2014 Chrysler 300 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2014 Chrysler 300 has a Complaint Index of 67, ranking 7th worst among 19 model years, and carries a Caution verdict. Owners most often reported electrical system problems (37% of complaints) and transmission rollaway issues, with 7 recalls including 1 do-not-drive campaign.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 67/100
- #7 of 19 300 years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 236
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 7
- 1 Do Not Drive
- Crashes
- 22
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 4
- Injuries
- 15
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 20.5
- 17 city / 27 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 15 / 0
Top 2014 Chrysler 300 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System87 (37%)
- Transmission & Powertrain69 (29%)
- Engine40 (17%)
- Other25 (11%)
- Brakes21 (9%)
- Airbags17 (7%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires13 (6%)
- Fuel System11 (5%)
- Steering11 (5%)
- Structure & Body11 (5%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners describe a burning electrical odor while driving around 60 mph, sometimes recurring even after recall notification.
- Vehicles parked and shifted into park have rolled away on their own, in one case crashing into two other vehicles.
- The gear lever reportedly shifted itself from park into reverse while parking, leading to a crash into a wall.
- Airbags failed to deploy in multiple rear-end and side-impact crashes, including one where a driver's hand was burned.
- A brake application at 60 mph before a low-impact crash was reported, with no dashboard warning lights beforehand.
- One owner said parts needed to complete the alternator recall repair were unavailable for an extended period.
2014 Chrysler 300 recalls
7 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 19V018000Jan 15, 2019Airbags1,413,222 vehiclesDo Not Drive
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.
- NHTSA 18V332000May 17, 2018Electrical System4,815,661 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
- NHTSA 17V741000Nov 21, 2017Electrical System17,116 vehicles
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014 Dodge Challenger, Charger, Durango, Chrysler 300, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
Risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T75.
2014 Chrysler 300 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17 MPG
- Highway
- 27 MPG
- Combined
- 20.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,450
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Midgrade
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2014 compared with other 300 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Chrysler 300 reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2014 300 a Complaint Index of 67 and a Caution verdict, ranking 7th worst out of 19 model years for this model. Electrical system and transmission complaints make up the bulk of reports.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Chrysler 300?
- Electrical system complaints account for 37% of reports (median mileage 23,231), followed by transmission and powertrain issues at 29% (median mileage 22,175), including reports of vehicles rolling away when parked.
- Does the 2014 Chrysler 300 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2014 300, including one do-not-drive airbag recall (19V018000) and multiple alternator/electrical recalls.
- How does the 2014 Chrysler 300 compare to other years?
- Its Complaint Index of 67 is worse than 2016 (33), 2017 (22), and 2020-2023, but better than 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2012, which all carry Avoid verdicts.