Short answer
Among Chrysler 300 model years through 2024, 2003 has the fewest NHTSA recall campaigns on record (0) and 2012 has the most (9). Recall counts are not a reliability score; they show how often a safety defect had to be corrected.
Quick read
Chrysler 300: Key Facts
- Model years with data
- 24 (2000–2023)
- Distinct recall campaigns
- 45
- Fewest recalls
- 2003 (0)
- Most recalls
- 2012 (9)
- Most recalled system
- Air bags (33)
- 5-star overall rating
- 2012, 2013 and 2014
Chrysler 300 Recalls and Ratings by Model Year
| Model year | Recall campaigns | Overall crash rating | Most recalled systems |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 4 stars | Parking brake |
| 2022 | 2 | 4 stars | Tires |
| 2021 | 2 | 4 stars | Air bags, Visibility |
| 2020 | 2 | 4 stars | Air bags, Visibility |
| 2019 | 2 | 4 stars | Air bags, Electrical system |
| 2018 | 4 | 4 stars | Electrical system, Air bags, Power train |
| 2017 | 2 | 4 stars | Electrical system, Power train |
| 2016 | 2 | 4 stars | Electrical system, Power train |
| 2015 | 4 | Not rated | Air bags, Electrical system, Equipment |
| 2014 | 7 | 5 stars | Electrical system, Power train, Air bags |
| 2013 | 6 | 5 stars | Air bags, Electrical system, Power train |
| 2012 | 9 | 5 stars | Air bags, Electrical system, Power train |
| 2011 | 7 | Not rated | Air bags, Electrical system |
| 2010 | 7 | Not rated | Air bags, Electrical system, Steering |
| 2009 | 5 | Not rated | Air bags, Tires, Wheels |
| 2008 | 4 | Not rated | Air bags, Electrical system, Power train |
| 2007 | 5 | Not rated | Air bags, Parking brake, Power train |
| 2006 | 4 | Not rated | Air bags, Power train, Service brakes, hydraulic |
| 2005 | 7 | Not rated | Air bags, Seat belts, Electrical system |
| 2004 | 1 | Not rated | Latches/locks/linkages |
| 2003 | 0 | Not rated | None on record |
| 2002 | 1 | Not rated | Seats |
| 2001 | 3 | Not rated | Child seat, Seats, Structure |
| 2000 | 6 | Not rated | Seat belts, Air bags, Child seat |
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The scale of the difference
Recall Campaigns by Model Year
Distinct NHTSA recall campaigns per model year. Years after 2024 are recent and still collecting recalls.
- 20231 recall
- 20222 recalls
- 20212 recalls
- 20202 recalls
- 20192 recalls
- 20184 recalls
- 20172 recalls
- 20162 recalls
- 20154 recalls
- 20147 recalls
- 20136 recalls
- 20129 recalls
- 20117 recalls
- 20107 recalls
- 20095 recalls
- 20084 recalls
- 20075 recalls
- 20064 recalls
- 20057 recalls
- 20041 recall
- 20030 recalls
- 20021 recall
- 20013 recalls
- 20006 recalls
Chrysler 300: Analysis
How to read recall counts
A recall campaign is a safety defect that the manufacturer or NHTSA required to be fixed. Counts depend on how long a model year has been on the road, so recent years look better than they will in time; this page therefore ranks only model years through 2024. A high count can also mean a manufacturer reacts quickly to small defects, so it says little about breakdowns or running costs.
What the recalls were about
Across all model years, the systems named most often in Chrysler 300 recalls are air bags (33), electrical system (20), power train (13), seat belts (4) and tires (4). The number in brackets counts model-year entries, so one campaign that covers several years is counted in each.
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA has an overall star rating for 11 of these 24 model years, and 2012, 2013 and 2014 earned 5 stars. Ratings before 2011 come from an earlier version of the program and are not directly comparable with later years. A range such as 4–5 means versions of the same model year were rated differently.
FAQ: Chrysler 300 Best and Worst Years
What are the best years for the Chrysler 300?
By NHTSA recall campaigns, 2003 are the cleanest model years through 2024, with 0 each.
Which Chrysler 300 model years have the most recalls?
2012 has the most, with 9 recall campaigns each.
Does a recall mean the car is unreliable?
No. A recall is a safety correction filed with NHTSA, usually repaired free of charge. It does not measure breakdowns or running costs, so use these counts together with a vehicle history report and an inspection.
Sources & methodology
Recalls and crash ratings come from the NHTSA datasets and APIs, retrieved on 2026-10-03. A record counts for this model when its make matches and its model name starts with the same words as "300", so variants such as body styles are included. Only model years from 2000 are used, and each recall campaign is counted once per model year. The data does not say whether an individual car was repaired, so check a specific car by VIN.
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