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Chrysler 300 SRT8

9 model years from 2005 to 2014, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

Model years
2005–2014
Class
Large Cars
Latest engines
6.4L 8-cyl
Best MPG
15–21 combined, by year
Latest rating
Not rated
Recalls
0 campaigns, all years

The 2014 300 SRT8 in brief

The 2014 Chrysler 300 SRT8 is a large car offered with a 6.4L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 17 MPG combined (14 city / 23 highway), 18% worse than the 2014 large car average of 20.8 MPG, for an estimated $4,850 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

The Chrysler 300 SRT8 has 9 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2014.

Its most efficient year was 2010 at 21 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 15 to 21 MPG.

How the 2005 300 SRT8 compares

The 2005 Chrysler 300 SRT8 is a large car offered with 4 engines (2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl and 6.1L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 21 MPG combined (18 city / 26 highway), 16% better than the 2005 large car average of 18.1 MPG, for an estimated $3,200 a year in fuel.

2014 300 SRT8 pros & cons

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What's good

  • Few owner complaints0 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 225 for similar models.
  • No recalls so far

Watch out for

  • Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 17 MPG combined, 18% below the 2014 large car average of 20.8 MPG.
  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

300 SRT8 changes by model year

  1. 2012
    • Engine added: 6.4L 8-cyl
    • Engines dropped: 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl and 6.1L 8-cyl
    • Best combined MPG down from 21 to 17
  2. 2007
    • Engines added: 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl and 5.7L 8-cyl
    • Best combined MPG up from 15 to 21
  3. 2006
    • Engines dropped: 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl and 5.7L 8-cyl
    • Best combined MPG down from 21 to 15

Years without a measurable change are left out.

Show all 9 model years side by side
YearLatest enginesBest MPG / rangeLengthWeightOverallRecallsComplaints
20146.4L 8-cyl17 MPG––Not rated00
20136.4L 8-cyl17 MPG200.4 in4,270 lbNot rated00
20126.4L 8-cyl17 MPG200.4 in4,270 lbNot rated00
20102.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl21 MPG––Not rated00
20092.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl21 MPG––Not rated00
20082.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl21 MPG––Not rated00
20072.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl21 MPG––Not rated00
20066.1L 8-cyl15 MPG––Not rated00
20052.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl21 MPG––Not rated00
Best combined MPG by model year — Chrysler 300 SRT8
2005: 21 MPG2006: 15 MPG2007: 21 MPG2008: 21 MPG2009: 21 MPG2010: 21 MPG2012: 17 MPG2013: 17 MPG2014: 17 MPG20052007200920122014max 21 MPG

Alternatives to the 2014 300 SRT8

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2014 Chevrolet Impala28 MPGNot rated12
2014 Dodge Charger23 MPGNot rated10
2014 Chrysler 30023 MPGNot rated7
2014 Ford Taurus26 MPGNot rated5
2014 Chevrolet SS17 MPGNot rated0
2014 Hyundai Equus18 MPGNot rated1
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Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Chrysler. How we calculate this →