2014 Chrysler 300 Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Chrysler 300.

20132015
Complaints
320
Crashes
27
Fires
4
Injuries
18
Fatalities
Recalls
9

Worst 2014 Chrysler 300 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#171 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:40,044 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:2
#268 complaints

POWER TRAIN

Avg mileage:38,860 mi
Crash-related:10
#325 complaints

ENGINE

Avg mileage:59,982 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Chrysler 300.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
71
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
2
Avg Miles
40,044
POWER TRAIN
68
complaints
Crashes
10
Fires
Avg Miles
38,860
ENGINE
25
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
59,982
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
23
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
2
Avg Miles
54,924
AIR BAGS
17
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
Avg Miles
39,224
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
17
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
20,239
SERVICE BRAKES
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
37,667
STEERING
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
62,690
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
48,324
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
30,761
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
57,700
STRUCTURE:BODY
6
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
26,726
WHEELS
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
44,852
SUSPENSION
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
30,700
SEAT BELTS
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
28,000
VISIBILITY/WIPER
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
36,440
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
28,300
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
630
SEATS
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
70,662
TIRES
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
18,395
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
121,000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
66,428
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
7,500
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
700
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
100,000
EQUIPMENT
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
4,837
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
49,000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
70,000

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Recalls for 2014 Chrysler 300

9 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~17,635,204 vehicles.

19V018000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
~1,413,222 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

18V332000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
~4,815,661 affected

Chrysler (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.

18V332000VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
~4,815,661 affected

Chrysler (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.

18V332000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
~4,815,661 affected

Chrysler (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.

17V741000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
~17,116 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014 Dodge Challenger, Charger, Durango, Chrysler 300, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

17V435000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
~442,214 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

17V097000POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
~69,298 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD). The front driveshaft bolts may loosen and allow the front driveshaft to disconnect, potentially causing a loss of motive power.

16V240000POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
~811,290 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2011, to November 27, 2014, and 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 16, 2012, to December 22, 2015. The affected vehicles, equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a monostable gear selector, may not adequately warn the driver when driver's door is opened and the vehicle is not in PARK, allowing them to exit the vehicle while the vehicle is still in gear.

14V634000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
~435,081 affected

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

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