2021 Chrysler 300 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
6/100
#18 most-complained of 19 300 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2021 Chrysler 300 has 20 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 6 out of 100 — #18 highest of 19 300 model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is airbags (8 complaints, 40% of the total).
- Complaints
- 20
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 17.5 city / 27.5 hwy
Top 2021 Chrysler 300 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags8 (40%)
- Engine4 (20%)
- Other3 (15%)
- Seat Belts3 (15%)
- Fuel System2 (10%)
- Brakes1 (5%)
- Electrical System1 (5%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (5%)
- Structure & Body1 (5%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (5%)
2021 Chrysler 300 recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- 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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2021 Chrysler 300 a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2021 Chrysler 300 ranks #18 of 19 among 300 model years (Complaint Index 6/100, verdict: Best). It has 20 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 2021 Chrysler 300?
- The most reported problem areas are airbags (8 complaints), engine (4 complaints), and seat belts (3 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 40,000 miles.
- Does the 2021 Chrysler 300 have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2021 Chrysler 300, most recently reported 2024, covering airbags and visibility & wipers.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2021 Chrysler 300?
- EPA rates the 2021 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.