2018 Chrysler 300 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2018 Chrysler 300.

20172019
Complaints
206
per 10K Sold
44.2
US Sales
46,593
Crashes
8
Fires
0
Injuries
8
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2018 Chrysler 300 Problems

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

#166 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:26,896 mi
#217 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:24,955 mi
#314 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:39,250 mi
Crash-related:3
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Chrysler 300.

Electrical Faults
66
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
26,896
Transmission / Drivetrain
17
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
24,955
Airbags
14
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
39,250
Headlight/Taillight Failures
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
14,175
Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
40,338
Wipers & Visibility
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
28,000
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Interior Panels:Door
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Backup Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention:Display Function
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Electrical:Infotainment
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Electrical:Infotainment:Video (Touch)Screen/Monitor/Unit
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Door
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2018 Chrysler 300

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~5,113,493 vehicles.

24V198000Air Bags:side/window:curtain:inflator
~284,982 affected

Chrysler (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.

18V524000Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood
~12,779 affected

Chrysler (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.

18V332000Electrical System:software · Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control · Electrical 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.

18V280000Automatic Transmission
~71 affected

Chrysler (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.

Other Chrysler 300 Years

2018 Chrysler 300 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2018 Chrysler 300 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2018 Chrysler 300 has 206 NHTSA complaints, 8 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 66 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2018 Chrysler 300?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (66 complaints, avg 26,896 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (17 complaints, avg 24,955 mi); Airbags (14 complaints, avg 39,250 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2018 Chrysler 300?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 27,861 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2018 Chrysler 300?
NHTSA complaints for the 2018 Chrysler 300 include 8 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 8 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2018 Chrysler 300 have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 5,113,493 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2018 Chrysler 300?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Chrysler 300 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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