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Chrysler 300

Chrysler 300 Years to Avoid

6 scored model years (2018–2023) · model average 72/100

Avoid the 2018 model year. Owners filed far more complaints on it than on any other year, led by a touchscreen that registers phantom touches, plus rough transmission behavior. The 2023 is the year to buy, with one recall and few complaints so far.

Verdict

Avoid
2018 66/100
Buy
2023 75/100
Model average
72/100
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Chrysler 300 Years to Avoid

These model years score significantly below the Chrysler 300 average of 72/100.

#YearScoreRatingRecallsComplaintsTop Issue
1201866/100Good4151Electrical System (63)

Why These Years Should Be Avoided

66
GoodReliability score: 66 out of 100, rated Good

2018 Chrysler 300

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.

4 recalls151 complaintsEst. repair:

Top issues: Electrical System (63), Unknown Or Other (30), Power Train (16), Air Bags (13), Exterior Lighting (4), Back Over Prevention (4)

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What Are Common Chrysler 300 Problems?

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

80 complaints

Most reported in 2018, 2019

2018: The center touchscreen delaminates, bubbles, and registers phantom touches.

AIR BAGS

49 complaints

Most reported in 2019, 2018, 2021

2019: Most of these reports are about waiting on an air bag recall repair.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

45 complaints

Most reported in 2018, 2019, 2021

2018: Most filings here describe the same delaminating touchscreen.

POWER TRAIN

19 complaints

Most reported in 2018, 2019

2018: Transmission complaints dominate.

STRUCTURE

4 complaints

Most reported in 2019, 2018

2019: Water leaks into the cabin when it rains.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

4 complaints

Most reported in 2018

2018: Headlight assemblies stop working and leave the car with one headlight.

Best Chrysler 300 Year to Buy Instead

75
GoodReliability score: 75 out of 100, rated Good

2023 Chrysler 300

The 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.

Score: 75/100 (Good)1 recalls5 complaints
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Chrysler 300 years should I avoid?
Avoid the 2018 model year. It drew 151 owner complaints, the most of any year tracked, mainly for electrical faults like the misbehaving touchscreen. It also has transmission complaints and four federal recalls. The 2019 rates low too but is not flagged as one to skip.
Which Chrysler 300 years have transmission problems?
The 2018 shows the clearest pattern, with 16 power train complaints about harsh jolts, hard shifts into second, and jerking in reverse. Among the other years, the data lists only one power train complaint each for 2020 and 2022, so transmission trouble is not a pattern there.
Is the 2019 Chrysler 300 a good year?
It is acceptable but weaker than later years. The 2019 is among the two lowest-rated years, with 59 owner complaints led by air bags and the electrical system. It is not flagged as a year to avoid, and it is clearly better than 2018.
Is the 2023 Chrysler 300 the one to buy?
Yes, the 2023 is the site pick. It has one recall and a very small number of owner complaints, none concentrated in the touchscreen or transmission problems seen in 2018. Part of that clean record comes from its youth, so check the car's own recall status.
Did the touchscreen problem continue after 2018?
It eased. The 2019 still lists electrical system complaints among its top areas, but the 2020 through 2023 years do not have the electrical system among their most reported problems. Test the screen on any used car before you buy.

How we score every Chrysler 300 model year

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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