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.
2017 Chrysler 300Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 82 owner complaints about the 2017 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 February 21, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Lothar Spurzem, CC BY-SA 2.0 de.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Chrysler 300 has problems
82 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
29Electrical system
11Structure
6Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
6Power train
5Service brakes
4Exterior lighting
4Engine
3Fuel/propulsion system
2Equipment
108 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 29 | 0 |
| Structure | 11 | 0 |
| Air bags | 6 | 2 |
| Power train | 6 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 10 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2017 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
2017 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
2017 Chrysler 300 safety ratings
2017 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: No
In owners' words
What 300 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My, Instrument Cluster PanelChrysler 300c. It with out and replace,on.10/1/25,And with out again, on10/22/25. THey tried,Convince me I, need a Battery. So I had it check,said.They said, my battery, low. Because Instrument Cluster on all night.
Center console with touch screen delaminating screen cover causing random and continuous malfunctions to navigation, heating/cooling climate controls, media (radio, hands-free telephone, and numerous uconnect software applications), and rear backup camera function. Potential for serious distraction…
The control screen in the front center of the vehicle is not working. Backup camera, radio, AC/heat, Blutooth, navigation, nothing works and the screen will black out. It is a safety hazard driving as the screen will click and make loud noises.
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