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2016 Chrysler 300 Airbags Problems

Airbags account for 15 of 76 complaints (20%) on the 2016 Chrysler 300, with 3 crashes and 3 injuries reported. Median mileage at failure is 38,819 miles, and NHTSA lists no related recall for this issue.

Airbags complaints
15
20% of 76
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
38,819 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

  • Airbags fail to deploy during moderate-speed collisions, including rear-end and frontal impacts.
  • Side airbags have deployed unexpectedly during hard braking with no collision involved.
  • A 'service air bag system' warning message appears and disappears intermittently, sometimes accompanied by an illuminated warning light.
  • Door panels warp, crack, or peel near the window trim, which owners say interferes with side airbag deployment or door locking.
  • Owners report the door panel issue is a known, recurring problem across multiple model years without a manufacturer recall.

When 2016 Chrysler 300 airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 5, 2017, latest May 14, 2026.

2016 Chrysler 300 airbags complaints: complaints filed per month1Nov 2017Dec 2018Nov 2019Aug 2021Aug 2022Feb 2023Sep 2023May 2026
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2017 to May 2026; peak Nov 2017 (1).

Airbags recalls for the 2016 Chrysler 300

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by 300 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2005255 (31%)
  2. 2006258 (26%)
  3. 2007132 (27%)
  4. 2008185 (26%)
  5. 200938 (46%)
  6. 201057 (46%)
  7. 201127 (14%)
  8. 201283 (19%)
  9. 201332 (10%)
  10. 201417 (7%)
  11. 201511 (11%)
  12. 201615 (20%)
  13. 20176 (7%)
  14. 201814 (9%)
  15. 201922 (37%)
  16. 20203 (33%)
  17. 20218 (40%)
  18. 20222 (40%)
  19. 20231 (17%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does the 2016 Chrysler 300 have?
NHTSA lists 15 airbag-related complaints for the 2016 Chrysler 300, which is 20% of all 76 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Chrysler 300 airbags?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the airbag problem area on the 2016 Chrysler 300.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2016 Chrysler 300 is 38,819 miles.
Did the 2016 Chrysler 300 airbag issues cause injuries or crashes?
Yes. NHTSA records 3 crashes and 3 injuries connected to airbag complaints on the 2016 Chrysler 300.
What airbag problems do owners describe most?
Owners describe airbags not deploying in crashes, side airbags deploying without a collision, warning lights cycling on and off, and warped door panels that owners say could affect side airbag deployment.

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.