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At a glance
What can fail
The driver's frontal air bag inflator may build up excessive internal pressure during deployment and rupture or explode.
This page covers 6 recalls, 235 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2014 Chrysler 300.
18–23 mpg combined
10.2–13.1 L/100km
Large Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 6 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The 2014 Chrysler 300 draws the heaviest complaint volume around the powertrain and electrical system. On the powertrain side, owners most commonly describe transmission-related failures, the car unexpectedly dropping out of gear while moving, refusing to shift out of park, or losing drive entirely while the engine continues running. Some describe a complete loss of communication between the transmission and the vehicle's computer. Electrical complaints cover a wider range of symptoms: backup cameras that flicker or fail to display when the car is put in reverse, and sunroof or weatherstripping leaks that allow water intrusion into the cabin, leading to fogged windshields and wet rear seating areas. Engine complaints, the third most-reported category, trail the top two by a noticeable margin. The transmission behavior, particularly the sudden inability to select drive, is the most consistently repeated symptom across reports.
235
Total Complaints
22
Crash-Related
4
Fire-Related
9
With Injuries
By System
The 2014 Chrysler 300 has 6 recalls, the most serious involving a passenger-side frontal airbag inflator that can explode during deployment and send metal fragments into the cabin, potentially causing serious injury or death.
Several recalls involve the electrical system. The alternator can fail suddenly, causing the engine to stall without warning; on vehicles with the 5.7L or 3.6L engine and electro-hydraulic power steering, a failing alternator also carries a risk of short-circuiting and starting a fire. A separate software recall affects the cruise control system, which can maintain speed or accelerate even when the driver tries to cancel it.
On the drivetrain side, AWD-equipped vehicles have a recall for front driveshaft bolts that can loosen and allow the driveshaft to disconnect, cutting power to the front wheels. There is also a transmission concern: the gear selector can give a false indication of being in Park when it is not, meaning the vehicle can roll when the driver steps out.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's frontal air bag inflator may build up excessive internal pressure during deployment and rupture or explode.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
What the fix does
The passenger frontal air bag inflator will be replaced at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A wiring short circuit can prevent cruise control from disengaging. When engaged, you may not be able to turn it off by braking or using manual controls, causing the vehicle to maintain speed or accelerate unexpectedly.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the engine or powertrain control module software at no cost to fix the cruise control disengagement issue.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The alternator may suddenly stop working, leaving the vehicle without electrical charging.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the alternator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The alternator may suddenly fail in vehicles with electro-hydraulic power steering, 5.7L or 3.6L engines, and 160, 180, or 220 amp alternators.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect your alternator and replace it if necessary at no charge, based on the part number.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts connecting the front driveshaft may loosen and separate, causing the driveshaft to disconnect and loss of engine power to the wheels.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace all eight front driveshaft bolts at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The vehicle may not alert the driver when the door opens while the transmission is not in PARK, potentially allowing the driver to exit while the vehicle is in gear.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the vehicle software to reduce the risk of unintended vehicle movement.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.