2018 Chrysler 300 problems
NHTSA has received 210 complaints about the 2018 Chrysler 300, and 33% of them involve electrical system. After that come drivetrain & axles (8%) and air bags (7%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 210 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Electrical system 33% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 8 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 8 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 21,000 miles 61 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 28 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 17 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Among the 61 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 21,000 miles. For electrical system specifically, the median reported mileage is about 22,000 miles (10 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 8 complaints mention a crash; 8 injuries reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2018 ranks 8th most-complained-about out of 16 model years of the Chrysler 300 with enough data (172 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 4 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 chrysler 300. While driving 55 MPH, the contact's vehicle was cut off by another vehicle. The contact swerved off the road and crashed into two trees. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver and passenger sustained unknown injures that required medical attention. A police report was filed with the state police. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted.
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 chrysler 300. While driving 5 MPH and making a left turn, the front passenger side wheel continued to move in a straight line. As a result, the vehicle struck a curb. The contact's daughter was seated in the rear passenger seat and was not wearing a seat belt. Her daughter's face struck the rear passenger side window. Medical attention was not received. The contact stated that an unknown warning indicator was illuminated.
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 chrysler 300. While driving 35 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the ABS malfunctioned and the brake pedal pulsated. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. Prior to the crash, the back-up camera failed and it was difficult to start the vehicle. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a collision center. The contact sustained a minor injury to the shin bone from the air bag deployment. Medical attention was not received.
Check engine light comes on, vehicle has no power, can't accelerate. Shows codes p0340 p0365 u1428. This is the second time this has happened with this vehicle! I was on the freeway and the accelerator pedal is totally unresponsive. Holding it to the floor kept the speed steady until I was able to pull off the side of the road.
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 chrysler 300 equipped with hancock optimo tires, size: 235/55r19 (na). While driving, an abnormal clunking noise was detected and the vehicle slid. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the tires needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The DOT number and tire failure mileage were unknown. The VIN was invalid. The vehicle failure mileage was 2,000.