2017 Chrysler 300 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2017 Chrysler 300 ranks 15th out of 19 model years for reported problems, with a complaint index of 22 and a Best verdict. NHTSA lists 82 complaints, 2 recalls, and no fires, led by electrical system issues (39% of complaints).
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 22/100
- #15 of 19 300 years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 82
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 2
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 23
- 19 city / 30 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
Top 2017 Chrysler 300 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System32 (39%)
- Other24 (29%)
- Structure & Body13 (16%)
- Airbags6 (7%)
- Transmission & Powertrain6 (7%)
- Brakes5 (6%)
- Engine4 (5%)
- Fuel System3 (4%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (2%)
- Seat Belts2 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Backup camera screens lock up or fail to show an image, sometimes requiring the vehicle to be shut off and restarted.
- Headlights fail to fully illuminate or stop working in cold temperatures, with dealers reportedly unable to adjust or fix them.
- Sunroof glass has shattered on its own while the car was parked and not in motion.
- Brake master cylinder loses pressure while the vehicle is stationary.
- Vehicle stalled or seized when the accelerator was pressed after shifting into drive, triggering a warning indicator.
- Airbags deployed with enough force to cause severe leg injury in a low-speed collision.
2017 Chrysler 300 recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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 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.
2017 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.
2017 compared with other 300 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2017 Chrysler 300 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2017 300 has a complaint index of 22, the 15th-lowest among 19 model years, and carries a Best verdict relative to other 300 model years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chrysler 300?
- Electrical system issues dominate, making up 39% of complaints (32 of 82), including backup camera failures and headlight problems, followed by structure and body complaints at 16%.
- Does the 2017 Chrysler 300 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2017 300: one covering an electrical/software issue and one covering front driveshaft bolts on all-wheel-drive models that could loosen and disconnect.
- At what mileage do 2017 Chrysler 300 problems typically show up?
- Median mileage at failure across all reported issues is 42,000 miles, though electrical system complaints had a much lower median of 12,074 miles.
- How does the 2017 300 compare to other Chrysler 300 years?
- The 2017 model has fewer complaints (82) and a lower complaint index (22) than most other 300 years, ranking better than years like 2006 (index 100) and 2005 (index 89).