Which Chrysler 300 years should you avoid?

The Chrysler 300 years to avoid are 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2008, 2007, 2006 and 2005: they have the lowest Year Scores on owner complaints per year on the road, crash and fire reports, and recalls, against the model's other years. The best year is 2021. Graded from 20 model years of NHTSA data.

What are the most common Chrysler 300 problems?

Across all years, the most-reported areas are electrical system (1,517 complaints), air bags (1,265 complaints), power train (1,159 complaints).

Chrysler 300 years to avoid and best years

Avoid: 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005 (lowest Year Scores on complaints per year on the road, crash reports and recalls)

Best: 2021

20 model years of NHTSA owner complaints and recalls · How we grade

Across 19 model years, the Chrysler 300 has 6,278 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 84 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and air bags. 2006 drew the most complaints (1,750), 2022 the fewest (5).

Model years tracked

6,278

Owner complaints

Recalls

137

Median per year

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for Chrysler 300 vehicles (US, public record). Typical used asking price $14,222–$20,577.

Which 300 years have the most problems?

Complaint volume by model year. Raw NHTSA totals, not adjusted for sales volume or time on the road, so older and higher-selling years accumulate more. Every year links to its full breakdown.

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Most reported
2023	6	1	service brakes
2022	5	2	air bags
2021	20	2	air bags
2020	10	2	air bags
2019	61	2	electrical system
2018	153	4	electrical system
2017	86	2	electrical system
2016	83	3	electrical system
2015	111	5	power train
2014	248	8	electrical system
2013	341	6	electrical system
2012	441	9	electrical system
2011	225	7	electrical system
2010	137	7	air bags
2009	95	5	air bags
2008	758	4	electrical system
2007	623	4	power train
2006	1,750	4	engine
2005	1,125	7	air bags

Highest: 2006 (1,750 complaints). Lowest: 2022 (5).

Where owners report problems

electrical system1,517

air bags1,265

power train1,159

engine856

fuel/propulsion system457

What owners say

Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide.

Very frequentGeneral long-term reliability and build quality concerns
Pervasive criticism of the brand and model's propensity for costly repairs, electrical gremlins, and interior rattles/squeaks as the vehicle ages.
RecurrentPowertrain-specific failures (V6)
Oil cooler leaks and valvetrain issues (e.g., lifter/camshaft problems, often manifesting as a ticking sound), particularly noted on higher-mileage examples and pre-2014 models.
RecurrentPowertrain-specific failures (V8 HEMI)
Lifter failure, a known issue that can lead to significant engine damage.
RecurrentElectrical and infotainment problems
Battery drain issues, faulty modules (e.g., ignition switch, Bluetooth), glitchy Uconnect systems, and various sensor failures.
RecurrentSuspension component wear
Front suspension parts, including ball joints, noted as wearing out prematurely and requiring replacement.

Owner insights cover all generations of the 300. Individual model years are broken down above.

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