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Chrysler 300

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

Chrysler 300
Pictured: 2016 Chrysler 300 Limited AWD front 4.22.19. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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

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

  1. 2023
    • Engine added: 6.4L 8-cyl
  2. 2017
    • Now crash-tested by NHTSA: 4 stars overall
  3. 2012
    • Best combined MPG up from 21 to 23
  4. 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
  5. 2007
    • Engine dropped: 2.7L 6-cyl
    • Best combined MPG down from 21 to 18
  6. 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
YearLatest enginesBest MPG / rangeLengthWeightOverallRecallsComplaints
20233.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl23 MPG198.8 in4,381 lb★★★★★16
20223.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl23 MPG198.8 in4,381 lb★★★★★25
20213.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl23 MPG198.8 in4,381 lb★★★★★220
20203.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl23 MPG198.8 in4,270 lb★★★★★210
20193.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl23 MPG198.8 in4,270 lb★★★★★261
20183.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl23 MPG198.8 in4,270 lb★★★★★4153
20173.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl23 MPG198.8 in4,270 lb★★★★★286
20163.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl23 MPG198.8 in4,270 lbNot rated283
20153.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl23 MPG198.8 in4,513 lbNot rated4111
20143.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl23 MPG198.8 in4,513 lbNot rated7233
20133.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl23 MPG198.8 in4,513 lbNot rated6290
20123.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl23 MPG198.8 in4,513 lbNot rated9391
20113.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl21 MPG198.8 in4,513 lbNot rated7151
20103.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl19 MPG196.9 in3,761 lbNot rated6111
20093.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl19 MPG196.9 in3,761 lbNot rated374
20083.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl18 MPG196.9 in3,761 lbNot rated3622
20073.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl18 MPG196.9 in4,162 lbNot rated2326
20062.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl21 MPG196.9 in4,162 lbNot rated2819
20053.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl18 MPG196.9 in3,770 lbNot rated3514
Best combined MPG by model year — Chrysler 300
2005: 18 MPG2006: 21 MPG2007: 18 MPG2008: 18 MPG2009: 19 MPG2010: 19 MPG2011: 21 MPG2012: 23 MPG2013: 23 MPG2014: 23 MPG2015: 23 MPG2016: 23 MPG2017: 23 MPG2018: 23 MPG2019: 23 MPG2020: 23 MPG2021: 23 MPG2022: 23 MPG2023: 23 MPG2005200820112014201720202023max 23 MPG

Alternatives to the 2023 300

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2023 Toyota Camry52 MPG★★★★★2
2023 Dodge Charger23 MPG★★★★★2
2023 Dodge Challenger23 MPG★★★★★2
2023 Nissan Maxima24 MPG★★★★★0
2023 Kia Stinger25 MPG★★★★★1
2023 Toyota Mirai–Not rated2

Most common owner-reported problems

Electrical System1,286
Air Bags1,187
Power Train525
Engine504
Unknown Or Other420
Fuel/Propulsion System319
Steering110
Service Brakes93
Owner complaints by model year — Chrysler 300
2005: 5142006: 8192007: 3262008: 6222009: 742010: 1112011: 1512012: 3912013: 2902014: 2332015: 1112016: 832017: 862018: 1532019: 612020: 102021: 202022: 52023: 62005200820112014201720202023max 819
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Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Chrysler. How we calculate this →