FaultScore

FaultScore report

2019 Chrysler 300 problems

Owners have filed 86 complaints about the 2019 Chrysler 300 with NHTSA between 2019 and 2026. The largest single group is the airbags. Across this model's run it ranks 10 of 17 worst.

C

FaultScore 47/100

Higher is worse. Measured against the other years of the Chrysler 300.

How this is worked out

The numbers

86

Complaints

9

Crashes reported

0

Fires reported

3

Injuries reported

7,100 mi

Median mileage at failure

Half of reported failures happened before this

67%

Failed under 36,000 miles

Inside a typical bumper-to-bumper warranty

What kind of bad

The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.

Complaint volume 11 vs 50 Severity 72 vs 50 Early failure 100 vs 50
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 11
Against the median year of the Chrysler 300. 50 means typical for this model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 72
14% of these complaints involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of 9.7%.
Early failure — 100
67% of failures with a mileage on record happened under 36,000 miles, against a national rate of 29%.

How 2019 compares with every other Chrysler 300

Click any bar to open that year's report.

Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade: A B C D F ungraded

What breaks on a 2019 Chrysler 300

Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.

Airbags 22 25.6%

2 crashes, 0 fires · median 50,000 mi

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 2,000 mi

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 1,850 mi

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers 5 5.8%
Lights 5 5.8%

1 crashes, 0 fires

Steering 4 4.7%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 44,000 mi

Fuel & Propulsion 3 3.5%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 1,700 mi

Brakes 3 3.5%

2 crashes, 0 fires · median 22,850 mi

Transmission & Drivetrain 3 3.5%

Median failure at 7,100 miles

Acceleration & Cruise Control 2 2.3%

Median failure at 12,000 miles

Body & Structure 2 2.3%
Engine & Cooling 2 2.3%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance 1 1.2%
Seat Belts 1 1.2%

Median failure at 80,000 miles

When it fails

Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all complaints include one.

Under 1,000 miles 1 6.7%
1,000 – 9,999 miles 7 46.7%
10,000 – 24,999 miles 1 6.7%
25,000 – 49,999 miles 3 20.0%
50,000 – 74,999 miles 1 6.7%
75,000 – 99,999 miles 2 13.3%

When owners complained

A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single owner can see from inside their own car.

Mar 2019 peak 11 Jul 2026

Recalls on the 2019 Chrysler 300

A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous enough to fix for free — however old the car is.

Canada — Transport Canada

Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not always mirror the American ones.

Recall 2024168 10,285 units in Canada

Airbag

Issue: On certain vehicles, the side curtain airbag inflators could be defective. As a result, the driver and/or passenger side curtain airbag inflator(s) could rupture unexpectedly and metal fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants. Safety Risk: An airbag inflator that ruptures can create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: FCA will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace both side curtain airbag modules.

Recall 2019137 32 units in Canada

Lights And Instruments

Issue: On certain vehicles, the instrument cluster may not work. Safety Risk: An instrument cluster that does not work may prevent an operator from receiving information regarding the status of vehicle systems. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have the instrument cluster software updated.

Recalls cover specific build ranges, so check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or, in Canada, Transport Canada.

Complaints that involved harm

Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.

Cranston, RI Crash

AIR BAGS

The contact owns a 2019 Chrysler 300S. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V198000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH and making a left turn when another vehicle made a wide turn at the same time crashing into the center of the passenger side. No air bags deployed. The contact was able to turn off the vehicle. A police report was filed. There were no injuries reported. The contact stated the crash had occurred before receiving the recall notice. The dealer was contacted and confirmed the air bags needed replacing however the remedy was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA complaint #11605572 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 44,000 miles San Antonio, TX Crash 1 injured

STEERING

The contact owns a 2019 Chrysler 300. The contact stated while driving at 55 MPH on a curvy road, the steering wheel locked inadvertently. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated he was unable to steer the vehicle. Additionally, the vehicle failed to respond while depressing the brake pedal and hit a road sign. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that he turned off and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to an auto body repair shop. The contact sustained bruises and soreness on the right hand, but did not seek medical assistance. A police report was filed. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000. The VIN was not available.

NHTSA complaint #11581765 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 44,000 miles San Antonio, TX Crash 1 injured

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2019 Chrysler 300. The contact stated while driving at 55 MPH on a curvy road, the steering wheel locked inadvertently. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated he was unable to steer the vehicle. Additionally, the vehicle failed to respond while depressing the brake pedal and hit a road sign. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that he turned off and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to an auto body repair shop. The contact sustained bruises and soreness on the right hand, but did not seek medical assistance. A police report was filed. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000. The VIN was not available.

NHTSA complaint #11581765 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Hutto, TX Crash 2 injured

AIR BAGS

We were in an accident where we were Tboned and a car ran a red light at 50 miles bet hour hitting us on the passenger side and not one airbag in my vehicle went off.

NHTSA complaint #11508857 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Tracy, CA Crash

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

I was in a "at fault" accident in Sept 2020 in my new car because the instrument panel failed to stay on started glitching while on the freeway hit tire in the road. Car insurance went up because of the points against my record. The Chrysler Corp has a recall on the same make and model but not my VIN number. My car is experiencing the same problems as the recall. I need the insurance company to remove the points and sue Chrysler for this accident that was very dangerous. I have videos of the car still glitching while Im driving for a few seconds to a few minutes at a time. Driving at night with the instrument panel glitching is very dangerous and I need help.

NHTSA complaint #11420789 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Tracy, CA Crash

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

I was in a "at fault" accident in Sept 2020 in my new car because the instrument panel failed to stay on started glitching while on the freeway hit tire in the road. Car insurance went up because of the points against my record. The Chrysler Corp has a recall on the same make and model but not my VIN number. My car is experiencing the same problems as the recall. I need the insurance company to remove the points and sue Chrysler for this accident that was very dangerous. I have videos of the car still glitching while Im driving for a few seconds to a few minutes at a time. Driving at night with the instrument panel glitching is very dangerous and I need help.

NHTSA complaint #11420789 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

The most recent complaints

In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.

San Antonio, TX

STEERING

about 2 years old, I was with my family driving on the freeway when I felt the car veering to the right going off the road. I tried to correct the steering by pulling it to the left. I was not able to correct this steering as it seemed that the steering wheel was lock. I tried stopping the car from going off the road but the brake pedal was very hard to push. It seemed like the car had lose all power. The car went down the hill off the freeway and hit a huge road sign. I was doing 55 to 60 miles per hour and very mush alert. The car finally came to a stop in the middle of the frontage road. We started to push the car and it was hard to push so I attempted to start the car and to my surprise, it started. So I drove it to a safe place and called the police to make a report and the towing service. The damage on the front end of the was over $3,000. This was the first incident. The second incident happen July 2, 2026.My wife and I were traveling on a road with two lanes. It was about 4:30 PM and traffic medium. Suddenly I felt the steering wheel pulling hard to the left going to the left lane. I immediately turned the steering wheel to the right. I felt the steering wheel was very hard to turn the steering to the right. I pulled off the road to check of any problems. The car never shut off and I was able to drive home. I have driven the car several time since the last incident but I on always wary of the same happening again. I did contact the Chrysler dealer the first this happen and They stated that there had been no one reporting of any similar incident.

NHTSA complaint #11749743 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

San Antonio, TX

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

about 2 years old, I was with my family driving on the freeway when I felt the car veering to the right going off the road. I tried to correct the steering by pulling it to the left. I was not able to correct this steering as it seemed that the steering wheel was lock. I tried stopping the car from going off the road but the brake pedal was very hard to push. It seemed like the car had lose all power. The car went down the hill off the freeway and hit a huge road sign. I was doing 55 to 60 miles per hour and very mush alert. The car finally came to a stop in the middle of the frontage road. We started to push the car and it was hard to push so I attempted to start the car and to my surprise, it started. So I drove it to a safe place and called the police to make a report and the towing service. The damage on the front end of the was over $3,000. This was the first incident. The second incident happen July 2, 2026.My wife and I were traveling on a road with two lanes. It was about 4:30 PM and traffic medium. Suddenly I felt the steering wheel pulling hard to the left going to the left lane. I immediately turned the steering wheel to the right. I felt the steering wheel was very hard to turn the steering to the right. I pulled off the road to check of any problems. The car never shut off and I was able to drive home. I have driven the car several time since the last incident but I on always wary of the same happening again. I did contact the Chrysler dealer the first this happen and They stated that there had been no one reporting of any similar incident.

NHTSA complaint #11749743 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

San Antonio, TX

ENGINE

about 2 years old, I was with my family driving on the freeway when I felt the car veering to the right going off the road. I tried to correct the steering by pulling it to the left. I was not able to correct this steering as it seemed that the steering wheel was lock. I tried stopping the car from going off the road but the brake pedal was very hard to push. It seemed like the car had lose all power. The car went down the hill off the freeway and hit a huge road sign. I was doing 55 to 60 miles per hour and very mush alert. The car finally came to a stop in the middle of the frontage road. We started to push the car and it was hard to push so I attempted to start the car and to my surprise, it started. So I drove it to a safe place and called the police to make a report and the towing service. The damage on the front end of the was over $3,000. This was the first incident. The second incident happen July 2, 2026.My wife and I were traveling on a road with two lanes. It was about 4:30 PM and traffic medium. Suddenly I felt the steering wheel pulling hard to the left going to the left lane. I immediately turned the steering wheel to the right. I felt the steering wheel was very hard to turn the steering to the right. I pulled off the road to check of any problems. The car never shut off and I was able to drive home. I have driven the car several time since the last incident but I on always wary of the same happening again. I did contact the Chrysler dealer the first this happen and They stated that there had been no one reporting of any similar incident.

NHTSA complaint #11749743 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Claymont, DE

POWER TRAIN

Vehicle experiences sudden Auto-Park engagement, hard shifting, and loss of gear engagement. Code P0700 present. Issue began after A/C compressor failure. Safety risk includes sudden deceleration and loss of control.”

NHTSA complaint #11705503 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Claymont, DE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Vehicle experiences sudden Auto-Park engagement, hard shifting, and loss of gear engagement. Code P0700 present. Issue began after A/C compressor failure. Safety risk includes sudden deceleration and loss of control.”

NHTSA complaint #11705503 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Claymont, DE

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Vehicle experiences sudden Auto-Park engagement, hard shifting, and loss of gear engagement. Code P0700 present. Issue began after A/C compressor failure. Safety risk includes sudden deceleration and loss of control.”

NHTSA complaint #11705503 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Bakersfield, CA

AIR BAGS

There is a recall on my car. I’ve scheduled an appointment, but they will not provide me with a loaner. I have two jobs and I need a car and I can’t afford to pay for a a rental that’s why I work two jobs so I’d like to know what I’m supposed to do. My tags are due at the end of this month, which I’ve already paid for it, but I cannot receive them because of this recall so I need action.. i’ve tried to schedule appointment twice and they tell me that I need to call Chrysler which that’s who I’m calling and try to make arrangements for a loaner. This isn’t my mistake. It isn’t my problem. This is their problem. They need to provide me with a vehicle you’re not gonna take my car for three days when I have two jobs and no vehicle

NHTSA complaint #11694066 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Bayside, NY

AIR BAGS

The contact owns a 2019 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V198000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA complaint #11660730 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Shorewood, IL

AIR BAGS

Safety Recall 19B/NHTSA 24V-198/SABIC Inflator. Two (2) recall notices have been received (March 2024 and May 2025). A local Chicago area dealership, Tyson Chrysler, advises that replacement parts have not been received for the 2019 model vehicles, but have been received for model years 2020 and 2021. As a result, the potential danger associated with possible rupture of the SABIC Inflator Curtains in my 2019 Chrysler 300S continues to exist, and may lead to catastrophic failure and personal injury as the vehicle repair remains unresolved.

NHTSA complaint #11659110 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Milwaukee, WI

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The rear passenger door light on dash come on stating that the rear door is open and the interior dome light go to flashing as well. When it first occurred, I was on the highway coming back from Indianapolis Indiana with my family and we were afraid the entire way home not knowing if the car would cut off on the highway. Yes, I took it to the dealership they stated that they couldn't do anything unless the problem happen while they had the car of course it never did. no not before just when it occurs even now I may go a week or two without it happening. I was on the highway coming from Indiana.

NHTSA complaint #11659053 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Seattle, WA

AIR BAGS

The contact owns a 2019 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V198000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA complaint #11653619 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Uniontown, OH

AIR BAGS

Airbag recall occurred over a year ago, no repairs have been available to me.

NHTSA complaint #11652583 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 50,000 miles Walnut Creek, CA

AIR BAGS

The contact owns a 2019 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V198000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure; however, the contact stated there was an abnormal sound between the dashboard and the engine. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle started to make an abnormal sound. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer was not able to diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA complaint #11651798 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Beaverton, OR

AIR BAGS

The contact owns a 2019 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V198000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA complaint #11650697 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Miller Place, NY

AIR BAGS

The contact owns a 2019 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V198000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA complaint #11647326 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Fresno, CA

AIR BAGS

The contact owns a 2019 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V198000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA complaint #11646226 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Lakeland, FL

AIR BAGS

The contact owns a 2019 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V198000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA complaint #11643959 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Columbia, SC

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

I have reached out to the dealership several times about the open recall and they keep saying they have to order it and will call me when they receive it. Never got a call back and it’s been months almost and .

NHTSA complaint #11643812 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Ponte Vedra, FL

ENGINE

Smell of straight gas coming through the car when accelerating, then checked if there was a recall and there was. Spoke to Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram and said they don’t have the parts available for the recall.

NHTSA complaint #11641293 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Las Vegas, NV

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Recall .

NHTSA complaint #11638528 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Owosso, MI

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Unknown. The car shut off while driving. Flashing a code put in park and the D on the shifter knob was flashing. Vehicle wouldn't start for about 30 minutes. It was making a loud noise while trying to restart.Then it ran like normal after that. We are not shure but we think the fuel gage and low fuel light are not working properly. We put a few gallons of fuel in it and it started normally with no no loud noise.

NHTSA complaint #11635012 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Owosso, MI

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Unknown. The car shut off while driving. Flashing a code put in park and the D on the shifter knob was flashing. Vehicle wouldn't start for about 30 minutes. It was making a loud noise while trying to restart.Then it ran like normal after that. We are not shure but we think the fuel gage and low fuel light are not working properly. We put a few gallons of fuel in it and it started normally with no no loud noise.

NHTSA complaint #11635012 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Tuscumbia, AL

AIR BAGS

The contact owns a 2019 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V198000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA complaint #11633957 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 30,000 miles Tuscumbia, AL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2019 Chrysler 300. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the infotainment center did not function as intended. The contact stated that when the radio was turned on, the headlights independently became disabled. The contact stated that the failure occurred while the contact was driving at night. Additionally, the contact stated that the radio controlled the functions of the safety features in the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

NHTSA complaint #11633958 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Arlington, TX

AIR BAGS

The contact owns a 2019 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V198000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA complaint #11631655 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.