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2023 Chrysler 300

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2023 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, 6.4L 8-cyl
Horsepower: 292–485 hp
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Seats: 5
Fuel: Regular Gasoline, Midgrade Gasoline, Premium Gasoline
MPG (best): 23 combined · 19 city / 30 hwy
Length: 198.8 in
Curb weight: 4,012–4,381 lb
NHTSA rating: ★★★★★
Recalls: 1 campaign

Pros & cons

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.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 7 similar 2023 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

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.

What changed for 2023

Engine added: 6.4L 8-cyl

Compared with 2022; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2022 300 →

Trims, performance & features

Engine292 hp3.6L 6-cyl

Engine485 hp6.4L 8-cyl

Transmission8-speed automatic

DriveAWD/4WD · RWD

Seating5 seats · 2 rows

Trims

Touring L300CTouring

Safety & driver-assist features

Automatic emergency brakingOptional

Pedestrian emergency brakingOptional

Forward collision warningOptional

Blind-spot monitoringStandard

Rear cross-traffic alertStandard

Rear automatic brakingOptional

Lane departure warningOptional

Lane keeping assistOptional

Adaptive cruise controlOptional

Backup cameraStandard

Automatic high beamsSome trims

Keyless startStandard

LED headlightsYes

Built in: Brampton, Ontario

NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 4 2023 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	4,381 lb	54/46
4dr Sedan V6 AWD	198.8 in	75.2 in	58.7 in	120.1 in	64.2 / 63.8 in	4,266 lb	54/46
4dr Sedan V6 RWD	198.8 in	75.2 in	58.7 in	120.1 in	64.2 / 63.8 in	4,012 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	-3%	$2,900	389
300 AWD	3.6L 6-cyl	Automatic 8-spd	All-Wheel Drive	18 / 27 / 21	-11%	$3,200	415
300	5.7L 8-cyl	Automatic 8-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	16 / 25 / 19	-20%	$4,000	466
300	6.4L 8-cyl	Automatic 8-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	15 / 24 / 18	-24%	$4,550	495

5/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)

5/10EPA greenhouse gas score

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

23.7 MPG2023 Large Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2023 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

Version	Overall	Frontal	Driver / passenger	Side	Side pole	Rollover	Rollover risk
2023 Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD	★★★★★	★★★★★	4★ / 4★	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★★	11.3%
2023 Chrysler 300 4 DR RWD	★★★★★	★★★★★	4★ / 4★	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★★	11.3%

StandardElectronic stability control

OptionalForward collision warning

OptionalLane departure warning

Frontal crash test — 2023 Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD. Photo: NHTSA.

Side crash test — 2023 Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD. Photo: NHTSA.

Similar 2023 large cars

Model	Best MPG / range	NHTSA overall	Recalls
2023 Chrysler 300 (this car)	23 MPG	★★★★★	1
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

Recalls (1)

Parking Brake · Feb 15, 2024

NHTSA campaign 24V112000 · 1,808 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger vehicles. The parking brake may be improperly adjusted, which can result in a vehicle roll away. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk: A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will properly adjust the parking brake, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 29, 2024. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 01B.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2023 Chrysler 300 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

6Complaints to NHTSA since 2015

2Involved a crash

0Involved a fire

0Injuries reported

500 miTypical mileage at failure

Service Brakes3

Unknown Or Other2

Structure1

Air Bags1

Back Over Prevention › Warnings1

Lane Departure › Blind Spot Detection1

Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2023 Chrysler 300 buyer's checklist

Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 1 recall this year — ask for proof of repairs.
Service Brakes — 3 owner reports. Brake firmly from speed; check for pulling, pulsing pedal or ABS warning light.
Structure — 1 owner reports. Open and close every door, the hood and tailgate; look for rust or misaligned panels.
Air Bags — 1 owner reports. Confirm the airbag warning light turns off after start-up and any airbag recall was completed.
Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 500 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 2023 Chrysler 300. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other 300 years

Compare all years →

Year	MPG (best)	Length	Overall	Recalls	Complaints
2022 300	23	198.8 in	★★★★★	2	5
2021 300	23	198.8 in	★★★★★	2	20
2020 300	23	198.8 in	★★★★★	2	10
2019 300	23	198.8 in	★★★★★	2	61
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 →