Worst 2016 Chrysler 300 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
AIR BAGS
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Chrysler 300.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 14 | 2 | — | 35,727 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 14 | 3 | — | 29,438 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 13 | — | — | 29,020 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 13 | 1 | — | 45,638 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 7 | — | — | 57,750 mi | |
| ENGINE | 6 | — | — | 90,500 mi | |
| STEERING | 6 | 2 | — | 38,800 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 6 | 1 | — | 30,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 1 | — | 28,992 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 | — | — | 50,333 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER | 2 | — | — | 166,801 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | — | — | 66,500 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DOOR | 2 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 53,000 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 1 | — | — | 103,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 99,900 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 | — | — | 49,642 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | 40,000 mi |
Recalls for 2016 Chrysler 300
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~14,516,281 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Other Chrysler 300 Years
Wider context: See the full Chrysler 300 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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