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2016 Chrysler 300 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 76 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Chrysler 300

The 2016 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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59/100

Elevated Reported Activity — 2016 Chrysler 300

The 2016 Chrysler 300 shows elevated recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Make sure any recall campaigns are resolved before purchase and have the vehicle inspected thoroughly.

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NHTSA Recalls
3 recalls on record
76
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
9
Crash Reports
1 fire report
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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Chrysler 300 (3)

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

🔧 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
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Most Common Problems — 2016 Chrysler 300

Based on 76 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Air Bags
12
Power Train
12
Electrical System
10
Unknown Or Other
9
Structure
8
Steering
6
Fuel/propulsion System
5
Engine
3
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Chrysler 300 — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

2010 137 complaints 2011 200 complaints 2012 426 complaints 2013 306 complaints 2014 237 complaints 2015 99 complaints 2016 76 complaints 2017 82 complaints 2018 153 complaints 2019 61 complaints 2020 10 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2012, 2013 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2016, 2019, 2020 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2016 Chrysler 300

Is the 2016 Chrysler 300 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Chrysler 300 has 3 recall campaigns and 76 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 2016 Chrysler 300 have?
The 2016 Chrysler 300 has 3 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 2016 Chrysler 300?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 Chrysler 300 are: Air Bags, Power Train, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2016 Chrysler 300 safe to buy?
The 2016 Chrysler 300 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 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, 2019, 2020. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2012, 2013.
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.