2015 Chrysler 300 problems and recalls

Owners have filed 97 complaints on the 2015 Chrysler 300, and NHTSA has issued 5 recalls. The most cited component is the Power Train (24 complaints).

97
Complaints
5
Recalls
9
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
6
Injuries
76.6
Severity index

Severity index 76.6 Medium. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 76.6p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 53 of 143 by severity index among 2015 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 63% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2015 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

Power TrainPower Train: 24 complaints (24.7%)24 25%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 21 complaints (21.6%)21 22%Electrical SystemElectrical System: 14 complaints (14.4%)14 14%Air BagsAir Bags: 11 complaints (11.3%)11 11%Service BrakesService Brakes: 10 complaints (10.3%)10 10%SteeringSteering: 10 complaints (10.3%)10 10%SuspensionSuspension: 8 complaints (8.2%)8 8%EngineEngine: 8 complaints (8.2%)8 8%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
POWER TRAIN2424.7%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER2121.6%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1414.4%
AIR BAGS1111.3%
SERVICE BRAKES1010.3%
STEERING1010.3%
SUSPENSION88.2%
ENGINE88.2%

Complaints filed per year

010212015: 102016: 102017: 62018: 112019: 212020: 112021: 72022: 62023: 52024: 42025: 6151617181921202122232425
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
201510
201610
20176
201811
201921
202011
20217
20226
20235
20244
20256
Filings in 2023 to 2025 were close to 2020 to 2022 (15 against 24).

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
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.
15V46100023/07/2015EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015 Dodge Viper vehicles. The affecte

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.