Chrysler 300 problems
75 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 8.0/10 — 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 7 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
After fueling my car and leaving the gas station the car dies when I come to a stop. I restart the car, and they it stutters, goes, stutters, and then will die again when I come to a stop. This is at low speeds. *tr
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, an abnormal sound was coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed that the driveshaft had loosened. The driveshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…
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 oil filter housing w/sender unit leaks oil under the upper intake plemun. The oil filter Chrysler installed in the vehicle is plastic.
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Common questions
Is the 2016 Chrysler 300 reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.0 out of 10 based on 75 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2016 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 2016 Chrysler 300?
On the NHTSA data, the 2016 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 8.0/10 — 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 2016 Chrysler 300?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 12 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 53,294 miles. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 53,294 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 2016 Chrysler 300?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 75 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, 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.