MYRModel Year Report

2014 Chrysler 300

◆ Worse than typical
2014 Chrysler 300
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
237
Recalls
8

Campaigns on file for 2014

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

30% of complaints

Complaints per year

2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 825 complaints 2006: 1,002 complaints 2007: 497 complaints 2007 2008: 714 complaints 2009: 83 complaints 2010: 123 complaints 2010 2011: 200 complaints 2012: 426 complaints 2013: 306 complaints 2014: 237 complaints 2014 237 2015: 99 complaints 2016: 76 complaints 2017: 82 complaints 2018: 153 complaints 2019: 60 complaints 2019 2020: 9 complaints 2021: 20 complaints 2022: 5 complaints 2022 2023: 6 complaints
2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 825 complaints 2006: 1,002 complaints 2006 2007: 497 complaints 2008: 714 complaints 2008 2009: 83 complaints 2010: 123 complaints 2010 2011: 200 complaints 2012: 426 complaints 2012 2013: 306 complaints 2014: 237 complaints 2014 237 2015: 99 complaints 2016: 76 complaints 2016 2017: 82 complaints 2018: 153 complaints 2018 2019: 60 complaints 2020: 9 complaints 2020 2021: 20 complaints 2022: 5 complaints 2022 2023: 6 complaints
2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 825 complaints 2005 2006: 1,002 complaints 2006 2007: 497 complaints 2007 2008: 714 complaints 2008 2009: 83 complaints 2009 2010: 123 complaints 2010 2011: 200 complaints 2011 2012: 426 complaints 2012 2013: 306 complaints 2013 2014: 237 complaints 2014 237 2015: 99 complaints 2015 2016: 76 complaints 2016 2017: 82 complaints 2017 2018: 153 complaints 2018 2019: 60 complaints 2019 2020: 9 complaints 2020 2021: 20 complaints 2021 2022: 5 complaints 2022 2023: 6 complaints 2023

2014: 237 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20042
2005825
20061,002
2007497
2008714
200983
2010123
2011200
2012426
2013306
2014237
201599
201676
201782
2018153
201960
20209
202120
20225
20236

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

30% · 72 reports

Most commonly citing speedometer/odometer.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Chrysler 300. While driving 60 MPH, there was a burning electrical odor. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-02-19

The contact owns a 2014 Chrysler 300S. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the check engine, transmission, and traction control warning lights were illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-05

Also filed under Power train

Power train

30% · 70 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

CRASHINJURY
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Tl*the contact owns a 2014 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling in the park position, the vehicle rolled away independently. As a result, the vehicle crashed into two other vehicles. The air bags failed to deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-03-10

Tl- the contact owns a 2014 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the gears were slipping from the gear box while the vehicle was in park. On another occasion, the contact stated that while the vehicle in park, it rolled away.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-01-07

Drivetrain axle fell off as I was driving down the road cause by defected bolts on prepeller The front propeller shaft may have bolts that were not fully tightened to the proper torque specification during vehicle assembly.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-05

Engine

11% · 25 reports

Exterior lighting

7% · 17 reports
INJURY

Air bags

7% · 17 reports
CRASHINJURY
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My car got into an auto accident and the airbag did not deploy. We were traveling in heavy traffic, weather was rainy, on nb I 5 just passing mile post 22 in woodland Washington state.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-08

Safety timeline

8 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    2014Complaint volume 237 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2015-02-27Electrical system14V634000 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine...

    Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.

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    2016-02-03Engineering analysisClosed 2016-06-24 Vehicle rollaway, engine on
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    2016-06-24Power train16V240000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2011, to November 27, 2014, and 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 16, 2012, to December 22,...

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to mitigate the risk of vehicle rollaway, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

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    2017-04-07Power train17V097000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD).

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace all eight front driveshaft bolts, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T03.

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    2017-12-15Electrical system17V741000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014 Dodge Challenger, Charger, Durango, Chrysler 300, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T75.

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    2018-02-12Electrical system17V435000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2018.

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    2018-06-04Electrical system, vehicle speed control18V332000 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...

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018.

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    2018-07-26Power train18E053000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Stage 1 Kit Performance Packages Powertrain Control Modules (PCM) Part Numbers P5160023, P5160025, and Demon Crate PCM Part Number 68412287AA.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will either perform a software update or replace the PCM, free of charge. The recall began July 26 , 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

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    2019-02-04Air bags19V018000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019.

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    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2014 Chrysler 300 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 72 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 70 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 25 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 14V634000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 16V240000 · Power train
  • Recall 17V097000 · Power train
  • Recall 17V741000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 17V435000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 18V332000 · Electrical system, vehicle speed control
  • Recall 18E053000 · Power train
  • Recall 19V018000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2014 Chrysler 300 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Chrysler 300 is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Chrysler 300?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2014 Chrysler 300 have?
8 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.