Reliable Auto DB

2015 Chrysler 300 reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2015 Chrysler 300 has 98 complaints with NHTSA after 12 years, or 9 per year. That is more complaints per year than most 300 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 5. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Inflator, Transmission control module, and Wiring.

2012 Chrysler 300
Photo by Berthold Werner, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 3.0
Complaints

98

Per year

9

Recalls

5

Years on the road

12

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (24 of 98), then Electrical system (14) and Air bags (11). Those filings include 9 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 6 that report an injury.

Next to 2014 and 2016

The 2014 300 has 236 complaints, 39 per year, and the 2016 has 76 complaints, 6 per year. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2016.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2015 Chrysler 300. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (5)

Recall air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator 2019-01-15 · NHTSA campaign 19V018000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Remedy Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.
Recall powertrain, automatic transmission, transmission control module 2018-07-12 · NHTSA campaign 18E053000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Stage 1 Kit Performance Packages Powertrain Control Modules (PCM) Part Numbers P5160023, P5160025, and Demon Crate PCM Part Number 68412287AA. The PCMs are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will either perform a software update or replace the PCM, free of charge. The recall began July 26 , 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U82, and U83.
Recall electrical system, wiring 2018-05-17 · NHTSA campaign 18V332000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
Recall powertrain, axle assembly, axle shaft 2017-02-14 · NHTSA campaign 17V097000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD). The front driveshaft bolts may loosen and allow the front driveshaft to disconnect, potentially causing a loss of motive power.
Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace all eight front driveshaft bolts, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T03.
Recall equipment, electrical, radio 2015-07-23 · NHTSA campaign 15V461000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015 Dodge Viper vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.
Remedy Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge. Optionally, owners may download the update to their own USB drive from http://www.driveuconnect.com/software-update/ or take their vehicle to a Chrysler dealer for immediate installation. In an effort to mitigate the effects of this security vulnerability, Chrysler has had the wireless service provider close the open cellular connection to the vehicle that provided unauthorized access to the vehicle network. This measure may not have been implemented on all vehicles and does not address access by other means that will be remedied by the software update. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R40.

Complaints by component (98 total)

Powertrain
24
Electrical system
14
Air bags
11
Steering
10
Engine
8
Suspension
8
Electronic stability control (ESC)
7
Service brakes
7
Exterior lighting
6
Fuel and propulsion system
6
Speed control
6
Structure
4
Hydraulic brakes
2
Wheels
2
Air brakes
1
Fuel system, other
1
Seat belts
1
Seats
1
Tires
1
Visibility
1
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Crash-flagged

9

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

6

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "2015 Chrysler 300S VIN: [XXX] Mileage: 198,677 Finnegan Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, [XXX], completed manufacturer emissions recall UB4 (evaporative emissions canister replacement) on this vehicle. After that repair the…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-09-21
  • "The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at 69 MPH on the freeway, when the contact attempted to switch lanes and the vehicle spun independently, causing her to collide with another…"
    Air brakes, Air bags · filed 2025-10-23
  • "Possibly a failing axle shaft. Which after researching it is a common problem in this make & model."
    Steering, Suspension, Unknown or other · filed 2025-09-18
  • "The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. The contact stated that the traction control warning…"
    Steering · filed 2025-09-08
  • "This issue has been going on since February 2024. The vehicle will completely shutdown while driving ( no matter what speed I'm going ) it will say SERVICE THE SHIFTER and stop. The first time this happened I took…"
    Electrical system · filed 2025-05-08

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
300 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 19 30 23 MPG $2800
300 5.7L, 8-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 16 25 19 MPG $3900
300 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 19 30 23 MPG $2800
300 all-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 8-speed All-wheel drive 18 27 21 MPG $3100
300 all-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 8-speed All-wheel drive 18 27 21 MPG $3100

Specs and fitment

Second-generation LX, 2012–2023
Body styles Sedan
Oil 5W-20 full synthetic (3.6L V6 ~5.9 qt; 5.7L V8 ~7 qt with filter)
Tire size 215/65R17, 225/60R18, 235/55R19, or 245/45R20 (trim dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 17V097000 covers certain 2014-2017 Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (69,298 units across those nameplates). Front driveshaft bolts may loosen and allow the front driveshaft to disconnect, with loss of motive power. Dealers replace all eight front driveshaft bolts.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Chrysler 300 reliable?

The 2015 Chrysler 300 has 98 complaints with NHTSA after 12 years, or 9 per year. That is more complaints per year than most 300 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 5. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Inflator, Transmission control module, and Wiring.

What are common problems with a 2015 Chrysler 300?

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (24 of 98), then Electrical system (14) and Air bags (11). Those filings include 9 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 6 that report an injury.

Is the 2015 Chrysler 300 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2014 300 has 236 complaints, 39 per year, and the 2016 has 76 complaints, 6 per year. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2016.

Has the 2015 Chrysler 300 been recalled?

The 2015 Chrysler 300 has 5 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2015 Chrysler 300?

Owners have filed 98 complaints about the 2015 Chrysler 300 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2015 Chrysler 300 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2015 Chrysler 300 is 21.4 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What generation is the 2018 Chrysler 300?

LX sedan second generation (2012-2023) for the US years this site tracks.

What oil does a Chrysler 300 with the 3.6L Pentastar take?

US generation notes list 5W-20 full synthetic for the 3.6L V6 Pentastar.

What tire sizes does a Chrysler 300 use?

Common US fits include 235/55R19 on common mid trims and 245/45R20 on S and performance trims.