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2018 Chrysler 300: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker 300 years.
153 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 4 recalls.
Should I buy a 2018 300?The 2018 Chrysler 300 has 153 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and power train.
Safety record for the 2018 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2018 Chrysler 300 vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other 300 years only. How we score it
Is 2018 a good year for the 300?
Across the 20 300 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 2 (2004) to 1,750 (2006). With 153 complaints, the 2018 300 sits about the same as the model's median of 137.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2018 300
power train:automatic transmission
Campaign 18V280000Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.
electrical system:wiring
Campaign 18V332000Chrysler (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 Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Campaign 18V524000Chrysler (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 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
air bags:side/window:curtain:inflator
Campaign 24V198000Chrysler (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.
What owners say across generations
Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide.
Owner insights cover all generations of the 300. See the full 300 owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used 300 listings typically run $14,222–$20,577 across 2014 to 2023 model years.
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