Reliable Auto DB

2019 Chrysler 300 reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Chrysler 300 over 8 years — 5 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most 300 years here — under the median of the other years, which is 6. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Inflator and Instrument cluster.

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

60

Per year

5

Recalls

2

Years on the road

8

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (22 of 60), then Electrical system (21) and Exterior lighting (5). Those filings include 5 that report a crash and 2 that report an injury.

Next to 2018 and 2020

The 2018 300 has 153 complaints, 11 per year, and the 2020 has 10 complaints, 1 per year. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.

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 2019 Chrysler 300. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (2)

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, instrument cluster 2019-03-14 · NHTSA campaign 19V203000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Dodge Challenger and Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The instrument cluster may not properly illuminate driver warnings. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
Remedy Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began April 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V32.

Complaints by component (60 total)

Air bags
22
Electrical system
21
Exterior lighting
5
Visibility and wipers
5
Steering
4
Fuel and propulsion system
3
Powertrain
3
Engine
2
Service brakes
2
Speed control
2
Structure
2
Forward collision avoidance
1
Hydraulic brakes
1
Seat belts
1
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Crash-flagged

5

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

2

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

320194202082021520226202315202418202512026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "about 2 years old, I was with my family driving on the freeway when I felt the car veering to the right going off the road. I tried to correct the steering by pulling it to the left. I was not able to correct this…"
    Steering, Electrical system, Engine · filed 2026-07-11
  • "Vehicle experiences sudden Auto-Park engagement, hard shifting, and loss of gear engagement. Code P0700 present. Issue began after A/C compressor failure. Safety risk includes sudden deceleration and loss of control.”"
    Powertrain, Electrical system, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2025-12-17
  • "There is a recall on my car. I’ve scheduled an appointment, but they will not provide me with a loaner. I have two jobs and I need a car and I can’t afford to pay for a a rental that’s why I work two jobs so I’d like to…"
    Air bags · filed 2025-10-17
  • "The contact owns a 2019 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V198000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer…"
    Air bags · filed 2025-05-13
  • "Safety Recall 19B/NHTSA 24V-198/SABIC Inflator. Two (2) recall notices have been received (March 2024 and May 2025). A local Chicago area dealership, Tyson Chrysler, advises that replacement parts have not been received…"
    Air bags · filed 2025-05-05

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.

Compare

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Chrysler 300 reliable?

Owners have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Chrysler 300 over 8 years — 5 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most 300 years here — under the median of the other years, which is 6. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Inflator and Instrument cluster.

What are common problems with a 2019 Chrysler 300?

The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (22 of 60), then Electrical system (21) and Exterior lighting (5). Those filings include 5 that report a crash and 2 that report an injury.

Is the 2019 Chrysler 300 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2018 300 has 153 complaints, 11 per year, and the 2020 has 10 complaints, 1 per year. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.

Has the 2019 Chrysler 300 been recalled?

The 2019 Chrysler 300 has 2 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 2019 Chrysler 300?

Owners have filed 60 complaints about the 2019 Chrysler 300 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2019 Chrysler 300 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2019 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.