2016 Chrysler 300 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
115 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2016 Chrysler 300, alongside 3 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 6/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Electrical leads the reports, typically around 35,675 miles.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2016 Chrysler 300 has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2016 sits among all 300 years
What owners report
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 64 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 35,838 miles. Half of those reports fall between 28,000 and 64,281 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (3)
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…
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will either perform a software update or replace the PCM, free of charge. The recall began July 26 , 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at…
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,…
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners…
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.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace all eight front driveshaft bolts, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at…
Technical service bulletins
305 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2016 Chrysler 300. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2016 Chrysler 300 reliable?
The 2016 Chrysler 300 drew 115 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 6/100, scored against the model's worst year (2006).
What are the most common 2016 Chrysler 300 problems?
The top reported problems for the 2016 Chrysler 300 are electrical (21 complaints), other (19), and transmission & drivetrain (15).
At what mileage do 2016 Chrysler 300 problems show up?
Owners most often report 2016 Chrysler 300 problems around 35,838 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 28,000 and 64,281 miles.
Does the 2016 Chrysler 300 have recalls?
3 recall campaigns apply to the 2016 Chrysler 300. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.