large group of Chrysler 300 Year Model 2018 owners. I am encouraging them to file a concern with your group and to ask for a recall of the car for this reason.
Laminate is melting on uconnect interface for control panel for climate control, navigation, defrost/defog, and radio. It's an anecdotal problem for many Chrysler/Dodge owners when scanning internet forums. Chrysler/Dodge has been unhelpful in rectifying the situation. This defect causes "phantom" screen touches which causes the navigation system to skip around to different destinations while in use causing the potential for an accident as the driver suddenly must change course when listening to verbal prompts. Further, the "phantom" screen touches causes the climate control to randomly shoot up to blast hot air in the driver's face while driving. Also, defrost/defog cannot be set and relied upon because "phantom" screen touches turn them off at random causing a driving hazard.
2018 Chrysler 300 The vehicle's LCD screen has become delaminated which causes the backup camera to black out. The control of the radio, air conditioning, navigation, and other features controlled by the "radio" portion of the car to become dysfunctional. The car will randomly beep, change air temperatures, stop navigation, cause the loss of hands-free communication. Reset radio stations.This is a safety hazard as it causes the driver to be distracted in order to attend to the incessant beeping and issues related to AC/heat, navigation or radio (volume, etc.). This appears from Chrysler Forums to be an issue among a large group of Chrysler 300 Year Model 2018 owners. I am encouraging them to file a concern with your group and to ask for a recall of the car for this reason.
The radio, heat/AC unit, temperature moves up and down by itself, maps, etc... Took my car to my local dealership for routine oil change. I inquired about why my radio was on a constant browse? The technician explained that this has been a common issue with the Chrysler 300. Since then the issue has gotten worse. I feel if this is an issue that is happening in other Chrysler's maybe is should be fixed by Chrysler? This is my second 300 I love my car but this issue in a 2018 300 S? Help Please I did get an estimate from Myrtle Beach Chrysler Jeep Jared Stickley Service Advisor 785 Jason Boulevard Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 [phone] Estimate $1015.80 Part #z8396531AC $810 Labor 1.0 $130 Tax & Shop Fee $1015.80
Related recalls
Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018…
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Electrical system › Software
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…
Remedy: 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.
Electrical complaints in other 300 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2018 Chrysler 300?
NHTSA has 69 complaints about the electrical system of the 2018 Chrysler 300, 45% of the model year's 153 complaints. The component named most often is instrument cluster/panel (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2018 Chrysler 300 electrical problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 18V-524 (front underhood, Aug 9, 2018); NHTSA recall 18V-332 (software, May 17, 2018). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2018 Chrysler 300 electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 24,000 miles, and 60% 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.