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2021 Chrysler 300 reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2021 Chrysler 300 has 20 complaints with NHTSA after 6 years, or 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

20

Per year

1

Recalls

2

Years on the road

6

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (8 of 20), then Engine (4) and Seat belts (3).

Next to 2020 and 2022

The 2020 300 has 10 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2022 has 5 complaints, 1 per year. The 2021 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2020. The 2021 has more complaints per year than the 2022.

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 2021 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 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 (20 total)

Air bags
8
Engine
4
Seat belts
3
Fuel and propulsion system
2
Back-over prevention
1
Exterior lighting
1
Service brakes
1
Speed control
1
Structure
1
Visibility and wipers
1
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Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

42023720247202522026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The backup camera system malfunctioned, resulting in a blank or distorted display screen when the vehicle is placed in reverse. This system failure deprives the driver of rear visibility and disables the rear parking…"
    Back-over prevention · filed 2026-07-28
  • "The contact owns a 2021 Chrysler 300. The contact stated while parked and occupied in the vehicle or driving the contact noticed the headlights have failed to work as intended. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was…"
    Exterior lighting · filed 2026-05-08
  • "I bought my car, Chrysler 300 2021 at the Hemet CA Dealership in 2021. Hemet Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. The car presented with several issues including, difficulty starting, engine misfires, stalling, and decreased fuel…"
    Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2025-06-24
  • "Chrysler 300 2021 Vehicle keeps stalling, turning off while driving or if stopped at light or stop sign to loan just shuts random times and not Al way but enough to be dangerous when it stalls on freeway or in traffic…"
    Seat belts, Speed control, Engine · filed 2025-05-19
  • "Vehicle manufactured 12/2021. Purchased NEW 5/28/2022. Slight oil consumption between changes. Noticed engine had rough idle similar to misfire August 2024 shortly after an oil change@24,272 mi. NOTE Check Engine light…"
    Engine · filed 2025-03-22

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 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 2021 Chrysler 300 reliable?

The 2021 Chrysler 300 has 20 complaints with NHTSA after 6 years, or 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.

What are common problems with a 2021 Chrysler 300?

The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (8 of 20), then Engine (4) and Seat belts (3).

Is the 2021 Chrysler 300 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2020 300 has 10 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2022 has 5 complaints, 1 per year. The 2021 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2020. The 2021 has more complaints per year than the 2022.

Has the 2021 Chrysler 300 been recalled?

The 2021 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 2021 Chrysler 300?

Owners have filed 20 complaints about the 2021 Chrysler 300 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2021 Chrysler 300 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2021 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.