CHRYSLER 300C · model year

2017 CHRYSLER 300C

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

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

The 2017CHRYSLER300C carries 6 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 2017 300C is electrical system with 2 filings, followed by vehicle speed control (1) and power train (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 2017 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.

6
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

Total Complaints

6 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 SYSTEM2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
POWER TRAIN1
SEATS1
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY1

Recent Complaints

20241101ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2017 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated that after a rainstorm, the rear seats were wet, and the rear seat floorboard mats were also wet. The contact stated that the radio was functioning intermittently after a rainstorm and was occasionally inoperable. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the sunroof gasket and the radio needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failures reoccurred. The contact had not taken the vehicle back to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

Mileage: 82,000

20241101VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

The contact owns a 2017 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated that after a rainstorm, the rear seats were wet, and the rear seat floorboard mats were also wet. The contact stated that the radio was functioning intermittently after a rainstorm and was occasionally inoperable. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the sunroof gasket and the radio needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failures reoccurred. The contact had not taken the vehicle back to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

Mileage: 82,000

20190508SEATS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHRYSLER 300C. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LEATHER ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT WAS WRINKLED AND ABOUT TO CRACK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO I.G. BURTON SMYRNA CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (302-508-0966, LOCATED AT 19 S DUPONT BLVD, SMYRNA, DE 19977) WHERE THE TECHNICIAN TOOK A PICTURE OF THE FAILURE AND SENT IT TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE SEAT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 21,870.

Mileage: 21,870

20181231POWER TRAIN

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHRYSLER 300C. WHEN THE CONTACT TURNED THE VEHICLE ON AND OFF, IT FAILED TO RESTART. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BAKERSFIELD CHRYSLER JEEP FIAT (3101 CATTLE DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93313, (888) 471-1837), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO CALL NHTSA TO FILE A COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,000.

Mileage: 39,000

20181231ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHRYSLER 300C. WHEN THE CONTACT TURNED THE VEHICLE ON AND OFF, IT FAILED TO RESTART. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BAKERSFIELD CHRYSLER JEEP FIAT (3101 CATTLE DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93313, (888) 471-1837), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO CALL NHTSA TO FILE A COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,000.

Mileage: 39,000

20170918CrashVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHRYSLER 300C. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE IN THE GARAGE, IT ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND CRASHED INTO THE WALL. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SOUTHERN MAINE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (824 PORTLAND ROAD, ROUTE 1, SACO, ME 04072, (207) 282-4101), BUT WAS NOT YET DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000.

Mileage: 1,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2017 CHRYSLER 300C have?
The 2017 CHRYSLER 300C has 6 NHTSA complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 CHRYSLER 300C?
The most-complained component for the 2017 CHRYSLER 300C is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL and POWER TRAIN.
Is the 2017 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.