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2015 Chrysler 300
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2015 Chrysler 300

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Complaints filed

109

Reports to NHTSA, 2015

Safety recalls

5

NHTSA campaigns on record

NHTSA crash test

Not rated

Overall NCAP rating

Combined MPG

23

EPA estimate

Known issues

Power Train issues lead owner complaints (21% of 109 reports), followed by unknown or other (16%).

Power Train21% · 23 reports
Unknown Or Other16% · 17 reports
Electrical System11% · 12 reports
Steering11% · 12 reports
Air Bags8% · 9 reports
Suspension6% · 7 reports
Vehicle Speed Control5% · 5 reports
Exterior Lighting4% · 4 reports

+ 8 more component categories with fewer reports.

Share of all 109 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 10949150, ODI 11606192, ODI 11495009, ODI 11494377, ODI 11474032.

Individual complaint reports(109)

Showing the 50 most recent reports
Service BrakesOct 2025 · ODI 11695281 · crashDetails +

The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at 69 MPH on the freeway, when the contact attempted to switch lanes and the vehicle spun independently, causing her to collide with another vehicle on the front driver side. The contact mentioned her rear bumper detached from the vehicle. No air bags deployed. The contact did not sustain any injuries. No medical attention was required. The contact vehicle was towed to Emerine's Central Auto and Towing. The contact stated that a police report was filed. The contact stated the vehicle was previously diagnosed by an independent mechanic, and the ABS speed sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired prior to the accident, as the ABS speed sensor was replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 141,000.

Reported
Oct 2025
Incident date
Oct 2025
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Crash
Open ODI 11695281 at NHTSA →
SteeringSep 2025 · ODI 11688068Details +

Possibly a failing axle shaft. Which after researching it is a common problem in this make & model.

Reported
Sep 2025
Incident date
Sep 2025
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11688068 at NHTSA →
SteeringSep 2025 · ODI 11685784Details +

The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. The contact stated that the traction control warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had occurred while reversing or while making a turn. In addition, the failure had occurred several times, including once while driving in the rain. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, the failure was not duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not associated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 32,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Reported
Sep 2025
Incident date
Feb 2022
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11685784 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemMay 2025 · ODI 11659687Details +

This issue has been going on since February 2024. The vehicle will completely shutdown while driving ( no matter what speed I'm going ) it will say SERVICE THE SHIFTER and stop. The first time this happened I took (towed bc vehicle willl have no power since this a SAFTEY issue ) the Vero beach Chrysler dealership the vehicle to Commuter Cars in Port St Lucie which is the dealer I purchased the car from. They kept the vehicle for 2 weeks. I paid 644$ they said they replaced the shifter and that was the problem. 2 weeks later the same thing happened while driving , I took ( towed )the car to Chrysler . Chrysler charge me 200$ and said there was nothing wrong it was the safety recalls. 5 months later it happens again I take the car to Chrysler they charged me 1000$ and said it was some type of connecter . A month later it happens again I (towed) it to chysler they said the ECM shifter module had dried up coffee on it and they wiped it off and its working fine. They charge me 445$ said it needed a battery. Now it has happened again 2 months later and they are just now saying my ECM SHIFTER is bad. The service manager was rude and disrespectful. I have our conversation recorded. I said WHY am I just now knowing this after spending thousands of dollars towing this vehicle back and forth. My son and I could have been in a major accident because the car shuts completely down while driving. They never once check this and the car has been to them 4 times.

Reported
May 2025
Incident date
May 2025
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11659687 at NHTSA →
Seat BeltsFeb 2025 · ODI 11643738Details +

The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, after removing the car seat from the vehicle and attempting to fasten the seat belt, the seat belt failed to retract. The failure had occurred on the rear passenger’s side of the vehicle. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that there would be a charge for a diagnostic test to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 193,000.

Reported
Feb 2025
Incident date
Aug 2024
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11643738 at NHTSA →
EngineJan 2025 · ODI 11637229Details +

The oil filter housing cracks due to the plastic material it is made out of causing immediate loss of oil and disabling vehicle in traffic.

Reported
Jan 2025
Incident date
Jan 2025
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11637229 at NHTSA →
Unknown Or OtherJan 2025 · ODI 11636818Details +

Blend doors keep failing. Keeps switching from cold to hot.

Reported
Jan 2025
Incident date
Jan 2025
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11636818 at NHTSA →
Service BrakesDec 2024 · ODI 11629681Details +

The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 300. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but felt soft. The contact stated that the failure occurred at various speeds, requiring that the brake pedal be depressed with excessive force. The contact stated that the ABS and ESC warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that while braking following a curve in the road, the rear end of the vehicle started swaying slightly to the right and left. The contact stated that the warning lights were constantly illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that one of the wheel sensors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact had not taken the vehicle back to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000.

Reported
Dec 2024
Incident date
Aug 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11629681 at NHTSA →
Unknown Or OtherAug 2024 · ODI 11608844Details +

At least 20 times. Driving down the highway doesn't matter if driving straight or cornering. The engine dies. Once I get it stopped. I put it back in park. Restart the engine and it runs. There are no codes, and can't get it to duplicate the problem at the garage. I've searched the internet and this seems to be a continuous problem and no one is finding the problem. From what I've read dealerships are just throwing parts at the problem. This is a safety issue. My daughter was almost rear-ended today.

Reported
Aug 2024
Incident date
Aug 2024
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11608844 at NHTSA →
Power TrainAug 2024 · ODI 11606192Details +

Car is going crazy key won't work then it will then it won't mover then it won't work wipers stay on even when off all lights go on computer won't get a scan when it's not working it's an electric tcm pcm issue that was a recall for these cars but was told for some reason mine wasn't part of the recall now I'm having issues with that same electric and pcm tcm issue Collin at chrysler customer care told me I had to make a complaint my car is unable to move out of no where greatly hindering me

Reported
Aug 2024
Incident date
Jul 2024
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11606192 at NHTSA →
EngineApr 2024 · ODI 11580530 · fireDetails +

This will be my 3rd time having this [XXX] Plastic oil filter/cooler housing replaced and this will be 2nd time having done less than a 2yr time-frame... But this time; after getting the oil changed at Walmart today, my car was about to catch on fire from majority of the oil was running done on the passenger side of the car where the transmission sits and burning off of the Hot [XXX] Catalytic Converter! It's [XXX] shame that Chrysler/Mopar had more than enough complaints about this well known Catastrophic Issue and won't take any Accountability for it... That's why Dorman [XXX] and a few more companies had at least stepped up to the plate and created an better version, of the oil filter cooler housing. Not only is it better but is also all aluminum and doesn't warp or become brittle under extreme conditions from atmospheric temperatures nor engine heat! [XXX] which eventually manifest as severe oil and coolant leaks. The number of complaints regarding the Pentastar V6 oil filter housing and cooler assembly is staggering. See them here, at [XXX] . There have been so many complaints – with the OE replacements even, that Chrysler has discontinued the manufacturing of the Pentastar oil filter housing and cooler assembly. Even more surprising is that Chrysler has known about this problem for a long time and has never issued a recall. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Reported
Apr 2024
Incident date
Mar 2024
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Fire
Open ODI 11580530 at NHTSA →
Unknown Or OtherNov 2023 · ODI 11554734Details +

I was driving on the highway with cruise and my car started to go limp, then started to accelerate without my foot on the gas. Then my check engine light came on and I pulled off and turned the car off and back on. It drove fine but when I went to have it checked they said it threw a code for my TCM. My coworker also drives a Chrysler 300 and had the same issue in the same week! He never got his checked out but his car stopped accelerating and then started again while on cruise. This is happening to a lot of Chryslers so I looked up recalls and it looks like the TCM was recalled in the 2016 300’s but my 2015 and his 2015 is having the same issues

Reported
Nov 2023
Incident date
Oct 2023
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11554734 at NHTSA →
Service BrakesJul 2023 · ODI 11530171 · crash · 1 injuriesDetails +

The contact owned a 2015 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that upon pulling out of the driveway and driving downhill, the engine shut off inadvertently, and the vehicle accelerated unintendedly. The brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond, causing the vehicle to crash into a tree. There was no warning light illuminated. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a bump and soreness on the left knee, and soreness in the neck. The contact received chiropractic assistance. A police report was filed. The vehicle was a towed to a tow yard, where it was totaled. The local dealer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Reported
Jul 2023
Incident date
Jun 2023
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Crash 1 injuries
Open ODI 11530171 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemJun 2023 · ODI 11528099Details +

My car has 122,760 miles and has had multiple fuses blow repeatedly. In the last 2wks. Today is 06-21-2023 I can change a fuse and it will blow within 15miles. Also the trim going around my windshield has disintegrated. It literally crumbled into pieces when I touched it. I noticed this almost 3 yrs ago.

Reported
Jun 2023
Incident date
Jun 2023
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11528099 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemJun 2023 · ODI 11526610Details +

My uconnect radio did a firmware update. And my rear view backup camera, and my satellite radio with my navigation system stopped working. Along with my throttle body error light came up. Also the car was parked in the driveway standing still.

Reported
Jun 2023
Incident date
Jun 2023
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11526610 at NHTSA →
StructureMay 2023 · ODI 11519739Details +

The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated that the front interior dashboard had become unsecured and elevated causing a visibility hazard to the driver. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 77,900.

Reported
May 2023
Incident date
Apr 2023
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11519739 at NHTSA →
Exterior LightingFeb 2023 · ODI 11509052Details +

Headlight keeps failing. New bulb and worked for a bit then out again. Maybe fuse or wiring issue? Expensive to keep buying bulbs.

Reported
Feb 2023
Incident date
Dec 2022
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11509052 at NHTSA →
Power TrainNov 2022 · ODI 11495009Details +

1. Rear differential failed before 100,000 miles. I was driving and I heard something metal fall in the back of the car. I pressed gas but was not able to move. After inspection and call for help, the part that fell on the ground was the rear differential. How can it just fall out while driving? I had to get it towed and repaired by a mobile mechanic. 2. The sunroof switch is faulty. Several times it has gotten stuck and won’t close. If it starts to rain, I have to pull over on the highway, cut the car off and on a few times and press the button until it closes. The sunroof will move forward like it’s going to close but doesn’t; it moves back and forth like it’s stuck on something. 3. The shifter is incredibly rough and hard. It sounds like something falling out of the car every time I shift from park to reverse and back to park. Very loud and the entire car jerks when shifting. There was a previous recall but the problem still persists. I’m afraid something else will fall out while driving.

Reported
Nov 2022
Incident date
Sep 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11495009 at NHTSA →
Power TrainNov 2022 · ODI 11494377Details +

The drive shaft broke and had to be replaced. This resulted in lack of stability prior to the break and mobility was comprimised after it broke. The car was repaired at Wayne's Precision and Transmission auto repair in Bumpass, Virginia on November 4th, 2022. The state of Virginia requires annual car inspections which we will have due next June. Symptoms prior to replacement of the drive shaft included clunking/knocking noises from underneath the car when the car was in motion. Modest noises first occured in August, three months prior to replacement, and proressively got worse until replacement was necessary.

Reported
Nov 2022
Incident date
Nov 2022
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11494377 at NHTSA →
Exterior LightingAug 2022 · ODI 11480425Details +

Lights in dash blink back and forth between bright and dim. When this happens headlights turn off. This happens frequently. Did not realize until recently that headlights were also affected.

Reported
Aug 2022
Incident date
Aug 2022
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11480425 at NHTSA →
Power TrainJul 2022 · ODI 11474032Details +

Driveshaft OEM Replacement no E.T.A same year and other make and models example dodge charger

Reported
Jul 2022
Incident date
Jun 2022
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11474032 at NHTSA →
Power TrainFeb 2022 · ODI 11453699Details +

5-26-21 MY CAR WAS BROUGHT INTO CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE EAST HANOVER NEW JERSEY PICKED UP THE CAR ON 07-16-21/A BRAND NEW TRANSMISSION WAS INSTALLED. -NOW AS JANUARY 2022-THE BRAND NEW TRANSMISSION THAT WAS INSTALLED IS AGAIN GONE BAD- LIKE THE OLD ONE WAS IN BEFORE NEW ONE INSTALLED..... IT IS SURGING WITH A HERIFFIC BUMP WHEN YOU APPROACH TO SLOW DOWN AT AINTERSECTION, AND CAN BE FELT ON ACCELERATION-NOT THAT I AM BLAMING DEALERSHIP BUT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSIONS THAT ARE ACCERTED TO FIT VEHICLES THAT ARE 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS -845RE TYPE.INCLOSING INVOICE #CHCS243489...

Reported
Feb 2022
Incident date
Feb 2022
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11453699 at NHTSA →
Fuel/Propulsion SystemJan 2022 · ODI 11449160Details +

Strong fuel Oder in car after fueling. It's been venting in the cabin and it makes you lightheaded after some time of driving. I've checked for leaks and no leaks. I suspect fuel is gathering under rear seats. The smell seems to be most prominent around the rear D/S seat and near the fuel nozzle entry area.

Reported
Jan 2022
Incident date
Jan 2022
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11449160 at NHTSA →
Unknown Or OtherNov 2021 · ODI 11439641Details +

The center console and both front door panels need to be replaced as the panel is pulling away from the doors and the console. Research shows that when the panels on the door requires repair, this could render side front air bags ineffective and the car can easily lose heat and allow cold air inside. Similarly, with the center console, this could cause the p/n/r/d gears to malfunction. I did contact Chrysler (case# 80922998) as was advised that my claim was declined because the 2-year warranty had been exceeded. My car is a 2015 Chrysler 300. The issue did not start until 2020. Research also revealed that many of the Chrysler 300s are experiencing this issue. Also, I did have the dealer to take a look at the panels when I went to have my car serviced on 10/27/2021 and was advised to submit a claim with Chrysler. Finally, please note that my car is a 2015 with only 19,609 miles as of 10/27/2021.

Reported
Nov 2021
Incident date
Mar 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11439641 at NHTSA →
Fuel/Propulsion SystemMar 2021 · ODI 11404654Details +

ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS I REFUELED MY VEHICLE WITHOUT TOPPING OFF. A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL CAN BE SMELLED IN THE CABIN OF THE CAR AFTER FUELING WHILE DRIVING AND EVEN MORE WHEN STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. WHEN I PARKED TO INVESTIGATE THE STRONG GASOLINE SMELL, RAW FUEL COULD BE SEEN RUNNING FROM BEHIND THE WHEEL WELL ONTO THE GROUND. I TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND WAITED FOR THE FUEL TO STOP HITTING THE GROUND BEFORE STARTING AND DRIVING THE VEHICLE AGAIN. MY CONCERN WAS THE FUEL LEAKING ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST AND CAUSING A FIRE.

Reported
Mar 2021
Incident date
Feb 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11404654 at NHTSA →
SteeringMar 2021 · ODI 11402948Details +

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL/ ABS LIGHT/ BRAKE LIGHT.. WHILE DRIVING THE ESC AND ABS POPPED ON TOGETHER, AFTER CRANKING BACK UP THE VEHICLES BRAKE LIGHT APPEARED, SOMETHING IS STOPPING THE VEHICLE FROM DRIVING NORMAL. UPON STOPPING AT RED LIGHTS THE CAR JERKS, ALSO IT SKIDS WHEN MAKING LEFT AND RIGHT HAND TURNS. THE CAR REVS WHEN ACCELERATING BUT THE RPMS ARE REDUCED AS IF IN LIMP MODE. THE CAR IS VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE ESPECIALLY TWO LANE HIGHWAYS IT GRAVITATED TOWARDS THE DITCH THIS TIME I JUST COULD TURN THE WHEEL, BECAUSE SOMETIMES THE WHEEL IS VERY HARD TO TURN.

Reported
Mar 2021
Incident date
Mar 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11402948 at NHTSA →
EngineMar 2021 · ODI 11398869Details +

LOSS POWER ON THE HIGHWAY IN THE PASSING LANE SO I STOPPED AND CHECKED OIL LEVEL. THE OIL WAS LOW AND FOUND I HAD A MAJOR OIL LEAK FROM THE OIL HOUSING. TONS OF FORUMS ONLINE DISCUSSING THE PROBLEM. TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY HAVE 14 OIL HOUSING KITS THEY ARE WAITING FOR TO FIX CUSTOMERS VEHICLES. THIS IS COSTLY AND SHOULD BE A RECALL ITEM.

Reported
Mar 2021
Incident date
Feb 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11398869 at NHTSA →
Power TrainFeb 2021 · ODI 11398182Details +

CAR WAS MAKING TERRIBLE NOISE AS IT RAN STATIONED ARE RUNNING SO AFTER HAVING IT LOOKED AT I WAS TOLD IT'S ALL OF MY PULLEIES, THIS CAR HAS LESS THAN 45000 MILES ON IT

Reported
Feb 2021
Incident date
Nov 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11398182 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemFeb 2021 · ODI 11396410Details +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SHOWED THAT THE SERVICE BRAKES AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO LANDMARK CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM FIAT OF ATLANTA (5745 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD, CHAMBLEE, GA 30341, (678) 825-3200) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO A RECALL HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS NOT PROVIDED THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000.

Reported
Feb 2021
Incident date
Feb 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11396410 at NHTSA →
Power TrainJan 2021 · ODI 11388465Details +

VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY GETS STUCK IN GEAR AND GEAR SHIFT LIGHTS STAY ON

Reported
Jan 2021
Incident date
Jan 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11388465 at NHTSA →
Unknown Or OtherDec 2020 · ODI 11377343Details +

VEHICLE HAS DUEL DRIVER AND PASSENGER CLIMATE CONTROL. DRIVER SIDE WILL NOT SWITCH TO HEAT. I TRIED IT WILL MOVING AND WHILE STATIONARY.

Reported
Dec 2020
Incident date
Nov 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11377343 at NHTSA →
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)Oct 2020 · ODI 11364696Details +

VEHICLE STARS BUT WILL NOT MOVE FORWARD OR BACKWARDS, IT ROLLS FORWARD WHEN IN PARK, HAVE TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP. CAR WILL NOT ACCELERATE OR REVERSE; IT'S JUST STUCK . HAD IT PHYSICALLY MOVED TO THE HOUSE UNTIL I CAN REPAIR IT

Reported
Oct 2020
Incident date
Oct 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11364696 at NHTSA →
Vehicle Speed ControlAug 2020 · ODI 11351878Details +

THE ANTI LOCK BREAK AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL LIGHTS COME ON. WHEN THIS HAPPENS SPEED CONTROL IS DEACTIVATED. ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP, IT IS AN ISSUE WITH THE SENSORS, AS I HAVE HAD TWO OF THESE REPLACED OVER THE PAST 6 MONTHS. MY ACCOUNT MANAGER MADE THE COMMENT TO JUST "REPLACE" ALL OF THEM AS THIS IS A REGULAR PROBLEM. THE COST IS EXCESSIVE, COMING IN AT $400 PER SENSOR. THE LIGHTS HAVE NOW COME ON A 3RD TIME, SO THE ACCOUNT MANAGER WAS RIGHT. THE DATE WAS AUGUST 26, 2020. THE CAR HAS LESS THAN 60,000 MILES, SO I AM BEYOND FRUSTRATED.

Reported
Aug 2020
Incident date
Aug 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11351878 at NHTSA →
SuspensionAug 2020 · ODI 11350023Details +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUSPENSION AND ALIGNMENT WERE OFF ON THE FRONT AND REAR WHEELS. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE CONTACT TO REPLACE THE TIRES TWICE WITHIN A YEAR DUE TO EXCESSIVE TREADWEAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE CAMBERED OUT MORE TO THE RIGHT INSTEAD OF STRAIGHT AND FLUSHED WITH THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER MARTY CANCILA DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (2175 N HIGHWAY 67, FLORISSANT, MO 63033, (636) 400-0097) RECOMMENDED AN ALIGNMENT AND A NEW SET OF TIRES. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. *BF *AS

Reported
Aug 2020
Incident date
Jul 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11350023 at NHTSA →
StructureJul 2020 · ODI 11342316Details +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN UNKNOWN INSIDE DOOR PANEL DETACHED FROM THE DOOR FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PLANET DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (9975 NW 12TH ST, MIAMI, FL 33172) WHO REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE BUT DECLINED TO COVER THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000.

Reported
Jul 2020
Incident date
Jul 2016
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11342316 at NHTSA →
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)Jul 2020 · ODI 11341753Details +

THE SERVICE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL AND SERVICE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHTS ARE ON IN 2015 CHRYSLER 300 SPORT

Reported
Jul 2020
Incident date
Jul 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11341753 at NHTSA →
Air BagsJul 2020 · ODI 11337309 · crash · 1 injuriesDetails +

MY WIFE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE SHE WAS HIT IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE AT HER DOOR, REAR PASSENGER DOOR AND FRONT FENDER WHILE TURNING LEFT AT AN INTERSECTION. IMPACT WAS 35-40 MPH. NOT ONE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. SHE HIT HER HEAD AND SHOULDER ON WINDOW CAUSING SEVERE PAIN TO HER HEAD,NECK AND COLLAR BONE, AND WE WANT TO KNOW WHY THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. WE FEEL THIS MAY HAVE CAUSED MORE PROBLEMS FROM HER IMPACT. I'M SURE WE PAID FOR THIS FEATURE IN THE CAR AND WANT TO KNOW WHY THEY DIDN'T WORK. *TR

Reported
Jul 2020
Incident date
Jun 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Crash 1 injuries
Open ODI 11337309 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemJun 2020 · ODI 11331137Details +

BOTH AC ACTUATOR KEEP GOING OUT INTERMITTENTLY AND EVEN AFTER REPLACING CONTINUES TO, WHICH RESULTS IN UNABLE TO CHANGE THE TEMPERATURE. TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC POSSIBLE SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE FACTORY WIRE HARNESS. THIS HAPPENS EVERY DAY, BOTH ACTUATORS DON'T SEEM TO WORK AT THE SAME TIME. HAPPENS WHEN IN MOTION OR STATIONARY. *TR

Reported
Jun 2020
Incident date
Jun 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11331137 at NHTSA →
Air BagsApr 2020 · ODI 11321800 · crash · 1 injuriesDetails +

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, APPROACHING THE LIGHT, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. AS A RESULT, OF THE BRAKE FAILURE THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A TOW TRUCK TOWING A VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE CONTACT WAS ISSUED A TICKET. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO VISIBLE INJURY, HOWEVER, SHE WAS TAKEN TO THE EMERGENCY CENTER FOR A CHECK UP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE TOLD THE PARAMEDIC THAT HER NECK AND BACK WERE HURTING. THE CONTACT WAS EXAMINED AND RELEASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND WAS TOWED TO A TOW YARD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WITHIN A MONTH, SHE WENT TO HER DOCTOR AND WAS TOLD THAT HER KIDNEY NEEDED TO BE WATCHED. THE CONTACT HAD TWO BACK SURGERIES SEVEN MONTHS LATER AND A NECK SURGERY NINE MONTHS LATER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SURGERIES RESULTED FROM THE CRASH. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 18V332000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) AND 19V018000 (AIR BAGS). THE DEALER WAS NOT CALLED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 15,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Reported
Apr 2020
Incident date
Jul 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Crash 1 injuries
Open ODI 11321800 at NHTSA →
Power TrainMar 2020 · ODI 11318553Details +

WHEN ACCELERATING IT WILL SOMETIMES THROW ITSELF INTO NEUTRAL. IT ALSO STAYS IN A GEAR FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME BEFORE SHIFTING. IT HAPPENS AT RANDOM TIMES WHILE DRIVING.

Reported
Mar 2020
Incident date
Mar 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11318553 at NHTSA →
Power TrainFeb 2020 · ODI 11310468Details +

SHIFTER AT TIMES WILL NOT ENGAGE THE GEAR IT IS PUT INTO, ACTS LIKE IT IS IN NUTERAL. CAN TURN IGNITION OFF AND RESTART, PUT INTO GEAR SEVERAL MORE TIMES BEFORE THE GEAR WILL ENGAGE. CAN BE DANGEROUS, DEPENDING WHERE YOU ARE AT. MAY TAKE ABOUT 5 MINUTES TO GET GEAR TO ENGAGE. HAPPENED WHEN STARTING CAR AND BACKING UP OR GOING FORWARD, BACKING UP MORE OFTEN.

Reported
Feb 2020
Incident date
Feb 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11310468 at NHTSA →
SteeringDec 2019 · ODI 11292159 · crash · 1 injuriesDetails +

ON MONDAY MORNING DECEMBER 23RD APPROXIMATELY 4:15 AM. ON A RAINY WEATHER CONDITION, I WAS DRIVING ON THE 91 EASTBOUND FREEWAY GOING ABOUT 60 MPH, I WAS ON THE 3RD MIDDLE LANE, NEAR GREEN RIVER ROAD, ALL OF A SUDDEN MY STEERING WHEEL FELT AS IF IT LOCKED ON ME, MY CAR STARTED TO VEER TO THE LEFT AND I COULDN'T BREAK OR RELEASE THE STEERING WHEEL, I KNEW I HAD LOST CONTROL AT THIS POINT, BRACING MYSELF, I HIT THE HEAD ON THE CENTER DIVIDER, I SPUN OUT OF CONTROL ENDED BY HITTING THE RAIL ON THE RIGHT SHOULDER, FULL IMPACT. MY BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, I HAVE A CHEST CONTUSION AS A RESULT OF ME HITTING THE STEERING WHEEL FULL FORCE AND COMPRESSION FRACTURE ON MY THORACIC VERTEBRA NUMBER 7 AS CONFIRMED BY THE CT BODY SCAN/X-RAY FROM THE ER. PLEASE, SOMEONE NEEDS TO HELP ME OUT HERE.*DT*JB

Reported
Dec 2019
Incident date
Dec 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Crash 1 injuries
Open ODI 11292159 at NHTSA →
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)Oct 2019 · ODI 11269258Details +

THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON EVERY TIME I DRIVE IT. SOMETIME IT FEELS LIKE SOMETHING IS UNDER THE BRAKE PEDDLE. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION EACH TIME. IT WAS NEVER ON A TURN.. WAS THERE A RECALL AT ANYTIME?

Reported
Oct 2019
Incident date
Sep 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11269258 at NHTSA →
Power TrainSep 2019 · ODI 11259125Details +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY DECELERATED AND A WARNING MESSAGE INSTRUCTED THE CONTACT TO PLACE THE VEHICLE IN PARK. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND PLACED THE GEAR IN PARK. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. BAYSHORE CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (4000 PASADENA FWY, PASADENA, TX 77503, (713) 433-4000) WAS CONTACTED AND ARRANGEMENTS WERE MADE TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000.

Reported
Sep 2019
Incident date
Sep 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11259125 at NHTSA →
SuspensionSep 2019 · ODI 11258183Details +

FIRST, THE TOP OF MY DASHBOARD CAME UNGLUED. SECOND, FRONT SUSPENSION HAS A RATTLING NOISE WHEN DRIVING OF A BUMPY ROAD. FINALLY, MY FRONT HEAD TEND TO SWING BACK AND FORTH INSTEAD OF RAISING UP SMOOTHLY WHEN TURNING ON MY CAR. HOPEFULLY I DON'T GET ANY MORE PROBLEMS WITH MY 300 BEING THAT I JUST GOT THE CAR IN DECEMBER.

Reported
Sep 2019
Incident date
Jul 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11258183 at NHTSA →
SteeringAug 2019 · ODI 11252234Details +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOOSE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT DROVE TO ED TOMKO CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE (33725 WALKER RD, AVON LAKE, OH 44012, 440-933-3500), BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AND CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE. ON ONE OCCASION, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE "POWER STEERING ASSIST NOT ACTIVE" WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO COMPLETE THE TURN. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND DROVE HOME. THE FOLLOWING DAY, THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS PROVIDED A COST ESTIMATE FOR THE REPAIR AND WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THEY WOULD ATTEMPT TO SEE IF THEY COULD ASSIST WITH THE COST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THEY WOULD WORK WITH THE DEALER TO ASSIST WITH THE COST OF REPAIRS. THE DEALER CALLED THE CONTACT BACK A FEW DAYS LATER WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT ASSIST WITH THE COST OF THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Reported
Aug 2019
Incident date
Jul 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11252234 at NHTSA →
Unknown Or OtherAug 2019 · ODI 11246139Details +

THE DRIVER & FRONT PASSENGER DOOR PANELS ARE SEPARATING AT THE TOP OF THE DOOR WHERE IT MEETS THE WINDOW. TOOK THE CAR TO SIERRA CHRYSLER DEALER & ASKED TO FIX THE PROBLEM & HE SAID THIS WAS COMMON TO HAPPEN WITH THIS MODEL. ASKED IF IT WAS COVERED UNDER OUR WARRANTY & HE REPLIED "NO" BUT WE COULD PAY OVER $900 TO REPLACE EACH PANEL. WE ARE DISGUSTED AFTER TAKING CARE OF THIS CAR TO FIND OUT THE DOOR PANELS ARE DEFECTIVE AND ITS KNOWN BY CHRYSLER. THIS SHOULD BE REPAIRED AT NO COST TO ME. THIS CAR HAS UNDER 36,000, WELL MAINTAINED & THE INSIDE DOOR PANELS ARE SEPARATING FROM THE DOOR.

Reported
Aug 2019
Incident date
Jul 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11246139 at NHTSA →
Power TrainAug 2019 · ODI 11242710Details +

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK WITH GEAR ON D THE CAR SUDDENLY CAME TO AN ABRUPT STOP AND A MESSAGE ON THE DASHBOARD READ, SHIFT TO P THEN TO DESIRED GEAR. I ATTEMPTED TO REVERSE AND OR PUT THE GEAR IN DRIVE SEVERAL TIMES ONLY TO RECEIVE THE SAME MESSAGE. I TRIED TURNING THE CAR OFF MULTIPLE TIMES AND I STILL HAD THE SAME RESULT. UNTIL ABOUT 10 MINUTES OR SO OF THIS SAME ISSUE I WAS ABLE TO FINALLY PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE AND PARK. ON 8/6/2019 MY CAR WAS AT THE DEALERSHIP GETTING RECALLS FIXED AND THEN THIS OCCURED. I HAVE NEVER HAD THIS ISSUE BEFORE.

Reported
Aug 2019
Incident date
Aug 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11242710 at NHTSA →
Air BagsAug 2019 · ODI 11241276Details +

MY CHRYSLER DEALER IS SLOW IN DEALING WITH TWO RECALLS. ONE YEAR WAITING FOR AIR BAG RECALL SOLUTION AND NOW I'M TOLD "NO PARTS" FOR EMISSION CANISTER RECALL. WHY THE DELAY AT THIS TERRIBLE SERVICE CENTER?

Reported
Aug 2019
Incident date
Mar 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11241276 at NHTSA →
StructureJul 2019 · ODI 11240871Details +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR DOOR PANELS FELL APART. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PANEL GUARDS POPPED UP ON ALL FOUR DOORS AND BECAME LOOSE. AS A RESULT, WATER LEAKED INTO THE VEHICLE AND THE PANELS HAD BULGES. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO MIAMI LAKES CHRYSLER (16600 NW 57TH AVE, MIAMI LAKES, FL 33014, (305) 820-3814), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THERE WAS NO REMEDY FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,890.

Reported
Jul 2019
Incident date
Oct 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11240871 at NHTSA →

This page shows the latest 50 reports to keep it usable. The count above includes every complaint NHTSA has returned for this model year.

Recalls(5)

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Power TrainDec 2018 · 18E053000Details +

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Stage 1 Kit Performance Packages Powertrain Control Modules (PCM) Part Numbers P5160023, P5160025, and Demon Crate PCM Part Number 68412287AA. The PCMs are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will either perform a software update or replace the PCM, free of charge. The recall began July 26 , 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U82, and U83.

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Equipment · 15V461000Details +

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015 Dodge Viper vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.

Risk: Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge. Optionally, owners may download the update to their own USB drive from http://www.driveuconnect.com/software-update/ or take their vehicle to a Chrysler dealer for immediate installation. In an effort to mitigate the effects of this security vulnerability, Chrysler has had the wireless service provider close the open cellular connection to the vehicle that provided unauthorized access to the vehicle network. This measure may not have been implemented on all vehicles and does not address access by other means that will be remedied by the software update. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R40.

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Power Train · 17V097000Details +

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD). The front driveshaft bolts may loosen and allow the front driveshaft to disconnect, potentially causing a loss of motive power.

Risk: A loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace all eight front driveshaft bolts, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T03.

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Electrical System · 18V332000Details +

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.

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Air Bags · 19V018000Details +

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.

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Investigations

2 NHTSA investigations on record

Investigations are agency reviews, not findings that a vehicle is defective.

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=EA21002 -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.

Software security vulnerability

On July 23, 2015, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) launched Safety Recall 15V-461 to remedy security vulnerabilities in approximately 1.4 million model year (MY) 2013 through 2015 vehicles equipped with Uconnect head units (HU) 8.4A (RA3 radio) and 8.4AN (RA4 radio) manufactured by Harman International.On July 24, 2015, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query, RQ 15-004, to investigate HU security vulnerabilities and remedy effectiveness in the recalled population and to determine whether similar units have been supplied for use in other FCA vehicles.In an August 11, 2015 letter, FCA submitted a second Part 573 safety recall report expanding the scope of the Uconnect RA4 model radio to include additional 7,810 MY 2015 Jeep Renegade vehicles manufactured from September 18, 2014 through June 25, 2015 (Recall 15V-508).Scope analysis indicated that Uconnect radios installed in FCA vehicles not included in recalls 15V-461 or 15V-508 (subject recalls) are not equipped with built-in cellular access or short range wireless communication features and, thus, do not contain the security vulnerabilities addressed by the subject recalls. SUBJECT VEHICLES: MY2014 through 2015 Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Cherokee sport utility vehicles; MY2013 through 2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500 and 4500/5500 pickup trucks; MY2013 through 2015 Dodge Viper vehicles; and MY2015 Chrysler 200, 300, Jeep Renegade, Dodge Charger and Challenger vehicles.According to FCA, long and short range wireless vulnerabilities identified in the recalled vehicles could allow unauthorized third-party access to, and manipulation of, networked vehicle control systems.Successful exploitation of the vulnerabilities, coupled with reverse engineering of networked microprocessor control modules, could result in unauthorized manipulation of vehicle control systems. This unauthorized manipulation of vehicle controls and systems could expose the driver, vehicle occupants or other highway users to an increased risk of injury.FCA and its network provider, Sprint, conducted a nationwide campaign to block access to a radio communications port that was unintentionally left open.On July 27, 2015, short range wireless vulnerabilities were also blocked.Finally, third party security evaluation and regression testing identified vulnerabilities that were either remedied by Sprint or through updates to the FCA Uconnect software.ODI identified a total of 30 complaints or field reports on unique vehicles submitted by FCA (29) or received by NHTSA (1) alleging incidents of theft from a vehicle or anomalous performance that the owner alleged were caused by, or may have been caused by, remote hacking.Twenty-six (87%) of these reports were submitted after a magazine article was published on July 21, 2015, describing the remote hacking of an FCA vehicle by researchers who were able to affect the operation of various vehicle control systems, including the service brakes, steering, throttle and ignition.Most of the complaints involved vehicle systems that were not safety critical (e.g., complaints related to radio, navigation system, or air-conditioning control) and did not affect vehicle control.Three complaints reported engine stalls.One owner reported sudden unintended acceleration allegedly related to hacking.None of the complaints or field reports reviewed involved the steering and braking vehicle control effects demonstrated by the research hackers prior to the recall.There were no confirmed incidents of hacking in any of the records reviewed by ODI.The remedies completed by Sprint and FCA appear to have eliminated vulnerabilities that mi

Crash-test ratings

2015 Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD NHTSA source

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2015 Chrysler 300 4 DR FWD NHTSA source

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).

Fuel economy by trim

TrimEngineDrivetrainCityHwyCombined
3003.6L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive193023
3003.6L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive193023
3005.7L 8-cylRear-Wheel Drive162519

EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.

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2015 Chrysler 300: frequently asked

What does the complaint record show for the 2015 Chrysler 300?

Owners filed 109 NHTSA complaints about the 2015 Chrysler 300. This is raw owner-reported complaint volume with no production or exposure normalization, so it is not a reliability score or a best/worst-year ranking.

What are the most common problems on the 2015 Chrysler 300?

The most-reported problem areas are Power Train (21% of complaints) and unknown or other (16%).

How many recalls does the 2015 Chrysler 300 have?

5 recalls have been issued that affect the 2015 Chrysler 300, covering components such as power train. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.

What gas mileage does the 2015 Chrysler 300 get?

The EPA rates the 2015 Chrysler 300 between 19 and 23 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.