What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2014 Chrysler 300

Typical pattern

11.2% of complaints about the 2014 Chrysler 300 came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2014 vehicle — around the middle of the 195 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 3.3 yr in service. The most-reported system is electrical system (72 complaints), typically at 2.5 yr or about 31,000 miles.

Complaints
321
Median age at failure
3.3 yr
Median mileage
34,000 n=217
Crash / fire / tow
12.8% of reports
Safety recalls
8 1 do not drive

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y
Electrical system
72 reports · 31,000 mi
2.5 yr
9.7%
Power train
69 reports · 22,350 mi
2.8 yr
17.4%
Engine
25 reports · 51,037 mi
5.1 yr
4%
Other
23 reports · 34,000 mi
5.5 yr
21.7%
Exterior lighting
17 reports · 23,231 mi
2.8 yr
5.9%
Air bags
17 reports · 28,794 mi
3.3 yr
47.1%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

19V018000 2019-01-15 Do not drive
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

18E053000 2018-07-12
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Stage 1 Kit Performance Packages Powertrain Control Modules (PCM) Part Numbers P5160023, P5160025, and Demon Crate PCM Part Number 68412287AA. The PCMs are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its curren

If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

18V332000 2018-05-17
Electrical system:wiring

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit with

If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

17V741000 2017-11-21
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014 Dodge Challenger, Charger, Durango, Chrysler 300, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

17V435000 2017-07-10
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

17V097000 2017-02-14
Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD). The front driveshaft bolts may loosen and allow the front driveshaft to disconnect, potentially causing a loss of motive power.

A loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.

16V240000 2016-04-25
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2011, to November 27, 2014, and 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 16, 2012, to December 22, 2015. The affected vehicles, equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a monostable gear selector, may not adequately warn the driver when driver's door is opened and the vehicle is not in PARK, allowing them to exit the vehicle while the vehicle is still in gear.

Drivers thinking that their vehicle's transmission is in the PARK position may be struck by the vehicle and injured if they attempt to get out of the vehicle while the engine is running and the parking brake is not engaged.

14V634000 2014-10-08
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

In owners’ own words

Engine 15,295 mi 8 mo in service
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MOTOR OIL WAS NOT FLOWING TO THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,295. UPDATED 04/03/15*LJ UPDATED 9/20/2017*CN
Engine 23,814 mi 1.5 yr in service
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND DROVE TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEAD VALVE AND CYLINDER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,814.
Engine 114,000 mi 4.0 yr in service
MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT I NEED A HEAD GASKET AND IT'S NUMBER 6 , AFTER MAKING MORE RESEARCH I FOUND OUT THAT CHRYSLER HAVE THE SAME ISSUE WITH THERE ENGIN FOR MODEL 2011,2012,2013 AND THEY EXTENDED WARRANTY TO 150000 ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE BUT THEY REFUSED TO COVER MY CAR BECAUSE IT'S 2014 EVEN THOUGH IT'S THE SAME ISSUE
Electrical system 4,603 mi 10 mo in service
REMOTE START RANDOMLY FAILS TO ENGAGE (ON AVERAGE OF ONCE A MONTH) THE HORN BEEPS ONLY ONCE WHEN REMOTE SYSTEM IS ENGAGED AND CAR FAILS TO START. DASHBOARD DISPLAY BETWEEN THE DRIVER'S GAUGES STATES THE REMOTE START IS DISABLED. THE CAR MUST BE MANUALLY STARTED TO RESET THE REMOTE START SYSTEM. ACTUAL MODEL NOT LISTED ON YOUR DROP DOWN SELECTION : CHRYSLER 300S 2012 AWD. *TR

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