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2016 Chrysler 300

Gas

Large Cars
5 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11

Safety Signal

84 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record

RecallsNHTSA campaigns2

Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA76

Crash ratingNHTSA overall4★

Fuel economybest combined, EPA23 mpg

2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016

The 2016 Chrysler 300 is sold in the U.S. as a gas large car with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the 300, is EPA-rated at 23 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of B. Owners have filed 76 complaints, most often about the electrical system. NHTSA crash-tested it at 4 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Configuration	Powertrain	Drive	Engine / motor	City	Hwy	Comb	Annual fuel*
300	Gas	RWD	3.6L 6-cyl	19	30	23	$2,700
300	Gas	RWD	3.6L 6-cyl	19	30	23	$2,700
300 AWD	Gas	AWD	3.6L 6-cyl	18	27	21	$2,950
300 AWD	Gas	AWD	3.6L 6-cyl	18	27	21	$2,950
300	Gas	RWD	5.7L 8-cyl	16	25	19	$3,750

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 36964, 36965, 36967, 36968, 36966.

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Recalls (2)

Source: NHTSA recall database

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Electrical System

U49,U59-U65,U68,U73

4,815,661 vehicles

ProblemChrysler (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 depressRiskIf the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.FixChrysler 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 transmissi

NHTSA campaign 18V332000reported May 17, 2018Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

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Power Train

T03

69,298 vehicles

ProblemChrysler (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.RiskA loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.FixChrysler 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.

NHTSA campaign 17V097000reported Feb 14, 2017Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database

76complaints filed

9 involved a crash · 1 a fire · 5 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2016: 7 · 2017: 4 · 2018: 6 · 2019: 10 · 2020: 14 · 2021: 7 · 2022: 5 · 2023: 10 · 2024: 9 · 2026: 4

Most-cited components

Electrical System15

Air Bags15

Power Train14

Unspecified14

Structure10

Fuel/Propulsion System7

What owners describe

“The bolts were loose on the driveshaft on the all-wheel-drive, which caused them to have to replace the entire driveshaft! If the driveshaft wouldâ€™ve broke, whoever was driving the vehicle, whether it be me, or with my son in it, we wouldâ€™ve wrecked and possibly died! The problem has been confirmed with a certified…”Nov 6, 2023 · Power Train · NHTSA owner report

“The contact's daughter owns a 2016 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the back-over prevention camera displayed a distorted image while in use. The contact stated that an unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage wa…”Oct 25, 2023 · Back Over Prevention · NHTSA owner report

“The door molding on the passenger side is now over 1 inch pulled away from the window because of heat. The door molding may cause issues when/if the airbags are deployed. Now two other doors are having the same issue but not as large of a gap between the window and molding.”Sep 27, 2023 · Air Bags · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

Configuration	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
4 DR AWD	★★★★☆	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆	11%
4 DR RWD	★★★★☆	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆	11%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Other 300 model years

2023 Chrysler 300

1 recalls · 6 complaints

2022 Chrysler 300

2 recalls · 5 complaints

2021 Chrysler 300

2 recalls · 20 complaints

2020 Chrysler 300

2 recalls · 10 complaints

2019 Chrysler 300

2 recalls · 60 complaints

2018 Chrysler 300

4 recalls · 153 complaints

2017 Chrysler 300

2 recalls · 82 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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