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2019 Chrysler 300 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

28/100

#14 most-complained of 19 300 years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2019 Chrysler 300 has 60 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 28 out of 100 — #14 highest of 19 300 model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is airbags (22 complaints, 37% of the total). Complaints report 5 crashes and 3 injuries.

Complaints
60
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
5 / 0
Injuries / deaths
3 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
23
19 city / 30 hwy

Top 2019 Chrysler 300 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Airbags22 (37%)
  2. Electrical System21 (35%)
  3. Other12 (20%)
  4. Visibility & Wipers5 (8%)
  5. Engine4 (7%)
  6. Steering4 (7%)
  7. Brakes3 (5%)
  8. Fuel System3 (5%)
  9. Transmission & Powertrain3 (5%)
  10. Structure & Body2 (3%)
2019 Chrysler 300 complaints: complaints filed per month9Mar 2019May 2020Sep 2021Dec 2022Jan 2024Oct 2024Apr 2025
81 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2019 to Jul 2026; peak Jul 2021 (9).

2019 Chrysler 300 recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 24V198000Mar 14, 2024Airbags284,982 vehicles

    Air bags:side/window:curtain:inflator

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.

    Risk: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace both side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 20, 2025. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 19B.

  2. NHTSA 19V203000Mar 14, 2019Electrical System7,929 vehicles

    Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Dodge Challenger and Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The instrument cluster may not properly illuminate driver warnings. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."

    Risk: Failure of the instrument cluster to properly illuminate may prevent the driver from receiving warnings about the vehicle's systems, increasing the risk of crash.

    Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began April 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V32.

2019 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.

2019 compared with other 300 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2017Best2282223
2018Caution50153423
2019Good2860223
2020Best179221
2021Best620221

All Chrysler 300 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Chrysler 300 a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2019 Chrysler 300 ranks #14 of 19 among 300 model years (Complaint Index 28/100, verdict: Good). It has 60 complaints and 2 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Chrysler 300?
The most reported problem areas are airbags (22 complaints), electrical system (21 complaints), and visibility & wipers (5 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 12,000 miles.
Does the 2019 Chrysler 300 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2019 Chrysler 300, most recently reported 2024, covering airbags and electrical system.
What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Chrysler 300?
EPA rates the 2019 Chrysler 300 at 23 MPG combined (19 city / 30 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,800. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

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.