Chrysler 300
19 model years from 2005 to 2023, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2005–2023
- Class
- Large Cars
- Latest engines
- 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl
- Best MPG
- 18–23 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- ★★★★★ (2023)
- Recalls
- 27 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2006 (819)
- Fewest problems
- 2023
- Interest
- 17,532 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2023 300 in brief
The 2023 Chrysler 300 is a large car offered with 3 engines (3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl and 6.4L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 199 inches long and 75 inches wide on a 120-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,381 lb (4dr Sedan Hemi RWD).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 23 MPG combined (19 city / 30 highway), 3% worse than the 2023 large car average of 23.7 MPG, for an estimated $2,900 a year in fuel.
In NHTSA crash testing it earned a 4-star overall rating.
It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the service brakes.
The Chrysler 300 has 19 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2023.
Its most efficient year was 2023 at 23 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 18 to 23 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (1,286), air bags (1,187), power train (525).
Buying used? 2023 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2018 is the year to avoid.
2012 has the most recalls (9); all years together count 27 campaigns and 4,066 owner complaints.
How the 2005 300 compares
The 2005 Chrysler 300 is a large car offered with 2 engines (3.5L 6-cyl and 5.7L 8-cyl) and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
It measures about 197 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 120-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,770 lb (4dr Sedan RWD Touring/Limited).
About the Chrysler 300
The Chrysler 300 is a full-size car produced by Chrysler under Stellantis North America and its predecessors. The first generation was available as a four-door sedan and station wagon, in the second generation was available solely as a sedan.
From the Wikipedia article "Chrysler 300", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2023 300 pros & cons
Full 2023 details →What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
- Few owner complaints6 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 26 for similar models.
Watch out for
- Emergency braking not standardAutomatic emergency braking is optional or limited to some trims.
Best and worst years to buy used
2023 300
6 owner complaints · 1 recall · 2 crash reports
NHTSA overall: ★★★★★
Year to avoid2018 300
153 owner complaints · 4 recalls · 6 crash reports
Most reported: Electrical System
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 9 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
300 changes by model year
- 2023
- Engine added: 6.4L 8-cyl
- 2017
- Now crash-tested by NHTSA: 4 stars overall
- 2012
- Best combined MPG up from 21 to 23
- 2011
- Engine added: 3.6L 6-cyl
- Engine dropped: 3.5L 6-cyl
- Best combined MPG up from 19 to 21
- Lightest version 201 lb heavier
- 2007
- Engine dropped: 2.7L 6-cyl
- Best combined MPG down from 21 to 18
- 2006
- Engine added: 2.7L 6-cyl
- Best combined MPG up from 18 to 21
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 19 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl | 23 MPG | 198.8 in | 4,381 lb | ★★★★★ | 1 | 6 |
| 2022 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | 23 MPG | 198.8 in | 4,381 lb | ★★★★★ | 2 | 5 |
| 2021 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | 23 MPG | 198.8 in | 4,381 lb | ★★★★★ | 2 | 20 |
| 2020 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | 23 MPG | 198.8 in | 4,270 lb | ★★★★★ | 2 | 10 |
| 2019 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | 23 MPG | 198.8 in | 4,270 lb | ★★★★★ | 2 | 61 |
| 2018 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | 23 MPG | 198.8 in | 4,270 lb | ★★★★★ | 4 | 153 |
| 2017 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | 23 MPG | 198.8 in | 4,270 lb | ★★★★★ | 2 | 86 |
| 2016 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | 23 MPG | 198.8 in | 4,270 lb | Not rated | 2 | 83 |
| 2015 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | 23 MPG | 198.8 in | 4,513 lb | Not rated | 4 | 111 |
| 2014 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | 23 MPG | 198.8 in | 4,513 lb | Not rated | 7 | 233 |
| 2013 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | 23 MPG | 198.8 in | 4,513 lb | Not rated | 6 | 290 |
| 2012 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | 23 MPG | 198.8 in | 4,513 lb | Not rated | 9 | 391 |
| 2011 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | 21 MPG | 198.8 in | 4,513 lb | Not rated | 7 | 151 |
| 2010 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | 19 MPG | 196.9 in | 3,761 lb | Not rated | 6 | 111 |
| 2009 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | 19 MPG | 196.9 in | 3,761 lb | Not rated | 3 | 74 |
| 2008 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | 18 MPG | 196.9 in | 3,761 lb | Not rated | 3 | 622 |
| 2007 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | 18 MPG | 196.9 in | 4,162 lb | Not rated | 2 | 326 |
| 2006 | 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | 21 MPG | 196.9 in | 4,162 lb | Not rated | 2 | 819 |
| 2005 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | 18 MPG | 196.9 in | 3,770 lb | Not rated | 3 | 514 |
Alternatives to the 2023 300
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Toyota Camry | 52 MPG | ★★★★★ | 2 |
| 2023 Dodge Charger | 23 MPG | ★★★★★ | 2 |
| 2023 Dodge Challenger | 23 MPG | ★★★★★ | 2 |
| 2023 Nissan Maxima | 24 MPG | ★★★★★ | 0 |
| 2023 Kia Stinger | 25 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
| 2023 Toyota Mirai | – | Not rated | 2 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Chrysler. How we calculate this →