Most common 2016 Chrysler 300C problems
Share of the 7 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chrysler 300C complaints by model year
Best 300C years: 2010, 2009, 2016. Years to avoid: 2006, 2005, 2007, 2013. Compare all years →
What 2016 Chrysler 300C owners say
Electrical system
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated while driving at 60-65 MPH, the warning message "Service Power Steering" appeared on the instrument panel and the steering wheel lost power. The contact veered to side of the road and opened the hood of the vehicle but could not determine the cause of the failure. The contact stated she was able to restart the vehicle and she drove to her residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact stated while driving, the warning messages "Shift To park" and "Service Power Steering" appeared on the instrument panel and the vehicle suddenly lost power. The contact stated she switched gears to park and was able to restart the vehicle. The contact veered to the side of the road for a short moment, then she drove to her destination. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring. …
Screen turns black and green when on reverse or sometimes go black while driving, making certain controls like heated seats and heated steering wheel inoperable. The entire screen flashes with lines and flips between black and green. Issue happens intermittently, but more when putting the car on reverse instead of showing rear image it goes into a flashing green screen. Dealer tells me this is a common issue and usually they replace the entire unit which costs thousands of dollars. Issue has been happening for over 6 months and now car is 90 miles over the 36K bumper to bumper and had to open case with Chrysler to see if they can cover the repair/diagnostic
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2016 Chrysler 300C a good car?
Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2016 300C rates better than average: 47% fewer complaints than a typical year of the 300C at the same age. It is one of the best 300C 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 2016 Chrysler 300C?
The electrical system — 4 complaints, 57% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the brakes (1) and stability & traction control (1).
How many recalls does the 2016 Chrysler 300C have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2016 Chrysler 300C. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chrysler 300C?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2010, 2009 and 2016. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2006, 2005, 2007 and 2013. See the full Chrysler 300C years comparison.
At what mileage do 2016 Chrysler 300C problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 31,000 miles; 71% 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.