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2019 Chrysler 300: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

60 owner complaints analyzed

2 distinct recall campaigns

12,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2019 model year. Data snapshot: . 11 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 22 of 60 complaints (36.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior711.7%
Electrical and battery issues711.7%
Steering behavior58.3%
Transmission and shifting35.0%

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.

Air Bags
22
Electrical System
21
Unknown Or Other
12
Exterior Lighting
5
Visibility/Wiper
5
Steering
4
Fuel/Propulsion System
3
Power Train
3
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Air Bags22
Electrical System21
Unknown Or Other12
Exterior Lighting5
Visibility/Wiper5
Steering4
Fuel/Propulsion System3
Power Train3

Air Bags: 22; Electrical System: 21; Unknown Or Other: 12; Exterior Lighting: 5; Visibility/Wiper: 5; Steering: 4; Fuel/Propulsion System: 3; Power Train: 3

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
6
25,000 to 49,999
2
50,000 to 74,999
1
75,000 to 99,999
2
100,000 to 149,999
0
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0006
25,000 to 49,9992
50,000 to 74,9991
75,000 to 99,9992
100,000 to 149,9990
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 6; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 49 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.

2019
3
2020
4
2021
8
2022
5
2023
6
2024
15
2025
18
2026
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20193
20204
20218
20225
20236
202415
202518
20261

2019: 3; 2020: 4; 2021: 8; 2022: 5; 2023: 6; 2024: 15; 2025: 18; 2026: 1

Pattern summary

Air Bags leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 7 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 5 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.

Examples from the source records

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 11191244 · 2019-03-25 (March 25, 2019)

TAKATA RECALL THE (DID) DIGITAL INFORMATION DASHBOARD STOPPED WORKING AFTER THE CAR WAS OFF FOR 8 HOURS WHILE I WAS AT WORK, WHEN I GOT OFF WORK I TURNED THE CAR ON AND EVERYTHING ELSE WORKED BUT THE DASHBOARD WASNT LIT UP WITH LIGHTS/ I WASNT ABLE TO SEE THE SPEED I WAS GOING/ WASNT ABLE TO SEE MY RPM GAUGE/ I WASN'T ABLE TO SEE MY TIRE PRESSURE, BATTERY VOLTAGE, HOW HOT OR COLD MY ENGINE WAS , OIL PRESSURE, OIL LIFE ETC. I WAS FORCED TO DRIVE HOME AFTER THIS OCCURRED WHICH WAS FRIGHTENING DUE TO THE FACT I COULDN'T SEE MY SPEED.

Owner-reported narrative. 2,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11191244 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11232983 · 2019-07-18 (July 18, 2019)

I BOUGHT THIS BRAND NEW CHRYSLER 300 LTD AND IT ONLY HAS 7,100 MILES ON IT. THE CAR HAS A SEVERE SHIFTING ISSUE GOING UP AND DOWN THRU THE GEARS. VIBRATION, HESITATION AND JERKING. MY WIFE WILL NOT DRIVE THE CAR BECAUSE SHE FEELS IT IS DANGEROUS TO TRANSPORT THE GRAND KIDS IN. I HAVE TAKEN IT BACK T THE DEALER MANY TIMES AND THEY TELL ME ITS WITHIN FACTORY STANDARDS AND THEY ALL SHIFT LIKE THAT. NOW THAT IS DIFFICULT TO BELIEVE. HOW CAN I GET IN CONTACT WITH A REAL CHRYSLER FACTORY TECH REP TO DRIVE THIS CAR AND EVALUATE ?

Owner-reported narrative. 7,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 11232983 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11256377 · 2019-09-18 (September 18, 2019)

I BROUGHT A 2019 CHRYSLER 300 IN JULY 2019, IN SEPTEMBER 2019 MY WIFE WAS BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, SHE SAID THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. SHE STATED THAT SHE PRESSED THE BRAKE AND IT DIDN'T STOP THE CAR. IT CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE UNTIL IT FINALLY STOPPED AFTER GOING UP AN INCLINE INTO THE NEIGHBOR'S YARD AND HIT A TREE.*DT *AS *DT*DT TICKET # XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(…

Owner-reported narrative. 1,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 11256377 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11300081 · 2020-01-17 (January 17, 2020)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATE 77 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY VEERED OFF TO THE LEFT WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LANE DEPARTURE WARNING AND FEATURE FAILED TO OPERATE AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS AT 12,000.

Owner-reported narrative. 12,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11300081 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11319332 · 2020-03-26 (March 26, 2020)

I PARK MY ON 3/25/2020 COMING FROM RUNNING ERRANDS ABOUT AN HOUR LATER MY HORN JUST WAS GOING OFF BY ITSELF. I HAD TO HIT THE ALARM TO STOP IT THAN IT WILL GO OFF EVERY 20 TO 30 MINS.

Owner-reported narrative. 150 miles reported. Look up ODI 11319332 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11326452 · 2020-05-29 (May 29, 2020)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SOUND WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SIERRA MOTOR MALL LOCATED AT SIERRA MOTOR INC ' BILL WALSH AUTO GROUP LOCATED AT 510 EAST NORRIS DR, OTTAWA, IL 61350, HOWEVER, THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE OR DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,500. *BF…

Owner-reported narrative. 1,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11326452 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11331095 · 2020-06-26 (June 26, 2020)

IM PURCHASE THIS CAR WITH SOMEONE ELSE INFORMATION. MY REAL NAME IS [XXX].MY FISICAL ADDRESS IS [XXX] .IM GET AUTO LOAN WITH FRAUD INFO..IM STILL HAVE THE CAR. I WANT TO BACK TO THE DEALERS SHOP BUT IM AFRAID..PLEASE HELP ME TO RETURNING THIS CAR..PLATE # [XXX] NEVADA CA. VIN # [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *CC *TR

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11331095 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11395364 · 2021-02-09 (February 9, 2021)

THE CAR IS LEAKING FROM BOTH SIDES THROUGH THE PANELING AND THE SEATS ARE GETTING WET IN RETURN MAKING SEAT BELTS GET RUSTED AND STUCK. SND IT'S GETTING AN ODOR . IF IT'S RAINING IT'S LEAKING IF MOVING OR SITTING STILL. . NOW THE ROOF IS BEGINNING TO FADE.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11395364 at NHTSA ↗

Recall history

2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

19V203000 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel

Reported: 2019-03-14 (March 14, 2019)

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Dodge Challenger and Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The instrument cluster may not properly illuminate driver warnings. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."

Consequence: Failure of the instrument cluster to properly illuminate may prevent the driver from receiving warnings about the vehicle's systems, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began April 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V32.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
24V198000 · Air Bags:Side/Window:Curtain:Inflator

Reported: 2024-03-14 (March 14, 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.

Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.

Remedy: 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 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 19B.

NHTSA campaign record ↗