NHTSA has 10 owner complaints on file for this car[1]. The by-year facts also list 2 recalls for it[2].
Most reported problems
Owners filed complaints across a handful of component groups, and the groups are listed here from biggest to smallest.
- Unknown or other. 4 complaints name this group[5].
- Air bags. 4 complaints name the air bags[6]. Owners describe bags that stayed shut in a hard rear-end hit, a driver bag that went off while nobody sat in the car, and a side curtain bag that opened with no collision at all.
- Visibility and wipers. 1 complaint names this group[7]. The owner says the side mirrors dip so low in reverse that the rear view shows little besides the ground.
- Forward collision avoidance. 1 complaint names this group[8]. The owner describes an odd grinding noise near the gear shifter while taking a curve.
- Power train. 1 complaint names this group[9]. This owner also noticed a grinding sound and a vibrating shifter knob on curves.
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2020 300 is necessarily included.
- Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain › Inflator (24V198), March 2024. About 284,982 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury, death. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[10]
- Visibility › Windshield › Critical Fasteners (21V516), July 2021. About 21,258 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, parts separating. 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[3] | 19 / 30 / 23 | $2,900 |
| 300 AWD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, All-Wheel Drive[12] | 18 / 27 / 21 | $3,200 |
| 300, 5.7L 8-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Midgrade, Rear-Wheel Drive[13] | 16 / 25 / 19 | $4,000 |
Safety ratings
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
| Engine | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 2020 Chrysler 300 with 5.7L 8-cylinder[15] | 359 hp |
These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.
How 2020 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 10 complaints and 2 recalls for 2020[2]. Among the 25 model years listed, 2 have fewer complaints than 2020 and 22 have more[2]. The fewest complaints are for 2022 (5) and the most are for 2006 (1,750)[2]. 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 2020 300?
The 2020 Chrysler 300 has a small pile of complaints on file[1]. The air bag reports stand out because they involve crashes and injuries[6]. Owners also describe a few one-off issues, such as the mirrors and the shifter noise[7][9]. These are unverified reports sent to NHTSA, so treat them as a prompt for questions, not a final answer. Check the recalls section above and ask a dealer to confirm that open recalls were done[2].
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Chrysler 300?
- Owners most often name the unknown or other group and the air bags group[5][6]. See the problems section above for what they describe.
- Does the 2020 Chrysler 300 have any recalls?
- Yes, the by-year facts list recalls for this model year[2]. The full list is in the Recalls section of this page.
- What is the gas mileage of the 2020 Chrysler 300?
- See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.
- Is the 2020 Chrysler 300 reliable?
- NHTSA has a modest number of owner complaints for this year[1]. The complaint and recall sections on this page give the full picture, and complaints are not adjusted for sales.
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 10 owner complaints on file for the 2020 Chrysler 300 (2 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 3 injuries, 0 deaths reported). 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
- 4 complaints name the unknown or other component group (1 crashes, 1 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 4 complaints name the air bags component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the visibility/wiper component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 24V198, filed March 14, 2024: Air Bags › Side / Window › Curtain › Inflator. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 21V516, filed July 8, 2021: Visibility › Windshield › Critical Fasteners. NHTSA recall database
- 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
- 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, 2020 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