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2021 Chrysler 300: common problems and reliability
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20 owner complaints, most about air bags. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2021 300?The 2021 Chrysler 300 has 20 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and engine.
Safety record for the 2021 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2021 Chrysler 300 vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other 300 years only. How we score it
Is 2021 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 20 complaints, the 2021 300 sits below 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 2021 300
visibility:windshield
Campaign 21V516000Chrysler (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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
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.
Other 300 model years
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