CHRYSLER 300C · model year

2016 CHRYSLER 300C

13 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash report for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

The 2016CHRYSLER300C carries 13 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.

Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2016 300C is electrical system with 4 filings, followed by unknown or other (2) and service brakes (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.

NHTSA currently has 88 investigation files overlapping the 2016 300C, and 7 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.

13
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

Total Complaints

13 filings

Crashes Reported

1 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

At or below the fleet median complaint volume.

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4
UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
SERVICE BRAKES1
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)1
POWER TRAIN1
ENGINE1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY1
STEERING1

Recent Complaints

20210820STEERING

The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated while driving at 60-65 MPH, the warning message "Service Power Steering" appeared on the instrument panel and the steering wheel lost power. The contact veered to side of the road and opened the hood of the vehicle but could not determine the cause of the failure. The contact stated she was able to restart the vehicle and she drove to her residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact stated while driving, the warning messages "Shift To park" and "Service Power Steering" appeared on the instrument panel and the vehicle suddenly lost power. The contact stated she switched gears to park and was able to restart the vehicle. The contact veered to the side of the road for a short moment, then she drove to her destination. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring. The dealer and the manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. Th

Mileage: 107,250

20210820ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated while driving at 60-65 MPH, the warning message "Service Power Steering" appeared on the instrument panel and the steering wheel lost power. The contact veered to side of the road and opened the hood of the vehicle but could not determine the cause of the failure. The contact stated she was able to restart the vehicle and she drove to her residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact stated while driving, the warning messages "Shift To park" and "Service Power Steering" appeared on the instrument panel and the vehicle suddenly lost power. The contact stated she switched gears to park and was able to restart the vehicle. The contact veered to the side of the road for a short moment, then she drove to her destination. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring. The dealer and the manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. Th

Mileage: 107,250

20210816VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated that two leaks had formed in the ceiling of his vehicle; one leak was located in the middle of the rear section of the panoramic sunroof and another leak had formed in the upper handle above the rear passenger seat. The dealer was notified of the failure and an appointment was made to inspect the vehicle. The contact had also taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic and the seals and tubes located around the sunroof were tested and no failures were found. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and referred him to the NHTSA for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000

Mileage: 110,000

20181226ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SCREEN TURNS BLACK AND GREEN WHEN ON REVERSE OR SOMETIMES GO BLACK WHILE DRIVING, MAKING CERTAIN CONTROLS LIKE HEATED SEATS AND HEATED STEERING WHEEL INOPERABLE. THE ENTIRE SCREEN FLASHES WITH LINES AND FLIPS BETWEEN BLACK AND GREEN. ISSUE HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY, BUT MORE WHEN PUTTING THE CAR ON REVERSE INSTEAD OF SHOWING REAR IMAGE IT GOES INTO A FLASHING GREEN SCREEN. DEALER TELLS ME THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE AND USUALLY THEY REPLACE THE ENTIRE UNIT WHICH COSTS THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS. ISSUE HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR OVER 6 MONTHS AND NOW CAR IS 90 MILES OVER THE 36K BUMPER TO BUMPER AND HAD TO OPEN CASE WITH CHRYSLER TO SEE IF THEY CAN COVER THE REPAIR/DIAGNOSTIC

Mileage: 31,000

20181226UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SCREEN TURNS BLACK AND GREEN WHEN ON REVERSE OR SOMETIMES GO BLACK WHILE DRIVING, MAKING CERTAIN CONTROLS LIKE HEATED SEATS AND HEATED STEERING WHEEL INOPERABLE. THE ENTIRE SCREEN FLASHES WITH LINES AND FLIPS BETWEEN BLACK AND GREEN. ISSUE HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY, BUT MORE WHEN PUTTING THE CAR ON REVERSE INSTEAD OF SHOWING REAR IMAGE IT GOES INTO A FLASHING GREEN SCREEN. DEALER TELLS ME THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE AND USUALLY THEY REPLACE THE ENTIRE UNIT WHICH COSTS THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS. ISSUE HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR OVER 6 MONTHS AND NOW CAR IS 90 MILES OVER THE 36K BUMPER TO BUMPER AND HAD TO OPEN CASE WITH CHRYSLER TO SEE IF THEY CAN COVER THE REPAIR/DIAGNOSTIC

Mileage: 31,000

20180924ENGINE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER 300C. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND THE THROTTLE BODY CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE REGAINED ENGINE POWER AFTER 15 SECONDS. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 36,000. *TT UPDATED 11/28/18*JB

Mileage: 36,000

20180924ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER 300C. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND THE THROTTLE BODY CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE REGAINED ENGINE POWER AFTER 15 SECONDS. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 36,000. *TT UPDATED 11/28/18*JB

Mileage: 36,000

20180924VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER 300C. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND THE THROTTLE BODY CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE REGAINED ENGINE POWER AFTER 15 SECONDS. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 36,000. *TT UPDATED 11/28/18*JB

Mileage: 36,000

20180731ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

I BEEN LOOSING POWER WHEN I DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY AND IN THE DASH BOARD COMES OUT A LIGHT FOR ELECTRICAL, I HAVE TO LET GO THE ACCELERATOR ON THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY TO RESET IT, IF I DON'T DO IT MY CAR STARTS SLOWING DOWN IS KIND OF SCARY, I CAN SEND A PICTURE BECAUSE IT USUALLY HAPPENS WHEN I'M GOING MORE THAN 60 MILES AN HOUR AND I HAVE TO ACT QUIUKLY OR A CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, IT HAPPEN TO ME A LOT OF TIMES BUT I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAY THE COMPUTER IS NOT SHOWING NOTHING

Mileage: 70

20180731ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

I BEEN LOOSING POWER WHEN I DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY AND IN THE DASH BOARD COMES OUT A LIGHT FOR ELECTRICAL, I HAVE TO LET GO THE ACCELERATOR ON THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY TO RESET IT, IF I DON'T DO IT MY CAR STARTS SLOWING DOWN IS KIND OF SCARY, I CAN SEND A PICTURE BECAUSE IT USUALLY HAPPENS WHEN I'M GOING MORE THAN 60 MILES AN HOUR AND I HAVE TO ACT QUIUKLY OR A CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, IT HAPPEN TO ME A LOT OF TIMES BUT I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAY THE COMPUTER IS NOT SHOWING NOTHING

Mileage: 70

20180731POWER TRAIN

I BEEN LOOSING POWER WHEN I DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY AND IN THE DASH BOARD COMES OUT A LIGHT FOR ELECTRICAL, I HAVE TO LET GO THE ACCELERATOR ON THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY TO RESET IT, IF I DON'T DO IT MY CAR STARTS SLOWING DOWN IS KIND OF SCARY, I CAN SEND A PICTURE BECAUSE IT USUALLY HAPPENS WHEN I'M GOING MORE THAN 60 MILES AN HOUR AND I HAVE TO ACT QUIUKLY OR A CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, IT HAPPEN TO ME A LOT OF TIMES BUT I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAY THE COMPUTER IS NOT SHOWING NOTHING

Mileage: 70

20180516CrashSERVICE BRAKES

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 CHRYSLER 300C. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH AND CHANGING LANES, THE VEHICLE STARTED VIBRATING AND WOBBLING ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT DETERMINED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE BRAKE ROTOR WAS FRACTURED. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO THE GUARD RAIL. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A YARD AND DEEMED DESTROYED. THE CONTACT CALLED RIVERLAND CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP AT (985) 652-9600 (LOCATED AT 601 BELLE TERRE BLVD, LAPLACE, LA 70068). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,000.

Mileage: 27,000

20170810UNKNOWN OR OTHER

IF CAR IS IN GEAR AND YOU GET OUT OF CAR WITHOUT PUTTING IT IN PARK, CAR STAYS IN GEAR AND ROLLS SHIFTER DIAL IS ON THE MIDDLE CONSOLE MERCEDES AND JAGUAR MODELS AUTO MATICALLY SHUT OFF ? OR GO TO PARK IF SOMEONE EXITS VEHICLE OR DOOR OPENS.

Mileage: 12,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2016 CHRYSLER 300C have?
The 2016 CHRYSLER 300C has 13 NHTSA complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 CHRYSLER 300C?
The most-complained component for the 2016 CHRYSLER 300C is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM with 4 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include UNKNOWN OR OTHER and SERVICE BRAKES.
Is the 2016 CHRYSLER 300C safe to buy?
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

Vehicle Safety Guides

Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.