Chrysler 300 problems
97 owner complaints with NHTSA, no active recalls. Here's where owners say it breaks.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally.
- No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record
- Reliability score 7.8/10 — above the segment average
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
On monday morning december 23rd approximately 4:15 am. On a rainy weather condition, I was driving on the 91 eastbound freeway going about 60 MPH, I was on the 3rd middle lane, near green river road, all of a sudden my steering wheel felt as if it locked on me, my car started to…
At approx. 20000 miles, the rotary knob to shift the transmission was completely frozen in place. After several attempts, and repeatedly turning car on and off, the vehicle engaged. Vehicle at the time of this incident was parked on my driveway.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 300. While driving at any speed, the vehicle slowed down, lost power, and restarted within a couple of minutes. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to riverside auto sales of marinette and menominee inc…
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 300. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but felt soft. The contact stated that the failure occurred at various speeds, requiring that the brake pedal be depressed with excessive force. The contact…
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Under investigation 1 open at NHTSA
NHTSA has an open defect investigation covering this vehicle — the step that can precede a recall, not a finding of fault. EA21002 on NHTSA →
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Common questions
Is the 2015 Chrysler 300 reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.8 out of 10 based on 97 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2015 Chrysler 300 is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
Should you avoid the 2015 Chrysler 300?
On the NHTSA data, the 2015 Chrysler 300 does not need avoiding. Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally. The record behind that call: No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record; Reliability score 7.8/10 — above the segment average. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
What's the most common problem on the 2015 Chrysler 300?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is powertrain, with 23 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 40,440 miles. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The powertrain is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 40,440 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Chrysler 300 has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2015 Chrysler 300?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 97 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $2,500, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.