Last updated: 2026-10-10
Chrysler 300 Reliability by Year
Used Chrysler 300 buyers get a sedan rated good for reliability. Check the touchscreen and air bag history, and skip the 2018 model year.
Chrysler 300 Reliability Overview
Rated good for reliability and close to average among sedans, this full-size car is a sound used buy if you pick the right year. Skip 2018, where touchscreens register phantom touches and transmissions jolt. The 2023 is the pick. Repair costs run $631 a year against $590 for full-size cars.
Current generation: 2nd gen (2011–2023), facelifted 2015.
Best & Worst Chrysler 300 Years
Best Chrysler 300 Years to Buy
Based on reliability index scoreThe 2023 has one recall and five owner complaints, against four recalls and 151 complaints for 2018. It is newer, so some of that gap is simply less time on the road. Still, its complaints are not led by the touchscreen or transmission trouble that dominates 2018, and it ranks among the best-rated years.
Chrysler 300 Years to Avoid
Touchscreens delaminate, bubble, and register phantom touches, which change radio stations, switch climate settings, and even dial 911. Owners also report harsh transmission jolts, some starting around 21,000 to 26,000 miles, and stalls that would not restart. Federal recall records list four recalls.
Chrysler 300 Reliability Score Trend
Chrysler 300 reliability has remained consistent across model years, averaging 72/100.
Scores 0–100. Higher is better.
| Year | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 66/100 | Good |
| 2019 | 71/100 | Good |
| 2020 | 74/100 | Good |
| 2021 | 73/100 | Good |
| 2022 | 73/100 | Good |
| 2023 | 75/100 | Good |
Year-by-Year Reliability
2023 Chrysler 300
1 recalls · 5 complaints
Final second-generation year and the best of six scored years, with one parking brake recall and five owner complaints.
2022 Chrysler 300
2 recalls · 5 complaints
Light on complaints and above average among 2022 sedans, but two reports of air bags failing to deploy and two tire recalls set it apart.
2021 Chrysler 300
2 recalls · 18 complaints
Good standing and mid-pack among its years, held back by owners stuck waiting on air bag inflator recall parts.
2020 Chrysler 300
2 recalls · 10 complaints
Stronger than most 300 years with few complaints, but air bag reports, including failure to deploy in crashes, and two recalls call for a closer check.
2019 Chrysler 300
2 recalls · 59 complaints
Rates above average among 2019 sedans, but air bag repair waits and touchscreen failures leave it among the weaker Chrysler 300 years.
2018 Chrysler 300
4 recalls · 151 complaints
The weakest of the six scored years, with touchscreen glitches, transmission jolts, and air bag complaints behind its lower standing.
Found Your Chrysler 300? Check Its History
Service brakes (1) problems come up most in Chrysler 300 owner complaints, and 13 recalls cover the years we track. A VIN check shows whether the car you found had its recall work done, plus accident and title history.
- Accidents
- Open Recalls
- Title History
- Odometer Rollback
Chrysler 300 Repair Costs
Reliability Rating
3.5/5
Annual Repair Cost
$631
Repair Frequency
0.3/yr
Major Repair Risk
13%
$41 above the fullsize cars average of $590/yr.
Ranked #7 of 12 among fullsize cars.
Chrysler 300 Resale Value
The Chrysler 300 is estimated to retain about 53.4% of its original value after 5 years, based on observed used-car listings.
- Value Retained
- 53.4%
- Depreciation
- 46.6%
- Listings Analyzed
- 148
after 5 years
over the same period
U.S. used-car listings
Listings observed in . This is a historical market benchmark, not a current price quote.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best year for the Chrysler 300?
- The 2023 is the site pick among years that have been on the road at least two years. The 2020 also rates among the highest. Both have far fewer owner complaints than 2018 or 2019, though newer years have had less time to collect them.
- Is the Chrysler 300 reliable?
- Yes, it is rated good for reliability overall and sits close to average among sedans on the site. The weak spots are concentrated in the earlier years covered, mainly 2018 and 2019. Later years show much lighter complaint and recall records.
- What are the most common Chrysler 300 problems?
- The most reported area is the electrical system, led by a center touchscreen that bubbles and registers phantom touches. Air bag complaints come next, including warning lights and a few reports of non-deployment in crashes. Transmission jolts and hard shifts lead the power train complaints.
- How much does it cost to repair a Chrysler 300?
- Independent repair-cost data puts the estimated annual repair cost at $631. That is a bit above the $590 average for full-size cars. Headlight assemblies are a known expensive item, with owners reporting replacement bills over $2000.
- Are Chrysler 300 headlights expensive to fix?
- They can be. Owners report headlight assemblies failing and leaving the car with one working light, sometimes after moisture built up inside. The assembly is a dealer-only part that can be back-ordered for months, and at least one replacement failed again.
How we score the Chrysler 300
Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.
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