2018 Chrysler 300 Problems

152 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Electrical System · verdict CAUTION 50/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Electrical System68
Unknown Or Other52
Power Train17
Air Bags14
Exterior Lighting8
Structure7

In the owners’ words

“The vehicle's LCD screen has become delaminated which causes the control of the radio, air conditioning, navigation, and other features controlled by the "radio" portion of the car to become dysfunctional. The car will randomly beep, change air temperatures, start radio channels to scramble and back up camera works only sporadically. This is a safety hazard as it causes the driver to be distracted in order to attend ”NHTSA complaint, 2018 Chrysler 300 owner
“Vehicle suddenly stalled at a red light and did not turn back on. Everything shut down. Also The factory-installed backup camera has failed completely. When the vehicle is shifted into reverse, the infotainment screen remains blank or black. This failure significantly reduces rearward visibility, creating a severe safety risk for pedestrians and property, Also not allowing access to temp control, radio, phone, cr”NHTSA complaint, 2018 Chrysler 300 owner
“The vehicle's LCD screen has become delaminated which causes the control of the radio, air conditioning, navigation, and other features controlled by the "radio" portion of the car to become dysfunctional. The car will randomly beep, change air temperatures, start navigation, cause the loss of hands-free communication. This is a safety hazard as it causes the driver to be distracted in order to attend to the incessan”NHTSA complaint, 2018 Chrysler 300 owner

Recall campaigns

ReportedComponentSummary
01/05/2018Power Train:Automatic TransmissionChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been install
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
09/08/2018Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood SAFETYChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wran
14/03/2024Air Bags:Side/Window:Curtain:Inflator SAFETYChrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.

Questions owners ask

Is the 2018 Chrysler 300 reliable?

On the federal record it scores 50/100: 152 owner complaints (19 per year on the road) and 4 recall campaigns, 3 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Chrysler 300?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Electrical System, with 68 of 166 categorised reports.

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The 2018 Chrysler 300 scored 50/100 on the federal record.

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