Model year
2021 Chrysler 300
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 20 complaints for the 2021 Chrysler 300 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS (8), ENGINE (4), SEAT BELTS (3). 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
24V198000 · Mar 14, 2024
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR
Chrysler (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.
21V516000 · Jul 8, 2021
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD:CRITICAL FASTENERS; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Chrysler (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…
Complaints
20 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, 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.
Investigations
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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 · 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 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2021 Chrysler 300 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.