The 2019 Chrysler 300 is associated with 60 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 2 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Air Bags, accounting for 22 reports (37% 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: 60 reports
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 2 campaigns
  • • Top Reported Defect Area: Air Bags (22 / 37%)
  • • Safety Incident Signals: 5 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
60
60 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 2019 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 2019 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 2019 Chrysler 300 models.
View complete 2019 Chrysler 300 crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2019 Chrysler 300?

Summary of 60 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
60
Crash Reports
5
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
2
Total Injuries
3

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Air Bags 22 complaints (2 crashes)
Electrical System 5 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER 4 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING 3 complaints (1 crash)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER 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 2019 Chrysler 300 problems & component breakdown (21 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2019 Chrysler 300?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #24V198000 Active Recall
Affected Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer 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 #19V203000 Active Recall
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Defect Summary: 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."

Free Manufacturer 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.
View all 2019 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.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.