The 2017 Chrysler 300 is associated with 82 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 2 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Electrical System, accounting for 17 reports (21% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 5 certified vehicle configurations spanning 3.6l 6-cyl and 5.7l 8-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 19 to 23 MPG combined.

Key Data Findings
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 82 reports
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 2 campaigns
  • • Top Reported Defect Area: Electrical System (17 / 21%)
  • • Safety Incident Signals: 2 crash / 0 fire / 2 injury reports
  • • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 4 / 5 Stars
  • • EPA Efficiency: 19–23 MPG (5 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
Fuel Economy
19–23MPG
5 EPA certified variants (3.6l 6-cyl and 5.7l 8-cyl configurations)
Reported Complaints
82
82 submitted owner reports
Safety Recalls
2
2 official NHTSA recalls
NCAP Safety Rating
4 / 5 Stars Overall

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2017 Chrysler 300?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
300 3.6L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 19 MPG 30 MPG 23 MPG — $2,650 / yr
300 3.6L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 19 MPG 30 MPG 23 MPG — $2,650 / yr
300 AWD 3.6L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 18 MPG 27 MPG 21 MPG — $2,950 / yr
300 AWD 3.6L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 18 MPG 27 MPG 21 MPG — $2,950 / yr
300 5.7L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 16 MPG 25 MPG 19 MPG — $3,700 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2017 Chrysler 300?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
4 DR AWD 11.3%
4 DR RWD 11.3%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2017 Chrysler 300 models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2017 Chrysler 300?

Summary of 82 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
82
Crash Reports
2
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
2
Total Injuries
2

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Electrical System 17 complaints
Structure & Body 11 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER 7 complaints
Air Bags 5 complaints (2 crashes)
Engine 3 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2017 Chrysler 300 problems & component breakdown (23 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2017 Chrysler 300?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #18V332000 Active Recall
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Defect Summary: 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 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

Free Manufacturer 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 software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
NHTSA Campaign #17V097000 Active Recall
Affected Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer 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.
View all 2017 Chrysler 300 recalls & campaign history (2 campaigns) →
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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