2016 Chrysler 300: raw data

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vehicle	2016 / chrysler / 300
known issues	7 clusters (reviewed 2026-07-06)
complaints	76 on file (2016-03-14 → 2026-07-02)
recalls	3
investigations	0
fars	49 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexed	yes
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Interior door panel warping affecting side airbagsAIR BAGS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER15 complaints2020-08 → 2023-11300-2016-door-panel-delamination-airbags

11554209 Door panels are separating from all interior doors. Separating has caused issues with doors locking and airbag deployment. This is an issue the manufacturer has been aware of for years yet still manufactures cars with this issue.
11505537 Both front door panels severely warped to the point of Cracking and causing the door locks to bind and to also cause the possibility that side air bags may not deploy as designed or deploy prematurely.
11360302 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR DOORS PANELS DETACHED FROM THE PANELS AT THE WINDOWS. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE WAS CALLED DE-LAMINATING.

Electric power steering loss while drivingSTEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM5 complaints2018-05 → 2024-06300-2016-power-steering-failure

11595998 Have been having power steering problems over the past few years. Started by displaying a shift to park message while driving, my car would then lose power and shut down completely and power steering would lock up.
11491799 I was sitting at a stop light waiting to make a left turn when the electrical power steering randomly failed. This issue made it near impossible to turn the car and caused me to almost crash into a light pole when I tried to make the left turn.
11094093 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED, WHICH RESULTED IN A FRONT END COLLISION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING AND AIR BAG INDICATORS ILLUMINATED.

Fuel pump electrical connection failure and leakELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM4 complaints2021-06 → 2024-11300-2016-fuel-pump-electrical-leak

11624171 Fuel pump lid is electrical connection is cause a malfunction when fuel up and burning a hole in the electrical connection causing fuel to leak out under the back seat this need to be fix before someone is killed do to a fire this is the 2n time being replace and the same issue
11571171 Main Fuel Pump and accompanied electrical connect. The fuel pump and electrical wiring harness is available upon request. My safety was at risk due to a faulty electrical connection inside the fuel tank.
11420077 Took my car to the dealer to have the fuel pump replaced. Car was repaired and picked up only to have it returned for a fuel leak complaint. Dealership said there was no leak nor evidence of a leak, however, the car is leaking fuel.

Rotary gear shifter unintended movement or disengagementPOWER TRAIN4 complaints2016-08 → 2020-05300-2016-rotary-shifter-rollaway

10892492 THIS CAR HAS THE ROTARY DIAL FOR TRANSMISSION SELECTION. I PULLED THIS CAR HAS A ROTARY DIAL FOR THE SHIFTER. I PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND EXITED THE CAR TO CLOSE A GATE. AS SOON AS I EXITED THE VEHICLE IT BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS.
11174890 THE ROTARY SHIFTER FUNCTIONS IN A MANNER THAT WHEN EXITING THE CAR IT WILL ALLOW YOU TO LEAVE THE VEHICLE WHILE IN GEAR AS WHEN PUSHING THE START BUTTON WILL NOT TURN OFF THE ENGINE UNLESS IT IS IN PARK.
10870230 I RENTED A CAR FROM FOX CAR RENTAL AND I WAS RENTING 2016 CHRYSLER 300 MY DREAM CAR HAS I WAS DRIVING TURNED RIGHT ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET THE REAR SHIFT BY IT SELF THE NOB TURNED WHEN I PRESSED ON THE BREAKS I GOT REAL SCARED.

Airbags not deploying during collisionAIR BAGS4 complaints2018-05 → 2026-05300-2016-airbags-no-deploy-crash

11737922 The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving on a four-lane roadway, at approximately 45 mph, another driver attempted to make a left turn with an obstructed view, ran a red light and collided with the front driver side area of the contact's…
11163716 TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES.
11252954 I WAS IN A FRONT END COLLISION WITH A TREE. EVERYONE KEPT ASKING ME ABOUT AIR BAGS DEPLOYING. THEY DID NOT NONE. I THOUGHT NOTHING MUCH OF IT UNTIL I REALIZED WHY PEOPLE WERE ASKING.

Transmission stalling or unexpected shift to parkPOWER TRAIN8 complaints2016-10 → 2023-08300-2016-transmission-stall-shift

10954389 I WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 93 IN BOSTON MA. WHEN WITHOUT ANY WARNING THE TRANSMISSION WENT FROM DRIVE INTO PARK AND THE CAR CAME TO A SCREECHING STOP. I WAS FORTUNATE THAT THE VEHICLES BEHIND ME WERE ABLE TO STOP IN TIME.
10984199 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEEDS, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS AT THE SAME TIME AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE "ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM SHOULD BE SERVICED" WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED.
11540823 The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 300. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power train warning light illuminated. The contact stated that when she arrived at her destination and proceeded to park the vehicle, the gear shifter was inoperable.

Oil filter housing leak from engineENGINE2 complaints2024-02 → 2024-12300-2016-oil-filter-housing-leak

11628219 The oil filter housing w/sender unit leaks oil under the upper intake plemun. The oil filter Chrysler installed in the vehicle is plastic.
11572049 oil filter housing, oil pulled to back of engine creating hole, all oil leaked out.

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

count	earliest_date	latest_date	crash_flagged	fire_flagged	top_components
76	2016-03-14	2026-07-02	9	1	AIR BAGS:15; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:15; POWER TRAIN:14; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:14; STRUCTURE:10

Recalls all years →

campaign_number	report_received_date	component	summary	consequence	remedy
18E053000	12/07/2018	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)	Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Stage 1 Kit Performance Packages Powertrain Control Modules (PCM) Part Numbers P5160023, P5160025, and Demon Crate PCM Part Number 68412287AA. The PCMs 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.	If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.	Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will either perform a software update or replace the PCM, free of charge. The recall began July 26 , 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U82, and U83.
18V332000	17/05/2018	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING	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.	If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.	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.
17V097000	14/02/2017	POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT	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.	A loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.	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.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_years	occupant_deaths	match_type	vpic_recovered
2010-2024	49	legacy-code	0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2016 Chrysler 300 vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2016/chrysler/300

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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2016 Chrysler 300},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2016/chrysler/300}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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