2018 Chrysler 300 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
207 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2018 Chrysler 300, alongside 4 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 9/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Electrical leads the reports, typically around 20,000 miles.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2018 Chrysler 300 has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2018 sits among all 300 years
What owners report
“Screen is delaminated. Will make random calls and do random functions. Very distracting while driving.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2018 300
“The infotainment system screen is delaminating causing ghost touches and has the ability to call 911, change heating changes and distraction to driver while driving the car ..this is the heart of the car and can be very dangerous”— owner report to NHTSA, 2018 300
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 55 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 21,478 miles. Half of those reports fall between 15,000 and 57,300 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (4)
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.
Fix: 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…
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler…
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 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 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct park lock rod, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.…
Technical service bulletins
225 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2018 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 2018 Chrysler 300 reliable?
The 2018 Chrysler 300 drew 207 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 9/100, scored against the model's worst year (2006).
What are the most common 2018 Chrysler 300 problems?
The top reported problems for the 2018 Chrysler 300 are electrical (76 complaints), other (55), and transmission & drivetrain (17).
At what mileage do 2018 Chrysler 300 problems show up?
Owners most often report 2018 Chrysler 300 problems around 21,478 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 15,000 and 57,300 miles.
Does the 2018 Chrysler 300 have recalls?
4 recall campaigns apply to the 2018 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.