2020 Chrysler 300 reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2020 Chrysler 300 holds 10 complaints after 7 years, a rate of 1 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 Windshield.

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

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (4 of 10), then Forward collision avoidance (1) and Powertrain (1). Those filings include 2 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 2 that report an injury.

Next to 2019 and 2021

The 2019 300 has 60 complaints, 5 per year, and the 2021 has 20 complaints, 1 per year. The 2020 has fewer complaints per year than the 2019. The 2020 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2021.

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 2020 Chrysler 300. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

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 visibility, windshield 2021-07-08 · NHTSA campaign 21V516000

Summary Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."

Remedy Dealers will remove and replace the front windshield urethane sealant, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y47.

Complaints by component (10 total)

Air bags

Forward collision avoidance

Powertrain

Visibility and wipers

Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"The contact owns a 2020 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, The contact stated the sun visor of the vehicle had caught on fire. The vehicle was extinguished by the Fire Department. A fire…"
Unknown or other · filed 2025-08-15
"The contact owns a 2020 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, the contact later discovered that the front passenger’s side curtain air bag had erroneously deployed. The contact stated that…"
Air bags · filed 2024-12-19
"Drivers airbag bursted when I wasn’t in my car, and the passenger airbag has a hole in it."
Air bags · filed 2024-08-08
"The contact owned a 2020 Chrysler 300 AWD. The contact stated while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed on the highway and attempting to merge onto the right lane, another vehicle suddenly drove in front of…"
Air bags · filed 2023-12-13
"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 2023-05-09

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
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

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 2020 Chrysler 300 reliable?

What are common problems with a 2020 Chrysler 300?

Is the 2020 Chrysler 300 more reliable than the years next to it?

Has the 2020 Chrysler 300 been recalled?

The 2020 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 2020 Chrysler 300?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 2020 Chrysler 300 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2020 Chrysler 300 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2020 Chrysler 300 is 21 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.