2016 Chrysler 300 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2016 Chrysler 300, and owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2016 Chrysler 300
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Software (electrical system) and 2 other components
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 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis…
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. Owners may contact Chrysler…
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Axle shaft (power train)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD). The front driveshaft bolts may loosen and allow the front driveshaft to disconnect, potentially causing a loss of motive power.
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…
76 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 Chrysler 300 have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA; 9 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 5 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 51,420 miles. Complaints peaked in 2020 with 14 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the interior door panel on all four doors was shuddering while the windows were rolled down due to th”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 2, 2026 · Structure
“The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving on a four-lane roadway, at approximately 45 mph, another driver attempted to make a left turn with an obstructed view, ran a”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 14, 2026 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2016 Chrysler 300 (300 AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–23 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 16–19 / 25–30 |
| Fuel | Gasoline or E85, Midgrade, Regular |
| EPA class | Large Cars |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3.6/5.7 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 8-spd |
Compare Chrysler 300 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chrysler 300 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 Chrysler 300 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 Chrysler 300 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 Chrysler 300 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 Chrysler 300 | 7 | 825 |
| 2006 Chrysler 300 | 4 | 1,002 |
| 2007 Chrysler 300 | 4 | 497 |
| 2008 Chrysler 300 | 4 | 714 |
| 2009 Chrysler 300 | 5 | 83 |
| 2010 Chrysler 300 | 7 | 123 |
| 2011 Chrysler 300 | 7 | 200 |
| 2012 Chrysler 300 | 9 | 426 |
| 2013 Chrysler 300 | 6 | 306 |
| 2014 Chrysler 300 | 7 | 237 |
| 2015 Chrysler 300 | 4 | 98 |
| 2016 Chrysler 300 | 2 | 76 |
| 2017 Chrysler 300 | 2 | 82 |
| 2018 Chrysler 300 | 4 | 153 |
| 2019 Chrysler 300 | 2 | 60 |
| 2020 Chrysler 300 | 2 | 9 |
| 2021 Chrysler 300 | 2 | 20 |
| 2022 Chrysler 300 | 2 | 5 |
| 2023 Chrysler 300 | 1 | 6 |
Checking a specific 2016 Chrysler 300
How do I know if my 2016 Chrysler 300 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2016 Chrysler 300; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chrysler dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 17V097000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chrysler models
- Town and Country13,517 complaints
- Pacifica7,008 complaints
- 2004,187 complaints
- Sebring2,833 complaints
- Pt Cruiser2,524 complaints
- Concorde2,217 complaints
- 300C1,258 complaints
- Lhs968 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.