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2016 Chrysler 300 reliability record

Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2016 Chrysler 300 — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.

Source-verified · 2026NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Official source
NHTSA complaints
101
50 in the last 5 years
Top problem area
AIR BAGS
15 complaints
Recalls on record
2
see below
Reported harm
11 reported crashes · 9 injuries · 1 fire

How this record compares

raw NHTSA counts, not defect rates

Complaint rank

#4,148

of 4,194 vehicle records

Vs Chrysler median

-193

median 294 across 129 Chrysler records

Vs 2014-2018

-196

median 298 complaints in 596 records

Top component share

15%

Air Bags: 15 complaints

What owners report fails — 2016 Chrysler 300

  • AIR BAGS 15
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER 14
  • POWER TRAIN 13
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 7

2 recalls on record for the 2016 Chrysler 300

  • NHTSA 18V332000 · 2018 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an i
  • NHTSA 17V097000 · 2017 · POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT A loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.
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These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2016 Chrysler 300 units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2016 Chrysler 300 reliable?

NHTSA has 101 consumer complaints on record for the 2016 Chrysler 300 and 2 recalls. The most-reported problem area is air bags (15 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2016 Chrysler 300 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Chrysler 300?

Owners most often report problems with: air bags (15), unknown or other (14), power train (13), electrical system (13). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

How much does it cost to own a 2016 Chrysler 300?

Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.

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