2017 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
- 82
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2017
None on file
35% of complaints
Complaints per year
2017: 82 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.
Electrical system
35% · 29 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Lrear camera locks up on screen and you can not do anything with computer,vehicle must be turned off and restarted
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-08-19
Structure
13% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing body and door.
Show complaint excerpts
Sunroof shatttered out of nowhere. Car had been parked got in backed out and siri of glass just popped and shattered
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-02-27
Power train
7% · 6 reportsAir bags
7% · 6 reportsShow complaint excerpts
airbag deployed during fender bender. had driving leg forward and left leg bent at 90 degree angle. When airbag deployed it hit right leg full force and basically exploded the bones. Almost lost my leg. Permanently…
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-02-21
I was rear ended real hard my airbag lights came on but the airbags didn't come out why is that?
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-01-04
Service brakes
6% · 5 reportsSafety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
2017 Chrysler 300 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 29 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 6 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 17V097000 · Power train
- Recall 18V332000 · Electrical system, vehicle speed control
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- Is the 2017 Chrysler 300 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Chrysler 300 is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chrysler 300?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2017 Chrysler 300 have?
- 2 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.