Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Chrysler 300
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Chrysler 300 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 82 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V332000 Cruise Control cannot be Cancelled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V097000 Front Driveshaft Bolts may Loosen and Disconnect NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 29 complaints
- Unknown or Other 22 complaints
- Structure 11 complaints
- Air Bags 6 complaints
- Power Train 6 complaints
- Service Brakes 5 complaints
Of the 82 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 82 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Chrysler 300 presents an average reliability due to recurring issues with the electrical system and occasional drivetrain problems. While some recalls concern critical components like axle shafts, the lack of extreme repair costs keeps ownership expense reasonable.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $200–$600 | very common |
| driveshaft | 60,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| brake system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $150–$400 | occasional |
| engine cooling | 70,000–100,000 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 changes every 5,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- Brake fluid change every 2 years
- Coolant replacement every 5 years
- Transmission fluid check bi-annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Dashboard warning lights
- Unusual drivetrain noises
- Braking performance degradation
- Electrical glitches
- Cooling system leaks
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Chrysler 300 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.