2014 Chrysler 300 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
236 owner complaints analyzed
7 distinct recall campaigns
35,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2014 model year. Data snapshot: . 157 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 71 of 236 complaints (30.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 51 | 21.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 36 | 15.3% |
| Braking behavior | 36 | 15.3% |
| Steering behavior | 15 | 6.4% |
| Engine operation | 14 | 5.9% |
| Fuel system concerns | 4 | 1.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 71 |
| Power Train | 68 |
| Engine | 25 |
| Unknown Or Other | 23 |
| Air Bags | 17 |
| Exterior Lighting | 17 |
| Service Brakes | 13 |
| Steering | 11 |
Electrical System: 71; Power Train: 68; Engine: 25; Unknown Or Other: 23; Air Bags: 17; Exterior Lighting: 17; Service Brakes: 13; Steering: 11
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 65 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 39 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 19 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 14 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 16 |
| 150,000 and above | 4 |
Under 25,000: 65; 25,000 to 49,999: 39; 50,000 to 74,999: 19; 75,000 to 99,999: 14; 100,000 to 149,999: 16; 150,000 and above: 4
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (65). 79 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 52 |
| 2016 | 50 |
| 2017 | 27 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 2 |
2013: 2; 2014: 13; 2015: 52; 2016: 50; 2017: 27; 2018: 19; 2019: 19; 2020: 19; 2021: 9; 2022: 7; 2023: 7; 2024: 5; 2025: 5; 2026: 2
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 51 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 36 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 36 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10659572 · 2014-12-17 (December 17, 2014)
2014 CHRYSLER 300C. VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AFTER CAR WAS PURCHASED TWO DAYS LATER. *TA THE DEALER PERFORMED TWO TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS; REPROGRAMMING THE POWER TRAIN AND TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULES AND RESET THE ENGINE LIGHT. ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2014, ALL OF THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS ILLUMINATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS OFF, WHICH CAUSED THE BATTERY TO DIE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIX THE VEHICLE. ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2014, WHILE DRIVING, IF FELT AS THOUGH THE ENGINE WAS MISFIRING. THE NEX…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10659572 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10662342 · 2014-12-05 (December 5, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO INFORM WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10662342 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10545341 · 2013-09-25 (September 25, 2013)
9/17/2013ENROUTE TO WORKPLACE VEHICLE LOSES ACCELERATION ON HIGHWAY-TURNED ON HAZARD LIGHTS AND BEGIN TO PULL TO SHOULDER OF EXIT RAMP ON HIGHWAY I TRY THE GAS PEDAL TWICE MORE-CAR BEGINS TO ACCELERATE ONCE AGAIN. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (AMBER) TURNS ON. 8:45I CALL DEALERSHIP AND AM TOLD BY SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO BRING IT IN BUT THEY ARE 3 DAYS BEHIND SCHEDULE AND THEY WILL DO THEIR BEST TO TRY GET TO IT 9:00CALLED AND SPOKE TO SALES MANAGER WHO SENT SOMEONE TO P/U VEHICLE. 3:30CAR RETURNED WHEN I ASKED WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS, I WAS TOLD THAT A…
Owner-reported narrative. 583 miles reported. Look up ODI 10545341 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10631826 · 2014-09-11 (September 11, 2014)
2014 CHRYSLER 300. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION WOULD JERK WHILE BEING DRIVEN AND ALSO WHEN IT WAS IDLING AT A STOP. THE DEALER DID NOT MAKE ANY REPAIRS, BECAUSE THEY DID NOT KNOW HOW TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *JB UPDATED 11/13/14*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10631826 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10583158 · 2014-04-16 (April 16, 2014)
THIS WAS A RENTAL CAR. WHEN STARTING TO BRAKE, MY SHOE CAUGHT ON THE FOOT WELL WHICH INTERFERED WITH MY BRAKING. THIS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES. THERE WAS AN EXTRA SNOW MAT INSTALLED BY THE RENTAL COMPANY, WHICH I REMOVED. AFTER THAT IT ONLY HAPPENED ONCE. THE FOOT WELL IS DEFINITELY NOT DESIGNED TO ALLOW PROPER TRANSFER OF A FOOT FROM ACCELERATOR TO BRAKE ESPECIALLY FOR BIGGER SIZED FEET. THE PEDALS ON THE MODEL I WAS DRIVING ARE NOT ADJUSTABLE. I HAVE SEEN ONE OTHER SIMILAR COMPLAINT ON THE INTERNET, THAT USER REMOVED THE FLOOR MAT TO RESOLVE …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10583158 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10680788 · 2015-02-03 (February 3, 2015)
VEHICLE WAS IN CRUISE CONTROL MODE SET AT 70MPH. VEHICLE IN FRONT OF MINE WAS GOING SLOWER MY VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN AUTOMATICALLY AS IT IS DESIGNED TO DO. I PROCEEDED TO LEFT LANE TO PASS THE OTHER VEHICLE (TRUCK) AS I BEGAN PASSING MY VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO A SPEED OF OVER 85MPH WITHOUT MY TOUCHING EITHER THE GAS PEDAL OR THE RES BUTTON OF THE CRUISE FEATURE. I THEN HAD TO CANCEL THE CRUISE CONTROL FEATURE AND BRAKE THE CAR TO SLOW DOWN. IT WAS TERRIFYING. THIS HAPPENED MORE THEN ONCE DURING MY TRIP. I HAD THE VEHICLE INTO CHRYSLER BEFORE …
Owner-reported narrative. 4,837 miles reported. Look up ODI 10680788 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10705747 · 2015-04-14 (April 14, 2015)
I WAS DRIVING APPROX 60-65 MPH WHEN VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER, NO STEERING, BRAKES OR CONTROL OF CAR. I PULLED OFF ROAD (LUCKY), RESTARTED VEHICLE AND IT HIGH RPM AND VEHICLE NOT GOING ANYWHERE. TOWED VEHICLE INTO DEALERSHIP WHERE NOTHING WAS FOUND WRONG. IN THE MAIL I RECEIVE A P60 RECALL FOR THE ALTERNATOR WHICH WERE LL THESE SYMPTOMS, INDICATING UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS. GREAT!!! NOT!!!! NO ALTERNATORS TO BE FOUND. I WAS TOLD TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AS IS. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AND TOWED BACK INTO DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY SEE NO ISSUES. THEY …
Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10705747 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10586780 · 2014-05-06 (May 6, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY DECELERATED AND STALLED. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES. THE CONTACT COULD SMELL A BURNING ODOR FROM THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE ON THE LAST OCCURRENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST, WHO STATED THAT THE GASOLINE BEING USED WAS OF BAD QUALITY. THE CONTACT HAD ONLY PURCHASED MID GRADE GASOLINE TO REFUEL HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER …
Owner-reported narrative. 700 miles reported. Look up ODI 10586780 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10679488 · 2015-01-28 (January 28, 2015)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 15,295 miles reported. Look up ODI 10679488 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10862265 · 2016-04-29 (April 29, 2016)
VEHICLE FUEL PUMP FAILED AT 17,000 MILES DUE, APPARENTLY, TO ETHANOL CONTENT IN GASOLINE. CHRYSLER MARKETED THIS MODEL DURING THE 2014 YEAR AS A FLEX-FUEL VEHICLE (FFV). EVIDENTLY THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE (AS WELL AS MANY OTHERS) ARE NOT ACTUALLY INTENDED TO BE FLEX-FUEL DESPITE CHRYSLER'S PRIOR ANNOUNCEMENTS AND THERE IS NO WARNING WHATSOEVER THAT THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT BE OPERATED ON A MIXTURE OF GAS-ETHANOL. THIS ISSUE COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE IF THE FUEL PUMP WERE TO FAIL DURING OPERATION ON THE ROAD.
Owner-reported narrative. 17,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10862265 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11266114 · 2019-10-04 (October 4, 2019)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE FILLING UP THE VEHICLE WITH FUEL, THE CONTACT SMELLED FUEL FUMES INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DID NOT KNOW WHERE THE FUEL LEAK WAS COMING FROM AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO CULLMAN CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (300 BENCHMARK WAY, CULLMAN, AL 35057, [phone removed]). THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS AN OVERFLOW FILTER THAT RAN WITH THE FUEL LINES CALLED THE FUEL CANISTER. THE DEALER STATED THAT IT WAS THE CONTACT'S FAULT FOR OVERFILLING THE FUEL TANK, WHICH CAUSED THE FUEL ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. ON OCTOB…
Owner-reported narrative. 34,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11266114 at NHTSA ↗