2017 Chrysler 300: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 82 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 2 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
82
Complaints
2
Recalls
2
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
2
Injuries
29.3
Severity index
Severity index 29.3 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 136 2017 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2017 Chrysler 300 ranks 115 of 136 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 15% of its model-year peers. See the full 2017 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 29 | 35.4% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 22 | 26.8% |
| STRUCTURE | 11 | 13.4% |
| AIR BAGS | 6 | 7.3% |
| POWER TRAIN | 6 | 7.3% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 5 | 6.1% |
| ENGINE | 4 | 4.9% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 | 4.9% |
The single most-reported system is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, cited in 29 of 82 complaints (35.4%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 3 |
Complaint volume is declining, consistent with a defect that was addressed by recall or that affected early builds.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.