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2018 Chrysler 300 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 153 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Elevated Reported Activity — 2018 Chrysler 300

The 2018 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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4
NHTSA Recalls
4 recalls on record
153
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
6
Crash Reports
In NHTSA complaints
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NHTSA Recalls — 2018 Chrysler 300 (4)

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

🔧 Power Train: Automatic Transmission
If the incorrect park lock rod is installed, the transmission may not shift into 'PARK' and keep the vehicle from moving, increasing the risk of unintended vehicle movement and the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct park lock rod, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403….
NHTSA #18V280000
🔧 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
🔧 Electrical System: Wiring: Front Underhood
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's…
NHTSA #18V524000
🔧 Air Bags: Side/Window: Curtain: Inflator
An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 20, 2025. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403….
NHTSA #24V198000
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Most Common Problems — 2018 Chrysler 300

Based on 153 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
65
Unknown Or Other
30
Power Train
16
Air Bags
13
Exterior Lighting
4
Back Over Prevention
4
Visibility/wiper
3
Suspension
2
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Chrysler 300 — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2018 model year is highlighted.

2012 426 complaints 2013 306 complaints 2014 Data unavailable 2015 99 complaints 2016 76 complaints 2017 82 complaints 2018 153 complaints 2019 61 complaints 2020 10 complaints 2021 20 complaints 2022 5 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: 2019, 2020, 2021 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2018 Chrysler 300

Is the 2018 Chrysler 300 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2018 Chrysler 300 has 4 recall campaigns and 153 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 2018 Chrysler 300 have?
The 2018 Chrysler 300 has 4 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 2018 Chrysler 300?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2018 Chrysler 300 are: Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Power Train, Air Bags. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2018 Chrysler 300 safe to buy?
The 2018 Chrysler 300 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 4 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: 2019, 2020, 2021. 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.