NHTSA vehicle safety data

2018 Chrysler 300 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2018 Chrysler 300 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 153 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Chrysler dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 Chrysler 300, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2018 Chrysler 300 owner complaints

Owners have filed 153 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Chrysler 300, describing incidents dated July 1, 2018 to July 1, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Electrical System 69 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 53 complaints
  • Power Train 17 complaints
  • Air Bags 14 complaints
  • Exterior Lighting 9 complaints
  • Structure 7 complaints

Of the 153 complaints on file, 6 report a crash; across all 153 complaints, owners report 7 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11759943 · Filed

    The vehicle's LCD screen has become delaminated which causes the control of the radio, air conditioning, heat, navigation, and other features controlled by the "radio" portion of the car to become dysfunctional. The car will randomly beep, change air temperatures, start/stop navigation, cause the…

  • ODI #11736853 · Filed

    The vehicle's LCD screen has become delaminated which causes the control of the radio, air conditioning, navigation, and other features controlled by the "radio" portion of the car to become dysfunctional. The car will randomly beep, change air temperatures, start radio channels to scramble and back…

  • ODI #11729820 · Filed

    Vehicle suddenly stalled at a red light and did not turn back on. Everything shut down. Also The factory-installed backup camera has failed completely. When the vehicle is shifted into reverse, the infotainment screen remains blank or black. This failure significantly reduces rearward visibility…

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Side Curtain Air Bag Inflators May Rupture

NHTSA #24V198000 · Air Bags — Side/Window — Curtain — Inflator · NHTSA notice

Reported March 14, 2024 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis)

Potentially affected: 284,982 vehicles

Repair completion: 33.87% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Chrysler campaign 19B · Owners notified February 20, 2025 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Voltage Regulator may Fail and Cause Stall

NHTSA #18V524000 · Electrical System — Wiring — Front Underhood · NHTSA notice

Reported August 9, 2018 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Potentially affected: 12,779 vehicles

Repair completion: 77.48% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Chrysler campaign U87 · Owners notified October 2, 2018 · Vehicles built August 25, 2017 – December 11, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.

Safety consequence

A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Cruise Control cannot be Cancelled

NHTSA #18V332000 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice

Reported May 17, 2018 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Potentially affected: 4,815,661 vehicles

Repair completion: 76.99% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Chrysler campaign U49,U59-U65,U68,U73 · Owners notified June 4, 2018 · Vehicles built May 6, 2013 – May 24, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

Safety consequence

If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Incorrect Transmission Park Rods Installed

NHTSA #18V280000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission · NHTSA notice

Reported May 1, 2018 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Potentially affected: 71 vehicles

Repair completion: 84.06% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Chrysler campaign U43 · Owners notified June 28, 2018 · Vehicles built February 10, 2018 – April 6, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.

Safety consequence

If the incorrect park lock rod is installed, the transmission may not shift into 'PARK' and keep the vehicle from moving, increasing the risk of unintended vehicle movement and the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct park lock rod, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U43.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Chrysler 300 model years

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