Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2015 Chrysler 300
NHTSA data on file today
The 2015 Chrysler 300 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 99 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V018000 Do Not Drive - Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18E053000 Cruise Control Cannot Be Cancelled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V332000 Cruise Control cannot be Cancelled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V097000 Front Driveshaft Bolts may Loosen and Disconnect NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V461000 Radio Software Security Vulnerabilities NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 24 complaints
- Unknown or Other 23 complaints
- Electrical System 14 complaints
- Air Bags 11 complaints
- Steering 10 complaints
- Engine 8 complaints
Of the 99 complaints on file, 9 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 99 complaints, owners report 6 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2015 Chrysler 300 has numerous complaints, primarily related to the power train and electrical system. Multiple recalls have been issued, including for the air bag inflator and axle shaft. Despite its luxury appeal, potential issues may cause frequent and costly repairs, leading to a below-average reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 60,000–100,000 miles | $900–$2,500 | very common |
| electrical system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $200–$1,400 | common |
| air bags | 40,000–80,000 miles | $600–$1,500 | occasional |
| steering | 70,000–110,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | occasional |
| service brakes | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 5,000 miles
- Brake pads replacement every 30,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 7,500 miles
- Transmission fluid change at 60,000 miles
- Air filter replacement annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive electronic controls
- Unusual transmission noises
- Loss of power or stalling
- ABS warning light activation
- Airbag warning light activation
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2015 Chrysler 300 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.