2018 Chrysler 300 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (40) · Power Train (14) · Air Bags (10)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
44 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
Air Bags:side/Window:curtain:inflator 2024-03-14 · campaign 24V198000 · 284,982 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.
Fix: 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.
Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood 2018-08-09 · campaign 18V524000 · 12,779 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall o
Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
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:automatic Transmission 2018-05-01 · campaign 18V280000 · 71 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.
Risk: If the incorrect park lock rod is installed, the transmission may not shift into 'PARK' and keep the vehicle from moving, increasing the risk of unintended vehicle movement and the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct park lock rod, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U43.
Service bulletins (226)
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 2026-09-30 · S2621000004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the customer may complain about a popping noise, grinding noise, or an intermittent no reverse or forward transmission engagement. the tech may find damaged and/or worn transmission output shaft splines (850re transmission only)
Structure:body 2026-06-26 · S2208000045 REV.D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
backup camera poor image quality inspection
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 226 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-08-27 · Unknown Or Other“the vehicle's lcd screen has become delaminated which causes the control of the radio, air conditioning, heat, navigation, and other features controlled by the "radio" portion of the car to become dysfunctional. the car will randomly beep, change air temperatures, start/stop navigation, cause the loss of hands-free communication. this is a safety h…”
2026-05-10 · Electrical System“the vehicle's lcd screen has become delaminated which causes the control of the radio, air conditioning, navigation, and other features controlled by the "radio" portion of the car to become dysfunctional. the car will randomly beep, change air temperatures, start radio channels to scramble and back up camera works only sporadically. this is a safe…”
2026-04-07 · Electrical System“vehicle suddenly stalled at a red light and did not turn back on. everything shut down. also the factory-installed backup camera has failed completely. when the vehicle is shifted into reverse, the infotainment screen remains blank or black. this failure significantly reduces rearward visibility, creating a severe safety risk for pedestrians and…”
2026-02-22 · Electrical System“date: february 22, 2026 via certified mail fca us llc customer care p.o. box 21-8004 auburn hills, mi 48321-8004 re: formal complaint – safety defect (rearview camera failure) vehicle 1: 2012 chrysler 300s (vin: [xxx] ) vehicle 2: 2018 chrysler 300s (vin: [xxx] ) to the chrysler customer care team: i am a loyal, multi-vehicle chrysler owner current…”
2025-09-02 · Unknown Or Other“the vehicle's lcd screen has become delaminated which causes the control of the radio, air conditioning, navigation, and other features controlled by the "radio" portion of the car to become dysfunctional. the car will randomly beep, change air temperatures, start navigation, cause the loss of hands-free communication. this is a safety hazard as it…”
2025-06-30 · Exterior Lighting“head light assembly quit working, i.e no headlight in decemeber 2024. i had the unit replaced, paid $1448.40 for part, 299.92 for labor to replace the complete headlight assembly. it is now june 2025, and it has failed again. it is unsafe to drive when the headlights don't work, and stelantis and the dealer seem unable to fix the problem, and i do…”
2025-05-16 · Unknown Or Other“the uconnect 3.4 screen is delaminating, causing the screen to have “phantom touches.” infotainment will call 911 and will change important safety features that “stellantis” made only accessible in your infotainment. the delamination is causing a safety issue.…”
2025-05-11 · Suspension“https://www.nhtsa.gov/?nhtsaid=11535069…”
2025-05-05 · Unknown Or Other“the door paneling has warped on all 4 doors of the car. i purchased the car a year ago from a lexus dealership here in tucson i am concerned about safety of my airbags in the car doors …”
2025-03-18 · Air Bags · 115,000 mi“the contact owns a 2018 chrysler 300. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware that the air bag warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the seat belt module had failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recur…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.