repaired · 2019 Q4
Electrical system: software
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.
2016 Chrysler 300Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 76 owner complaints about the 2016 Chrysler 300, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-332 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 2, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Chrysler 300 has problems
76 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
15Electrical system
15Air bags3 crash/fire/injury
14Power train1 crash/fire/injury
10Structure1 crash/fire/injury
7Fuel/propulsion system
6Engine
6Steering2 crash/fire/injury
3Service brakes
3Visibility/wiper
96 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 15 | 0 |
| Air bags | 15 | 3 |
| Power train | 14 | 1 |
| Structure | 10 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 0 |
| Engine | 6 | 0 |
| Steering | 6 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 9 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2016 Chrysler 300 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2018 Q3
Axle assembly: axle shaft
Risk. A loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chrysler.
Best & worst years
2016 vs. every other 300 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 300 median. How we score
'69'70'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2016 Chrysler 300 safety ratings
2016 Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (11.3% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What 300 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact purchased a 2016 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that shortly after purchasing the vehicle, the vehicle was taken to a dealer for several repairs, and the contact was concerned that there was a mileage discrepancy as per a Carfax Report. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of…
Fuel pump lid is electrical connection is cause a malfunction when fuel up and burning a hole in the electrical connection causing fuel to leak out under the back seat this need to be fix before someone is killed do to a fire this is the 2n time being replace and the same issue
1- Electrical components lost communication with all module I have diagnostic from dealer. 2- When happened car loose power putting my own safety and other at risk I don’t feel safety no more and all possible lights on dashboard come on. 3- I bring my car to dealer to do a diagnostic and said need…
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