2016 Chrysler 300 problems and recalls

Owners have filed 76 complaints on the 2016 Chrysler 300, and NHTSA has issued 3 recalls. The most cited component is the Air Bags (15 complaints).

76
Complaints
3
Recalls
9
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
5
Injuries
81.2
Severity index

Severity index 81.2 High. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 81.2p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 36 of 141 by severity index among 2016 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 74% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2016 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

Air BagsAir Bags: 15 complaints (19.7%)15 20%Electrical SystemElectrical System: 15 complaints (19.7%)15 20%Power TrainPower Train: 14 complaints (18.4%)14 18%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 14 complaints (18.4%)14 18%StructureStructure: 10 complaints (13.2%)10 13%Fuel/Propulsion SystemFuel/Propulsion System: 7 complaints (9.2%)7 9%EngineEngine: 6 complaints (7.9%)6 8%SteeringSteering: 6 complaints (7.9%)6 8%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
AIR BAGS1519.7%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1519.7%
POWER TRAIN1418.4%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1418.4%
STRUCTURE1013.2%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM79.2%
ENGINE67.9%
STEERING67.9%

Complaints filed per year

07142016: 72017: 42018: 62019: 102020: 142021: 72022: 52023: 102024: 92026: 4 (partial year)1617181920142122232426
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
20167
20174
20186
201910
202014
20217
20225
202310
20249
2026 (year to date)4
Filings in 2022 to 2024 were close to 2019 to 2021 (24 against 31).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
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.

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.