2017 Chrysler 300

▲ Better than typical
2017 Chrysler 300
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:59:00.957Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chrysler 300 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2017 highlighted. 2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 825 complaints 2006: 1002 complaints 2007: 497 complaints 2007 2008: 714 complaints 2009: 83 complaints 2010: 123 complaints 2010 2011: 200 complaints 2012: 424 complaints 2013: 305 complaints 2013 2014: 236 complaints 2015: 97 complaints 2016: 76 complaints 2016 2017: 82 complaints 2017 2018: 152 complaints 2019: 59 complaints 2019 2020: 9 complaints 2021: 19 complaints 2022: 5 complaints 2022 2023: 6 complaints 2023
2017: 82 complaints
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YearComplaints
20042
2005825
20061002
2007497
2008714
200983
2010123
2011200
2012424
2013305
2014236
201597
201676
201782
2018152
201959
20209
202119
20225
20236

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 35%

35% of complaints: electrical system — 29 distinct reports on file.

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LREAR CAMERA LOCKS UP ON SCREEN AND YOU CAN NOT DO ANYTHING WITH COMPUTER,VEHICLE MUST BE TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED

NHTSA ODI report, 20170819

STRUCTURE 10%

10% of complaints: structure — 8 distinct reports on file.

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SUNROOF SHATTTERED OUT OF NOWHERE. CAR HAD BEEN PARKED GOT IN BACKED OUT AND SIRI OF GLASS JUST POPPED AND SHATTERED

NHTSA ODI report, 20170227

POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 6 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 7%

7% of complaints: air bags — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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 disabled

NHTSA ODI report, 20260221

I WAS REAR ENDED REAL HARD MY AIRBAG LIGHTS CAME ON BUT THE AIRBAGS DIDN'T COME OUT WHY IS THAT?

NHTSA ODI report, 20210104

SERVICE BRAKES 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes — 5 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20170407 — power train

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.

Campaign 17V097000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180604 — electrical system, vehicle speed control

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.

Campaign 18V332000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2017 Chrysler 300 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (29 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 17V097000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V332000 (electrical system, vehicle speed control) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2019 ▲ 2016 ▲ 2009

WORST YEARS

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FAQ

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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.