YearToAvoid

2014 Chrysler 300C Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Best The 2014 Chrysler 300C has a complaint index of 17, the second-lowest among 13 model years covered, and ranks 11th worst (meaning 2nd best). NHTSA lists 11 complaints, no recalls, and no crashes, fires, or injuries tied to this year.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
17/100
#11 of 13 300C years
Verdict
Best
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
11
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
0
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
0
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Top issue
Transmission & Powertrain
Best nearby year
2016
rated Best

Top 2014 Chrysler 300C problems

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

  1. Transmission & Powertrain4 (36%)
  2. Electrical System3 (27%)
  3. Brakes2 (18%)
  4. Other2 (18%)
  5. Engine1 (9%)
  6. Fuel System1 (9%)
  7. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (9%)

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

What owners report

  • Some vehicles unexpectedly shifted into park on their own while reversing or stopped, causing a violent jerk and stall.
  • Transmission has disengaged mid-drive on the freeway, forcing the car to stop before it could be restarted to re-engage.
  • Owners describe the electronic pedal-adjustment switch causing the accelerator to stick and RPM to spike unexpectedly.
  • Backup cameras flicker or show a mirror-flipped image, making the display unreliable.
  • A throttle control warning light has come on along with a sudden loss of power while merging onto or driving on a freeway.
  • Vehicles have rolled backward out of park, including on an icy driveway, with one wheel turning against the direction of roll.
2014 Chrysler 300C complaints: complaints filed per month3Jun 2017Oct 2017Aug 2018Feb 2019Mar 2019Apr 2019Jul 2022Oct 2023
11 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2017 to Oct 2023; peak Apr 2019 (3).

2014 Chrysler 300C recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2014 compared with other 300C 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
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012Good33150—
2013Avoid75350—
2014Best17110—
2015Good25120—
2016Best870—

All Chrysler 300C years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Chrysler 300C reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2014 300C ranks among the better years for this model, with a complaint index of 17 and a Best verdict relative to other 300C years.
What problems does the 2014 Chrysler 300C have?
NHTSA complaints point mainly to Transmission & Powertrain issues (36% of complaints), including unexpected shifts into park and loss of drive, followed by Electrical System complaints (27%), such as pedal and backup camera glitches.
Does the 2014 Chrysler 300C have any recalls?
NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2014 300C.
What year Chrysler 300C should I avoid?
Among 300C years, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2013 carry Avoid verdicts, with 2006 having the highest complaint index at 100. The 2014 model year is not one of the years to avoid.
At what mileage do 2014 Chrysler 300C problems usually appear?
Median mileage at failure across all reported issues for the 2014 300C is 60,000 miles, with Transmission & Powertrain complaints centering around 64,000 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.