Most common 2020 Chrysler 300 problems
Share of the 10 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chrysler 300 complaints by model year
Best 300 years: 2020, 2022, 2023. Years to avoid: 2008, 2012, 2013, 2006, 2005. Compare all years →
2020 Chrysler 300 recalls (2)
Air bags › Side/window › Curtain › Inflator
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.
Visibility › Windshield › Critical fasteners
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.
What 2020 Chrysler 300 owners say
Air bags
The contact owned a 2020 Chrysler 300 AWD. The contact stated while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed on the highway and attempting to merge onto the right lane, another vehicle suddenly drove in front of his vehicle. The contact stated that her husband attempted to readjust the vehicle onto the left lane; however, the front driver's side of the vehicle hit the guard rail. The vehicle rolled over 2-3 times and the front driver's side door of the vehicle bent open, causing the contact's husband to fly out of the vehicle and land on the train tracks. The contact stated that bystanders immediately pulled her husband from the train tracks as the train was coming. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact's husband was unconscious. The emergency units resuscitated the contact's husband three times at the scene; however, the contact's husband remained partly unconscious. …
The contact owns a 2020 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, the contact later discovered that the front passenger's side curtain air bag had erroneously deployed. The contact stated that there was no collision or visible damage to the vehicle to cause the air bag to deploy. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 72,000.
2020 Chrysler 300 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6-cyl | 8-speed automatic | RWD | 19 / 30 / 23 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | 8-speed automatic | AWD | 18 / 27 / 21 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | 8-speed automatic | RWD | 16 / 25 / 19 |
EPA ratings. Class: Large car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2020 Chrysler 300 a good car?
Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2020 300 rates better than average: 91% fewer complaints than a typical year of the 300 at the same age. It is one of the best 300 years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2020 Chrysler 300?
The air bags — 4 complaints, 40% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the windows, wipers & sunroof (1) and driver assistance (1).
How many recalls does the 2020 Chrysler 300 have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2020 Chrysler 300, the most recent from March 14, 2024 (inflator). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chrysler 300?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2020, 2022 and 2023. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2008, 2012, 2013, 2006 and 2005. See the full Chrysler 300 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2020 Chrysler 300 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 72,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 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.