YearToAvoid

2021 Chrysler 300 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Best The 2021 Chrysler 300 has a complaint index of 6, the second-lowest among 19 model years, and ranks 18th worst (meaning it's one of the best). It has 20 NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls, with airbags the top problem area at 40% of complaints.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
6/100
#18 of 19 300 years
Verdict
Best
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
20
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
2
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
0
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Top issue
Airbags
Best nearby year
2022
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
21
17.5 city / 27.5 hwy
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Top 2021 Chrysler 300 problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Airbags8 (40%)
  2. Engine4 (20%)
  3. Other3 (15%)
  4. Seat Belts3 (15%)
  5. Fuel System2 (10%)
  6. Brakes1 (5%)
  7. Electrical System1 (5%)
  8. Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (5%)
  9. Structure & Body1 (5%)
  10. Visibility & Wipers1 (5%)

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

What owners report

  • Owners describe airbag warning lights staying on due to bad wiring harnesses, tied to the side curtain airbag inflator recall.
  • Some drivers report the vehicle stalling or shutting off unexpectedly while driving or stopped at a light or stop sign.
  • Passenger and driver seat belts reportedly tore, unraveled, or split apart, sometimes near the metal seatbelt components.
  • Windshield water leaks were reported near the rear-view mirror and sunglasses holder during rain, linked to a windshield-bonding recall.
  • One owner reported difficulty starting, engine misfires, stalling, and a fuel gauge that failed to show a low-fuel warning.
2021 Chrysler 300 complaints: complaints filed per month5Feb 2023Aug 2023Mar 2024Aug 2024Nov 2024May 2025May 2026
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2023 to Jul 2026; peak Mar 2025 (5).

2021 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.

2021 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.

2021 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
2019Good2860223
2020Best179221
2021Best620221
2022Best115221
2023Best06119

All Chrysler 300 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2021 Chrysler 300 reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2021 Chrysler 300 has a complaint index of 6, giving it a Best verdict and ranking 18th worst out of 19 model years, meaning very few owners have reported problems.
What problems does the 2021 Chrysler 300 have?
NHTSA lists 20 complaints for the 2021 Chrysler 300, with airbags as the top problem area at 40% of complaints, followed by engine issues at 20% and seat belts at 15%.
Does the 2021 Chrysler 300 have a recall?
Yes, it has 2 recalls: one for side curtain airbag inflators that may rupture, and one for windshields that may not be properly bonded and could detach.
Is the airbag recall on the 2021 Chrysler 300 a do-not-drive recall?
No, neither of the two recalls on the 2021 Chrysler 300 is classified as a do-not-drive recall.
What is the median mileage for reported failures on the 2021 Chrysler 300?
Only the Electrical System problem area has a reported median mileage at failure, listed at 40,000 miles.

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.