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All cars · Chrysler 300 · 2023

2023 Chrysler 300. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints6NHTSA, first 3 years

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Brakes50%
Body structure17%
Airbags17%
Lane assist17%
Backup camera17%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
620001

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 1

  • 24V112000 Feb 2024 Parking Brake

    Defect. 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."

    Risk. A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.

    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.

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Chrysler 300 4 DR RWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆

Engines and drivetrains 4

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
3.6L 6-cylAuto 8-spdRWD19 / 30 / 23Regular$2,700
3.6L 6-cylAuto 8-spdAWD18 / 27 / 21Regular$2,950
5.7L 8-cylAuto 8-spdRWD16 / 25 / 19Midgrade$3,750
6.4L 8-cylAuto 8-spdRWD15 / 24 / 18Premium$4,300

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

YouTube repair topics

200 videos about the 2011–2023 Chrysler 300, 34.2M views.

TopicVideosViews
Infotainment, battery & electrical5436K
Spark plugs & ignition coils1316K
Death wobble & steering3244K
Oil changes & service1223K
Heat, A/C & blend door2221K
Lifters, AFM & cam phasers1213K
Fuel pump, filter & tank1113K
No-start: theft light, key & ignition1106K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2020–6–Wipers & visibility
2021–11–Airbags
2022–5–Airbags
2023–6–Brakes

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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