NHTSA has 83 owner complaints on file for the 2016 Chrysler 300[1]. The biggest groups are the electrical system, unknown or other, power train and air bags[2][3][4][5].
Most reported problems
Here are the complaint groups owners report most for this model year.
- Electrical System. 19 complaints[2]. Owners describe the car losing power while driving, warning lights coming on, and the screen flickering or going dark.
- Unknown Or Other. 16 complaints[3]. These reports do not fit a single named part.
- Power Train. 15 complaints[4]. In the stories we read, owners describe the car hesitating to shift, stalling, or rolling after being put in park.
- Air Bags. 15 complaints[5]. Owners describe warning messages about the air bag system, bags that did not open in a collision, and a notice about a possible recall.
- Structure. 10 complaints[9]. Owners describe door panels lifting and pulling away from the door.
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2016 300 is necessarily included.
- 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.[10]
- 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.[11]
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, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive[7] | 19 / 30 / 23 | $2,900 |
| 300, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Gasoline or E85, Rear-Wheel Drive[12] | 19 / 30 / 23 | $2,900 |
| 300, 5.7L 8-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Midgrade, Rear-Wheel Drive[13] | 16 / 25 / 19 | $4,000 |
| 300 AWD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, All-Wheel Drive[14] | 18 / 27 / 21 | $3,200 |
| 300 AWD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Gasoline or E85, All-Wheel Drive[15] | 18 / 27 / 21 | $3,200 |
Safety ratings
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
| Engine | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 2016 Chrysler 300 with 3.6L 6-cylinder[17] | 292 hp |
| 2016 Chrysler 300 with 5.7L 8-cylinder[18] | 359 hp |
These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.
How 2016 compares with other years
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 83 complaints and 2 recalls for 2016[6]. Among the 25 model years listed, 7 have fewer complaints than 2016 and 16 have more[6]. The fewest complaints are for 2022 (5) and the most are for 2006 (1,750)[6]. 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 2016 300?
The 2016 Chrysler 300 has 83 complaints on file[1]. The electrical system leads the list[2]. Power train and air bag reports are also worth reading before you buy[4][5]. The page also shows 2 recalls for this year[6]. Complaints are unverified and not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a guide to what to check on a test drive.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Chrysler 300?
- Electrical system complaints are the largest group[2]. Unknown or other, power train and air bags follow[3][4][5].
- Does the 2016 Chrysler 300 have recalls?
- Yes. The by-year facts show 2 recalls[6]. See the Recalls section on this page for the list.
- How reliable is the 2016 Chrysler 300?
- NHTSA has 83 owner complaints on file[1]. They are unverified reports, so use them as a checklist and not a final score.
- What is the gas mileage of the 2016 Chrysler 300?
- See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.
- Is the 2016 Chrysler 300 safe?
- See the safety section on this page for crash test results. Owners also filed complaints about air bags[5].
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 83 owner complaints on file for the 2016 Chrysler 300 (10 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 5 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 19 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 33,837). NHTSA vehicle records
- 16 complaints name the unknown or other component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 30,500). NHTSA vehicle records
- 15 complaints name the power train component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 8,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 15 complaints name the air bags component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries, median mileage at failure 38,818). 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 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 11.3%. NHTSA vehicle records
- 10 complaints name the structure component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 33,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 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
- 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, 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 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
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR RWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 11.3%. NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA Test Car List, 2016 Chrysler 300 with 3.6L 6-cylinder: rated 292 hp. www.epa.gov
- EPA Test Car List, 2016 Chrysler 300 with 5.7L 8-cylinder: rated 359 hp. www.epa.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, 300 4DR SEDAN HEMI 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 V6 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 V6 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