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2018 Chrysler 300: problems, recalls and fuel economy

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Owners have filed 210 complaints about the 2018 Chrysler 300 with NHTSA, and it has 4 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.

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Owner complaints

210

filed with NHTSA

Recalls

on record

Fuel economy

23 mpg

best version, EPA combined

Fuel, 5 years

$8,870

12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal

What owners complain about most

Electrical system69

Body, glass & interior28

Transmission & drivetrain17

Airbags & seat belts14

Engines and fuel economy

Version	Drive	Combined
Automatic 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	23 mpg
Automatic 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L	All-Wheel Drive	21 mpg
Automatic 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	19 mpg

Recalls

Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain › InflatorMar 14, 2024 · campaign 24V198000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
Electrical System › Wiring › Front UnderhoodAug 9, 2018 · campaign 18V524000
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module
Electrical System › SoftwareMay 17, 2018 · campaign 18V332000
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jee
Power Train › Automatic TransmissionMay 1, 2018 · campaign 18V280000
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.

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Other years of the Chrysler 300

Year	Reliability
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2016	Not rated yet
2015	Not rated yet

Questions people ask

What problems does the 2018 Chrysler 300 have?

Owners have filed 210 complaints with NHTSA: electrical system (69), body, glass & interior (28), transmission & drivetrain (17). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.

How many recalls does the 2018 Chrysler 300 have?

4 recalls on record with NHTSA.

What gas mileage does the 2018 Chrysler 300 get?

Up to 23 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.