What are the common problems with the 2015 Chrysler 300?

NHTSA lists 111 complaints, with power train at 24, electrical system at 17 and air bags at 13. In a sample of complaints we read, owners describe dial shifter trouble, power loss, air bags not deploying and steering that seized.

Does the 2015 Chrysler 300 have any recalls?

Yes, four are on file: 19V018 for the passenger air bag inflator, 18V332 for cruise control software, 17V097 for front driveshaft bolts on AWD cars and 15V461 for radio software.

What is the gas mileage of the 2015 Chrysler 300?

The 3.6L rear-wheel-drive car is rated 23 combined MPG. The 3.6L all-wheel-drive car is rated 21. The 5.7L is rated 19.

How much horsepower does the 2015 Chrysler 300 have?

EPA lists 292 hp for the 3.6L 6-cylinder and 359 hp for the 5.7L 8-cylinder.

Is 2015 a good year for the Chrysler 300?

Its 111 complaints are in the middle of the 25 years listed, with 12 years lower and 12 higher. Complaint counts are not adjusted for sales, so check recalls for the exact car.

2015 Chrysler 300 Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA lists 111 owner complaints for the 2015 Chrysler 300^[1], and four recalls are on file for it^[2]^[3]^[4]^[5]. Check that each recall has been done, because one of them advises owners not to drive the car until the repair is complete^[2].

111owner complaints^[1]

4recalls^[6]

19–23MPG combined (EPA)^[7]

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

Most reported problems

Owners have filed 111 complaints with NHTSA for this model year^[1]. Ten mention a crash, one a fire and six an injury. None report a death^[1]. These are unverified owner reports, and one complaint can name more than one component.

Component group	Complaints	Median miles at failure
Unknown or other^[8]	26	52,934
Power train^[9]	24	42,000
Electrical system^[10]	17	28,733
Air bags^[11]	13	22,500
Steering^[12]	12	28,974
Brakes^[13]	11	60,000
Electronic stability control^[14]	10	55,250
Suspension^[15]	8	34,191

We also read a small sample of the complaint texts in the larger groups. It is not a count of all owners, so treat it as a sketch of what people describe.

Power train. In a sample of complaints we read, some owners describe a rotary dial shifter that sticks, will not leave park, or a car that moved after it was put in park. Others describe a loss of power, hesitation, stalling or jerking while driving^[9].
Air bags. Several texts in the sample say the air bags did not deploy in a crash. Several others mention a recall. This group has 7 crashes and 6 injuries, the most of any group^[11].
Electrical system. Owners in the sample describe dashboard warnings and gauge or cluster faults. A few describe heat or air conditioning that stopped working^[10].
Steering. Several texts in the sample describe the steering wheel seizing or power assist being lost while driving. The steering group has 2 crashes and 1 injury^[12].

Recalls

Four recalls are on file for the 2015 Chrysler 300^[2]^[3]^[4]^[5]. Newest first:

Passenger air bag inflator (19V018). The passenger front air bag inflator could explode in a crash and send metal fragments toward people in the car. That could cause serious injury or death. Owners are advised not to drive the car until the repair is done. Dealers replace the inflator for free. The recall covers 1,413,222 potentially affected vehicles across several models^[2].
Cruise control software (18V332). A short circuit in the wiring could keep the cruise control from turning off. The car could hold its speed or speed up, which raises the risk of a crash. Dealers inspect and reflash the engine or powertrain control software for free. Until then, owners are advised to stop using cruise control. The recall covers 4,815,661 vehicles across many models^[3].
Front driveshaft bolts (17V097). This one applies to all-wheel-drive cars. The front driveshaft bolts may loosen and let the driveshaft disconnect. The car could lose power to the wheels, which raises the risk of a crash. Dealers replace all eight front driveshaft bolts for free. It covers 69,298 vehicles, including the Dodge Charger^[4].
Radio software (15V461). The radio software had a weakness that could let an outsider reach the car's networked systems. That could allow remote control of some functions and raise the risk of a crash. The fix is a free software update, sent on a USB drive or installed by a dealer. A cellular shutoff was also applied, but it may not have reached every car. It covers 1,416,903 vehicles across many models^[5].

Our data does not show whether a particular car has had these repairs done. Ask a Chrysler dealer or check the recall ids with NHTSA.

Fuel economy

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

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
3.6L 6-cyl, rear-wheel drive, regular^[7]	19 / 30 / 23	$2,900
3.6L 6-cyl, all-wheel drive, regular^[16]	18 / 27 / 21	$3,200
5.7L 8-cyl, rear-wheel drive, midgrade^[17]	16 / 25 / 19	$4,000

EPA also lists the 3.6L rear-wheel-drive car on gasoline or E85 at the same 23 combined MPG^[18]. The all-wheel-drive car on gasoline or E85 is also rated 21 combined MPG^[19]. All of these are listed with an 8-speed automatic^[7]^[17]^[16].

Safety ratings

NHTSA gives the 4-door all-wheel-drive and front-wheel-drive versions 4 stars for rollover, with a rollover risk of 11.3%^[20]^[21]. Our data has no other star ratings for this year.

Engine and size

EPA lists two engines for this year. The 3.6L 6-cylinder is rated 292 hp^[22]. The 5.7L 8-cylinder is rated 359 hp^[23].

Dimensions below are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US cars. They are converted from metric.

Variant	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
300 Touring / 300 S RWD^[24]	199 in	75 in	59 in	120 in	3,962 lb
300C / 300C Luxury RWD^[25]	199 in	75 in	59 in	120 in	4,270 lb
300 S / 300C / 300C Luxury AWD^[26]	199 in	75 in	59 in	120 in	4,513 lb
300 SRT^[27]	200 in	75 in	58 in	120 in	4,270 lb

How 2015 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each 300 model year. The 2015 is highlighted^[6].

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 lists 111 complaints and 4 recalls for the 2015 model year^[6]. Of the 25 model years in the list, 12 have fewer complaints and 12 have more, so 2015 sits in the middle^[6]. The neighbors are 2014 with 248 complaints and 7 recalls, and 2016 with 83 complaints and 2 recalls^[6]. The highest counts belong to 2006 with 1,750 complaints and 2005 with 1,125^[6].

On recalls, 9 years have more than 4^[6]. The years 2006, 2008 and 2018 also have 4, and 12 years have fewer^[6]. Complaint counts are not adjusted for sales, so they say little about how common a problem is.

Should you buy a used 2015 Chrysler 300?

The complaint count of 111 is in the middle of the 25 model years listed^[1]^[6]. The sample of complaint texts we read points to a few things worth testing on a drive. Those are the dial shifter, steering assist and dashboard warnings^[9]^[10]^[12]. Before buying, confirm with a dealer or NHTSA that all four recalls were completed, especially the air bag inflator recall that carries a do-not-drive notice^[2]. If you pick an all-wheel-drive car, the driveshaft bolt recall applies to it^[4]. Fuel costs differ a lot by engine, from $2,900 a year for the 3.6L rear-wheel-drive car to $4,000 for the 5.7L^[7]^[17].

Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 2015 Chrysler 300?: NHTSA lists 111 complaints, with power train at 24, electrical system at 17 and air bags at 13^[1]^[9]^[10]^[11]. In a sample of complaints we read, owners describe dial shifter trouble, power loss, air bags not deploying and steering that seized^[9]^[11]^[12].
Does the 2015 Chrysler 300 have any recalls?: Yes, four are on file: 19V018 for the passenger air bag inflator, 18V332 for cruise control software, 17V097 for front driveshaft bolts on AWD cars and 15V461 for radio software^[2]^[3]^[4]^[5].
What is the gas mileage of the 2015 Chrysler 300?: The 3.6L rear-wheel-drive car is rated 23 combined MPG^[7]. The 3.6L all-wheel-drive car is rated 21^[16]. The 5.7L is rated 19^[17].
How much horsepower does the 2015 Chrysler 300 have?: EPA lists 292 hp for the 3.6L 6-cylinder^[22] and 359 hp for the 5.7L 8-cylinder^[23].
Is 2015 a good year for the Chrysler 300?: Its 111 complaints are in the middle of the 25 years listed, with 12 years lower and 12 higher^[6]. Complaint counts are not adjusted for sales, so check recalls for the exact car^[2]^[3]^[4]^[5].

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 111 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Chrysler 300 (10 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 6 injuries, 0 deaths reported). 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 17V097, filed February 14, 2017: Power Train › Axle Assembly › Axle Shaft. NHTSA recall database
Recall 15V461, filed July 23, 2015: Equipment › Electrical › Radio / Tape Deck / Cd Etc.. NHTSA recall database
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
26 complaints name the unknown or other component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 52,934). NHTSA vehicle records
24 complaints name the power train component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 42,000). NHTSA vehicle records
17 complaints name the electrical system component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 28,733). NHTSA vehicle records
13 complaints name the air bags component group (7 crashes, 0 fires, 6 injuries, median mileage at failure 22,500). NHTSA vehicle records
12 complaints name the steering component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 28,974). NHTSA vehicle records
11 complaints name the brakes component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 60,000). NHTSA vehicle records
10 complaints name the electronic stability control (esc) component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 55,250). NHTSA vehicle records
8 complaints name the suspension component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 34,191). NHTSA vehicle records
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, 5.7L 8-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Midgrade, Rear-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 25 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,000. 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
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
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR AWD: rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 11.3%. NHTSA vehicle records
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR FWD: rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 11.3%. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2015 Chrysler 300 with 3.6L 6-cylinder: rated 292 hp. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2015 Chrysler 300 with 5.7L 8-cylinder: rated 359 hp. www.epa.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 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 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.

2015 Chrysler 300: problems, recalls and fuel economy