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2019 Chrysler 300 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 2019 Chrysler 300 sits mid-pack among 300 years: 83 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 128, with 2 recalls and no defect investigations.

Airbags leads the complaint categories with 22 reports (27% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 4 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

83

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

9

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

4

Injuries

0

Deaths

4

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2019 compare to other 300 years?

300 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted1,267 complaints1969: 0 complaints1970: 1 complaints2004: 4 complaints2005: 1,062 complaints2006: 1,267 complaints2007: 620 complaints2008: 956 complaints2009: 114 complaints2010: 150 complaints2011: 266 complaints2012: 620 complaints2013: 402 complaints2014: 321 complaints2015: 142 complaints2016: 101 complaints2017: 102 complaints2018: 207 complaints2019: 83 complaints2020: 10 complaints2021: 25 complaints2022: 6 complaints2023: 9 complaints
300 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2019 Chrysler 300 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Airbags2227%
Electrical System2024%
Other1214%
Visibility & Wipers56%
Lighting56%
Brakes34%
Fuel System34%
Steering34%
Transmission34%
Speed Control22%
Body & Structure22%
Seat Belts11%
Engine11%
Driver Assistance11%

Does the 2019 Chrysler 300 have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

24V198000AirbagsMarch 14, 2024 · 284,982 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.

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.

19V203000Electrical SystemMarch 14, 2019 · 7,929 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Dodge Challenger and Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The instrument cluster may not properly illuminate driver warnings. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."

Consequence

Failure of the instrument cluster to properly illuminate may prevent the driver from receiving warnings about the vehicle's systems, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began April 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V32.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“We were in an accident where we were Tboned and a car ran a red light at 50 miles bet hour hitting us on the passenger side and not one airbag in my vehicle went off. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · February 16, 2023 · crash

“I was in a "at fault" accident in Sept 2020 in my new car because the instrument panel failed to stay on started glitching while on the freeway hit tire in the road. Car insurance went up because of the points against my record. The Chrysler Corp has a recall on the same make and model but not my…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · September 11, 2020 · crash

“I BROUGHT A 2019 CHRYSLER 300 IN JULY 2019, IN SEPTEMBER 2019 MY WIFE WAS BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, SHE SAID THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. SHE STATED THAT SHE PRESSED THE BRAKE AND IT DIDN'T STOP THE CAR. IT CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE UNTIL IT FINALLY STOPPED AFTER GOING UP AN…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · September 10, 2019 · crash

“I was in a "at fault" accident in Sept 2020 in my new car because the instrument panel failed to stay on started glitching while on the freeway hit tire in the road. Car insurance went up because of the points against my record. The Chrysler Corp has a recall on the same make and model but not my…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · September 11, 2020 · crash

“BRAND NEW CHRYSLER 300 W/<1100MI UCONNECT UPDATE ERROR CODE 20 VEHICLE INOPERABLE CONDITION VIN: [XXX] ATTEMPTED SERVICE CENTER TODAY (X3) AGAIN ... EXACT PART NUMBER OBTAINED FROM PREVIOUS SERVICE VISIT(S) USED PART SENT IN OPEN BOX WRONG DEVICE DELIVERED! (STOLEN OR INTERCEPTED) SO SAD COME BACK…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · July 1, 2021

2019 Chrysler 300 — common questions

Is the 2019 Chrysler 300 reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 83 NHTSA complaints, below the typical 300 year, with 2 recalls and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2019 300 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are airbags (22 complaints), electrical system (20 complaints), other (12 complaints).

Does the 2019 Chrysler 300 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2019 Chrysler 300. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Chrysler 300 years should you avoid?

Based on 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 record among 300 years belongs to 1969.

How safe is the 2019 Chrysler 300?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2019 Chrysler 300 earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.