The most-reported 300 run is 2C3KA53G06H (2006 builds) with 38 complaints, 9.3× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 29% of reports; 2006 is the worst model year at 6.6 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 38 recall campaigns for 300 model years 2005–2023.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Chrysler 300 has 1,115 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 3% of every 300 complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2C3KA53G06H•••••• | 2006 | 1 | — | |
| 2C3KA53G16H•••••• | 2006 | 3 | — | |
| 2C3KA53G86H•••••• | 2006 | — | 1 | |
| 2C3KA53G26H•••••• | 2006 | 3 | — | |
| 2C3KA53G46H•••••• | 2006 | 2 | — | |
| 2C3JA53G55H•••••• | 2005 | — | — | |
| 2C3JA53G85H•••••• | 2005 | — | — | |
| 2C3KA53G36H•••••• | 2006 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2C3KA53G76H•••••• | 2006 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2C3KA53G66H•••••• | 2006 | 1 | — | |
| 2C3JA53GX5H•••••• | 2005 | — | 2 | |
| 2C3JA53G25H•••••• | 2005 | 2 | — |
Each of the other 1,103 300 runs has 25 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 136 300 VINs so far, most often 2016, 2012, 2014 builds; 1 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Chrysler 300 the gap between build years is 5.1×: a 2006 car draws 6.6 complaints per run, a 2020 one 1.3.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | 6 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 5 | 5 | 2 | |
| 2021 | 19 | 12 | — | |
| 2020 | 9 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 57 | 38 | 4 | |
| 2018 | 152 | 62 | 5 | |
| 2017 | 78 | 43 | 2 | |
| 2016 | 72 | 49 | 9 | |
| 2015 | 91 | 44 | 9 | |
| 2014 | 225 | 70 | 21 | |
| 2013 | 287 | 99 | 17 | |
| 2012 | 403 | 82 | 23 | |
| 2011 | 172 | 37 | 5 | |
| 2010 | 115 | 47 | 13 | |
| 2009 | 76 | 52 | 2 | |
| 2008 | 676 | 141 | 25 | |
| 2007 | 456 | 96 | 16 | |
| 2006 | 936 | 141 | 35 | |
| 2005 | 746 | 120 | 36 |
Heaviest year here is 2006 at 6.6 complaints per run; lightest is 2022 at 1. The 2023 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 29% of everything Chrysler 300 owners report: Electrical System, 1,398 of 4,583 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 26 | 93 | |
| Air Bags | 123 | 6 | |
| Power Train | 38 | 5 | |
| Engine | 13 | 24 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 18 | 8 | |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 5 | |
| Service Brakes | 20 | 8 | |
| Steering | 10 | 3 |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 38 recall campaigns on the Chrysler 300; the 6 below cover build years 2005 to 2021. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 16V352000 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module | 2005–2012 |
| 19V018000 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module | 2010–2015 |
| 15V313000 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module | 2005–2010 |
| 18V332000 | Electrical System:wiring | 2014–2018 |
| 18V021000 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module | 2009–2013 |
| 24V198000 | Air Bags:side/window:curtain:inflator | 2018–2021 |
16V352000 was opened in 2016 on cars built from 2005: 11 years on the road before the recall.
The 300 against its rivals
The 300 draws 4.1 complaints per production run; the Maserati Quattroporte 1.3. That is the highest rate of the 2.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrysler 300 | 4,583 | 1,115 | 5% | |
| Maserati Quattroporte | 45 | 34 | 13.3% |
How serious were they
Of the 4,583 reports on the Chrysler 300, 5% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.
| Outcome | Chrysler 300 | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 4,583 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 228 (5%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 111 (2.4%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 181 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 8 | 2,728 |
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Chrysler 300 share of that is 4,583 complaints over 1,115 runs, 0.41% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Chrysler 300 VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 4,583 NHTSA complaints from 1,115 300 runs and 38 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which 300 production run has the most complaints?
2C3KA53G06H, a 2006 build, with 38 complaints, 1 of them after a crash. The typical 300 run has 4.1.
Which 300 years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2006 is heaviest at 6.6 complaints per run and 2022 lightest at 1.
Does the 300 get more complaints than the Maserati Quattroporte?
Yes: 4.1 complaints per production run for the 300 against 1.3 for the Maserati Quattroporte.
How many 300 complaints involve a crash?
5% of 4,583 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 111 involved a fire.
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