2021 Chrysler 300 problems and recalls

Owners have filed 20 complaints on the 2021 Chrysler 300, and NHTSA has issued 2 recalls. The most cited component is the Air Bags (8 complaints).

20
Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
0
Injuries
50.8
Severity index

Severity index 50.8 Medium. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 50.8p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Components cited in complaints

Air BagsAir Bags: 8 complaints (40.0%)8 40%EngineEngine: 4 complaints (20.0%)4 20%Seat BeltsSeat Belts: 3 complaints (15.0%)3 15%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 3 complaints (15.0%)3 15%Fuel/Propulsion SystemFuel/Propulsion System: 2 complaints (10.0%)2 10%Back Over PreventionBack Over Prevention: 1 complaints (5.0%)1 5%Exterior LightingExterior Lighting: 1 complaints (5.0%)1 5%Vehicle Speed ControlVehicle Speed Control: 1 complaints (5.0%)1 5%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
AIR BAGS840.0%
ENGINE420.0%
SEAT BELTS315.0%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER315.0%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM210.0%
BACK OVER PREVENTION15.0%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING15.0%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL15.0%

Complaints filed per year

0472023: 42024: 72025: 72026: 2 (partial year)232472526
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
20234
20247
20257
2026 (year to date)2

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
21V51600008/07/2021VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELDChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with
24V19800014/03/2024AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATORChrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.

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 2026-08-06. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.