This page covers 2 recalls, 75 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2016 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.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
For the 2016 Chrysler 300, the complaint picture is fairly spread across several systems with no single dominant failure driving the numbers. Powertrain is the most-reported named category, where owners describe oil leaks, particularly around the oil filter housing, along with fuel system issues including fuel fumes inside the cabin when the tank is filled past a certain level and reports of faulty electrical connections near the fuel pump. Airbag complaints make up the second-largest group, though several of those reports appear tied to collision events rather than spontaneous system failures. Structure complaints round out the top three. The fuel odor pattern is specific enough to note: multiple owners describe strong gas fumes in and around the car whenever the tank is more than about three-quarters full, with the smell fading as fuel is consumed.
75
Total Complaints
9
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
4
With Injuries
By System
The 2016 Chrysler 300 has two recalls, the more serious affecting AWD models where front driveshaft bolts can loosen and allow the driveshaft to disconnect, cutting power to the front wheels and raising the risk of a crash.
The second recall covers a software defect in the cruise control system where the vehicle may maintain speed or accelerate even after the driver tries to disengage cruise control, again raising crash risk.
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.
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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 →
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.
