NHTSA lists 153 complaints for the 2018 Chrysler 300, 6 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 5 complaints mention an injury, with 7 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as CHRYSLER 300.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| electrical electronic | 95 | 62.1% | 0.95 |
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| mechanical failure | 12 | 7.8% | 0.74 |
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| loss of control | 11 | 7.2% | 0.79 |
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| restraint or airbag | 11 | 7.2% | 0.89 |
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| structural or corrosion | 10 | 6.5% | 0.73 |
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| visibility or lighting | 10 | 6.5% | 0.84 |
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| fluid or fuel leak | 2 | 1.3% | 0.84 |
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| unclear | 2 | 1.3% | 0.85 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 115 | 75.2% | 0.90 |
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| low | 27 | 17.6% | 0.64 |
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| high | 8 | 5.2% | 0.94 |
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| none | 3 | 2.0% | 0.83 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 153 tagged complaints of 153 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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4 recalls.
Date: 2024-03-14. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 20, 2025. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 19B.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2018-08-09. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module (excerpt)
Consequence: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2018-05-17. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jee (excerpt)
Consequence: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be d (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2018-05-01. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.
Consequence: If the incorrect park lock rod is installed, the transmission may not shift into 'PARK' and keep the vehicle from moving, increasing the risk of unintended vehicle movement and the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct park lock rod, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U43.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
225 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 89 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 61 |
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| STRUCTURE | 23 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 19 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 16 |
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| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 13 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 9 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 |
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11034385
Date: 2026-06-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Backup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection
11030138
Date: 2026-03-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
The vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following transmission models: 845RE, 8HP45, 850RE, 8HP50, 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP75-PHEV, 8HP75-LCV, 8HP90, 8HP95. Transmissions may exhibit the following diagnostic codes: P07E4, P1DB2, P0716, P1B14, P0733, P1D90, P1D
11030042
Date: 2026-03-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Active Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1A10-00, B1A11-00, B1A12- 00, B1A13-00-, B1A14-00, B1A15-00, B1A16-00, and B1A17-00 in The Radio Frequency Hub (RFH)
11026651
Date: 2025-12-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Verify "Z" part number availability. Order a "Z" part number for all Exchange Orders: Warranty, Mopar, Customer pay and Service contract. Order"68" part number for New unsold units only
11025727
Date: 2025-11-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.
PAD KIT - REAR DISC BRAKE, FRONT DISC BRAKE
11025724
Date: 2025-11-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.
PAD KIT - REAR DISC BRAKE, FRONT DISC BRAKE
11025028
Date: 2025-10-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
Engine Oil Leak
11022011
Date: 2025-08-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.
11022012
Date: 2025-08-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.
11022003
Date: 2025-08-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates