Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Chrysler 300
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Chrysler 300 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 21 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 #24V198000 Side Curtain Air Bag Inflators May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V516000 Inadequate Windshield Bonding/FMVSS 212 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 8 complaints
- Engine 4 complaints
- Seat Belts 3 complaints
- Unknown or Other 3 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
- Service Brakes 2 complaints
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,600–$6,200AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Chrysler 300 has moderate concerns primarily around airbag recalls and some engine complaints. These issues indicate a manageable, albeit not outstanding, reliability profile.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| air bags | 20,000–40,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
| engine | 30,000–50,000 miles | $300–$1,500 | occasional |
| seat belts | 40,000–60,000 miles | $100–$300 | 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 and filter changes
- tire rotations and balancing
- brake pad replacement
- coolant level inspection
- battery performance check
- transmission fluid inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- warning lights on dash
- engine misfires or stalling
- unusual noises from airbag area
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Chrysler 300 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.