Engine complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | 20% | — |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% | — |
| 2018 | 5 | 3% | 26,000 miles |
| 2017 | 4 | 5% | 90,000 miles |
| 2016 | 6 | 8% | 180,000 miles |
| 2015 | 8 | 8% | 42,000 miles |
| 2014 | 28 | 12% | 46,000 miles |
| 2013 | 38 | 12% | 45,000 miles |
| 2012 | 62 | 15% | 63,000 miles |
| 2011 | 20 | 10% | 48,000 miles |
| 2010 | 17 | 13% | 61,000 miles |
| 2009 | 9 | 11% | 82,000 miles |
| 2008 | 80 | 11% | 79,000 miles |
| 2007 | 56 | 11% | 80,000 miles |
| 2006 | 229 | 22% | 90,000 miles |
| 2005 | 95 | 11% | 76,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (engine, cooling system, oil leaks, timing chain, exhaust).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
My car turns off periodically while I'm driving and when I'm stopped at a light. This is random, so I didn't even go on freeways from fear the car will stop suddenly in heavy traffic and I be killed or injured badly I have taken it to the dealer and they keep saying nothing is wrong, last time they kept car for 3 days and said nothing found. I fear for my life, don't even want to drive the vehicle anymore . It's happened for the last months I strongly feel,they were waiting for my warranty to expire so they kept saying nothing wrong
Chrysler 300 2021 Vehicle keeps stalling, turning off while driving or if stopped at light or stop sign to loan just shuts random times and not Al way but enough to be dangerous when it stalls on freeway or in traffic Seat belt Driver seat belt just broke, split in half- safety issue. They replaced it but the metal seems to cut the seat belt and it probably will happen again Safety recall on Takata airbag, after replaced-air conditioning stopped working very concerning
There were 2 separate incidents that occurred. The first one we were backing out of our driveway and the car just stopped running. We were unable to start it again after a dozen attempts. We had the vehicle towed to a local shop and when they got in the car, it started right up. We drove it around for a few weeks before the 2nd incident happened. We were driving on the freeway this time and the car just stopped running. We were in the fast lane and it was extremely dangerous to get off the side of the road due to heavy traffic. It again would not start and we had to have it towed home. Once it came off the tow truck, it started up. Something about it getting towed makes it start again, maybe the angle that it is in when it is getting pulled up on to the tow truck does something. I've been nervous to drive it for fear it will break down on me again. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 Chrysler 300. While driving various speeds, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate and then lunged forward. The failure occurred intermittently and the automatic brake warning indicator illuminated. Southfield Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (28100 telegraph rd, southfield, mi 48034, [phone]) diagnosed and repaired the vehicle. The contact stated that the repair specifics were unknown. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000.
This is the 2nd failure of the thermostat. We had the car towed to the same Chrysler dealer that fixed the first incident. We have an extended warranty that covered the first failure. This second failure is not covered due to the failed part is a mopar part and Chrysler is going to pay for everything, trouble is they have had my wife's car for two weeks already and the part isn't coming in until February 17, I am a 34 year retired Chrysler employee. The dealer doesn't offer rentals, and my extended warranty people offer rentals at $35 a day and only one week. Nowhere rents cars at that price. We have no choice but to wait on that part, but I am wondering how many chrysler products have had this problem, should be investigated for recall.
The oil cooler is plastic why when it holds oil and when it heats up that makes plastic expand then cools and makes it decompress. This is done over and over again, of coarse this will cause a major repair job. That the owner should not have to expense out of pocket because we did not design the car. Also this defect is not aware until you years into owning the vehicle. This is crazy and we need a recall. I was at Firestone getting alignment and was told i have a issuse brewing.
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 300. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard an abnormal clicking sound coming from the engine compartment. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed failures with the connecting rod bearings and hydraulic roller lifters. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000. The VIN was not available.
1- Electrical components lost communication with all module I have diagnostic from dealer. 2- When happened car loose power putting my own safety and other at risk I don't feel safety no more and all possible lights on dashboard come on. 3- I bring my car to dealer to do a diagnostic and said need change whole car harness, at time that dealer check 68 DYC was show, before happening to me twice and brin to shop close to my house one time has 85 DTC and second time 63 DTC I have diagnostic copy from dealer and from shop. 4- Dealer diagnosed my car. 5- It happened suddenly not warning at all when happened have to stop as soon as I can turn off engine and wait some minutes and turn on again after that engine light come on all the time and car can driving again. …
Frequently asked questions
Which Chrysler 300 years have engine problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2006 (229), 2005 (95), 2008 (80), 2012 (62) and 2007 (56) model years. Engine complaints make up 22% of all complaints for the 2006.
Is there a recall for Chrysler 300 engine problems?
No. NHTSA lists no engine & cooling recall for any Chrysler 300 model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Chrysler 300 engine problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 76,000 miles; 29% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the engine (28 mentions), followed by the cooling system (15).
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.