2017 Chrysler 300 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
82 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
42,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2017 model year. Data snapshot: . 31 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 29 of 82 complaints (35.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 5 | 6.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 6.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 1.2% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 1.2% |
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 | 29 |
| Unknown Or Other | 22 |
| Structure:Body | 8 |
| Air Bags | 6 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 5 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 |
Electrical System: 29; Unknown Or Other: 22; Structure:Body: 8; Air Bags: 6; Power Train: 6; Service Brakes: 5; Engine: 4; Exterior Lighting: 4
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 11 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 8 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 7 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 4 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 11; 25,000 to 49,999: 8; 50,000 to 74,999: 7; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (11). 51 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 |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 3 |
2017: 3; 2018: 7; 2019: 4; 2020: 14; 2021: 18; 2022: 10; 2023: 8; 2024: 10; 2025: 5; 2026: 3
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 5 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 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 11081777 · 2018-03-28 (March 28, 2018)
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER IS DEFECTIVE. MASTER CYLINDER LOOSES PRESSURE. WHEN STATIONARY.
Owner-reported narrative. 3,952 miles reported. Look up ODI 11081777 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11341218 · 2020-07-23 (July 23, 2020)
MY CAR NEEDS1500 FOR ALL ROTORS AND NEW BRAKES PADS AND LABOR. DONT UNDERSTAND IF WHY MY ROTORS GAVE PUT SO FAST.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11341218 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11348835 · 2020-08-12 (August 12, 2020)
JUMPED A VEHICLE AT AROUND 110000 MILES ECM MODULE DRAINING BATTERY ACCORDING TO DEALER CODE P1DF3. KNOWN PROBLEM AMONG MULTIPLE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP PRODUCTS WHEN I DID A QUICK WEB SEARCH. ECM FAULTY REQUIRES FULL DISCHARGE WITH BATTERY CABLES REMOVED. DID NOT WORK FOR ME HAD TO GO TO DEALERSHIP TO GET THEM TO FLASH AND RESET IF I DID NOT HAVE A WARRANTY THEY WOULD HAVE CHARGED ME.
Owner-reported narrative. 111,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11348835 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11456507 · 2022-03-13 (March 13, 2022)
THE RADIO THAT CONTROLS THE AIR AND HEAT CALLS FOR HELP 911 AND BACKS UP CAMERAL NAVIGATOR TO PLACE GO IN AND OUT IT HAS A VERY BAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEM THAT SHUT THE CAR DOWN. IT ALSO CALLS 911 SERVER TIMES.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11456507 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11423339 · 2021-07-03 (July 3, 2021)
Every time I shift my shift knob from drive to reverse or vice versa. I hear a clunk in the transmission. Like as if my transmission is slipping.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11423339 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11574617 · 2024-02-29 (February 29, 2024)
The steering alert when off, The steering locked up in mid drive on interstate on several occasions. We took to dealer and to Haigler Automotive and no one could find out why the power steering locked up. The code only reads communication error. We have paid $2000. For diagnostic and repairs that they thought was related but it still losing communication to the car. We have less than 88000 miles on auto. We have owned the auto for three years. We can not afford another auto and need an auto for doctor visits. This auto was purchased based on ab…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11574617 at NHTSA ↗