How common are electrical problems in the 2018 Chrysler 300?

NHTSA lists 73 Electrical System complaints for the 2018 model year, which is 48% of the 153 total complaints filed for that year.

At what mileage do 2018 Chrysler 300 electrical problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 19,974 miles.

Is there a recall for the 2018 Chrysler 300 electrical system?

Yes. NHTSA lists two related Electrical System recalls, campaign 18V524000 covering powertrain control module replacement and campaign 18V332000 covering a software flash, though the sample complaints mostly describe Uconnect and headlight issues not directly tied to these recalls.

Did the electrical problems cause any crashes or fires?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires associated with the Electrical System complaints for the 2018 Chrysler 300.

Is the 2018 Chrysler 300 worse than other years for electrical issues?

Its 48% share of complaints is higher than most other 300 model years in the data, though lower than 2011 (62%) and 2012 (52%).

2018 Chrysler 300 Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 73 Electrical System complaints for the 2018 Chrysler 300, 48% of all 153 complaints filed for that year. Median mileage at failure is 19,974 miles. Two related electrical recalls exist (18V524000 and 18V332000), though neither is tied specifically to the Uconnect issues owners describe most often.

Electrical System complaints: 73; 48% of 153
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 19,974 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Uconnect touchscreen and navigation glitch on their own, changing radio stations, climate settings, or heated seats without input.
Headlights fill with moisture and one or both front headlights stop working.
Radio and Uconnect 8.4 system randomly resets, loses saved presets, or drops Bluetooth connections.
Instrument cluster and screen show erratic behavior, including the backup camera and navigation display bubbling or delaminating.
A failed software update left one vehicle's screen stuck mid-update and drained the battery, requiring a jump start.
Wiring harness problems caused repeat trips to the dealer for the same unresolved electrical fault.

When 2018 Chrysler 300 electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 10, 2019, latest Aug 27, 2026.

73 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2019 to Aug 2026; peak Oct 2022 (4).

Electrical System recalls for the 2018 Chrysler 300

NHTSA 18V524000Aug 9, 2018Electrical System12,779 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
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.

2005122 (15%)
2006104 (10%)
200759 (12%)
2008503 (70%)
200925 (30%)
201027 (22%)
2011123 (62%)
2012221 (52%)
2013144 (47%)
201487 (37%)
201519 (19%)
201617 (22%)
201732 (39%)
201873 (48%)
201921 (35%)
20200 (0%)
20211 (5%)
20221 (20%)
20230 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems in the 2018 Chrysler 300?: NHTSA lists 73 Electrical System complaints for the 2018 model year, which is 48% of the 153 total complaints filed for that year.
At what mileage do 2018 Chrysler 300 electrical problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 19,974 miles.
Is there a recall for the 2018 Chrysler 300 electrical system?: Yes. NHTSA lists two related Electrical System recalls, campaign 18V524000 covering powertrain control module replacement and campaign 18V332000 covering a software flash, though the sample complaints mostly describe Uconnect and headlight issues not directly tied to these recalls.
Did the electrical problems cause any crashes or fires?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires associated with the Electrical System complaints for the 2018 Chrysler 300.
Is the 2018 Chrysler 300 worse than other years for electrical issues?: Its 48% share of complaints is higher than most other 300 model years in the data, though lower than 2011 (62%) and 2012 (52%).