2016 Chrysler 300 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
76 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
36,731 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2016 model year. Data snapshot: . 46 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 15 of 76 complaints (19.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 8 | 10.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 6 | 7.9% |
| Engine operation | 6 | 7.9% |
| Braking behavior | 6 | 7.9% |
| Fuel system concerns | 6 | 7.9% |
| Steering behavior | 5 | 6.6% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 15 |
| Unknown Or Other | 14 |
| Electrical System | 13 |
| Power Train | 13 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 |
| Engine | 6 |
| Steering | 6 |
| Structure:Body | 6 |
Air Bags: 15; Unknown Or Other: 14; Electrical System: 13; Power Train: 13; Fuel/Propulsion System: 7; Engine: 6; Steering: 6; Structure:Body: 6
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 12 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 16 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 8 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 4 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 4 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 12; 25,000 to 49,999: 16; 50,000 to 74,999: 8; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 4; 150,000 and above: 2
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (16). 30 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 |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2026 | 4 |
2016: 7; 2017: 4; 2018: 6; 2019: 10; 2020: 14; 2021: 7; 2022: 5; 2023: 10; 2024: 9; 2026: 4
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 8 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 6 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 6 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 10893117 · 2016-08-04 (August 4, 2016)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE CONTACT ALSO DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LOST ELECTRICAL POWER. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000. UPDATED 09/08/16*LJ *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10893117 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10924438 · 2016-11-05 (November 5, 2016)
I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 50MPH AND THINGS STARTED SHUTTING DOWN LIKE THE RADIO AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAID THE CAR WAS GOING INTO POWER SAVING MODE. I HAD ABOUT 5 MILES TO MY DESTINATION AND MY CAR STALLED RIGHT BEFORE I GOT THERE BUT I KEPT UP MY SPEED AND WAS ABLE TO COAST IN. I TRIED STARTING IT JUST TO SEE AND GOT NOTHING. TOW TRUCK CAME ABOUT AN HOUR LATER AND I WAS ABLE TO START IT TO BACK IT UP BUT WHEN I TURNED IT OFF, IT WOULD NOT START AGAIN. EVEN BEING A WOMAN I KNEW THIS WAS NOT A CASE OF DEAD BATTERY AS IT HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING. MY C…
Owner-reported narrative. 32,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10924438 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10849623 · 2016-03-14 (March 14, 2016)
THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT WHEN REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS GOING AROUND A CORNER, AT APPROXIMATELY 15-20 MPH THE TRANSMISSION HESITATED. I ACCELERATED BUT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT DOWNSHIFT. I FLOORED THE ACCELERATOR AND NOTHING HAPPENED. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED AT THE SAME SPEED OF 15-20 MPH. I WAS ALMOST SIDESWIPED IN THE PROCESS. I REMAINED ON THE ACCELERATOR FOR ALMOST 30 SECONDS AND THE VEHICLE NEVER INCREASED SPEED OR SHIFTED GEARS. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST FAULTY EXPERIENCE WITH THE VEHICLE BUT THE FINAL STRAW FILING A COMPLAINT. I HA…
Owner-reported narrative. 8,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10849623 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10892492 · 2016-08-02 (August 2, 2016)
THIS CAR HAS THE ROTARY DIAL FOR TRANSMISSION SELECTION. I PULLED THIS CAR HAS A ROTARY DIAL FOR THE SHIFTER. I PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND EXITED THE CAR TO CLOSE A GATE. AS SOON AS I EXITED THE VEHICLE IT BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS. I COULD NOT GET BACK IN THE VEHICLE IN TIME TO STOP IT FROM EXITING THE GARAGE. THE DRIVER'S DOOR CAUGHT ON THE GARAGE DOOR PILLAR TURNING IT 180 DEGREES AND PUSHING IT INTO THE FRONT FENDER. DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE WAS $3210.05. SINCE THE REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED, THE SAME PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED TWO ADDITIONAL TIMES, F…
Owner-reported narrative. 196 miles reported. Look up ODI 10892492 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10911349 · 2016-10-03 (October 3, 2016)
ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL. ENGINE STALLING THE LIGHT IS STAYING ON AND THE CAR LOSES POWER (LUGGING) WHILE DRIVING
Owner-reported narrative. 124,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10911349 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10984199 · 2017-05-08 (May 8, 2017)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEEDS, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS AT THE SAME TIME AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE "ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM SHOULD BE SERVICED" WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD TO PLACE THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND RESTART IT TO RESUME DRIVING. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT HE NEEDED TO KEEP HIS FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER …
Owner-reported narrative. 8,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10984199 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11420077 · 2021-06-08 (June 8, 2021)
Took my car to the dealer to have the fuel pump replaced. Car was repaired and picked up only to have it returned for a fuel leak complaint. Dealership said there was no leak nor evidence of a leak, however, the car is leaking fuel. After my experience I searched for any information on this topic and found others that have had a similar issue with the repair/complaint. This has not been resolved after a call to the dealership owner.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11420077 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11451865 · 2022-02-14 (February 14, 2022)
Started to smell gas inside the car .StepOneAutomotive Crysler diagnosed the problem as a fuel module.Turns out ,another shop found the gas leak under the rear seat,top left fuel pump and seal.Still smells like gas.Feel unsafe for me and my family.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11451865 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11094093 · 2018-05-16 (May 16, 2018)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED, WHICH RESULTED IN A FRONT END COLLISION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING AND AIR BAG INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FRONT END ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WAS DAMAGED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DESTROYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE RIGHT KNEE, CHEST, AND LOWER BACK. THE CONTACT'S WIFE STRUCK HER HEAD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW AND SUSTAINED A BACK INJURY. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. TH…
Owner-reported narrative. 30,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11094093 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11242775 · 2019-08-09 (August 9, 2019)
STEERING HAS FELT "STICKY" FOR ABOUT A WEEK. IT IS DIFFICULT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AT ALL, AND IT WOULD GET STUCK IN CERTAIN POSITIONS SO I PHYSICALLY COULDN'T TURN OR CHANGE DIRECTIONS. THE PROBLEM WASN'T TOO BAD AT FIRST, BUT THEN GOT EXTREMELY BAD AS OF 08/07/2019. STEERING WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE, AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD GET STUCK N ALMOST EVERY TURN, MAKING DRIVING ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE, AND VERY DANGEROUS. AS OF 08/09/2019, THE STEERING WHEEL IS ALMOST CONSTANTLY STUCK, AND REQUIRES EXTREME FORCE, OR SLAMMING ON THE BRAKES TO TURN OR …
Owner-reported narrative. 55,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 11242775 at NHTSA ↗