2021 Chrysler 300 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

27 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2021 Chrysler 300, alongside 2 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 1/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.

27Complaints
1/100Trouble index
2Recalls

Few reports

Where 2021 sits among all 300 years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Airbags 8 complaints (30%)
Engine 4 complaints (15%)
Other 3 complaints (11%)
Seat belts 3 complaints (11%)
Fuel system 2 complaints (7%)
Driver assistance 2 complaints (7%)

Recalls (2)

AIR BAGS 24V198000 2024

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…

VISIBILITY 21V516000 2021

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these…

Fix: Dealers will remove and replace the front windshield urethane sealant, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at…

Technical service bulletins

235 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2021 Chrysler 300. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.

See the 2021 300 TSB list →

Complaint history for this model year

When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.

2023peak 10 in 20252026

Questions buyers ask

Is the 2021 Chrysler 300 reliable?

The 2021 Chrysler 300 drew 27 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 1/100, scored against the model's worst year (2006).

What are the most common 2021 Chrysler 300 problems?

The top reported problems for the 2021 Chrysler 300 are airbags (8 complaints), engine (4), and other (3).

Does the 2021 Chrysler 300 have recalls?

2 recall campaigns apply to the 2021 Chrysler 300. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.

← 2020 300 All 300 years 2022 300 →
Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

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.