2017 Chrysler 300 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (18) · Structure:body (8) · Air Bags (5)
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31 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Electrical System:software 2018-05-17 · campaign 18V332000 · 4,815,661 vehicles
Defect: 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 c
Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 transmissi
Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft 2017-02-14 · campaign 17V097000 · 69,298 vehicles
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.
Risk: A loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (201)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train 2026-03-09 · S2621000003 REV.A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following transmission models: 845re, 8hp45, 850re, 8hp50, 8hp70, 8hp75, 8hp75-phev, 8hp75-lcv, 8hp90, 8hp95. transmissions may exhibit the following diagnostic codes: p07e4, p1db2, p0716, p1b14, p0733, p1d90, p1d
Electrical System 2026-03-05 · S2608000010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
active diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b1a10-00, b1a11-00, b1a12- 00, b1a13-00-, b1a14-00, b1a15-00, b1a16-00, and b1a17-00 in the radio frequency hub (rfh)
Electrical System 2025-12-10 · 9100735 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
verify "z" part number availability. order a "z" part number for all exchange orders: warranty, mopar, customer pay and service contract. order"68" part number for new unsold units only
Service Brakes 2025-11-18 · 108463 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pad kit - rear disc brake, front disc brake
Service Brakes 2025-11-17 · 108464 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pad kit - rear disc brake, front disc brake
Structure:body 2025-08-16 · 31-001-25 REV. B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
aluminum body panel corrosion repair aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.
Showing the 6 most recent of 201 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-02-21 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“airbag deployed during fender bender. had driving leg forward and left leg bent at 90 degree angle. when airbag deployed it hit right leg full force and basically exploded the bones. almost lost my leg. permanently disabled …”
2026-02-12 · Seat Belts“airbag light on. dealer says drivers seatbelt harness or clip issue. hard to get part. airbag may not deploy in accident…”
2026-02-04 · Seat Belts“i have had zero accidents, am the original owner. airbag light has come on. seatbelt harness and buckle im told by my dealer needs to be completely replaced…”
2025-10-23 · Electrical System“my, instrument cluster panelchrysler 300c. it with out and replace,on.10/1/25,and with out again, on10/22/25. they tried,convince me i, need a battery. so i had it check,said .they said, my battery, low. because instrument cluster on all night.…”
2025-07-31 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:trunk Lid:latch:emergency Mechanical Release“emergency brake was engaged, the car lurched forward a significant distance, nearly causing an accident…”
2025-07-27 · Air Bags“i have never been in an accident. airbags bag warning frequently turning on…”
2025-02-27 · Power Train“there is a recall out on chrysler 300c 2017 for bolts to be replaced on drive shaft im experiencing issues with this you have my vin and i would like this taken care of also another recall is on drivers side door inside pannel it bumps up and needs to be replaced as well i need these done there are also more out there pls put these in system …”
2025-01-17 · Unknown Or Other“this is the 2nd failure of the thermostat. we had the car towed to the same chrysler dealer that fixed the first incident. we have an extended warranty that covered the first failure. this second failure is not covered due to the failed part is a mopar part and chrysler is going to pay for everything, trouble is they have had my wife’s car for …”
2024-11-25 · Electrical System“the cars information screen is delaminating and it is causing a safety issue…”
2024-10-18 · Unknown Or Other“center console with touch screen delaminating screen cover causing random and continuous malfunctions to navigation, heating/cooling climate controls, media (radio, hands-free telephone, and numerous uconnect software applications), and rear backup camera function. potential for serious distraction and loss of multiple safety components like change…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.