Which year to buy
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
2014CAREFULSerious complaints 1.2× usual, mostly power train and engine
156 serious complaints of 236, the most about power train (69) and engine (25); per car on the road, 1.2× this model's usual year. 8 recalls. NHTSA investigation EA16002: vehicle rollaway, engine on. NHTSA investigation EA21002: desiccated air bag inflator rupture.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2014 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the gear shift was switched into the reverse position, the vehicle failed to move without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the power train, Jul 2016
“The contact owns a 2014 chrysler 300. The contact stated while driving at 20 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the lights started flickering. The contact stated that the alternator failure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not able to be restarted and was towed back to her residence.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Apr 2021
236 owner complaints · 8 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 17–23 mpg · NHTSA: 5 of 5 stars · 2014 trims and features
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
Engines: 3.6L 6-cyl; 5.7L 8-cyl; 6.4L 8-cyl · Drive: AWD, RWD
2014 300 trims
| 300 | 300C | 300C John Varvatos | 300C Luxury Series | 300S | Limited | SRT | SRT Core | SRT Premium |
|---|
base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Chrysler reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Chrysler aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3.6L 6-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl 6.4L 8-cyl | AWD, RWD | 18–23 mpg | 4 of 5 | 1 | 6 | Service brakes (3) | Yes |
| 2022 | 3.6L 6-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl | AWD, RWD | 19–23 mpg | 4 of 5 | 2 | 5 | Air bags (2) | Yes |
| 2021 | 3.6L 6-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl | AWD, RWD | 19–23 mpg | 4 of 5 | 2 | 20 | Air bags (8) | Yes |
| 2020 | 3.6L 6-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl | AWD, RWD | 19–23 mpg | 4 of 5 | 2 | 10 | Unknown or other (4) | Yes |
| 2019 | 3.6L 6-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl | AWD, RWD | 19–23 mpg | 4 of 5 | 2 | 60 | Air bags (22) | Yes |
| 2018 | 3.6L 6-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl | AWD, RWD | 19–23 mpg | 4 of 5 | 4 | 153 | Electrical system (69) | Yes |
| 2017 | 3.6L 6-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl | AWD, RWD | 19–23 mpg | 4 of 5 | 2 | 82 | Electrical system (29) | Yes |
| 2016 | 3.6L 6-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl | AWD, RWD | 19–23 mpg | 4 of 5 | 3 | 76 | Air bags (15) | No |
| 2015 | 3.6L 6-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl | AWD, RWD | 19–23 mpg | Not rated | 5 | 98 | Power train (24) | No |
| 2014 | 3.6L 6-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl 6.4L 8-cyl | AWD, RWD | 17–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 8 | 236 | Electrical system (72) | No |
| 2013 | 3.6L 6-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl 6.4L 8-cyl | AWD, RWD | 17–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 6 | 306 | Electrical system (131) | No |
| 2012 | 3.6L 6-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl 6.4L 8-cyl | AWD, RWD | 17–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 9 | 426 | Electrical system (212) | No |
| 2011 | 3.6L 6-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl | AWD, RWD | 18–21 mpg | Not rated | 7 | 200 | Electrical system (119) | No |
| 2010 | 2.7L 6-cyl 3.5L 6-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl 6.1L 8-cyl | AWD, RWD | 15–21 mpg | Not rated | 7 | 137 | Air bags (57) | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Apple lists CarPlay for: 300 2017–2023 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 6 |
| 2023 | Chrysler 300 4 DR RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 6 |
| 2022 | Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD | 4 | Optional | No | 2 | 5 |
| 2022 | Chrysler 300 4 DR RWD | 4 | Optional | No | 2 | 5 |
| 2021 | Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD | 4 | Optional | No | 2 | 20 |
| 2021 | Chrysler 300 4 DR RWD | 4 | Optional | No | 2 | 20 |
| 2020 | Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD | 4 | Optional | No | 2 | 10 |
| 2020 | Chrysler 300 4 DR RWD | 4 | Optional | No | 2 | 10 |
| 2019 | Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD | 4 | Optional | No | 2 | 60 |
| 2019 | Chrysler 300 4 DR RWD | 4 | Optional | No | 2 | 60 |
| 2018 | Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD | 4 | Optional | No | 4 | 153 |
| 2018 | Chrysler 300 4 DR RWD | 4 | Optional | No | 4 | 153 |
| 2017 | Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD | 4 | Optional | No | 2 | 82 |
| 2017 | Chrysler 300 4 DR RWD | 4 | Optional | No | 2 | 82 |
| 2016 | Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 76 |
| 2016 | Chrysler 300 4 DR RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 76 |
| 2015 | Chrysler 300 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 5 | 98 |
| 2015 | Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 5 | 98 |
| 2014 | Chrysler 300 4 DR RWD | 5 | Optional | No | 8 | 236 |
| 2014 | Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | No | 8 | 236 |
| 2014 | SRT 300 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | Chrysler 300 4 DR RWD | 5 | Optional | No | 6 | 306 |
| 2013 | Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | No | 6 | 306 |
| 2012 | Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | No | 9 | 426 |
| 2012 | Chrysler 300 4 DR RWD | 5 | Optional | No | 9 | 426 |
| 2011 | Chrysler 300 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 7 | 200 |
| 2011 | Chrysler 300 4 DR 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 7 | 200 |
| 2010 | Chrysler 300 4-DR w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 7 | 137 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 300 | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L |
18–23 |
| 2023 | 300 AWD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 21 |
| 2022 | 300 | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
19–23 |
| 2022 | 300 AWD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 21 |
| 2021 | 300 | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
19–23 |
| 2021 | 300 AWD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 21 |
| 2020 | 300 | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
19–23 |
| 2020 | 300 AWD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 21 |
| 2019 | 300 | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
19–23 |
| 2019 | 300 AWD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV |
21 |
| 2018 | 300 | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
19–23 |
| 2018 | 300 AWD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV |
21 |
| 2017 | 300 | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
19–23 |
| 2017 | 300 AWD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV |
21 |
| 2016 | 300 | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
19–23 |
| 2016 | 300 AWD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV |
21 |
| 2015 | 300 | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
19–23 |
| 2015 | 300 AWD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV |
21 |
| 2014 | 300 | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
18–23 |
| 2014 | 300 AWD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
18–21 |
| 2014 | 300 SRT8 | Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L | 17 |
| 2013 | 300 | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
19–23 |
| 2013 | 300 AWD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
18–21 |
| 2013 | 300 SRT8 | Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L | 17 |
| 2012 | 300 | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
19–23 |
| 2012 | 300 AWD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
18–21 |
| 2012 | 300 SRT8 | Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L | 17 |
| 2011 | 300 | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
19–21 |
| 2011 | 300 AWD | Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L | 18 |
| 2010 | 300 AWD | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
18–19 |
| 2010 | 300/SRT-8 | Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 2.7 L Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 6.1 L |
15–21 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.