Chrysler 300 Recalls

The Chrysler 300 has 27 recalls spanning the 2005–2023 production run, with the most serious recent issue being curtain airbag inflators on 2018–2021 models that can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, potentially causing serious injury or death.

The 2023 model year has a parking brake that may be improperly adjusted, allowing the vehicle to roll away when parked. On 2022 models, the tire pressure monitoring sensors can fail prematurely and stop alerting the driver to low tire pressure. The 2020–2021 model years have a windshield bonding defect where the glass can separate from the body in a crash. The 2019 model year has an instrument cluster that may fail to illuminate warning lights, leaving the driver unaware of system faults.

Going back through the mid-to-late 2010s, 2018 models have two separate issues: a transmission park lock rod that may have been installed incorrectly, preventing the transmission from fully engaging Park and allowing the vehicle to move, and underhood wiring that can cause an unexpected stall. The 2015 model year has a software vulnerability in the infotainment system that can allow unauthorized remote access and control of certain vehicle functions. On 2014–2018 models, a cruise control software fault can cause the system to maintain or increase speed even when the driver tries to cancel it. The 2014–2017 AWD models have front driveshaft bolts that can loosen and allow the driveshaft to disconnect, cutting drive power without warning. The 2011–2014 models with 3.6L or 5.7L engines and electro-hydraulic power steering carry an alternator recall where sudden failure can stall the vehicle or, in some cases, cause an electrical fire; a separate alternator recall covers 2014 models with the 3.6L engine specifically for stall risk.

The 2012–2014 model years have a transmission gear selector that can feel like it is in Park when it is not, raising the risk of the vehicle moving when the driver exits. The 2011–2012 models have two electrical issues: a power distribution center that can overheat and disable the anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control, and seat side-airbag wiring with improperly crimped terminals that can cause the airbags to fail in a crash.

The Takata airbag inflator recalls cover a wide span of earlier production. Driver-side frontal inflators on 2005–2010 models and passenger-side frontal inflators on 2005–2015 models can rupture and throw metal fragments into the cabin. A separate passenger-side inflator recall specifically targets 2009–2013 vehicles registered in high-humidity states and territories, where the risk of inflator explosion is elevated. The 2010 model year has an ignition module that can allow the key to be removed before the transmission is in Park. The 2005 model year has two structural issues: rear floor pan welds that may be missing, which can allow rear seatbelt and child seat anchors to pull free in a crash, and a front shoulder belt mounting bolt that may not be torqued correctly, reducing restraint effectiveness.