MYRModel Year Report

2018 Chrysler 300

● Typical for this model
2018 Chrysler 300
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:00:42.179Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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, 2018 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 2018: 152 complaints 2018 2019: 59 complaints 2019 2020: 9 complaints 2021: 19 complaints 2022: 5 complaints 2022 2023: 6 complaints 2023
2018: 152 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 44%

44% of complaints: electrical system — 67 distinct reports on file.

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Screen separation, causing malfunction in cars performance and safety.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230927

POWER TRAIN 11%

11% of complaints: power train — 17 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 9%

9% of complaints: air bags — 14 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS CUT OFF BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SWERVED OFF THE ROAD AND CRASHED INTO TWO TREES. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181119

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 5%

5% of complaints: exterior lighting — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
VISIBILITY/WIPER 3%

3% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 5 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

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

R 20180628 — power train

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct park lock rod, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U43.

Campaign 18V280000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20181002 — electrical system

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and...

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.

Campaign 18V524000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20250220 — air bags

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.

Remedy: Dealers will replace both side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 20, 2025. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 19B.

Campaign 24V198000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2018 Chrysler 300 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (67 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 18V332000 (electrical system, vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V280000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V524000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V198000 (air bags) has been completed.
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OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 2018 Chrysler 300 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2018 Chrysler 300 is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Chrysler 300?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 44% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2018 Chrysler 300 have?

4 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.