2016 CHRYSLER 300

100 complaints filed with NHTSA.

100
Complaints
10
Crashes
1
Fires
8
Injuries
0
Deaths

NHTSA Safety Rating

4/5
Overall
4/5
Front Crash
5/5
Side Crash
4/5
Rollover

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
AIR BAGS14
UNKNOWN OR OTHER14
POWER TRAIN13
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM13
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM7
ENGINE6
STRUCTURE:BODY6
STEERING6
SERVICE BRAKES3
VISIBILITY/WIPER3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING2
STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DOOR2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER2

Recalls (3)

18V33200017/05/2018

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

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

17V09700014/02/2017

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

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.

18E05300012/07/2018

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Stage 1 Kit Performance Packages Powertrain Control Modules (PCM) Part Numbers P5160023, P5160025, and Demon Crate PCM Part Number 68412287AA. The PCMs are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengagi

Recent Complaints

20220521FireSEATS

Passenger front heated seat for no apparent reason began smoldering and two small burn holes came through the seat cushion. Vehicle was parked at the time and the ignition was off, and the car was unoccupied. this incident was reported to Chrysler and the car was taken to a dealer for inspection. The inspector's report indicated that this was not caused by a manufactures defect and told me to contact my insurance company. I do not agree with these findings and think that this matter should b

20190920CrashUNKNOWN OR OTHER

AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY, HAD AN ACCIDENT ON AUG.28TH 2019./DAMAGING RIGHT FRONT BUMPER & RIGHT SIDE QUARTER PANEL.IS THIS NORMAL OR IS IT A DEFECT. BECAUSE I'M SO GLAD I DIDN'T HAVE MY KIDS OR NO ONE ELSE IN THE CAR. BUT MY DR DID INDEED HAD AN WHEEPLATION THAT I HAD DAMAGED MY LEFT SIDE SOLSTICE NERVE.

Mileage: 5,835

20190903CrashUNKNOWN OR OTHER

I WAS IN A FRONT END COLLISION WITH A TREE. EVERYONE KEPT ASKING ME ABOUT AIR BAGS DEPLOYING. THEY DID NOT NONE. I THOUGHT NOTHING MUCH OF IT UNTIL I REALIZED WHY PEOPLE WERE ASKING. I QUESTIONED THE ADJUSTED , HE STATED THEY SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED THEY SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED FROM THE IMPACT POSITION. WELL NONE DID. AND SOMETHING ABOUT THE SEAT BELT LOCKING OR DIDNT LOCK. . MY FIRST REAL ACCIDENT I DONT KNOW MY H. HOWEVER I DID FIND OUT THERE IS A ISSUE. NOW I'M ON THE QUESTIONING SIDE OF

Mileage: 64,281

20190809CrashSTEERING

STEERING HAS FELT "STICKY" FOR ABOUT A WEEK. IT IS DIFFICULT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AT ALL, AND IT WOULD GET STUCK IN CERTAIN POSITIONS SO I PHYSICALLY COULDN'T TURN OR CHANGE DIRECTIONS. THE PROBLEM WASN'T TOO BAD AT FIRST, BUT THEN GOT EXTREMELY BAD AS OF 08/07/2019. STEERING WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE, AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD GET STUCK N ALMOST EVERY TURN, MAKING DRIVING ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE, AND VERY DANGEROUS. AS OF 08/09/2019, THE STEERING WHEEL IS ALMOST CONSTANTLY STUCK, AND REQUIRES EX

Mileage: 55,400

20190206CrashUNKNOWN OR OTHER

THE ROTARY SHIFTER FUNCTIONS IN A MANNER THAT WHEN EXITING THE CAR IT WILL ALLOW YOU TO LEAVE THE VEHICLE WHILE IN GEAR AS WHEN PUSHING THE START BUTTON WILL NOT TURN OFF THE ENGINE UNLESS IT IS IN PARK, IT IS EASY TO FORGET OR OTHERWISE NOTICE THE VEHICLE IS STILL IN GEAR AND RUNNING WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE, IT HAPPENED TO MY WIFE AND COULD HAVE CAUSED MORE HARM THAN WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED AS IT WAS STOPPED BY A TRUCK PARKED AHEAD OF HER!

Mileage: 30,000

20181227CrashAIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD AND DEEMED DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED AFTER REVIEWING THE ELECTRONIC DATA COLLECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC

Mileage: 43,000

20180516CrashSTRUCTURE:BODY

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED, WHICH RESULTED IN A FRONT END COLLISION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING AND AIR BAG INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FRONT END ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WAS DAMAGED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DESTROYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE RIGHT KNEE, CHEST, AND LOWER BACK. THE CONTACT'S WIFE STRUCK HER HEAD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW AND SUSTAINED

Mileage: 30,000

20180516CrashAIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED, WHICH RESULTED IN A FRONT END COLLISION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING AND AIR BAG INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FRONT END ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WAS DAMAGED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DESTROYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE RIGHT KNEE, CHEST, AND LOWER BACK. THE CONTACT'S WIFE STRUCK HER HEAD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW AND SUSTAINED

Mileage: 30,000

20180516CrashSTEERING

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED, WHICH RESULTED IN A FRONT END COLLISION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING AND AIR BAG INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FRONT END ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WAS DAMAGED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DESTROYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE RIGHT KNEE, CHEST, AND LOWER BACK. THE CONTACT'S WIFE STRUCK HER HEAD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW AND SUSTAINED

Mileage: 30,000

20171130CrashSERVICE BRAKES

THE CAR DRIFTS/ MOVES FORWARD WHILE IN PARK. IT CAUSED AN ACCIDENT WHILE INITIALLY STATIONARY IN A PARKING LOT.

Mileage: 26,983

20160802CrashPOWER TRAIN

THIS CAR HAS THE ROTARY DIAL FOR TRANSMISSION SELECTION. I PULLED THIS CAR HAS A ROTARY DIAL FOR THE SHIFTER. I PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND EXITED THE CAR TO CLOSE A GATE. AS SOON AS I EXITED THE VEHICLE IT BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS. I COULD NOT GET BACK IN THE VEHICLE IN TIME TO STOP IT FROM EXITING THE GARAGE. THE DRIVER'S DOOR CAUGHT ON THE GARAGE DOOR PILLAR TURNING IT 180 DEGREES AND PUSHING IT INTO THE FRONT FENDER. DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE WAS $3210.05. SINCE THE REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED, THE

Mileage: 196