What are the most common problems with the 2014 Chrysler 300?

The electrical system and the power train are named most often in owner complaints. The engine comes next.

How many complaints does the 2014 Chrysler 300 have?

NHTSA has 248 owner complaints on file for this model year.

Does the 2014 Chrysler 300 have recalls?

Yes. The count is in the by-year fact, and each recall is listed in the Recalls section of this page.

What is the gas mileage of the 2014 Chrysler 300?

See the fuel economy section of this page for the official figures.

Is the 2014 Chrysler 300 reliable?

Owner complaints are spread across several groups, led by the electrical system and the power train. See the sections on this page and compare with other years before you decide.

2014 Chrysler 300 Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 248 owner complaints on file for the 2014 Chrysler 300^[1]. The electrical system and the power train lead the list^[2]^[3].

248owner complaints^[1]

7recalls^[4]

18–23MPG combined (EPA)^[5]

5★NHTSA overall rating^[6]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups in the stories we read, biggest first.

Electrical System. 75 complaints^[2]. Owners describe a remote start that sometimes does not work, a car that would not start soon after purchase, and warning lights coming on.
Power Train. 74 complaints^[3]. Owners describe rough or jerky shifting, a lurch when slowing to a stop, and a car that moved on its own after being put in park.
Engine. 29 complaints^[7]. Owners describe the car losing power or stalling while driving, plus a check engine light.
Unknown Or Other. 25 complaints^[8].
Brakes. 17 complaints^[9].
Exterior Lighting. 17 complaints^[10].
Air Bags. 17 complaints^[11]. Owners describe air bags that did not open in a collision, and one owner reports a burn from a bag that did.
Speed Control. 12 complaints^[12].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2014 300 is necessarily included.

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (19V018), January 2019. About 1,413,222 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: explosion, a crash, injury, death. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Electrical System › Software (18V332), May 2018. About 4,815,661 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]
Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator (17V741), November 2017. About 17,116 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, stalling. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[15]
Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator (17V435), July 2017. About 442,214 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire, a crash, stalling. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[16]
Power Train › Axle Assembly › Axle Shaft (17V097), February 2017. About 69,298 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, loss of drive power. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[17]
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) (16V240), April 2016. About 811,290 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury, reduced braking. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[18]
Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator (14V634), October 2014. About 435,081 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, stalling. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[19]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
300, 5.7L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Midgrade, Rear-Wheel Drive^[20]	15 / 24 / 18	$4,200
300 AWD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, All-Wheel Drive^[21]	18 / 27 / 21	$3,200
300 AWD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Gasoline or E85, All-Wheel Drive^[22]	18 / 27 / 21	$3,200
300 AWD, 5.7L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Midgrade, All-Wheel Drive^[23]	15 / 23 / 18	$4,200
300, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive^[5]	19 / 30 / 23	$2,900
300, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Gasoline or E85, Rear-Wheel Drive^[24]	19 / 30 / 23	$2,900

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
4 DR AWD^[6]	5	5	5	4	11.3%
4 DR RWD^[25]	5	5	5	4	11.3%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2014 Chrysler 300 with 3.6L 6-cylinder^[26]	292 hp
2014 Chrysler 300 with 5.7L 8-cylinder^[27]	359 hp
2014 Chrysler 300 with 6.4L 8-cylinder^[28]	470 hp

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
300 4DR SEDAN 300 S/300C/300C LUXURY AWD^[29]	199 in	75 in	59 in	120 in	4,513 lb
300 4DR SEDAN 300 TOURING/300 S RWD^[30]	199 in	75 in	59 in	120 in	3,962 lb
300 4DR SEDAN 300C/300C LUXURY RWD^[31]	199 in	75 in	59 in	120 in	4,270 lb
300 SRT^[32]	200 in	75 in	58 in	120 in	4,270 lb

How 2014 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each 300 model year. The 2014 is highlighted^[4].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
1999	351	3
2000	242	6
2001	91	3
2002	83	1
2003	33	0
2004	73	1
2005	1,125	7
2006	1,750	4
2007	624	5
2008	758	4
2009	95	5
2010	138	7
2011	225	7
2012	441	9
2013	341	6
2014	248	7
2015	111	4
2016	83	2
2017	86	2
2018	153	4
2019	61	2
2020	10	2
2021	20	2
2022	5	2
2023	6	1

NHTSA's counts for the 300 show 248 complaints and 7 recalls for 2014^[4]. Among the 25 model years listed, 17 have fewer complaints than 2014 and 7 have more^[4]. The fewest complaints are for 2022 (5) and the most are for 2006 (1,750)^[4]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2014 300?

The 2014 Chrysler 300 has a complaint record that is spread across several parts of the car^[1]. The electrical system and power train groups stand out, and the engine group follows^[2]^[3]^[7]. Some reports involve crashes, so the safety side deserves a careful look^[1]. Owner reports are unverified and not adjusted for sales. Check the recalls and the other sections on this page before you buy, and have a mechanic look over any car you consider.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Chrysler 300?: The electrical system and the power train are named most often in owner complaints^[2]^[3]. The engine comes next^[7].
How many complaints does the 2014 Chrysler 300 have?: NHTSA has 248 owner complaints on file for this model year^[1].
Does the 2014 Chrysler 300 have recalls?: Yes. The count is in the by-year fact^[4], and each recall is listed in the Recalls section of this page.
What is the gas mileage of the 2014 Chrysler 300?: See the fuel economy section of this page for the official figures.
Is the 2014 Chrysler 300 reliable?: Owner complaints are spread across several groups, led by the electrical system and the power train^[2]^[3]. See the sections on this page and compare with other years before you decide.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Chrysler 300

2006 1,750 complaints, 4 recalls
2012 441 complaints, 9 recalls
2013 341 complaints, 6 recalls
2014 this page
2015 111 complaints, 4 recalls
2018 153 complaints, 4 recalls
2020 10 complaints, 2 recalls
2023 6 complaints, 1 recall

Compare all model years of the Chrysler 300

Other Chrysler models from 2014

2014 Chrysler 200 192 complaints, 1 recall
2014 Chrysler Town and Country 636 complaints, 4 recalls

All Chrysler models

Similar cars from 2014: large cars

2014 Audi A8 18 complaints, 5 recalls
2014 BMW 5 Series 153 complaints, 6 recalls
2014 Dodge Charger 346 complaints, 10 recalls
2014 Ford Taurus 235 complaints, 5 recalls
2014 Hyundai Genesis 44 complaints, 3 recalls
2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 24 complaints, 5 recalls

All large cars we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 248 owner complaints on file for the 2014 Chrysler 300 (22 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 15 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
75 complaints name the electrical system component group (2 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 37,500). NHTSA vehicle records
74 complaints name the power train component group (10 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries, median mileage at failure 27,000). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Chrysler 300 model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for 300, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 30 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 11.3%. NHTSA vehicle records
29 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 46,138). NHTSA vehicle records
25 complaints name the unknown or other component group (3 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 38,500). NHTSA vehicle records
17 complaints name the brakes component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 45,000). NHTSA vehicle records
17 complaints name the exterior lighting component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 22,115). NHTSA vehicle records
17 complaints name the air bags component group (8 crashes, 0 fires, 10 injuries, median mileage at failure 26,897). NHTSA vehicle records
12 complaints name the speed control component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 45,800). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 19V018, filed January 15, 2019: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
Recall 18V332, filed May 17, 2018: Electrical System › Software. NHTSA recall database
Recall 17V741, filed November 21, 2017: Electrical System › Alternator / Generator / Regulator. NHTSA recall database
Recall 17V435, filed July 10, 2017: Electrical System › Alternator / Generator / Regulator. NHTSA recall database
Recall 17V097, filed February 14, 2017: Power Train › Axle Assembly › Axle Shaft. NHTSA recall database
Recall 16V240, filed April 25, 2016: Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm / Pcm / Tecm). NHTSA recall database
Recall 14V634, filed October 8, 2014: Electrical System › Alternator / Generator / Regulator. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for 300, 5.7L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Midgrade, Rear-Wheel Drive: 15 city / 24 highway / 18 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for 300 AWD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 27 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for 300 AWD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Gasoline or E85, All-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 27 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for 300 AWD, 5.7L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Midgrade, All-Wheel Drive: 15 city / 23 highway / 18 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for 300, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Gasoline or E85, Rear-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 30 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR RWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 11.3%. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2014 Chrysler 300 with 3.6L 6-cylinder: rated 292 hp. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2014 Chrysler 300 with 5.7L 8-cylinder: rated 359 hp. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2014 Chrysler 300 with 6.4L 8-cylinder: rated 470 hp. www.epa.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, 300 4DR SEDAN 300 S/300C/300C LUXURY AWD: length 199 in, width 75 in, height 59 in, wheelbase 120 in, curb weight 4,513 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, 300 4DR SEDAN 300 TOURING/300 S RWD: length 199 in, width 75 in, height 59 in, wheelbase 120 in, curb weight 3,962 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, 300 4DR SEDAN 300C/300C LUXURY RWD: length 199 in, width 75 in, height 59 in, wheelbase 120 in, curb weight 4,270 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, 300 SRT: length 200 in, width 75 in, height 58 in, wheelbase 120 in, curb weight 4,270 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2014 Chrysler 300: problems, recalls and fuel economy