2016 Chrysler 300 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Chrysler 300. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (15), Electrical System (15), Power Train (14).
Key takeaways
- 76 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 9 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 15 | 20% |
| Electrical System | 15 | 20% |
| Power Train | 14 | 18% |
| Unknown Or Other | 14 | 18% |
| Structure | 10 | 13% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 | 9% |
| Engine | 6 | 8% |
| Steering | 6 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 4% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 3% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2016 Chrysler 300 4 DR RWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Structure - filed 2026-07-02
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the interior door panel on all four doors was shuddering while the windows were rolled down due to the air resistance. The contact stated that while attempting to depress the button to unlock the door on the driver’s side...
Air Bags - filed 2026-05-14
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving on a four-lane roadway, at approximately 45 mph, another driver attempted to make a left turn with an obstructed view, ran a red light and collided with the front driver side area of the contact's vehicle near the wheel well. Following the im...
Electrical System - filed 2026-02-10
The contact purchased a 2016 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that shortly after purchasing the vehicle, the vehicle was taken to a dealer for several repairs, and the contact was concerned that there was a mileage discrepancy as per a Carfax Report. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage w...
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More for the 2016 Chrysler 300
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.