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2023 Chrysler 300 reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2023 Chrysler 300 holds 6 complaints after 4 years, a rate of 2 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 1 recall on file, including Parking brake.

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

6

Per year

2

Recalls

1

Years on the road

4

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Service brakes (3 of 6), then Air bags (1) and Back-over prevention (1). Those filings include 2 that report a crash.

Next to 2022

The 2022 300 has 5 complaints, 1 per year. The 2023 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 2023 Chrysler 300. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall Parking brake 2024-02-15 · NHTSA campaign 24V112000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger vehicles. The parking brake may be improperly adjusted, which can result in a vehicle roll away. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Remedy Dealers will properly adjust the parking brake, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 29, 2024. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 01B.

Complaints by component (6 total)

Service brakes
3
Air bags
1
Back-over prevention
1
Lane departure
1
Structure
1
Crash-flagged

2

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

220243202512026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The brake rotors on my 2023 Chrysler 300C failed prematurely at 25,000 miles. The vehicle is equipped with a factory-installed Brembo four-piston high-performance brake system. The failure presented as brake pedal…"
    Service brakes · filed 2026-05-15
  • "My rotors warped with 5,260 miles and dealership would not cover the issue stating it is wear and tear. The brembo brake calipers are large and creates to much heat and causes the rotors to overheat and warp."
    Service brakes · filed 2025-05-14
  • "I was backing out of my friend's driveway and hit a pole. My sensors did not beep at me indicating that there was something behind me. I realize I should have paid more attention but the sensors should have warned me."
    Unknown or other, Lane departure, Back-over prevention · filed 2025-02-17
  • "My son was in a car accident where he was cut off but able to come to a stop and then he was rear ended which cause his car to hit the car in front of him. His head hit the steering wheel and knocked him unconscious…"
    Air bags · filed 2025-01-02
  • "I purchased the Chrysler 300 touring of May 23, 2023. This was suppose to be brand new. After, a week, the car was having issues in the steering and I had too report the car dealership because they were giving me a hard…"
    Unknown or other, Service brakes · filed 2024-12-12

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
300 6.4L, 8-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 15 24 18 MPG $4450
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 2023 Chrysler 300 reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2023 Chrysler 300 holds 6 complaints after 4 years, a rate of 2 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 1 recall on file, including Parking brake.

What are common problems with a 2023 Chrysler 300?

The complaints owners file most often name Service brakes (3 of 6), then Air bags (1) and Back-over prevention (1). Those filings include 2 that report a crash.

Is the 2023 Chrysler 300 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2022 300 has 5 complaints, 1 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022.

Has the 2023 Chrysler 300 been recalled?

The 2023 Chrysler 300 has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Chrysler 300?

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2023 Chrysler 300 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2023 Chrysler 300 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2023 Chrysler 300 is 20.3 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.