2014 Chrysler 300 problems and recalls

Owners have filed 236 complaints on the 2014 Chrysler 300, and NHTSA has issued 8 recalls. The most cited component is the Electrical System (72 complaints).

236
Complaints
8
Recalls
22
Crash reports
4
Fire reports
15
Injuries
87.2
Severity index

Severity index 87.2 High. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 87.2p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 37 of 139 by severity index among 2014 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 73% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2014 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

Electrical SystemElectrical System: 72 complaints (30.5%)72 31%Power TrainPower Train: 69 complaints (29.2%)69 29%EngineEngine: 25 complaints (10.6%)25 11%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 23 complaints (9.7%)23 10%Air BagsAir Bags: 17 complaints (7.2%)17 7%Exterior LightingExterior Lighting: 17 complaints (7.2%)17 7%Service BrakesService Brakes: 15 complaints (6.4%)15 6%Vehicle Speed ControlVehicle Speed Control: 12 complaints (5.1%)12 5%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM7230.5%
POWER TRAIN6929.2%
ENGINE2510.6%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER239.7%
AIR BAGS177.2%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING177.2%
SERVICE BRAKES156.4%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL125.1%

Complaints filed per year

026522013: 22014: 132015: 522016: 502017: 272018: 192019: 192020: 192021: 92022: 72023: 72024: 52025: 52026: 2 (partial year)131415521617181920212223242526
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
20132
201413
201552
201650
201727
201819
201919
202019
20219
20227
20237
20245
20255
2026 (year to date)2
Filings in 2023 to 2025 ran 0.5x those in 2020 to 2022 (17 against 35).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
19V01800015/01/2019AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEChrysler (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
18E05300012/07/2018POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Stage 1 Kit Performance Packages Powertrain Control Modules (PCM) Part Numbers P5160023, P5160025, and Demon Crate PCM Part Number 68412287AA. The PCMs are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control s
18V33200017/05/2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGChrysler (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
17V43500010/07/2017ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATORChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L eng
17V09700014/02/2017POWER 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, potentially causing a loss of motive power.
17V74100021/11/2017ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATORChrysler (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.
16V24000025/04/2016POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2011, to November 27, 2014, and 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 16, 2012, to December 22, 2015. The affected vehicles, equip
14V63400008/10/2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATORChrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In

Other Chrysler 300 model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 9 years side by side.

Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.