2016 Chrysler 300: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 76 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 3 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
76
Complaints
3
Recalls
9
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
5
Injuries
107.9
Severity index
Severity index 107.9 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 140 2016 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2016 Chrysler 300 ranks 28 of 140 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 80% of its model-year peers. See the full 2016 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 15 | 19.7% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 15 | 19.7% |
| POWER TRAIN | 14 | 18.4% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 14 | 18.4% |
| STRUCTURE | 10 | 13.2% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 7 | 9.2% |
| ENGINE | 6 | 7.9% |
| STEERING | 6 | 7.9% |
The single most-reported system is AIR BAGS, cited in 15 of 76 complaints (19.7%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 4 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18E053000 | 12/07/2018 | POWER 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 |
| 18V332000 | 17/05/2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 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 |
| 17V097000 | 14/02/2017 | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT | Chrysler (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. |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.