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2021 Chrysler 300

Gas

Large Cars
3 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11

Safety Signal

84 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record

RecallsNHTSA campaigns2

Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA20

Crash ratingNHTSA overall4★

Fuel economybest combined, EPA23 mpg

2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016

The 2021 Chrysler 300 is sold in the U.S. as a gas large car with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the 300, is EPA-rated at 23 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of B. Owners have filed 20 complaints, most often about the air bags. NHTSA crash-tested it at 4 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Configuration	Powertrain	Drive	Engine / motor	City	Hwy	Comb	Annual fuel*
300	Gas	RWD	3.6L 6-cyl	19	30	23	$2,700
300 AWD	Gas	AWD	3.6L 6-cyl	18	27	21	$2,950
300	Gas	RWD	5.7L 8-cyl	16	25	19	$3,750

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 43448, 43450, 43449.

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Recalls (2)

Source: NHTSA recall database

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Air Bags

19B

284,982 vehicles

ProblemChrysler (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.RiskAn inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.FixDealers 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.

NHTSA campaign 24V198000reported Mar 14, 2024Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis)

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Visibility

Y47

21,258 vehicles

ProblemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."RiskA windshield that separates from the vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.FixDealers will remove and replace the front windshield urethane sealant, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y47.

NHTSA campaign 21V516000reported Jul 8, 2021Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database

20complaints filed

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2023: 4 · 2024: 7 · 2025: 7 · 2026: 2

Most-cited components

Air Bags8

Engine4

Unspecified3

Seat Belts3

Fuel/Propulsion System2

Back Over Prevention2

What owners describe

“The backup camera system malfunctioned, resulting in a blank or distorted display screen when the vehicle is placed in reverse. This system failure deprives the driver of rear visibility and disables the rear parking collision warning, creating a safety hazard when backing up. I previously brought the vehicle to an aut…”Jul 28, 2026 · Back Over Prevention · NHTSA owner report

“The contact owns a 2021 Chrysler 300. The contact stated while parked and occupied in the vehicle or driving the contact noticed the headlights have failed to work as intended. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the headlight assembly needed to be replaced. vehicle w…”May 8, 2026 · Exterior Lighting · NHTSA owner report

“I bought my car, Chrysler 300 2021 at the Hemet CA Dealership in 2021. Hemet Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. The car presented with several issues including, difficulty starting, engine misfires, stalling, and decreased fuel efficiency. The low fuel warning light on my car's dashboard would not come on when gas was low at all…”Jun 24, 2025 · Fuel/Propulsion System · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

Configuration	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
4 DR AWD	★★★★☆	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆	11%
4 DR RWD	★★★★☆	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆	11%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Other 300 model years

2023 Chrysler 300

1 recalls · 6 complaints

2022 Chrysler 300

2 recalls · 5 complaints

2020 Chrysler 300

2 recalls · 10 complaints

2019 Chrysler 300

2 recalls · 60 complaints

2018 Chrysler 300

4 recalls · 153 complaints

2017 Chrysler 300

2 recalls · 82 complaints

2016 Chrysler 300

2 recalls · 76 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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