KnownCarProblems2014 Chrysler 300 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 237 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Chrysler 300, most often about the electrical (30% of complaints, typically around 31,000 miles). It is 7th of 20 300 model years by number of complaints and has 7 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory1 recall for this car came with a do-not-drive warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2014 Chrysler 300 problems
Electrical
72 complaints · 30%Half of these problems showed up before 31,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument panel.
Back left indicator blinks about four times then acts as if lamp is blown. Turn car off and start later indicator works but then after 4 blinks is out again. Replaced lamp. System still has electrical malfunction. Seat belts shoulder harness in all back seats inertia locks do not operate in emergency stops. My…
The contact owns a 2014 Chrysler 300. After the gear shift was switched from the park position, the vehicle hesitated to shift and the service transmission and shifter malfunction error messages illuminated. On another occasion, the vehicle hesitated to respond when the accelerator pedal was depressed and the…
Transmission
70 complaints · 30%Half of these problems showed up before 22,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The gear shifter on this car continually causes the car to not shift to the desired gear, especially when shifting from drive into reverse or park. Thankfully, I have not had any major accidents because of this defect, however, I have damaged my daughter's bicycle and my garage door because the car was not in park.…
The contact owns a 2014 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle was shifted in park and upon exiting the vehicle, a passenger alerted the contact that the vehicle was slowly rolling in reverse. As a result, the emergency brake was required to be utilized in order for the vehicle not to rollaway. The contact…
Engine
28 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 46,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.
The contact owns a 2014 Chrysler 300. While the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for scheduled maintenance, the mechanic found a leak in the oil filter housing unit that needed replacement. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified…
The contact owns a 2014 Chrysler 300. When the ignition was turned to the on position, the air bag and engine warning indicators illuminated. The failure recurred each time the ignition was started. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine indicator sensor from the intake…
Other or unspecified
23 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 34,000 miles.
Passenger airbg signal randomly goes on and off whether a passenger is in the seat or not. Service transmission soon signal goes on and off since 28,000. Backup camera replaced but still doesnt work every time. Been in shop 6 times in last couple of months. In there now because I complained to Chrysler.
The contact owns a 2014 Chrysler 300. The contact stated while driving and making a turn at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart. The contact stated that the vehicle had to be completely stopped, shifted to park, depress the brake pedal, and then depress the…
Lights
17 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 22,000 miles.
Headlights are very poor both down road and to side even with town street light directly overhead I almost hit my neighbor riding his bicycle as I pulled out of my drive. Dealer says nothing can be done to improve vision. Even on high beam, never get response from other drivers that lights are too bright. Rural road…
Purchased used 2014 Chrysler 300s on 9/28/16 after driving the car at night found that the headlights are very dim and when turning the car right or left almost no light. We live in a rural part of south eastern wisconsin and have a lot of deer and this is a very dangerous situation when driving at night. I called the…
Air bags
17 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 27,000 miles.
I was at a complete rest approximately 5-10 ft behind a semi tracker trailer truck when a vehicle traveling at a rate of 55 MPH rear ending my stopped vehicle. The impact was so great it forced and pushed the front-end of my vehicle directly into the rearend of the stationary semi truck. The accident resulted in…
Passenger airbg signal randomly goes on and off whether a passenger is in the seat or not. Service transmission soon signal goes on and off since 28,000. Backup camera replaced but still doesnt work every time. Been in shop 6 times in last couple of months. In there now because I complained to Chrysler.
Brakes
15 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 45,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock.
The contact owns a 2014 Chrysler 300. The contact stated while driving 73 MPH on cruise control, the brakes activated independently. The contact stated the brake warning light was illuminated. The failure was experienced several times. The vehicle was taken to I-5 Chrysler jeep dodge ram fiat (1560 nw state ave…
I had a low impact crash after I applied my brakes at approximately 2-300 feet before the vehicle in front of me. My tires are good and there were no indicator lights on my dashboard prior to the crash. I slid approximately 100 feet into a car stopped on the highway, because of a prior accident in my lane. When I…
Speed control
12 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 46,000 miles. Parts named most often: cruise control.
Cruise would not shut off when I touched the brake ! Also when I pushed the cruise off switch ! Happened several times now . Also will and will not come on at times when I try to set it on an open road .looked online and saw that this year had a recall ,so hopefully I can get your help on this .thanks !
The contact owns a 2014 Chrysler 300. The contact stated while driving 73 MPH on cruise control, the brakes activated independently. The contact stated the brake warning light was illuminated. The failure was experienced several times. The vehicle was taken to I-5 Chrysler jeep dodge ram fiat (1560 nw state ave…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2014 Chrysler 300 recalls
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began february 4, 2019. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is v01.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US llc) is recalling certain 2010 dodge ram 3500, ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 dodge dakota, 2010-2014 dodge challenger, 2010-2015 dodge challenger, chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 jeep wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Electrical: software
Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began june 4, 2018. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US llc) is recalling certain 2014-2018 dodge journey, charger and durango, ram 2500, 3500, 3500 cab chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 cab chassis and 5500 cab chassis, jeep cherokee and grand cherokee and chrysler 300, 2014-2019 ram 1500, 2015-2018 dodge challenger, 2015-2017 chrysler 200, 2016-2018 ram 3500 cab chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 chrysler pacifica and 2018 jeep wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Electrical: alternator/generator/regulator
Risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began december 15, 2018. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is t75.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US llc) is recalling certain 2014 dodge challenger, charger, durango, chrysler 300, and jeep grand cherokee vehicles equipped with a 3.6l engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
Electrical: alternator/generator/regulator
Risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began february 12, 2018. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is t36.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US llc) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 dodge challenger, dodge charger, chrysler 300, dodge durango, and 2012-2014 jeep grand cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (ehps) and are equipped with a 5.7l or a 3.6l engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
Transmission: axle shaft
Risk: A loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace all eight front driveshaft bolts, free of charge. The recall began april 7, 2017. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is t03.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US llc) is recalling certain 2014-2017 dodge charger and chrysler 300 vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD). The front driveshaft bolts may loosen and allow the front driveshaft to disconnect, potentially causing a loss of motive power.
Transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Risk: Drivers thinking that their vehicle's transmission is in the park position may be struck by the vehicle and injured if they attempt to get out of the vehicle while the engine is running and the parking brake is not engaged.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to mitigate the risk of vehicle rollaway, free of charge. The recall began on june 24, 2016. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is s27. Note: on october 19, 2016 chrysler identified some previously repaired vehicles did not receive the complete software updates. Chrysler will renotify the affected owners, and dealers will update the software again.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US llc) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 dodge charger and chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured february 15, 2011, to november 27, 2014, and 2014-2015 jeep grand cherokee vehicles manufactured july 16, 2012, to december 22, 2015. The affected vehicles, equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a monostable gear selector, may not adequately warn the driver when driver's door is opened and the vehicle is not in park, allowing them to exit the vehicle while the vehicle is still in gear.
Electrical: alternator/generator/regulator
Risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on february 27, 2015. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is p60.
Full defect summary
Chrysler group llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 chrysler 300, dodge charger, challenger, and durango; and 2012-2014 jeep grand cherokee vehicles manufactured april 22, 2010, to january 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6l engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Desiccated air bag inflator rupture
Summary
From 2000 through 2017, takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("psan") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004l. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 blomquist report at www.NHTSA.gov/sites/NHTSA.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substa
Vehicle rollaway, engine on
Summary
On april 22, 2016, fiat chrysler automotive US llc, (fca) submitted a defect information report (dir) to NHTSA regarding a defect that could result in unattended vehicle rollaway with the engine running in approximately 811,586 model year (my) 2012 to 2014 dodge charger and chrysler 300 vehicles and my 2014 to 2015 jeep grand cherokee vehicles equipped with 8-speed transmissions and a monostable gear selector (NHTSA recall #16v-240, fca recall #s27). According to fca's dir, the existing strategies built into these vehicles to deter drivers from exiting the vehicle after failing to put the transmission into park have not stopped some from doing so. Drivers erroneously concluding that their ve
Questions about the 2014 Chrysler 300
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Chrysler 300?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (72 complaints, typically around 31,000 miles); transmission (70 complaints, typically around 22,000 miles); engine (28 complaints, typically around 46,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2014 Chrysler 300 have?
- 7 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from January 15, 2019 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2014 a bad year for the Chrysler 300?
- It is 7th of 20 300 model years by number of complaints, with 237 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.