2015 Chrysler 300 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 5 NHTSA recalls and 99 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

49/100

High Reported Activity — 2015 Chrysler 300

The 2015 Chrysler 300 shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls

5 recalls on record

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2015 Chrysler 300 (5)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Chrysler dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Air Bags: Frontal: Passenger Side: Inflator Module

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…

NHTSA #19V018000

🔧 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Control Module (tcm/Pcm/Tecm)

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…

NHTSA #18E053000

🔧 Electrical System: Wiring

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,…

NHTSA #18V332000

🔧 Power Train: Axle Assembly: Axle Shaft

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….

NHTSA #17V097000

🔧 Equipment: Electrical: Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.

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…

NHTSA #15V461000

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Most Common Problems — 2015 Chrysler 300

Based on 99 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train

Unknown Or Other

Steering

Electrical System

Suspension

Air Bags

Exterior Lighting

Service Brakes

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Chrysler 300 — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2015 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2012 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2016, 2017, 2019 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2015 Chrysler 300

Is the 2015 Chrysler 300 reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2015 Chrysler 300 has 5 recall campaigns and 99 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How many recalls does the 2015 Chrysler 300 have?

The 2015 Chrysler 300 has 5 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.

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

The most commonly reported problems for the 2015 Chrysler 300 are: Power Train, Unknown Or Other, Steering, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2015 Chrysler 300 safe to buy?

The 2015 Chrysler 300 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 5 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.

What year Chrysler 300 should I buy?

Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Chrysler 300 are: 2016, 2017, 2019. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2012.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.