Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2005. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2022.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 300 | 6 | 1 |
| 2022 300 | 5 | 2 |
| 2021 300 | 20 | 2 |
| 2020 300 | 9 | 2 |
| 2019 300 | 61 | 2 |
| 2018 300 | 153 | 4 |
| 2017 300 | 82 | 2 |
| 2016 300 | 76 | 2 |
| 2015 300 | 99 | 4 |
| 2014 300 | 237 | 7 |
| 2013 300 | 306 | 6 |
| 2012 300Most complaints | 426 | 9 |
| 2011 300 | 200 | 7 |
| 2010 300 | 123 | 7 |
| 2009 300 | 83 | 5 |
| 2008 300Most complaints | 714 | 4 |
| 2007 300Most complaints | 498 | 4 |
| 2006 300Most complaints | 1,002 | 4 |
| 2005 300Most complaints | 825 | 7 |
| 2004 300 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Electrical system1,486
- Air bags1,167
- Power train953
- Engine491
- Unknown or other369
- Fuel/propulsion system249
- Steering206
- Vehicle speed control165
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 687 300 vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 351 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.
| Model year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 5 |
| 2021 | 11 | 10 |
| 2020 | 9 | 4 |
| 2019 | 53 | 28 |
| 2018 | 48 | 24 |
| 2017 | 30 | 18 |
| 2016 | 52 | 24 |
| 2015 | 51 | 27 |
| 2014 | 60 | 23 |
| 2013 | 49 | 27 |
| 2012 | 49 | 24 |
| 2011 | 15 | 4 |
| 2010 | 37 | 15 |
| 2009 | 20 | 9 |
| 2008 | 31 | 14 |
| 2007 | 38 | 19 |
| 2006 | 62 | 31 |
| 2005 | 32 | 20 |
| 2004 | 7 | 6 |
| 2003 | 3 | 2 |
| 2002 | 4 | 3 |
| 2001 | 9 | 6 |
| 2000 | 6 | 5 |
| 1999 | 5 | 3 |
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 13 model-year variants; 3 of 11 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2023 Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD | ★★★★☆ | 11.3 % |
| 2022 | 2022 Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD | ★★★★☆ | 11.3 % |
| 2021 | 2021 Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD | ★★★★☆ | 11.3 % |
| 2020 | 2020 Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD | ★★★★☆ | 11.3 % |
| 2019 | 2019 Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD | ★★★★☆ | 11.3 % |
| 2018 | 2018 Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD | ★★★★☆ | 11.3 % |
| 2017 | 2017 Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD | ★★★★☆ | 11.3 % |
| 2016 | 2016 Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD | ★★★★☆ | 11.3 % |
| 2015 | 2015 Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD | — | 11.3 % |
| 2014 | 2014 Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 11.3 % |
| 2013 | 2013 Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 11.3 % |
| 2012 | 2012 Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 11.3 % |
| 2011 | 2011 Chrysler 300 4 DR 4WD | — | 0.0 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 20 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 10.2–12.3 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 300 · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 12.4 | 7.8 | 10.3 |
| 2022 | 300 · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 12.4 | 7.8 | 10.3 |
| 2021 | 300 · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 12.4 | 7.8 | 10.3 |
| 2020 | 300 · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 12.4 | 7.8 | 10.3 |
| 2019 | 300 · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 12.4 | 7.8 | 10.3 |
| 2018 | 300 · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 12.4 | 7.8 | 10.3 |
| 2017 | 300 · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 12.4 | 7.8 | 10.3 |
| 2016 | 300 · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 12.4 | 7.7 | 10.3 |
| 2015 | 300 · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 12.4 | 7.7 | 10.3 |
| 2014 | 300 · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 12.4 | 7.7 | 10.3 |
| 2013 | 300 · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 12.3 | 7.6 | 10.2 |
| 2012 | 300 · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 12.3 | 7.6 | 10.2 |
| 2011 | 300 FFV · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 13.2 | 8.7 | 11.2 |
| 2010 | 300 · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 13.7 | 9.6 | 11.9 |
| 2009 | 300 · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 13.7 | 9.6 | 11.9 |
| 2008 | 300 · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 13.7 | 9.6 | 11.9 |
| 2007 | 300 · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 14.0 | 9.6 | 12.0 |
| 2006 | 300 · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 13.7 | 9.6 | 11.9 |
| 2005 | 300 · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 13.7 | 9.6 | 11.9 |
| 1999 | 300 M · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 14.5 | 9.6 | 12.3 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
1,290 300 cars are on the New Zealand register; 16% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2019 | 6 | 1 | 5 |
| 2018 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| 2017 | 13 | 12 | 1 |
| 2016 | 25 | 19 | 5 |
| 2015 | 45 | 30 | 15 |
| 2014 | 109 | 74 | 30 |
| 2013 | 105 | 55 | 48 |
| 2012 | 63 | 53 | 9 |
| 2011 | 23 | 22 | 1 |
| 2010 | 39 | 37 | 0 |
| 2009 | 62 | 58 | 2 |
| 2008 | 159 | 148 | 5 |
| 2007 | 221 | 198 | 12 |
| 2006 | 289 | 268 | 6 |
| 2005 | 67 | 58 | 5 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1969 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| 1968 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1967 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 1966 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1965 | 6 | 0 | 5 |
| 1964 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1963 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1962 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1961 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1960 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In Finland
54 300 cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 100% petrol, 0% diesel. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 14 | 59,000 km |
| 1969 | 19 | 38,000 km |
| 1967 | 5 | 37,000 km |
| 1966 | 8 | 66,000 km |
| 1965 | 8 | 65,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
In the United Kingdom
149 300 cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | — |
| 2009 | 1 | — |
| 2007 | 16 | 9 |
| 2006 | 76 | 53 |
| 2005 | 55 | 36 |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
275 300 cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 65% passed first time, against 59% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.
| First registered | Tests | Passed first time |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 146 | 60% |
| 2008 | 129 | 71% |
Why they fail
Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).
| Area | 300 | All cars, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 38.9% | 10.4% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 28.4% | 18.7% |
| Suspension | 20.7% | 16.3% |
| Tyres | 9.1% | 7.5% |
| Steering | 8.7% | 3.1% |
| Visibility | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.5% | 5.3% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 5.1% | 6.2% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
New registrations in Europe
7 new Chrysler 300 cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Spain (1).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 172 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 1 | 276 (WLTP) |
| 2012 | 1 | — |
| 2011 | 1 | — |
| 2010 | 3 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the 300 in 5 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
The front windscreen may not be properly affixed.As a result, it could become detached from the vehicle and endanger the occupants or fall onto the road, posing a risk to the following traffic.
Due to the use of defective materials, the crankshaft position sensor’s signalling is incorrect. As a result the engine may not be able to function.
A defect in the gas generator of the passenger airbag may cause uncontrolled inflation and the release of small metal fragments when the airbag is activated, As a consequence, occupants may be injured.
The front drive shaft may become detached, as a result of screws being inadequately secured, and fall on to the road, creating a risk of accidents for other road users.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants.
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
37 campaigns cover the 300; the latest 12 are below.
Chrysler (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.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger vehicles. The parking brake may be improperly adjusted, which can result in a vehicle roll away. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor battery may fail prematurely and cause the sensor to become inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor battery may fail prematurely and cause the sensor to become inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Dodge Challenger and Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The instrument cluster may not properly illuminate driver warnings. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Chrysler (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 Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
Chrysler (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 Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Chrysler (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 installed in the transmission.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Chrysler is recalling certain 2009-2010 RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Chrysler is also recalling certain 2009 RAM 3500, RAM 2500, RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Aspen, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014 Dodge Challenger, Charger, Durango, Chrysler 300, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
NHTSA recalls