When driving or not driving sun roof will not go close I have to push button a few times or wait a few minutes, check engine light will come on when starting car or driving down the road, when braking popping sound comes from left side of car and a little sliding, paint peeling off back bumper. These problems have been happening for 2 years now. Car at repair shop now for brakes. *tr
2014 Chrysler 300 lighting problems
moderate 15 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $250 · see lighting across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
15
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$250
When does it fail?
Of the 15 lighting complaints filed for the 2014 Chrysler 300, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Among the 10 model years of Chrysler 300 in our records for lighting problems, this one ranks #2 by owner-complaint volume.
No new NHTSA lighting complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 9 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
The failure pattern owners describe
Buyer takeaway: The 2014 Chrysler 300 has persistent headlight problems: most owners report severely dim lights and poor side coverage that create dangerous tunnel vision when turning corners at night. A few owners experienced complete headlight failures. Dealer service generally cannot or will not fix these issues.
The 2014 Chrysler 300 shows a systemic headlight problem. Most complaints center on dim, inadequate illumination from both low and high beams that compromises nighttime visibility. Owners describe the lights as insufficient for safe driving on unlit roads, with particular danger when turning corners—the beam pattern provides minimal to no side coverage, creating what several owners call tunnel vision.
The issue appears design-related rather than maintenance-based. One owner had bulbs replaced twice with no improvement. Another had their beams inspected at a certified shop and found within tolerance, yet the lights remain functionally dim. Owners report the beam seems misadjusted and cannot be corrected. One owner noted Chrysler offers a steering-directed lighting option on some models but stated it cannot be retrofit to their vehicle.
Dealer responses range from dismissive (claiming the vehicle "was not made to have high visibility") to unhelpful (unable to diagnose or unwilling to attempt repair). Two isolated complaints describe complete headlight failures—one affecting both headlamps and brake lights, the other affecting only the high beam—but these appear less common than the widespread dimness and beam-pattern issue. No recalls have been issued for this problem.
Same Chrysler 300 lighting reports on nearby years: 2013
Failure modes owners describe
Dim low beam and high beam headlights
Both low and high beam output are significantly reduced, making it difficult or impossible to see the road and roadside at night. Multiple owners describe the lights as very dim and insufficient for safe driving, even on high beam.
When: Apparent from purchase/early ownership; complaint #2 notes 2,000 miles; complaint #10 notes 3,300 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Very dim low beam illumination; Very dim high beam illumination; Cannot see road surface properly at night; No side vision when driving; Difficulty seeing pedestrians or animals on roadside
Repairs/costs cited: Complaint #2: dealer stated vehicle not made to have high visibility; complaint #3: state-certified mechanic inspected and said high beams were odd but within tolerance; complaint #12: bulbs changed twice with no improvement
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Complaint #1: Chrysler acknowledged steering-directed lighting option exists but stated it cannot be installed on this vehicle. No recalls mentioned in any narrative.
Poor headlight beam pattern and direction
The headlight beam pattern is poorly directed, creating tunnel vision straight ahead with no side coverage, or beams pointed too high causing oncoming drivers to think the high beams are on. The beam pattern appears to be a design or aiming issue rather than a simple dimness problem.
When: Apparent from purchase/early ownership
Symptoms owners cite: Headlight beam only shines straight ahead (tunnel vision); No side illumination when turning corners; High beam creates tunnel effect with no side lighting; Headlights appear to be aimed too high; Oncoming drivers flash lights thinking high beams are on; Cannot see driveways or side roads when turning
Repairs/costs cited: Complaint #7: owner states projected light beam is misadjusted and cannot be adjusted
Headlamps and brake lights intermittent failure (rare)
One owner reports both headlamps and brake lights becoming inoperable while driving at low speed, with the failure recurring multiple times. This is distinct from the dimness/beam pattern issue and may indicate an electrical or wiring fault.
When: At approximately 18 miles (complaint #6)
Symptoms owners cite: Headlamps became inoperable while driving at 15 MPH; Brake lights became inoperable simultaneously; Failure recurred several times
Repairs/costs cited: Technician unable to locate the cause; vehicle not repaired
High beam intermittent failure (rare)
One owner reports high beam headlights failed to operate while driving at night, with the failure recurring several times. No diagnosis or repair was attempted.
When: At approximately 3,300 miles (complaint #10)
Symptoms owners cite: High beam headlights failed to operate while driving at night; Failure recurred several times
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle not diagnosed or repaired
Synthesized from 15 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 1 most recent
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Common questions
How serious is the lighting problem on the 2014 Chrysler 300?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 15 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $250 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the lighting typically fail?
Across the 10 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most lighting failures cluster between 8,000 and 26,000 miles, with the median around 23,231. A quarter of owners report trouble before 8,000; a quarter make it past 26,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $250 for lighting repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to lighting?
No active recalls currently cover lighting issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2014/Chrysler/300.
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