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2014 Chrysler 300C Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

29/100

#6 most-complained of 8 300C years

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

The 2014 Chrysler 300C ranks 6th worst out of 8 model years, with a Complaint Index of 29 and a "Good" verdict. It has 11 complaints, no recalls, and no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported.

Complaints
11
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2014 Chrysler 300C problems

NHTSA owner 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%)

What owners report

  • Some owners report the transmission unexpectedly shifting into park while reversing or stopped, causing violent jerking and stalling.
  • Others describe the transmission disengaging entirely on the freeway, forcing the vehicle to stop and restart to re-engage.
  • A separate complaint describes total loss of motive power at 50 mph with the check engine light on and the fuel pump and PCM implicated.
  • Electrical issues include a seat-mounted pedal adjustment switch causing unintended acceleration to 75 mph and a backup camera that flickers and shows a mirrored image.
  • One owner reported the vehicle rolling backward in park while parked on ice, and another reported unintended acceleration while adjusting the brake pedal.
  • An engine complaint describes sudden loss of power with an electronic throttle control warning light on the freeway.
2014 Chrysler 300C complaints: complaints filed per month4Jun 2017Oct 2017Aug 2018Feb 2019Mar 2019Apr 2019Jul 2022Oct 2023
14 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2017 to Oct 2023; peak Apr 2019 (4).

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)025507510020102011201220132014201520162017
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012Caution57150—
2013Avoid100350—
2014Good29110—
2015Good43120—
2016Best1470—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Chrysler 300C a good year?
Yes, relative to other 300C years. NHTSA data gives it a Complaint Index of 29, ranking 6th worst out of 8 model years, with a "Good" verdict.
What problems does the 2014 Chrysler 300C have?
NHTSA complaints point to Transmission & Powertrain issues (36% of complaints, median mileage 64,000) and Electrical System issues (27%, median mileage 63,000) as the top problem areas.
Are there recalls on the 2014 Chrysler 300C?
No. NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2014 300C, compared to one recall on the 2010 model year.
How does the 2014 300C compare to other years?
It has a much lower Complaint Index (29) than the worst years, 2013 (100) and 2011 (86), but a higher index than the 2016 300C (14), which is the best-ranked year.
At what mileage do 2014 300C problems typically show up?
Owners reported a median mileage of 60,000 at failure overall, with Brakes issues appearing around 70,000 miles and Engine and Fuel System issues around 41,000 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.