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2019 Chrysler 300

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2019 models.

Class: Large Cars
Body styles: 4dr Sedan Hemi RWD, 4dr Sedan V6 AWD, 4dr Sedan V6 RWD
Engines: 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl
Horsepower: 292–363 hp
Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Seats: 5
Fuel: Regular Gasoline, FFV, Midgrade Gasoline
MPG (best): 23 combined · 19 city / 30 hwy
Length: 198.8 in
Curb weight: 3,962–4,513 lb
NHTSA rating: ★★★★★
Recalls: 2 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

AWD / 4WD available

Watch out for

Emergency braking not standardAutomatic emergency braking is optional or limited to some trims.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 14 similar 2019 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2019 Chrysler 300 is a large car offered with 2 engines (3.6L 6-cyl and 5.7L 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 4,270 lb (4dr Sedan Hemi RWD).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 23 MPG combined (19 city / 30 highway), 2% better than the 2019 large car average of 22.6 MPG, for an estimated $2,900 a year in fuel.

In NHTSA crash testing it earned a 4-star overall rating.

It has 2 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 61 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.

What changed for 2019

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2018 300 — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2018; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2018 300 →

Trims, performance & features

Engine292 hp3.6L 6-cyl

Engine363 hp5.7L 8-cyl

DriveRWD · AWD/4WD

Seating5 seats · 2 rows

Trims

Touring (US & Can), Limited (BUX)300SLimited (US, Can), 300C (Mex)

Safety & driver-assist features

Automatic emergency brakingOptional

Forward collision warningOptional

Blind-spot monitoringOptional

Lane departure warningOptional

Lane keeping assistOptional

Adaptive cruise controlOptional

Backup cameraStandard

Automatic high beamsStandard

Adaptive driving beamOptional

Keyless startStandard

Built in: Brampton, Ontario

NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 5 2019 300 configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →

Dimensions & weight

Body	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Track F / R	Curb weight	Weight F/R
4dr Sedan Hemi RWD	198.8 in	75.2 in	58.7 in	120.1 in	64.2 / 63.8 in	4,270 lb	54/46
4dr Sedan V6 AWD	198.8 in	75.2 in	58.7 in	120.1 in	64.2 / 63.8 in	4,513 lb	54/46
4dr Sedan V6 RWD	198.8 in	75.2 in	58.7 in	120.1 in	64.2 / 63.8 in	3,962 lb	52/48

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City / Hwy / Comb	vs. class	Fuel / yr	CO₂ g/mi
300	3.6L 6-cyl	Automatic 8-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	19 / 30 / 23	+2%	$2,900	389
300 FFV	3.6L 6-cyl	Automatic 8-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	19 / 30 / 23	+2%	$2,900	389
300 AWD	3.6L 6-cyl	Automatic 8-spd	All-Wheel Drive	18 / 27 / 21	-7%	$3,200	415
300 AWD FFV	3.6L 6-cyl	Automatic 8-spd	All-Wheel Drive	18 / 27 / 21	-7%	$3,200	415
300	5.7L 8-cyl	Automatic 8-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	16 / 25 / 19	-16%	$4,000	466

5/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)

5/10EPA greenhouse gas score

Spend $2,500Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car

22.6 MPG2019 Large Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2019 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

Version	Overall	Frontal	Driver / passenger	Side	Side pole	Rollover	Rollover risk
2019 Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD	★★★★★	★★★★★	4★ / 4★	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★★	11.3%
2019 Chrysler 300 4 DR RWD	★★★★★	★★★★★	4★ / 4★	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★★	11.3%

StandardElectronic stability control

OptionalForward collision warning

Not availableLane departure warning

Frontal crash test — 2019 Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD. Photo: NHTSA.

Side crash test — 2019 Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD. Photo: NHTSA.

Similar 2019 large cars

Model	Best MPG / range	NHTSA overall	Recalls
2019 Chrysler 300 (this car)	23 MPG	★★★★★	2
2019 Chevrolet Impala	25 MPG	★★★★★	1
2019 Toyota Camry	52 MPG	★★★★★	7
2019 Dodge Charger	23 MPG	★★★★★	5
2019 Dodge Challenger	23 MPG	★★★★★	3
2019 Buick Regal	26 MPG	Not rated	3
2019 Ford Taurus	21 MPG	★★★★★	2

Recalls (2)

Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain › Inflator · Mar 14, 2024

NHTSA campaign 24V198000 · 284,982 vehicles

Problem: 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 › Instrument Cluster/Panel · Mar 14, 2019

NHTSA campaign 19V203000 · 7,929 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Dodge Challenger and Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The instrument cluster may not properly illuminate driver warnings. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
Risk: Failure of the instrument cluster to properly illuminate may prevent the driver from receiving warnings about the vehicle's systems, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began April 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V32.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2019 Chrysler 300 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

61Complaints to NHTSA since 2015

5Involved a crash

0Involved a fire

3Injuries reported

12,000 miTypical mileage at failure

Electrical System22

Air Bags22

Unknown Or Other12

Exterior Lighting5

Visibility/Wiper5

Steering4

Power Train3

Fuel/Propulsion System3

Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2019 Chrysler 300 buyer's checklist

Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
Electrical System — 22 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
Air Bags — 22 owner reports. Confirm the airbag warning light turns off after start-up and any airbag recall was completed.
Exterior Lighting — 5 owner reports. Check all exterior lights, wipers and the windshield for cracks.
Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 12,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2019 Chrysler 300. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other 300 years

Compare all years →

Year	MPG (best)	Length	Overall	Recalls	Complaints
2023 300	23	198.8 in	★★★★★	1	6
2022 300	23	198.8 in	★★★★★	2	5
2021 300	23	198.8 in	★★★★★	2	20
2020 300	23	198.8 in	★★★★★	2	10
2018 300	23	198.8 in	★★★★★	4	153
2017 300	23	198.8 in	★★★★★	2	86
2016 300	23	198.8 in	Not rated	2	83
2015 300	23	198.8 in	Not rated	4	111
2014 300	23	198.8 in	Not rated	7	233
2013 300	23	198.8 in	Not rated	6	290
2012 300	23	198.8 in	Not rated	9	391
2011 300	21	198.8 in	Not rated	7	151

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Chrysler. How we calculate this →