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2020 Chrysler 300 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 10 complaints on file for the 2020 Chrysler 300 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

In government crash testing it earned 4 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

10

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

2

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

4

Injuries

0

Deaths

4

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2020 compare to other 300 years?

300 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2020 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, 2020 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2020 Chrysler 300 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Other440%
Airbags330%
Driver Assistance110%
Transmission110%
Visibility & Wipers110%

Does the 2020 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.

21V516000Visibility & WipersJuly 8, 2021 · 21,258 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."

Consequence

A windshield that separates from the vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will remove and replace the front windshield urethane sealant, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y47.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“March 24th 2023 @ 1:58 pm I was sitting at a red light behind another car, when I was rear ended @ 40+ mph and pushed in to the car ahead of me. The air bags never deployed after colliding with the car in front of me causing my head to hit the steering wheel and the roof of my car. I was…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · March 24, 2023 · crash

“March 24th 2023 @ 1:58 pm I was sitting at a red light behind another car, when I was rear ended @ 40+ mph and pushed in to the car ahead of me. The air bags never deployed after colliding with the car in front of me causing my head to hit the steering wheel and the roof of my car. I was…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · March 24, 2023 · crash

“ I purchased this Chrysler 300 new Nov. 2020 with 6 miles on it, This has been one of the best new cars I've purchased. March 1 2022 At 23,800 miles. I was traveling on KY70 around a sharp curve within advised speed, The car made a loud grinding noise at the gear shift knob under my right arm, The…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · March 1, 2022

“This Chrysler 300 is equipped with side view mirrors which tilt down when vehicle is placed in reverse gear. It is suppose to tilt a few degrees so that you can see noting is under your rear tires such as a small child or o pet cat, dog,etc. However this vehicle s mirrors tild down so far the only…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · September 30, 2020

“On March 1 2022 at 23,800 miles on odometer driving around curve the transmission shifter knob at console made grinding sound (like trying to change gears on moving cog). I noticed this on other curves and laid hand on knob and it was vibrating like trying to go in reverse/park? I parked car and…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · March 1, 2022

2020 Chrysler 300 — common questions

Is the 2020 Chrysler 300 reliable?

The record is thin — 10 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2020 300 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are other (4 complaints), airbags (3 complaints), driver assistance (1 complaints).

Does the 2020 Chrysler 300 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2020 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 2020 Chrysler 300?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2020 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.