2017 Chrysler 300

▲ Better than typical
2017 Chrysler 300
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:32:32.540Z

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

Campaigns on file for 2017

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Electrical system

35% of complaints

Complaints per year

2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 825 complaints 2006: 1,002 complaints 2007: 498 complaints 2007 2008: 714 complaints 2009: 83 complaints 2010: 123 complaints 2010 2011: 200 complaints 2012: 426 complaints 2013: 306 complaints 2013 2014: 237 complaints 2015: 99 complaints 2016: 76 complaints 2017: 82 complaints 2017 82 2018: 153 complaints 2019: 61 complaints 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: 498 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 2015: 99 complaints 2016: 76 complaints 2017: 82 complaints 2017 82 2018: 153 complaints 2019: 61 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: 498 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 2015: 99 complaints 2015 2016: 76 complaints 2016 2017: 82 complaints 2017 82 2018: 153 complaints 2018 2019: 61 complaints 2019 2020: 9 complaints 2020 2021: 20 complaints 2021 2022: 5 complaints 2022 2023: 6 complaints 2023

2017: 82 complaints

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YearComplaints
20042
2005825
20061,002
2007498
2008714
200983
2010123
2011200
2012426
2013306
2014237
201599
201676
201782
2018153
201961
20209
202120
20225
20236

Known problem areas

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

Electrical system

35% · 29 reports
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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, 2017-08-19

Structure

13% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing body and door.

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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, 2017-02-27

Power train

7% · 6 reports

Air bags

7% · 6 reports
CRASHINJURY
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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…

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 reports

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    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.

  2. R
    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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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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.