2019 Chrysler 300 Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 21 electrical system complaints for the 2019 Chrysler 300, 35% of its 60 total complaints for the year. One crash was reported and one recall (19V203000) covers instrument cluster illumination.
- Electrical System complaints
- 21
- 35% of 60
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 2,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Instrument cluster or digital dashboard loses illumination or goes dark, hiding speed, RPM, tire pressure, and battery voltage readings.
- Uconnect infotainment system throws an update error and becomes inoperable, disabling the backup camera, climate controls, radio, navigation, and mirror dimmer.
- Touchscreen freezes and stays on even after the vehicle is turned off, blocking climate, audio, and navigation adjustments.
- Horn activates on its own repeatedly after the vehicle is parked, requiring the alarm to be triggered to silence it.
- Unusual sound occurs when turning the ignition to the on position, recurring on multiple occasions.
- Vehicle suddenly loses motive power while being driven, with the check engine light illuminated, diagnosed as a general electrical fault.
When 2019 Chrysler 300 electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 25, 2019, latest Jul 11, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2019 Chrysler 300
- 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.
Electrical System complaints by 300 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are electrical problems in the 2019 Chrysler 300?
- NHTSA has logged 21 electrical system complaints for the 2019 Chrysler 300, which makes up 35% of all 60 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2019 Chrysler 300?
- Yes. Recall 19V203000, reported March 14, 2019, covers the instrument cluster failing to properly illuminate driver warnings. Dealers update the instrument cluster software free of charge, and it is not a do-not-drive or park-outside recall.
- What is the median mileage when electrical failures occur?
- The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2019 Chrysler 300 is 2,000 miles.
- Did the electrical problems cause any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires linked to electrical system complaints on the 2019 Chrysler 300.
- How does the 2019 Chrysler 300 compare to other years for electrical complaints?
- The 2019 model's 21 electrical complaints (35% share) is lower than 2011 through 2013 and 2018, but higher than 2015, 2016, and 2020 through 2023.