2017 Chrysler 300 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
31/100
#10 most-complained of 14 300 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2017 Chrysler 300 ranks 10th out of 14 model years with a complaint index of 31 and a "Good" verdict, meaning it has fewer reported problems than most other 300 years. It has 82 complaints, 2 recalls, and no fires reported.
- Complaints
- 82
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 18 city / 27 hwy
Top 2017 Chrysler 300 problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Backup camera and rear camera screens freeze or fail intermittently, sometimes requiring the vehicle to be shut off and restarted.
- Headlights and high beams reportedly fail to illuminate properly in cold weather or during turns, with no adjustment or repair available at the dealer.
- Sunroof glass has reportedly shattered without warning while the vehicle was parked.
- Brake master cylinder reportedly loses pressure while the vehicle is stationary.
- Transmission reportedly seizes when the accelerator pedal is depressed after shifting into drive, triggering an unknown warning indicator.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in one rear-end crash, while in another crash an airbag deployed and caused severe leg injury.
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
- 18 MPG
- Highway
- 27 MPG
- Combined
- 21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,100
- 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?
- NHTSA data shows 82 complaints and a complaint index of 31 for the 2017 300, ranking 10th out of 14 model years and earning a "Good" verdict relative to other 300 years.
- What is the top problem area for the 2017 Chrysler 300?
- Electrical System complaints lead, making up 39% of reported issues (32 of 82 complaints), with a median mileage at failure of 12,074 miles.
- Does the 2017 Chrysler 300 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2017 300: one covering electrical/software issues (campaign 18V332000) and one for front driveshaft bolts on AWD models (campaign 17V097000). Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2017 Chrysler 300 compare to other years?
- The 2017 model's complaint index of 31 is much lower than the worst year, 2012, which has an index of 100 and an "Avoid" verdict. Only years like 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 score better with "Best" verdicts.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Chrysler 300?
- EPA rates the 2017 300 at 21 mpg combined (18 city / 27 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,100.