The best and worst Chrysler 300 years, by the numbers
Short answer: among Chrysler 300s old enough to judge (2005–2021), the 2016–2017 and 2020–2021 have the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold. The 2005–2006, 2008 and 2011 have the most.
We counted every owner complaint filed with the federal government (NHTSA) for each model year and divided by how many were sold that year, so a year that sold more doesn’t look worse just for being popular. Years newer than 2021 are shown but not ranked — they haven’t been on the road long enough. How this is calculated.
Years with the most complaints
2005 Chrysler 300 · 61.2 per 10,000 sold (1.7× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 100,000 miles; then tank, lines and filler.
2006 Chrysler 300 · 113.5 per 10,000 sold (3.1× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Tank, lines and filler, typically around 70,000 miles; then stalling and no-start.
2008 Chrysler 300 · 118.7 per 10,000 sold (3.2× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Body control and other modules, typically around 87,000 miles; then airbags, seatbelts and restraints.
2011 Chrysler 300 · 62.0 per 10,000 sold (1.7× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Battery, alternator and charging, typically around 51,000 miles; then body control and other modules.
Years with the fewest complaints
2016 Chrysler 300 · 15.6 per 10,000 sold (0.4× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 37,462 miles.
2017 Chrysler 300 · 16.8 per 10,000 sold (0.5× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Infotainment, screen and software, typically around 50,000 miles.
2020 Chrysler 300 · 6.1 per 10,000 sold (0.2× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 72,000 miles.
2021 Chrysler 300 · 12.0 per 10,000 sold (0.3× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Airbags, seatbelts and restraints.
Every year: complaints per 10,000 sold
Typical Chrysler 300 year: 36.9 per 10,000 sold.
Complaints are counted once each, even when an owner lists several parts. Sales are US units sold in the calendar year, a close stand-in for the model year.
Common questions
What is the worst year for the Chrysler 300?
Among Chrysler 300s old enough to judge (2005–2021), the 2008 has the most owner complaints per 10,000 sold: 118.7, about 3.2× a typical Chrysler 300 year. The 2005–2006 and 2011 also stand out.
What is the best year for the Chrysler 300?
The 2020 has the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold among Chrysler 300s from 2005–2021: 6.1, against 36.9 for a typical year. The 2016–2017 and 2021 are also well below typical.
What goes wrong on the 2008 Chrysler 300?
The most-reported problem on the 2008 Chrysler 300 is body control and other modules, typically around 87,000 miles.
Why aren't the newest Chrysler 300 years ranked?
The 2022–2023 haven't been on the road long enough. Newer cars have fewer complaints mainly because they're newer, so ranking them would flatter them.
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Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; US sales from public industry figures. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. This is not an inspection and not a recommendation to buy or avoid any vehicle.