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2016 Chrysler 300 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

33/100

#13 most-complained of 19 300 years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2016 Chrysler 300 has 76 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 33 out of 100 — #13 highest of 19 300 model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is electrical system (17 complaints, 22% of the total). Complaints report 9 crashes, 1 fire, and 5 injuries.

Complaints
76
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
9 / 1
Injuries / deaths
5 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
23
19 city / 30 hwy

Top 2016 Chrysler 300 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System17 (22%)
  2. Airbags15 (20%)
  3. Other14 (18%)
  4. Transmission & Powertrain14 (18%)
  5. Structure & Body11 (14%)
  6. Engine8 (11%)
  7. Fuel System8 (11%)
  8. Steering6 (8%)
  9. Brakes5 (7%)
  10. Visibility & Wipers3 (4%)
2016 Chrysler 300 complaints: complaints filed per quarter72016 Q12017 Q22019 Q12020 Q22021 Q42023 Q12024 Q22026 Q3
102 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2016 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2020 Q3 (7).

2016 Chrysler 300 recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. NHTSA 17V097000Feb 14, 2017Transmission & Powertrain69,298 vehicles

    Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD). The front driveshaft bolts may loosen and allow the front driveshaft to disconnect, potentially causing a loss of motive power.

    Risk: A loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace all eight front driveshaft bolts, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T03.

2016 Chrysler 300 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
19 MPG
Highway
30 MPG
Combined
23 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,800
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
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.

2016 compared with other 300 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2014Caution672367 !20.5
2015Good39984 !23
2016Good3376223
2017Best2282223
2018Caution50153423

All Chrysler 300 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2016 Chrysler 300 a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2016 Chrysler 300 ranks #13 of 19 among 300 model years (Complaint Index 33/100, verdict: Good). It has 76 complaints and 2 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Chrysler 300?
The most reported problem areas are electrical system (17 complaints), airbags (15 complaints), and transmission & powertrain (14 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 36,731 miles.
Does the 2016 Chrysler 300 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2016 Chrysler 300, most recently reported 2018, covering electrical system and transmission & powertrain.
What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Chrysler 300?
EPA rates the 2016 Chrysler 300 at 23 MPG combined (19 city / 30 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,800. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.