The 2016 Chrysler 300 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 4,884,959 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 101 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018…
Consequence
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the…
POWER TRAIN17V0970002017-02-1469,298 affected
Defect
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD). The front driveshaft bolts may loosen and allow the front driveshaft to disconnect, potentially causing a loss of motive power.
Consequence
A loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace all eight front driveshaft bolts, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T03.
Complaints by component
AIR BAGS
15
3crashes3injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
14
3crashes2injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
13
POWER TRAIN
13
1crashes
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
7
ENGINE
6
STEERING
6
2crashes2injuries
STRUCTURE:BODY
6
1crashes2injuries
SERVICE BRAKES
3
1crashes
VISIBILITY/WIPER
3
Total complaints101
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The contact owns a 2016 chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving on a four-lane roadway, at approximately 45 mph, another driver attempted to make a left turn with an obstructed view, ran a red light and collided with the front driver side area of the contact's vehicle near the wheel…”
“The contact purchased a 2016 chrysler 300. The contact stated that shortly after purchasing the vehicle, the vehicle was taken to a dealer for several repairs, and the contact was concerned that there was a mileage discrepancy as per a carfax report. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of…”
“Notified by repair shop that my vehicle is experiencing identical problems with the fuel rail and fuel injector that was recalled for mercedes in my class and year, but the dealer says my vin is not applicable currently. Recall campaign number is [REDACTED] and nhstsa id is 21v961. Was informed by…”
“The oil filter housing w/sender unit leaks oil under the upper intake plemun. The oil filter chrysler installed in the vehicle is plastic.”
“Fuel pump lid is electrical connection is cause a malfunction when fuel up and burning a hole in the electrical connection causing fuel to leak out under the back seat this need to be fix before someone is killed do to a fire this is the 2n time being replace and the same issue”
“Fuel pump lid is electrical connection is cause a malfunction when fuel up and burning a hole in the electrical connection causing fuel to leak out under the back seat this need to be fix before someone is killed do to a fire this is the 2n time being replace and the same issue”
“When gas tank is filled with more that 3/4 of a tank of gas, fumes are very strong within the vehicle and around it. This continues until the gas tank has less than 3/4 of a tank of gas. There is a recall for the evap canister on my year, make and model...but my vin is not included.”
“1- electrical components lost communication with all module I have diagnostic from dealer. 2- when happened car loose power putting my own safety and other at risk I don’t feel safety no more and all possible lights on dashboard come on. 3- I bring my car to dealer to do a diagnostic and said…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2016 Chrysler 300 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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