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2015 Chrysler 300 Problems & Owner Complaints

97 NHTSA owner complaints
9 crash 1 fire 6 injury

Age-normalised, this year draws ~8.1 complaints per year on the road — ranking 7 of 14 Chrysler 300 years we track (1 = most complaints per year).

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What owners report

Power Train is the most-reported problem area on the 2015 Chrysler 300, cited in 24 of 97 filed complaints (25%).

Electrical System is next (14 complaints, 14%), followed by Air Bags (11), Service Brakes (10), Steering (10).

Across all complaints, 9 report a crash, 1 report a fire, 6 report injuries.

The most safety-critical cluster is Air Bags: 7 crash, 6 injury report(s).

Complaints by vehicle system

Owner complaints filed with the U.S. NHTSA for the 2015 Chrysler 300, grouped by the vehicle system each cites. A single complaint can name more than one system, so the group totals can add up to more than 97.

Power Train 24 1 crash

“MY WIFE PULLED OUT OF THE GARAGE, FORGOT HER GLASSES, PULLED HALFWAY BACK INTO THE GARAGE , PUT THE CAR IN PARK. AS SHE WAS EXITING THE CAR, IT LUNGED FORWARD HITTING OUR GARAGE WALL. WE HAVE THE ROTARY DIAL SHIFTER ON THIS CAR. IT REMINDED ME OF THE ACTOR IN LOS ANGELES WHO GOT OUT OF HIS CAR TO GET HIS MAIL AND HIS JEEP WENT OUT OF PARK AND UNFORTUNATELY PINNED HIM AGAINST HIS FENCE AND WAS KILLED. I HAD THE CAR INTO SERVICE AND IT WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALER AND ALSO AN INDEPENDENT ENGINEERING FIRM. I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM CHRYSLER SAYING THAT NOTHING WAS FOUND TO BE WRONG WITH THE CAR. I…”
NHTSA complaint #10949150, 2016 · crash

“Car is going crazy key won't work then it will then it won't mover then it won't work wipers stay on even when off all lights go on computer won't get a scan when it's not working it's an electric tcm pcm issue that was a recall for these cars but was told for some reason mine wasn't part of the recall now I'm having issues with that same electric and pcm tcm issue Collin at chrysler customer care told me I had to make a complaint my car is unable to move out of no where greatly hindering me”
NHTSA complaint #11606192, 2024

“The drive shaft broke and had to be replaced. This resulted in lack of stability prior to the break and mobility was comprimised after it broke. The car was repaired at Wayne's Precision and Transmission auto repair in Bumpass, Virginia on November 4th, 2022. The state of Virginia requires annual car inspections which we will have due next June. Symptoms prior to replacement of the drive shaft included clunking/knocking noises from underneath the car when the car was in motion. Modest noises first occured in August, three months prior to replacement, and proressively got worse until replacemen…”
NHTSA complaint #11494377, 2022

Unknown Or Other 21

“Possibly a failing axle shaft. Which after researching it is a common problem in this make & model.”
NHTSA complaint #11688068, 2025

“Blend doors keep failing. Keeps switching from cold to hot.”
NHTSA complaint #11636818, 2025

“At least 20 times. Driving down the highway doesn't matter if driving straight or cornering. The engine dies. Once I get it stopped. I put it back in park. Restart the engine and it runs. There are no codes, and can't get it to duplicate the problem at the garage. I've searched the internet and this seems to be a continuous problem and no one is finding the problem. From what I've read dealerships are just throwing parts at the problem. This is a safety issue. My daughter was almost rear-ended today.”
NHTSA complaint #11608844, 2024

Electrical System 14 1 crash 1 injury

“ON MONDAY MORNING DECEMBER 23RD APPROXIMATELY 4:15 AM. ON A RAINY WEATHER CONDITION, I WAS DRIVING ON THE 91 EASTBOUND FREEWAY GOING ABOUT 60 MPH, I WAS ON THE 3RD MIDDLE LANE, NEAR GREEN RIVER ROAD, ALL OF A SUDDEN MY STEERING WHEEL FELT AS IF IT LOCKED ON ME, MY CAR STARTED TO VEER TO THE LEFT AND I COULDN'T BREAK OR RELEASE THE STEERING WHEEL, I KNEW I HAD LOST CONTROL AT THIS POINT, BRACING MYSELF, I HIT THE HEAD ON THE CENTER DIVIDER, I SPUN OUT OF CONTROL ENDED BY HITTING THE RAIL ON THE RIGHT SHOULDER, FULL IMPACT. MY BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, I HAVE A CHEST CONTUSION AS A RESULT OF ME HITTI…”
NHTSA complaint #11292159, 2019 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“This issue has been going on since February 2024. The vehicle will completely shutdown while driving ( no matter what speed I'm going ) it will say SERVICE THE SHIFTER and stop. The first time this happened I took (towed bc vehicle willl have no power since this a SAFTEY issue ) the Vero beach Chrysler dealership the vehicle to Commuter Cars in Port St Lucie which is the dealer I purchased the car from. They kept the vehicle for 2 weeks. I paid 644$ they said they replaced the shifter and that was the problem. 2 weeks later the same thing happened while driving , I took ( towed )the car to Ch…”
NHTSA complaint #11659687, 2025

“Car is going crazy key won't work then it will then it won't mover then it won't work wipers stay on even when off all lights go on computer won't get a scan when it's not working it's an electric tcm pcm issue that was a recall for these cars but was told for some reason mine wasn't part of the recall now I'm having issues with that same electric and pcm tcm issue Collin at chrysler customer care told me I had to make a complaint my car is unable to move out of no where greatly hindering me”
NHTSA complaint #11606192, 2024

Air Bags 11 7 crash 6 injury

“The contact owned a 2015 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that upon pulling out of the driveway and driving downhill, the engine shut off inadvertently, and the vehicle accelerated unintendedly. The brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond, causing the vehicle to crash into a tree. There was no warning light illuminated. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a bump and soreness on the left knee, and soreness in the neck. The contact received chiropractic assistance. A police report was filed. The vehicle was a towed to a tow yard, where it was totaled. The local dealer w…”
NHTSA complaint #11530171, 2023 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“MY WIFE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE SHE WAS HIT IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE AT HER DOOR, REAR PASSENGER DOOR AND FRONT FENDER WHILE TURNING LEFT AT AN INTERSECTION. IMPACT WAS 35-40 MPH. NOT ONE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. SHE HIT HER HEAD AND SHOULDER ON WINDOW CAUSING SEVERE PAIN TO HER HEAD,NECK AND COLLAR BONE, AND WE WANT TO KNOW WHY THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. WE FEEL THIS MAY HAVE CAUSED MORE PROBLEMS FROM HER IMPACT. I'M SURE WE PAID FOR THIS FEATURE IN THE CAR AND WANT TO KNOW WHY THEY DIDN'T WORK. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #11337309, 2020 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“ON MONDAY MORNING DECEMBER 23RD APPROXIMATELY 4:15 AM. ON A RAINY WEATHER CONDITION, I WAS DRIVING ON THE 91 EASTBOUND FREEWAY GOING ABOUT 60 MPH, I WAS ON THE 3RD MIDDLE LANE, NEAR GREEN RIVER ROAD, ALL OF A SUDDEN MY STEERING WHEEL FELT AS IF IT LOCKED ON ME, MY CAR STARTED TO VEER TO THE LEFT AND I COULDN'T BREAK OR RELEASE THE STEERING WHEEL, I KNEW I HAD LOST CONTROL AT THIS POINT, BRACING MYSELF, I HIT THE HEAD ON THE CENTER DIVIDER, I SPUN OUT OF CONTROL ENDED BY HITTING THE RAIL ON THE RIGHT SHOULDER, FULL IMPACT. MY BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, I HAVE A CHEST CONTUSION AS A RESULT OF ME HITTI…”
NHTSA complaint #11292159, 2019 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

Service Brakes 10 3 crash 2 injury

“The contact owned a 2015 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that upon pulling out of the driveway and driving downhill, the engine shut off inadvertently, and the vehicle accelerated unintendedly. The brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond, causing the vehicle to crash into a tree. There was no warning light illuminated. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a bump and soreness on the left knee, and soreness in the neck. The contact received chiropractic assistance. A police report was filed. The vehicle was a towed to a tow yard, where it was totaled. The local dealer w…”
NHTSA complaint #11530171, 2023 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, APPROACHING THE LIGHT, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. AS A RESULT, OF THE BRAKE FAILURE THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A TOW TRUCK TOWING A VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE CONTACT WAS ISSUED A TICKET. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO VISIBLE INJURY, HOWEVER, SHE WAS TAKEN TO THE EMERGENCY CENTER FOR A CHECK UP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE TOLD THE PARAMEDIC TH…”
NHTSA complaint #11321800, 2018 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at 69 MPH on the freeway, when the contact attempted to switch lanes and the vehicle spun independently, causing her to collide with another vehicle on the front driver side. The contact mentioned her rear bumper detached from the vehicle. No air bags deployed. The contact did not sustain any injuries. No medical attention was required. The contact vehicle was towed to Emerine's Central Auto and Towing. The contact stated that a police report was filed. The contact stated the vehicle was previously diagnosed by an in…”
NHTSA complaint #11695281, 2025 · crash

Steering 10 2 crash 1 injury

“ON MONDAY MORNING DECEMBER 23RD APPROXIMATELY 4:15 AM. ON A RAINY WEATHER CONDITION, I WAS DRIVING ON THE 91 EASTBOUND FREEWAY GOING ABOUT 60 MPH, I WAS ON THE 3RD MIDDLE LANE, NEAR GREEN RIVER ROAD, ALL OF A SUDDEN MY STEERING WHEEL FELT AS IF IT LOCKED ON ME, MY CAR STARTED TO VEER TO THE LEFT AND I COULDN'T BREAK OR RELEASE THE STEERING WHEEL, I KNEW I HAD LOST CONTROL AT THIS POINT, BRACING MYSELF, I HIT THE HEAD ON THE CENTER DIVIDER, I SPUN OUT OF CONTROL ENDED BY HITTING THE RAIL ON THE RIGHT SHOULDER, FULL IMPACT. MY BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, I HAVE A CHEST CONTUSION AS A RESULT OF ME HITTI…”
NHTSA complaint #11292159, 2019 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF THE DRIVER. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO A VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN FROM THE SCENE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE POWER STEERING SEIZED AGAIN WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE ELECTR…”
NHTSA complaint #11133090, 2018 · crash

“Possibly a failing axle shaft. Which after researching it is a common problem in this make & model.”
NHTSA complaint #11688068, 2025

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Engine 8 1 fire

“This will be my 3rd time having this [XXX] Plastic oil filter/cooler housing replaced and this will be 2nd time having done less than a 2yr time-frame... But this time; after getting the oil changed at Walmart today, my car was about to catch on fire from majority of the oil was running done on the passenger side of the car where the transmission sits and burning off of the Hot [XXX] Catalytic Converter! It's [XXX] shame that Chrysler/Mopar had more than enough complaints about this well known Catastrophic Issue and won't take any Accountability for it... That's why Dorman [XXX] and a few…”
NHTSA complaint #11580530, 2024 · fire

“The oil filter housing cracks due to the plastic material it is made out of causing immediate loss of oil and disabling vehicle in traffic.”
NHTSA complaint #11637229, 2025

“My uconnect radio did a firmware update. And my rear view backup camera, and my satellite radio with my navigation system stopped working. Along with my throttle body error light came up. Also the car was parked in the driveway standing still.”
NHTSA complaint #11526610, 2023

Suspension 8

“Possibly a failing axle shaft. Which after researching it is a common problem in this make & model.”
NHTSA complaint #11688068, 2025

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUSPENSION AND ALIGNMENT WERE OFF ON THE FRONT AND REAR WHEELS. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE CONTACT TO REPLACE THE TIRES TWICE WITHIN A YEAR DUE TO EXCESSIVE TREADWEAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE CAMBERED OUT MORE TO THE RIGHT INSTEAD OF STRAIGHT AND FLUSHED WITH THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER MARTY CANCILA DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (2175 N HIGHWAY 67, FLORISSANT, MO 63033, (636) 400-0097) RECOMMENDED AN ALIGNMENT AND A NEW SET OF TIRES. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. *BF *AS”
NHTSA complaint #11350023, 2020

“FIRST, THE TOP OF MY DASHBOARD CAME UNGLUED. SECOND, FRONT SUSPENSION HAS A RATTLING NOISE WHEN DRIVING OF A BUMPY ROAD. FINALLY, MY FRONT HEAD TEND TO SWING BACK AND FORTH INSTEAD OF RAISING UP SMOOTHLY WHEN TURNING ON MY CAR. HOPEFULLY I DON'T GET ANY MORE PROBLEMS WITH MY 300 BEING THAT I JUST GOT THE CAR IN DECEMBER.”
NHTSA complaint #11258183, 2019

Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 7

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SHOWED THAT THE SERVICE BRAKES AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO LANDMARK CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM FIAT OF ATLANTA (5745 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD, CHAMBLEE, GA 30341, (678) 825-3200) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO A RECALL HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS NOT PROVIDED THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11396410, 2021

“The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 300. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but felt soft. The contact stated that the failure occurred at various speeds, requiring that the brake pedal be depressed with excessive force. The contact stated that the ABS and ESC warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that while braking following a curve in the road, the rear end of the vehicle started swaying slightly to the right and left. The contact stated that the warning lights were constantly illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a loc…”
NHTSA complaint #11629681, 2020

“VEHICLE STARS BUT WILL NOT MOVE FORWARD OR BACKWARDS, IT ROLLS FORWARD WHEN IN PARK, HAVE TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP. CAR WILL NOT ACCELERATE OR REVERSE; IT'S JUST STUCK . HAD IT PHYSICALLY MOVED TO THE HOUSE UNTIL I CAN REPAIR IT”
NHTSA complaint #11364696, 2020

Exterior Lighting 6

“Headlight keeps failing. New bulb and worked for a bit then out again. Maybe fuse or wiring issue? Expensive to keep buying bulbs.”
NHTSA complaint #11509052, 2022

“Lights in dash blink back and forth between bright and dim. When this happens headlights turn off. This happens frequently. Did not realize until recently that headlights were also affected.”
NHTSA complaint #11480425, 2022

“FIRST, THE TOP OF MY DASHBOARD CAME UNGLUED. SECOND, FRONT SUSPENSION HAS A RATTLING NOISE WHEN DRIVING OF A BUMPY ROAD. FINALLY, MY FRONT HEAD TEND TO SWING BACK AND FORTH INSTEAD OF RAISING UP SMOOTHLY WHEN TURNING ON MY CAR. HOPEFULLY I DON'T GET ANY MORE PROBLEMS WITH MY 300 BEING THAT I JUST GOT THE CAR IN DECEMBER.”
NHTSA complaint #11258183, 2019

Fuel/Propulsion System 6 1 fire

“This will be my 3rd time having this [XXX] Plastic oil filter/cooler housing replaced and this will be 2nd time having done less than a 2yr time-frame... But this time; after getting the oil changed at Walmart today, my car was about to catch on fire from majority of the oil was running done on the passenger side of the car where the transmission sits and burning off of the Hot [XXX] Catalytic Converter! It's [XXX] shame that Chrysler/Mopar had more than enough complaints about this well known Catastrophic Issue and won't take any Accountability for it... That's why Dorman [XXX] and a few…”
NHTSA complaint #11580530, 2024 · fire

“Strong fuel Oder in car after fueling. It's been venting in the cabin and it makes you lightheaded after some time of driving. I've checked for leaks and no leaks. I suspect fuel is gathering under rear seats. The smell seems to be most prominent around the rear D/S seat and near the fuel nozzle entry area.”
NHTSA complaint #11449160, 2022

“ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS I REFUELED MY VEHICLE WITHOUT TOPPING OFF. A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL CAN BE SMELLED IN THE CABIN OF THE CAR AFTER FUELING WHILE DRIVING AND EVEN MORE WHEN STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. WHEN I PARKED TO INVESTIGATE THE STRONG GASOLINE SMELL, RAW FUEL COULD BE SEEN RUNNING FROM BEHIND THE WHEEL WELL ONTO THE GROUND. I TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND WAITED FOR THE FUEL TO STOP HITTING THE GROUND BEFORE STARTING AND DRIVING THE VEHICLE AGAIN. MY CONCERN WAS THE FUEL LEAKING ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST AND CAUSING A FIRE.”
NHTSA complaint #11404654, 2021

Vehicle Speed Control 6 2 crash 2 injury

“The contact owned a 2015 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that upon pulling out of the driveway and driving downhill, the engine shut off inadvertently, and the vehicle accelerated unintendedly. The brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond, causing the vehicle to crash into a tree. There was no warning light illuminated. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a bump and soreness on the left knee, and soreness in the neck. The contact received chiropractic assistance. A police report was filed. The vehicle was a towed to a tow yard, where it was totaled. The local dealer w…”
NHTSA complaint #11530171, 2023 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, APPROACHING THE LIGHT, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. AS A RESULT, OF THE BRAKE FAILURE THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A TOW TRUCK TOWING A VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE CONTACT WAS ISSUED A TICKET. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO VISIBLE INJURY, HOWEVER, SHE WAS TAKEN TO THE EMERGENCY CENTER FOR A CHECK UP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE TOLD THE PARAMEDIC TH…”
NHTSA complaint #11321800, 2018 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“THE ANTI LOCK BREAK AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL LIGHTS COME ON. WHEN THIS HAPPENS SPEED CONTROL IS DEACTIVATED. ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP, IT IS AN ISSUE WITH THE SENSORS, AS I HAVE HAD TWO OF THESE REPLACED OVER THE PAST 6 MONTHS. MY ACCOUNT MANAGER MADE THE COMMENT TO JUST "REPLACE" ALL OF THEM AS THIS IS A REGULAR PROBLEM. THE COST IS EXCESSIVE, COMING IN AT $400 PER SENSOR. THE LIGHTS HAVE NOW COME ON A 3RD TIME, SO THE ACCOUNT MANAGER WAS RIGHT. THE DATE WAS AUGUST 26, 2020. THE CAR HAS LESS THAN 60,000 MILES, SO I AM BEYOND FRUSTRATED.”
NHTSA complaint #11351878, 2020

Structure 4

“My car has 122,760 miles and has had multiple fuses blow repeatedly. In the last 2wks. Today is 06-21-2023 I can change a fuse and it will blow within 15miles. Also the trim going around my windshield has disintegrated. It literally crumbled into pieces when I touched it. I noticed this almost 3 yrs ago.”
NHTSA complaint #11528099, 2023

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR DOOR PANELS FELL APART. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PANEL GUARDS POPPED UP ON ALL FOUR DOORS AND BECAME LOOSE. AS A RESULT, WATER LEAKED INTO THE VEHICLE AND THE PANELS HAD BULGES. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO MIAMI LAKES CHRYSLER (16600 NW 57TH AVE, MIAMI LAKES, FL 33014, (305) 820-3814), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THERE WAS NO REMEDY FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,890.”
NHTSA complaint #11240871, 2018

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN UNKNOWN INSIDE DOOR PANEL DETACHED FROM THE DOOR FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PLANET DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (9975 NW 12TH ST, MIAMI, FL 33172) WHO REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE BUT DECLINED TO COVER THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11342316, 2016

Wheels 2

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUSPENSION AND ALIGNMENT WERE OFF ON THE FRONT AND REAR WHEELS. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE CONTACT TO REPLACE THE TIRES TWICE WITHIN A YEAR DUE TO EXCESSIVE TREADWEAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE CAMBERED OUT MORE TO THE RIGHT INSTEAD OF STRAIGHT AND FLUSHED WITH THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER MARTY CANCILA DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (2175 N HIGHWAY 67, FLORISSANT, MO 63033, (636) 400-0097) RECOMMENDED AN ALIGNMENT AND A NEW SET OF TIRES. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. *BF *AS”
NHTSA complaint #11350023, 2020

“TAKATA INFLATOR I AM GETTING AN IMAGE OF ALL FOUR TIRES KEEPS INFLATING AND DEFLATING IN DIFFERENT AIR SIZE OF ALL FOR TIRES LIKE IT HAS MIND OF ITS OWN AND IT ACTS IF IT HAS AN AIR PUMP BUILT IN THE FRONT TIRES SAYS LEFT TIRE HAS 32 AND RIGHT TIRE HAS 33 THEN ALL IN A SUDDEN THE LEFT TIRES INFLATS AIR AND IT BECOMES 34 RIGHT SIDE STAYS THE SAME 33 THEN BACK TIRES DOES THE SAME THING IT GIVES ITS OWN AIR AND TAKES AWAY AIR ON THE OTHER SIDE. WHAT IS GOING ON IT SEEMS DANGEROUS AND THE IMAGE OF MY CAR IS ON DASH BROAD. IT WAS IN MOTION WHILE I AM DRIVING AND EVEN IF I PARK THE CAR IT CHANGES…”
NHTSA complaint #10936620, 2016

Fuel System 1 1 crash

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF THE DRIVER. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO A VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN FROM THE SCENE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE POWER STEERING SEIZED AGAIN WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE ELECTR…”
NHTSA complaint #11133090, 2018 · crash

Seat Belts 1

“ON A LEVEL SURFACE WITH AND WITHOUT THE AUTO RUNNING, SEAT BELTS ARE FULLY EXTENDED, AND WILL NOT RETRACT.”
NHTSA complaint #10863745, 2016

Seats 1

“MY 2015 CHRYSLER 300S HAS A DIAL GEAR SHIFT THAT WILL NOT GO INTO GEAR. I RESIDE IN ND AND THOUGHT IT WAS THE FRIGID WEATHER. THE CARS DIAL SHIFT WAS STUCK AND II HAD MY TWO CHILDREN WITH ME IN THE COLD -40 TEMP AND -30 WINDCHILL. I HAD TO WALK TO GET HELP AND LEAVE MY KIDS IN VEHICLE. AFTER BEING STUCK FOR 4 HRS, I TRIED IT AGAIN AND THE SHIFT WENT INTO GEAR. IT NEVER HAPPENED AGAIN UNTIL OCT 20TH AT 10:38 AM. THE WEATHER WAS NICE BUT THE SHIFT ONCE AGAIN LEFT MY KIDS AND I STRANDED AFTER PARKING AT A THRIFT STORE. AFTER SEVERAL TRIES AND 1 HR THE GEAR WORKED AGAIN. I'M A WIDOW WITH 2 U…”
NHTSA complaint #11141968, 2017

Tires 1

“TAKATA INFLATOR I AM GETTING AN IMAGE OF ALL FOUR TIRES KEEPS INFLATING AND DEFLATING IN DIFFERENT AIR SIZE OF ALL FOR TIRES LIKE IT HAS MIND OF ITS OWN AND IT ACTS IF IT HAS AN AIR PUMP BUILT IN THE FRONT TIRES SAYS LEFT TIRE HAS 32 AND RIGHT TIRE HAS 33 THEN ALL IN A SUDDEN THE LEFT TIRES INFLATS AIR AND IT BECOMES 34 RIGHT SIDE STAYS THE SAME 33 THEN BACK TIRES DOES THE SAME THING IT GIVES ITS OWN AIR AND TAKES AWAY AIR ON THE OTHER SIDE. WHAT IS GOING ON IT SEEMS DANGEROUS AND THE IMAGE OF MY CAR IS ON DASH BROAD. IT WAS IN MOTION WHILE I AM DRIVING AND EVEN IF I PARK THE CAR IT CHANGES…”
NHTSA complaint #10936620, 2016

Visibility 1

“MY REAR SUNROOF EXPLODED. I WAS DRIVING DOWN A HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MILES AN HOUR ON AN OVERCAST DAY WITH AN OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE OF APPROXIMATELY 52 DEGREES (F). MY WINDOWS WERE ALL CLOSED. WHILE DRIVING I HEARD A BIG BANG, AND WITHIN SECONDS I NOTICED THAT ME REAR SUNROOF HAD A LARGE HOLE IN IT. I IMMEDIATELY DROVE THE CAR DEALERSHIP WHERE I HAD PURCHASED THE CAR 15 MONTHS AGO. THEY INSPECTED THE DAMAGE AND NOTED THAT IT WAS AN OUTWARD EXPLOSION AS THE REMAINING GLASS IN THE SUNROOF WAS PUSHED OUT, NOT IN. THEY ALSO INSPECTED THE CAR FOR ANY SIGNS THAT SOMETHING MIGHT HAVE EXPLODED W…”
NHTSA complaint #10704623, 2015

How we read this (methodology)

How to read this: raw complaint totals are not a clean reliability score — a model year with more cars sold, or simply more years on the road, accumulates more complaints regardless of how good it is. So this page leans on two signals that are not distorted by sales volume: the share of complaints falling on each vehicle system (the breakdown above) and NHTSA's own crash / fire / injury / death flags. When we compare model years of the same model, we normalise by years on the road (complaints ÷ vehicle age) rather than comparing raw totals. Age-normalised, the 2015 Chrysler 300 draws about 8.1 complaints per year on the road, ranking 7 of 14 among the Chrysler 300 model years we have ingested (1 = most complaints per year on road).

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