The Lemon Index
2022Too new: partial score · still collecting complaints
Complaints only. Too few sold to score: 13,169 in the U.S. in 2023 (sales source), under the 20,000 a fair per-car score needs. Owners filed 6 complaints in its first 3 years.
6 owner complaints, first 3 years 18–23 mpg combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
When problems show up
No complaints for this year listed a mileage, so we can't say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recall 24V112000 (parking brake) done? Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Do the brakes feel even, with no ABS or brake warning light? When were the pads and brake fluid last done?
- Any rust or damage underneath, or doors and hatches that don't close right?
- Is the airbag light off, and were any airbag recalls done?
- Do all the lights, screens and power features work? Has the battery, alternator or any wiring been replaced? (24 owners named a electrical repair bill; the middle one was $949.)
- Any oil burning, leaks or check-engine lights? Ask for oil-change records. (6 owners named a engine repair bill; the middle one was $5,200.)
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Chrysler's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 6 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
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.
Transmission problems in every Chrysler 300 year →
Check engine light on? Look up any code →
In owners' words
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.
2023 Chrysler 300 owner · NHTSA complaint 11661039
What repairs cost
Repair bills owners named in their complaints to the government (NHTSA), 2011–2023 Chrysler 300, in U.S. dollars.
- Electricalone repair bill$792–$1,100middle $949 · 24 owners named a bille.g. NHTSA complaints 11002532, 10985602, 11065920
- Engineone repair bill$2,400–$7,800middle $5,200 · 6 owners named a bille.g. NHTSA complaints 11310202, 11373904, 10564323
Not enough reports yet for a number: Steering (3), A/C & heat (2), Suspension (2), 4x4 & axles (1), Brakes (1), Exhaust & emissions (1). We show a range once 5 owners name a bill.
Each range is the middle half of the bills owners wrote down (one repair, parts and labor as they said it), not a yearly or total cost. Owners who complain often had expensive repairs, so typical bills can be lower. Prices depend on the shop, the miles and where you live.
Fixes owners look up most.
From 200 YouTube videos · 34.2M views · 2011–2023 Chrysler 300
Most-watched topics
- Infotainment, battery & electrical436K views
How To Start A 2011 - 2021 Chrysler 300 With Key Fob Not Detected - Dead Key Fob Won't Start CarPYR Automotive · 144K views · 5 videos - Spark plugs & ignition coils316K views
2011-2017 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger 3.6 spark plug replacementMotorCity Mechanic · 316K views - Death wobble & steering244K views
HOW TO REPLACE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING PUMP IN A 2011-2014 CHRYSLER 300 FAST & EASY DO IT YOURSELFHidalgo Motors Co TV · 115K views · 3 videos - Oil changes & service223K views
2013 Chrysler 300 | Oil Change MessageMopar · 223K views
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- Heat, A/C & blend door221K views
2011-2014 Dodge Charger Chrysler 300 A/C not workingGeniuscarpros · 158K views · 2 videos - Lifters, AFM & cam phasers213K views
2013 Chrysler 300 Engine Ticking/Tapping Fix!!Tv Terrence Tee · 213K views - Fuel pump, filter & tank113K views
2015 CHRYSLER 300 DONT START, BAD FUEL PUMP, HOW TO REPLACE FUEL PUMPRB The Mechanic · 113K views - No-start: theft light, key & ignition106K views
2016 Chrysler 300 won’t start or crank up issue solvedPinkin Warri · 106K views
Before you buy, watch
Real Quick Video: 2015 Chrysler 300S - Younger Buyers Beware!Real Auto Reports · 104K views
2014 Chrysler 300C: American Review for European BuyersThe Fast Lane Car · 59K views
2023 Chrysler 300C Review // V8 'Luxury' For Under $60,000Throttle House · 1.2M viewsViews show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them. The 2023 is the same generation.
Costs are the middle (median) of the dollar amounts people say out loud in these videos, so one wild number can't swing it. They aren't verified bills or sales; real prices depend on year, miles, condition and where you live. Tap Hear it to jump to the moment.
Recalls 1
- Parking brake · recall issued 2024
The parking brake may be improperly adjusted, which can result in a vehicle roll away.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Chrysler 300 4 DR RWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2,800–$4,400 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl.
Every Chrysler 300 year. 2023 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average, too new (2023+: a partial score, marked “partial”) or too few complaints to score. #1, #2… = that year's YouTube rank among the 13 Chrysler 300 years with enough videos (#1 = the year owners and reviewers talk about most positively). It is not a reliability rank.
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Is the 2023 Chrysler 300 reliable?
We can't score it: only 13,169 were sold in the U.S. in 2023 (calendar-year sales), under the 20,000 we need for a fair per-car score. Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2023 Chrysler 300 problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are brakes (50%), body structure (17%) and airbags (17%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2023 Chrysler 300 have?
1 safety recall (latest: parking brake). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2023 Chrysler 300 get?
18 to 23 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2023 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.
Does the 2023 Chrysler 300 have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2023 Chrysler 300 cost in fuel a year?
About $2,800 to $4,400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2023 Chrysler 300 have?
3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl.
What Chrysler 300 year is better than the 2023?
No year within 3 model years of it drew fewer complaints. Across every year, 2010 drew the fewest (about a third as many complaints as the average car).
The Lemon Index counts owner 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 years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works