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2015 Chrysler 300: True Cost, Problems & Verdict

97 NHTSA owner complaints · 5 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.

Reviewed by the MotorJury data desk · 2 sources · Last updated 2026-08-20
Chrysler 300
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Owner complaints: 97 filed with NHTSA

Complaints per year on the road: 8.82

Power Train24Unknown Or Other21Electrical System14Air Bags11Service Brakes10Steering10

What owners say

Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.

The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at 69 MPH on the freeway, when the contact attempted to switch lanes and the vehicle spun independently, causing her to collide with another vehicle on the front driver side. The contact mentioned her rear bumper detached from the vehicle. No air bags deployed. The contact did not sustain any injuries. No medical attention was required. The…
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. The contact stated that the traction control warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had occurred while reversing or while making a turn. In addition, the failure had occurred several times, including once while driving in the rain…
The oil filter housing cracks due to the plastic material it is made out of causing immediate loss of oil and disabling vehicle in traffic.

Recalls: 5 campaigns (3 severe)

2015201720182019
CampaignComponentSummary
18E053000Power Train:Automatic Transmission:ContrChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Stage 1 Kit Performance Packages Powertrain Control Modules (PCM) Part Numbers P5160023, P5…
17V097000Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle ShaftChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD). The front…
19V018000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:InflatorChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015…
18V332000Electrical System:WiringChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000l…
15V461000Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge…

True cost of ownership

EPA combined 23 MPG · estimated annual fuel cost $2,650

Fuel (your region) $2,650
Maintenance band (your region) $0$134
Estimated running cost this year (age 11) $2,784

Re-priced automatically from your country's retail fuel, electricity and parts indices — change country in the bar at the top. Estimates; see methodology.

02468101214$3,524vehicle age (years)
fuel/energy + maintenance band (annual, USD, estimate)

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FAQ

What is the most common problem with the 2015 Chrysler 300?

The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Power Train (24 complaints in our indexed sample).

Is the 2015 Chrysler 300 a good used car to buy?

Our data verdict is CAUTION with a reliability score of 65/100, computed from 97 NHTSA complaints and 5 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.

Does the 2015 Chrysler 300 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for the 2015 Chrysler 300, 3 of them touching fire, crash or stall risk, the most recent recorded 12/07/2018. Check this car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

What will a 2015 Chrysler 300 really cost YOU per year?

Fuel, maintenance band and depreciation — computed from public data in 10 seconds.

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Data sources

Complaints & recalls: NHTSA · Fuel economy: EPA fueleconomy.gov · Scoring: our published methodology.
Maintenance bands are industry-average estimates (AAA Your Driving Costs, CarMD index) — labeled estimates, not measurements. Last updated: 2026-08-20.

65RELIABILITY / 100
CAUTION
  • 97 NHTSA complaints on record (8.8/yr of exposure)
  • 5 recall campaigns, 3 touching safety-critical systems

How this score is computed →

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