2017 Chrysler 300 Problems

82 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Electrical System · verdict BUY 78/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Electrical System29
Unknown Or Other22
Structure11
Air Bags6
Power Train6
Service Brakes5

In the owners’ words

“airbag deployed during fender bender. had driving leg forward and left leg bent at 90 degree angle. When airbag deployed it hit right leg full force and basically exploded the bones. Almost lost my leg. Permanently disabled”NHTSA complaint, 2017 Chrysler 300 owner
“Airbag light on. Dealer says DRIVERS SEATBELT HARNESS OR CLIP ISSUE. HARD TO GET PART. AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY IN ACCIDENT”NHTSA complaint, 2017 Chrysler 300 owner
“I have had zero accidents, am the original owner. Airbag light has come on. Seatbelt harness and buckle im told by my dealer needs to be completely replaced”NHTSA complaint, 2017 Chrysler 300 owner

Recall campaigns

ReportedComponentSummary
17/05/2018Electrical System:Wiring SAFETYChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and
14/02/2017Power 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 driveshaft bolts may loosen and allow the front driveshaft to disconnect, poten

Questions owners ask

Is the 2017 Chrysler 300 reliable?

On the federal record it scores 78/100: 82 owner complaints (9.11 per year on the road) and 2 recall campaigns, 1 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Chrysler 300?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Electrical System, with 29 of 79 categorised reports.

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The 2017 Chrysler 300 scored 78/100 on the federal record.

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