Model year
2016 Chrysler 300
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 76 complaints for the 2016 Chrysler 300 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 0 recalls and 7 complaints under 300C. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS (15), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (14), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (13). NHTSA rated 2 variants 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 19–23 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,900–$4,000, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 242 complaints
- 2001 91 complaints
- 2002 83 complaints
- 2003 33 complaints
- 2004 2 complaints
- 2005 825 complaints
- 2006 1,002 complaints
- 2007 498 complaints
- 2008 714 complaints
- 2009 83 complaints
- 2010 123 complaints
- 2011 200 complaints
- 2012 426 complaints
- 2013 306 complaints
- 2014 237 complaints
- 2015 99 complaints
- 2016 76 complaints
- 2017 82 complaints
- 2018 153 complaints
- 2019 61 complaints
- 2020 9 complaints
- 2021 20 complaints
- 2022 5 complaints
- 2023 6 complaints
Recalls
18V332000 · May 17, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL; 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…
17V097000 · Feb 14, 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.
Complaints
76 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 9, fire flag on 1, injury field 5, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 300C | 0 | 7 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.113 | NHTSA photo |
| 4 DR RWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.113 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 30 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| 300 · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 19 | 30 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| 300 · 5.7L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Midgrade Gasoline | 16 | 25 | 19 | — | — | $4,000 |
| 300 AWD · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 27 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| 300 AWD · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 18 | 27 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
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Check a vehicle
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