KnownCarProblems2018 Chrysler 300 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 153 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Chrysler 300, most often about the electrical (45% of complaints, typically around 22,000 miles). It is 9th of 20 300 model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2018 Chrysler 300 problems
Electrical
69 complaints · 45%Half of these problems showed up before 22,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.
Adaptive cruise control frequently fails to work as designed. Vehicle will frequently fail to detect vehicles (in all conditions, and all different types of vehicles) in front of it and not only fail to slow or stop, but instead accelerates. This has required manual braking multiple times to try and stop in time.…
The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the center console light would flash on and off while driving. The contact would restart the vehicle and the console would operate as designed however, the failure would return soon after restart. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not…
Other or unspecified
53 complaints · 35%Half of these problems showed up before 15,000 miles.
Top of all my door panels are popping up. Also, backup camera is not working...it was starting to turn red and now it is black and says camera not detected.
When in motion the brakes come on. On dash board it said in bold red letters [ !braked ] then onstar come on. I dont have onstar. The car stop in middle of road. Was I hack,
Transmission
17 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 21,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler 300. While attempting to reverse out of a parking space, the contact heard a loud sound that ended in a boom. Afterwards, the vehicle idled and would not engage in drive. After many attempts, the vehicle shifted into drive and was driven to the contact's residence. The following day…
The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while shifting from park to reverse, the vehicle jerked and surged without warning. The failure also occurred while driving at highway speeds. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle…
Air bags
14 complaints · 9%The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler 300. While driving 55 MPH, the contact's vehicle was cut off by another vehicle. The contact swerved off the road and crashed into two trees. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver and passenger sustained unknown injures that required medical attention. A police report was filed…
Takata recall airbag did not deploy at 70 MPH speed and impact. Car was in motion on highway until it ran off the road into an embankment.
Lights
9 complaints · 6%I purchased this vehicle on 02/09/2019 and as I was driving at night the front headlights started to get wet due inside the front lights. The front right headlight then stopped working. To me this is serious unsafe issue.
I have had the car to the dealer twice for this same issue and it's back again. They said it was something that was not done correctly when they can was made. Say it a problem with the wiring harness, the repaired it last time and I fee it should have been replaced and not just make an attempt to repair. I purchased…
Visibility and wipers
7 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: defroster/defogger/hvac system.
Windshield wipers started coming on while using the turn signal at night while driving home. The very next morning started the car and the windshield wipers would not turn off. Had to pull the fuse to stop.
Windshield wipers turn on and one swipe of the windshield when turn signal applied, this issue is distracting and dangerous when making a turn, when you don't expect them to come on.
Body and structure
7 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: body, interior panels.
The contact owns 2018 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the inside door panel detached from the door frame. Additionally, the defroster failed to defrost the windshield. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the door panel needed to be replaced. The defroster was working as…
The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the interior door panels on all four doors were unsecured and separated from the door frame. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact was concerned that during a collision the door panels might eject from the door frame and cause a…
Backup camera
6 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: sensing system, display function.
The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that he had observed a discoloration on the back-up screen in the center of the screen. The contact stated that the screen appeared to be separating into layers from the inside. The contact stated that when he placed the vehicle in reverse(r) the back-up camera…
The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while reversing the vehicle, the rearview camera was inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2018 Chrysler 300 recalls
Air bags: inflator
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.
Fix: Dealers 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.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (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.
Electrical: front underhood
Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began october 2, 2018. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is u87.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US llc) is recalling certain 2018 jeep renegade, compass and grand cherokee, ram 1500 and promaster, fiat 500x, dodge journey, challenger, charger and durango and chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 jeep wrangler, dodge grand caravan and chrysler town and country vehicles and 2018-2019 jeep cherokee and 2018 chrysler pacifica and pacifica hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
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.
Transmission: automatic transmission
Risk: If the incorrect park lock rod is installed, the transmission may not shift into 'park' and keep the vehicle from moving, increasing the risk of unintended vehicle movement and the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct park lock rod, free of charge. The recall began june 28, 2018. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is u43.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US llc) is recalling certain 2018 dodge charger, durango and challenger, jeep grand cherokee and wrangler, chrysler 300, and ram 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.
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.
Questions about the 2018 Chrysler 300
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Chrysler 300?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (69 complaints, typically around 22,000 miles); other or unspecified (53 complaints, typically around 15,000 miles); transmission (17 complaints, typically around 21,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2018 Chrysler 300 have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 14, 2024 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2018 a bad year for the Chrysler 300?
- It is 9th of 20 300 model years by number of complaints, with 153 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.