Specifications by model year
Compare the stats that matter
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15 | 24 | 18 | 15.68 | 9.8 | 13.07 | — |
| 2022 | 16 | 25 | 19 | 14.7 | 9.41 | 12.38 | — |
| 2021 | 16 | 25 | 19 | 14.7 | 9.41 | 12.38 | — |
| 2020 | 16 | 25 | 19 | 14.7 | 9.41 | 12.38 | — |
| 2019 | 16 | 25 | 19 | 14.7 | 9.41 | 12.38 | — |
| 2018 | 16 | 25 | 19 | 14.7 | 9.41 | 12.38 | — |
| 2017 | 16 | 25 | 19 | 14.7 | 9.41 | 12.38 | — |
| 2016 | 16 | 25 | 19 | 14.7 | 9.41 | 12.38 | — |
| 2015 | 16 | 25 | 19 | 14.7 | 9.41 | 12.38 | — |
| 2014 | 15 | 24 | 18 | 15.68 | 9.8 | 13.07 | — |
| 2013 | 16 | 25 | 19 | 14.7 | 9.41 | 12.38 | — |
| 2012 | 16 | 25 | 19 | 14.7 | 9.41 | 12.38 | 13-31 mpg combined |
| 2011 | 16 | 25 | 19 | 14.7 | 9.41 | 12.38 | — |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | sedan | 8 | 6.4 | Premium | Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2022 | sedan | 8 | 5.7 | Midgrade | Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2021 | sedan | 8 | 5.7 | Midgrade | Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2020 | sedan | 8 | 5.7 | Midgrade | Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2019 | sedan | 8 | 5.7 | Midgrade | Automatic 8-spd | RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2018 | sedan | 8 | 5.7 | Midgrade | Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2017 | sedan | 8 | 5.7 | Midgrade | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2016 | sedan | 8 | 5.7 | Midgrade | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2015 | sedan | 8 | 5.7 | Midgrade | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2014 | sedan | 8 | 5.7 | Midgrade | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2013 | sedan | 8 | 5.7 | Midgrade | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2012 | sedan | 8 | 5.7 | Midgrade | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 292-470 hp | 260-470 lb-ft | V6, V8 |
| 2011 | sedan | 8 | 5.7 | Midgrade | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | msrp | Trim | Base price | Series | pricing | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | 300S | — | — | Trim: 300S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | Touring L | — | — | Trim: Touring L | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | 300 Touring | — | — | Trim: 300 Touring | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | 300 Touring | $40,090 | — | Base price: $40,090, Trim: 300 Touring | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | $38,895 | Touring | Base price: $38,895, Series: Touring | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | 300C | $40,995 | — | Base price: $40,995, Trim: 300C | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | 300S | $38,635 | — | Base price: $38,635, Trim: 300S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $27,470, MSRP range: $27,470 - $49,325, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for the 2012 model year, covering various trims., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 5/8/2026 | — | — | — | — | USD | $27,470 | $27,470 - $49,325 | 0.9 | MSRP for the 2012 model year, covering various trims. | llm_estimate | 5/8/2026 |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | GVWR | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | bodyAndInterior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | — | — | — | Standard | 2 | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 |
| 2022 | 5 | — | — | — | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 |
| 2021 | 5 | — | — | — | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 120.2 | 17 | 17 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2020 | 5 | — | — | — | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 120.2 | 20 | 20 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2019 | 5 | — | — | — | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | 2 | 4 | 120 | 17 | 17 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 |
| 2018 | 5 | 2 | — | — | Standard | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 120.2 | 17 | 17 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD) |
| 2017 | 5 | 2 | — | — | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 120.2 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | 5 | 4 | 462 | 16.3 | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | autoReverseSystem | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | adas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2023 Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: optional, autoBrake: optional, forwardCollisionWarning: optional, pedestrianAeb: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: standard, laneDepartureWarning: optional, rearCamera: standard, rearCrossTrafficAlert: standard, rearAeb: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2022 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2022 Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | standard | — | standard | optional | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: optional, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: standard, laneDepartureWarning: optional, rearCamera: standard, rearCrossTrafficAlert: standard, parkAssist: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2021 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2021 Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | standard | — | — | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, autoBrake: standard, rearCamera: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2020 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2020 Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | optional | — | — | optional | standard | optional | — | standard | — | standard | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: optional, laneDepartureWarning: optional, rearCamera: standard, rearCrossTrafficAlert: optional, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2019 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2019 Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | — | optional | optional | standard | — | — | standard | — | optional | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: optional, autoBrake: optional, forwardCollisionWarning: optional, blindSpotMonitoring: optional, laneDepartureWarning: optional, rearCamera: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: optional, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2018 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2018 Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | — | optional | optional | standard | — | — | standard | optional | optional | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: optional, autoBrake: optional, forwardCollisionWarning: optional, blindSpotMonitoring: optional, laneDepartureWarning: optional, rearCamera: standard, parkAssist: optional, adaptiveDrivingBeam: optional, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2017 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2017 Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | standard | — | standard | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, autoBrake: standard, rearCamera: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2016 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2016 Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | tpms: standard |
| 2015 | — | — | — | 4 | 2015 Chrysler 300 4 DR FWD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2014 Chrysler 300 4 DR RWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | tpms: standard |
| 2013 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2013 Chrysler 300 4 DR RWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | tpms: standard |
| 2012 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2012 Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | tpms: standard |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | 2011 Chrysler 300 4 DR RWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | tpms: standard |
Model year reports
2023
NewestThe 2023 Chrysler 300 presents a mixed reliability picture.
2022
The 2022 Chrysler 300 presents a mixed reliability picture.
2021
The 2021 Chrysler 300 presents a mixed reliability picture.
2020
The 2020 Chrysler 300 presents an average reliability profile, making thorough inspection crucial.
2019
The 2019 Chrysler 300 presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant safety recall concerns and a high volume of electrical system failures.
2018
The 2018 Chrysler 300 presents a mixed reliability picture, leaning towards below average.
2017
The 2017 Chrysler 300 presents a mixed reliability picture, with an 'Average' LLM verdict and a public score of 8.1.
2016
The 2016 Chrysler 300's reliability is rated below average, primarily due to significant concerns with its powertrain control and electrical systems.
2015
The 2015 Chrysler 300 is a stylish sedan, but its 'Below Average' reliability verdict and significant complaint volume warrant careful consideration.
2014
The 2014 Chrysler 300 presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant safety recall activity and a high volume of electrical and powertrain complaints.
2013
The 2013 Chrysler 300 presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant electrical system issues and airbag concerns.
2012
The 2012 Chrysler 300 presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant concerns with its electrical system, which can lead to unexpected vehicle shutdowns.
2011
The 2011 Chrysler 300 presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant electrical system issues and airbag concerns.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Chrysler 300?
Carfocal currently has 13 published 300 reports, covering 2011 through 2023. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2023 Chrysler 300 presents a mixed reliability picture.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023.
Is the Chrysler 300 reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Chrysler 300. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2023 chrysler 300 presents a mixed reliability picture. and the 2023 chrysler 300's value proposition is tempered by its reliability concerns, particularly the documented brake issues and recalls. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
13 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Chrysler 300?
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2011 through 2023.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 13
- Years tracked
- 13
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints