This page covers 4 recalls, 152 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2018 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
Electrical issues dominate what owners report for the 2018 Chrysler 300, making up the largest share of complaints by a wide margin. The most frequently described problem involves the infotainment touchscreen delaminatingover time, which owners say disrupts nearly everything tied to it, climate control, navigation, radio, hands-free calling, and the backup camera. Several owners report the screen going blank when shifted into reverse, leaving no rearview image. Random beeping, temperature changes triggering on their own, and scrambled audio inputs also come up repeatedly alongside the delamination complaints. The powertrain draws a smaller but notable cluster of reports, with owners describing sudden stalls, sometimes at a stop, where the vehicle shuts down entirely and won't restart. Headlight assembly failures appear in a handful of reports, with owners noting the lights stop working and the problem recurs after replacement.
152
Total Complaints
6
Crash-Related
5
With Injuries
By System
The 2018 Chrysler 300 has 4 recalls, the most serious being curtain airbag inflators on both sides of the vehicle that can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, risking serious injury or death.
Two recalls involve unintended vehicle movement. An incorrect park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission, meaning the shifter can fail to hold the vehicle in Park and allow it to roll. A software defect in the cruise control system can cause the vehicle to maintain speed or accelerate even when the driver tries to cancel it, removing a key layer of speed control. There is also a wiring issue under the hood that can cause the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving.
At a glance
What can fail
The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace both side curtain air bags at no cost.
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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
A voltage regulator chip in the powertrain control module may fail, causing the engine to stall or not start.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the powertrain control module 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 transmission may have an incorrect park lock rod installed, which could affect the transmission's park function.
What the fix does
Dealers will install the correct park lock rod at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
