2016 Chrysler 300 Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 17 electrical system complaints for the 2016 Chrysler 300, making up 22% of its 76 total complaints for the year. No crashes, fires, or injuries were reported, with a median failure mileage of 33,837.5. A related recall (18V332000) covers electrical software issues but spans multiple FCA models and years.
- Electrical System complaints
- 17
- 22% of 76
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 33,838 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Vehicle loses electrical power while driving, sometimes stalling at highway speed and requiring a restart.
- Instrument panel and radio shut down and display a power-saving mode message before the car stalls and won't restart.
- Low beam headlights produce very dim light, making nighttime driving difficult, while high beams work normally.
- Turn signal activation unexpectedly triggers the windshield wipers due to play in the combination control lever.
- Electric power steering randomly fails at low speed, making the car hard to turn and creating a collision risk.
- A rear taillight housing leaks water into the electrical system when it rains.
When 2016 Chrysler 300 electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 4, 2016, latest Feb 10, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2016 Chrysler 300
- 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.
Electrical System complaints by 300 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many electrical system complaints does the 2016 Chrysler 300 have?
- NHTSA lists 17 electrical system complaints for the 2016 Chrysler 300, which is 22% of the 76 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2016 Chrysler 300?
- Yes, recall 18V332000 covers electrical system software issues, but it applies to a range of 2014-2018 Chrysler, Dodge, RAM, and Jeep vehicles, not the 300 specifically.
- At what mileage do electrical problems typically appear on the 2016 Chrysler 300?
- The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2016 Chrysler 300 is 33,837.5 miles.
- Did the 2016 Chrysler 300's electrical problems cause any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries associated with the 17 electrical system complaints for the 2016 Chrysler 300.