2015 Chrysler 300
This year had at least 30% fewer 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.
- Complaints
- 99
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2015
Opened by NHTSA
24% of complaints
Complaints per year
2015: 99 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 825 |
| 2006 | 1,002 |
| 2007 | 498 |
| 2008 | 714 |
| 2009 | 83 |
| 2010 | 123 |
| 2011 | 200 |
| 2012 | 426 |
| 2013 | 306 |
| 2014 | 237 |
| 2015 | 99 |
| 2016 | 76 |
| 2017 | 82 |
| 2018 | 153 |
| 2019 | 61 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 6 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
24% · 24 reportsShow complaint excerpts
My wife pulled out of the garage, forgot her glasses, pulled halfway back into the garage , put the car in park. As she was exiting the car, it lunged forward hitting our garage wall. We have the rotary dial shifter on this car.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-02-02
Electrical system
14% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.
Air bags
11% · 11 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 300. While driving 7 MPH, the contact pulled the vehicle into a driveway and was struck in the rear by another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-30
I purchased a 2015 Chrysler 300 in may of 2015 brand new; on April 18,2016 I swerved to keep from hitting a deer in which the vehicle rolled over twice. I contacted Chrysler about the concern of the airbags not imploding.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-05-16
Steering
10% · 10 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 300. The contact called on behalf of the driver. While making a left turn, the steering wheel seized and the driver crashed into a vehicle. There were no injuries. A police report was filed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-10-03
Also filed under Fuel system, other
Service brakes
10% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2015-07-24Recall queryClosed 2016-01-05 Software security vulnerability
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2015-08-25Equipment15V461000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015...
Remedy: Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge.
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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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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
2015 Chrysler 300 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 24 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 14 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 11 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 15V461000 · Equipment
- Recall 17V097000 · Power train
- Recall 18V332000 · Electrical system, vehicle speed control
- Recall 18E053000 · Power train
- Recall 19V018000 · Air bags
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2015 Chrysler 300 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Chrysler 300 is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Chrysler 300?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2015 Chrysler 300 have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.