The Lemon Index2018 Chrysler 300.
The 2018 Chrysler 300 is about average by owner complaints: 51 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 105, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 4 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 153 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Chrysler 300 year. 2018 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 9K to 55K miles on the car (44 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 4
- airbags 2024
The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
- electrical 2018
The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
- electrical 2018
These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging.
Show all 4 recalls
- transmission & drivetrain 2018
An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.
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 226 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Transfer case seal, Transmission Output Seal If vehicle has a fluid leak between the transfer…
- Center Console USB Ports Are Inoperative Due To Pinched Wiring Harness
- High Beam Headlamps Flicker This bulletin involves installing jumper wires from the Power…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Chrysler 300 4 DR RWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
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
Radio system is not stable continuously changes without touching the screen uconnect 8.4 operation is unstable.
2018 Chrysler 300 owner · NHTSA complaint 11329158
More owner reports
The uconnect screen the protect delaminating is bubbling and effecting the screen and back up camera and navigation.
NHTSA complaint 11389693
Lights blinking in the car the radio keeps making noises shaking when driving they said it was a power control module
NHTSA complaint 11376200
Quick answers
Is the 2018 Chrysler 300 reliable?
About average by government complaints. It drew about the average number of complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 105; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Chrysler 300 year by this measure is 2010.
What are the most common 2018 Chrysler 300 problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (31%), transmission & drivetrain (20%) and airbags (10%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2018 Chrysler 300 have?
4 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 2018 Chrysler 300 get?
19 to 23 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2018 Chrysler 300 safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2018 Chrysler 300 problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 9,200 and 55,200 miles. The middle report was at 21,000 miles, from 44 complaints.
Does the 2018 Chrysler 300 have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 20% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2018 Chrysler 300 cost in fuel a year?
About $2800 to $3900 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2018 Chrysler 300 have?
3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl.
What Chrysler 300 year is better than the 2018?
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