YearToAvoid

2019 Chrysler 300 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Good The 2019 Chrysler 300 has a complaint index of 28 and ranks 14th worst out of 19 model years, earning a Good verdict. It has 60 complaints, 2 recalls, and no fires or deaths reported.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
28/100
#14 of 19 300 years
Verdict
Good
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
60
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
2
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
5
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Top issue
Airbags
Best nearby year
2020
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
23
19 city / 30 hwy
Injuries / deaths
3 / 0

Top 2019 Chrysler 300 problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Owners report the instrument cluster failing to illuminate, hiding speed, RPM, and tire pressure readings after the car sat off for several hours.
  • Some drivers describe the brake pedal not stopping the car, with one vehicle continuing to accelerate until it struck a tree.
  • Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in side-impact and T-bone collisions.
  • One owner described the steering wheel locking up on a curvy road at 55 MPH while brakes also failed to respond.
  • A driver reported severe shifting problems including vibration, hesitation, and jerking at 7,100 miles despite dealer visits.
  • Owners noted the horn activating on its own repeatedly after the car was parked.
2019 Chrysler 300 complaints: complaints filed per month5Mar 2019May 2020Sep 2021Dec 2022Jan 2024Oct 2024Apr 2025
60 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2019 to Jul 2026; peak Jul 2021 (5).

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 reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2019 Chrysler 300 rates Good, ranking 14th worst out of 19 model years with a complaint index of 28.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Chrysler 300?
The top reported problem area is airbags, making up 37% of complaints, followed by electrical system issues at 35%, mostly involving the instrument cluster.
Does the 2019 Chrysler 300 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists two recalls: one for curtain airbag inflators that may rupture, and one for instrument cluster software that may fail to properly illuminate warnings.
How does the 2019 Chrysler 300 compare to other years?
With a complaint index of 28, the 2019 model performs better than most other years, though 2017, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 all score lower and carry Best verdicts.

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.