This page covers 4 recalls, 97 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 Chrysler 300.
19–23 mpg combined
10.2–12.4 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 5 tested variants for this model year.
Powertrain complaints dominate the 2015 Chrysler 300 owner reports, with steering and airbags also drawing notable attention. On the powertrain side, owners frequently describe unexpected shutdowns while driving, sometimes accompanied by a shifter service warning on the dash. A recurring structural complaint involves the oil filter housing, which owners report cracking, apparently due to its plastic construction, causing rapid oil loss and leaving the vehicle disabled. Steering complaints center on the wheel failing to respond as intended, particularly during turns or while reversing, with several owners noting the traction control warning light was on at the time. Airbag complaints, while lower in volume, include reports of the system not deploying during collisions. A handful of owners also mention rear-wheel behavior during lane changes at highway speeds, describing the vehicle pulling or spinning unexpectedly.
97
Total Complaints
9
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
6
With Injuries
By System
The 2015 Chrysler 300 has 4 recalls, the most serious being an airbag inflator that can explode during deployment, sending metal fragments into the cabin and raising the risk of serious injury or death.
A software vulnerability in the vehicle's infotainment system allows the car's controls to be accessed and manipulated remotely without the driver's knowledge, which can affect steering, brakes, or other systems while the car is in motion. On the drivetrain side, this recall only affects all-wheel drive models: front driveshaft bolts can loosen and allow the driveshaft to detach entirely, cutting drive power unexpectedly while driving. There is also a cruise control concern where a software fault can cause the system to maintain or increase speed even after the driver tries to cancel it, leaving the driver unable to shed speed through normal cruise control inputs.
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.
What the fix does
The passenger frontal air bag inflator will be replaced at no cost.
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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 →
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 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 radio software has security weaknesses that could let unauthorized people access some vehicle control systems through a network connection.
What the fix does
A software update will be installed via USB drive (mailed free, downloadable, or installed at a dealer) to close the security vulnerability.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
