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Chrysler 300 Reliability Grade

BOverall

Above-average reliability

EngineA-
TransmissionB-

Grade a specific Chrysler 300

Reliability changes from year to year. Pick a model year to see its grade, then add mileage and price to get a deal score and estimated miles remaining.

The Chrysler 300 earns a B overall reliability grade from GradeMyCar, with an A- for its engine and a B- for its transmission. It ranks 3rd of 4 full-size cars we grade. The transmission (B-) is the weaker of its two major components, so ask for transmission service records and pay close attention to shifting on a test drive. Grades are based on 1,114 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013-2021 model years, adjusted for how many were sold.

Chrysler 300 reliability by year

Overall grade for each model year, from owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Tap a year to see its full grade.

2005D2006F2007C2008D2009B2010B-2011C2012D2013C-2014C-2015B2016B2017B+2018B-2019B+2020A2021B+

Best years: 2020

Years to avoid: 2005–2006 (stalling / loss of power), 2008 (stalling / loss of power) and 2012 (stalling / loss of power)

How long does the Chrysler 300 last?

160,000Estimated lifespan (miles)

A rough estimate for the model across all years, not measured for each model year.

Known Chrysler 300 problems

We track 2 known problem areas for the Chrysler 300, including which model years they affect. They're in the full report, along with miles remaining and a deal score for the car you're looking at.

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Chrysler 300 vs. other full-size cars

ModelEngineTrans.Overall
Toyota Avalon A- A A
Chevrolet Impala B+ B- B+
Ford Taurus B- B+ B
Chrysler 300 A- B- B

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Chrysler 300 reliability FAQ

Is the Chrysler 300 reliable?

Above-average reliability. The Chrysler 300 earns a B overall reliability grade from GradeMyCar, with an A- for its engine and a B- for its transmission. It ranks 3rd of 4 full-size cars we grade. The transmission (B-) is the weaker of its two major components, so ask for transmission service records and pay close attention to shifting on a test drive. Grades are based on 1,114 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013-2021 model years, adjusted for how many were sold.

How many miles will a Chrysler 300 last?

We estimate a well-maintained Chrysler 300 lasts around 160,000 miles. That's a rough figure for the model across all years, not measured for each model year, so check the grade for the year you're looking at.

What are the best years for the Chrysler 300?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the most reliable Chrysler 300 model years are 2020.

What Chrysler 300 years should I avoid?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the Chrysler 300 years to be most careful with are 2005, 2006, 2008 and 2012. The 2006 grades an F overall (engine D, transmission D), and its top engine/transmission problem is stalling / loss of power, which a recall covers. The 2005 grades a D overall (engine D, transmission D), and its top engine/transmission problem is stalling / loss of power, which a recall covers.

Is the Chrysler 300 transmission reliable?

GradeMyCar grades the Chrysler 300 transmission a B- (average reliability). Reliability varies by model year, so grade the specific year you're looking at.

Is the Chrysler 300 engine reliable?

GradeMyCar grades the Chrysler 300 engine an A- (excellent reliability).