Reliable Auto DB

2018 Chrysler 300 reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2018 Chrysler 300 has 153 complaints with NHTSA after 9 years, or 11 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 4 recalls on file, including Inflator, Front underhood wiring, and Wiring.

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

153

Per year

11

Recalls

4

Years on the road

9

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (69 of 153), then Powertrain (17) and Air bags (14). Those filings include 6 that report a crash and 5 that report an injury.

Next to 2017 and 2019

The 2017 300 has 82 complaints, 5 per year, and the 2019 has 60 complaints, 5 per year. The 2018 has more complaints per year than the 2017. The 2018 has more complaints per year than the 2019.

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 2018 Chrysler 300. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (4)

Recall air bags, side and window, curtain, inflator 2024-03-14 · NHTSA campaign 24V198000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
Remedy Dealers will replace both side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 20, 2025. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 19B.
Recall electrical system, wiring, front underhood wiring 2018-08-09 · NHTSA campaign 18V524000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
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, automatic transmission 2018-05-01 · NHTSA campaign 18V280000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.
Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct park lock rod, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U43.

Complaints by component (153 total)

Electrical system
69
Powertrain
17
Air bags
14
Exterior lighting
9
Structure
7
Back-over prevention
6
Engine
5
Visibility and wipers
5
Equipment
3
Fuel and propulsion system
3
Service brakes
3
Wheels
3
Lane departure
2
Seats
2
Speed control
2
Suspension
2
Tires
2
Visibility
2
Steering
1
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Crash-flagged

6

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

5

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

620182120197202017202137202232202317202412202542026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The vehicle's LCD screen has become delaminated which causes the control of the radio, air conditioning, heat, navigation, and other features controlled by the "radio" portion of the car to become dysfunctional. The car…"
    Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Unknown or other · filed 2026-08-27
  • "The vehicle's LCD screen has become delaminated which causes the control of the radio, air conditioning, navigation, and other features controlled by the "radio" portion of the car to become dysfunctional. The car will…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-05-10
  • "Vehicle suddenly stalled at a red light and did not turn back on. Everything shut down. Also The factory-installed backup camera has failed completely. When the vehicle is shifted into reverse, the infotainment screen…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-04-07
  • "Date: February 22, 2026 VIA CERTIFIED MAIL FCA US LLC Customer Care P.O. Box 21-8004 Auburn Hills, MI 48321-8004 RE: FORMAL COMPLAINT – Safety Defect (Rearview Camera Failure) Vehicle 1: 2012 Chrysler 300S (VIN: [XXX] )…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-02-22
  • "The vehicle's LCD screen has become delaminated which causes the control of the radio, air conditioning, navigation, and other features controlled by the "radio" portion of the car to become dysfunctional. The car will…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2025-09-02

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 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 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 2018 Chrysler 300 reliable?

The 2018 Chrysler 300 has 153 complaints with NHTSA after 9 years, or 11 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 4 recalls on file, including Inflator, Front underhood wiring, and Wiring.

What are common problems with a 2018 Chrysler 300?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (69 of 153), then Powertrain (17) and Air bags (14). Those filings include 6 that report a crash and 5 that report an injury.

Is the 2018 Chrysler 300 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2017 300 has 82 complaints, 5 per year, and the 2019 has 60 complaints, 5 per year. The 2018 has more complaints per year than the 2017. The 2018 has more complaints per year than the 2019.

Has the 2018 Chrysler 300 been recalled?

The 2018 Chrysler 300 has 4 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 2018 Chrysler 300?

Owners have filed 153 complaints about the 2018 Chrysler 300 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2018 Chrysler 300 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2018 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.