2014 Chrysler 300 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
67/100
#7 most-complained of 19 300 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2014 Chrysler 300 has 236 owner complaints and 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 67 out of 100 — #7 highest of 19 300 model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is electrical system (87 complaints, 37% of the total). Complaints report 22 crashes, 4 fires, and 15 injuries.
- Complaints
- 236
- Recalls
- 7
- incl. Do Not Drive
- Crashes / fires
- 22 / 4
- Injuries / deaths
- 15 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 20.5
- 17 city / 27 hwy
Top 2014 Chrysler 300 problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
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 a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2014 Chrysler 300 ranks #7 of 19 among 300 model years (Complaint Index 67/100, verdict: Caution). It has 236 complaints and 7 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Chrysler 300?
- The most reported problem areas are electrical system (87 complaints), transmission & powertrain (69 complaints), and engine (40 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 35,000 miles.
- Does the 2014 Chrysler 300 have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2014 Chrysler 300, most recently reported 2019, covering airbags, electrical system, and transmission & powertrain. At least one carries a Do Not Drive advisory.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Chrysler 300?
- EPA rates the 2014 Chrysler 300 at 20.5 MPG combined (17 city / 27 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,450. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.