The Lemon Index2015 Chrysler 300.
The 2015 Chrysler 300 is better than average by owner complaints: 37 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 71, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain, it has 5 recalls, and it gets 19 to 23 mpg combined. The best Chrysler 300 year is 2010.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 99 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Chrysler 300 year. 2015 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 17K to 60K miles on the car (68 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 15K–60K miles
Recalls 5
- airbags 2019
Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
- transmission & drivetrain 2018
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- electrical 2018
These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging.
Show all 5 recalls
- transmission & drivetrain 2017
The front driveshaft bolts may loosen and allow the front driveshaft to disconnect, potentially causing a loss of motive power.
- equipment 2015
The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Chrysler told dealers about
Chrysler sent dealers 353 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- "inspect and replace propeller shaft this bulletin involves inspecting and replacing the…
- Electric Power Steering Gear For LA, LD and LX Models ONLY; Before this part is replaced for:…
- Adaptive Cruise Control Sensor 1) If you are replacing this part due to the cluster displaying…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- OpenDesiccated air bag inflator rupture2021
- ClosedSoftware security vulnerability2015–2016
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrysler 300 4 DR FWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
| Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2800–3900 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
I have had on several occasions about (6) different times the car locks-up and I am unable to get the car in motion in the parked mode , the message board reads (service shift selector). In the stationary position.
2015 Chrysler 300 owner · NHTSA complaint 10788419
More owner reports
Media report of u connect problems and a patch fix
NHTSA complaint 10736045
Quick answers
Is the 2015 Chrysler 300 reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.4× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 71; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Chrysler 300 year by this measure is 2010.
What are the most common 2015 Chrysler 300 problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are transmission & drivetrain (27%), electrical (16%) and airbags (14%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2015 Chrysler 300 have?
5 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Chrysler 300 get?
19 to 23 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2015 Chrysler 300 problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 17,800 and 60,000 miles. The middle report was at 42,000 miles, from 68 complaints.
Does the 2015 Chrysler 300 have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 27% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2015 Chrysler 300 cost in fuel a year?
About $2800 to $3900 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2015 Chrysler 300 have?
3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl.
What Chrysler 300 year is better than the 2015?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2010, 2016 and 2017.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works