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2020 Chrysler 300 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

17/100

#16 most-complained of 19 300 years

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

The 2020 Chrysler 300 has 9 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 17 out of 100 — #16 highest of 19 300 model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is airbags (3 complaints, 33% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash, 1 fire, and 2 injuries.

Complaints
9
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
1 / 1
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
21
17.5 city / 27.5 hwy

Top 2020 Chrysler 300 problems

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

  1. Other4 (44%)
  2. Airbags3 (33%)
  3. Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (11%)
  4. Transmission & Powertrain1 (11%)
  5. Visibility & Wipers1 (11%)
2020 Chrysler 300 complaints: complaints filed per month2Sep 2021May 2022Nov 2022Apr 2023May 2023Aug 2024Dec 2024Aug 2025
10 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2021 to Aug 2025; peak May 2022 (2).

2020 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 21V516000Jul 8, 2021Visibility & Wipers21,258 vehicles

    Visibility:windshield:critical fasteners

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."

    Risk: A windshield that separates from the vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace the front windshield urethane sealant, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y47.

2020 Chrysler 300 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
17.5 MPG
Highway
27.5 MPG
Combined
21 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,350
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.

2020 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
2018Caution50153423
2019Good2860223
2020Best179221
2021Best620221
2022Best115221

All Chrysler 300 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2020 Chrysler 300 a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2020 Chrysler 300 ranks #16 of 19 among 300 model years (Complaint Index 17/100, verdict: Best). It has 9 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 2020 Chrysler 300?
The most reported problem areas are airbags (3 complaints), collision avoidance & cameras (1 complaints), and transmission & powertrain (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 72,000 miles.
Does the 2020 Chrysler 300 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2020 Chrysler 300, most recently reported 2024, covering airbags and visibility & wipers.
What is the fuel economy of the 2020 Chrysler 300?
EPA rates the 2020 Chrysler 300 at 21 MPG combined (17.5 city / 27.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,350. 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.