2016 Chrysler 300 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2016 Chrysler 300.

20152017
Complaints
100
Crashes
10
Fires
1
Injuries
8
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2016 Chrysler 300 Problems

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

#114 complaints

AIR BAGS

Avg mileage:35,727 mi
Crash-related:2
#214 complaints

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Avg mileage:29,438 mi
Crash-related:3
#313 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:29,020 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Chrysler 300.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
AIR BAGS14235,727 mi
UNKNOWN OR OTHER14329,438 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1329,020 mi
POWER TRAIN13145,638 mi
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM757,750 mi
ENGINE690,500 mi
STEERING6238,800 mi
STRUCTURE:BODY6130,500 mi
SERVICE BRAKES3128,992 mi
VISIBILITY/WIPER350,333 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER2166,801 mi
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)266,500 mi
EXTERIOR LIGHTING2
STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DOOR240,000 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL253,000 mi
BACK OVER PREVENTION1103,000 mi
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE199,900 mi
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT149,642 mi
SEATS11
STRUCTURE140,000 mi

Recalls for 2016 Chrysler 300

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~14,516,281 vehicles.

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.

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.

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