Chrysler 300 years to avoid
The Chrysler 300 years to avoid are 2006, 2005, 2008, 2012, 2007, 2013, 2014, 2011, 2018, 2010, 2015, 2009 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1969 is the cleanest year on record.
6,476
Total complaints
39
Recall campaigns
1969–2023
Years covered
12
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
300 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | High complaints + open investigation | 1,267 | |
| 2005 | High complaints + open investigation | 1,062 | |
| 2008 | High complaints + open investigation | 956 | |
| 2012 | High complaints + open investigation | 621 | |
| 2007 | High complaints + open investigation | 620 | |
| 2013 | High complaints + open investigation | 403 | |
| 2014 | High complaints + open investigation | 321 | |
| 2011 | High complaints + open investigation | 266 | |
| 2018 | High complaint rate | 207 | |
| 2010 | Open safety investigation | 150 | |
| 2015 | Open safety investigation | 142 | |
| 2009 | Open safety investigation | 114 |
Every 300 year
Common questions
What are the worst Chrysler 300 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the 300 years to avoid are 2006, 2005, 2008, 2012, 2007, 2013, 2014, 2011, 2018, 2010, 2015, 2009. The cleanest year on record is 1969.
What is the best year for the Chrysler 300?
By complaint volume, 1969 has the cleanest NHTSA record among 300 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Chrysler 300 have?
Across all model years, the 300 has 39 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 6,476 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.