2018 Chrysler 300 Safety Report
2018 Chrysler 300 Safety and Reliability Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2018 Chrysler 300
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2018 Chrysler 300. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | High (4) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | High (150) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 6 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Electrical System | Compare electrical system issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2020 | Compare against the 2020 Chrysler 300 with 10 complaints and 2 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2015 | Check the 2015 Chrysler 300 before buying across this generation. |
Chrysler 300 Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Chrysler 300 years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Chrysler 300 | 59 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2017 Chrysler 300 | 82 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2020 Chrysler 300 | 10 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2016 Chrysler 300 | 74 | 3 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2021 Chrysler 300 | 18 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2015 Chrysler 300 | 97 | 5 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
2018 Chrysler 300 Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2018 Chrysler 300, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Electrical System
39 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Chrysler onlyUnknown Or Other
30 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Chrysler onlyElectrical System,Unknown Or Other
12 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System,Unknown Or Other issues Chrysler onlyAir Bags
10 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Air Bags issues Chrysler onlyPower Train
7 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train issues Chrysler onlyBack Over Prevention
4 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Back Over Prevention issues Chrysler onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2018 Chrysler 300
Reliability Score
The 2018 Chrysler 300 receives a reliability score of 55 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates average reliability — some notable concerns exist that prospective buyers should be aware of.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2018 Chrysler 300
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2018 Chrysler 300
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2018 Chrysler 300:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags Recalled for side/window curtain inflator issues, affecting 2018-2021 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. |
Medium | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
| Electrical System Recalled for wiring issues in the front underhood, affecting 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass, Grand Cherokee, and RAM 1500 vehicles. |
High | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
| Lcd Screen Delamination The Uconnect 3.4 screen has delaminated, causing phantom touches, and infotainment may call 911 or change important safety features. |
High | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Headlights Headlight assemblies have quit working, leading to costly replacements and affecting driving visibility. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2018 Chrysler 300:
Recalled for side/window curtain inflator issues.
Recalled for wiring issues in the front underhood.
Delaminated, causing loss of control over various features.
Quit working, requiring expensive replacements.
Recall Details for the 2018 Chrysler 300
The following 4 recalls have been issued for the 2018 Chrysler 300 by NHTSA:
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.
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.
Remedy: 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.
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 o...
Consequence: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
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 c...
Consequence: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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 d...
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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2018 Chrysler 300
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2018 Chrysler 300 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Date: February 22, 2026 VIA CERTIFIED MAIL FCA US LLC Customer Care P.O. Box 21-8004 Auburn Hills, MI 48321-8004 RE: FORMAL COMPLAINT – Safety Defect (Rearview Camera Failure) Vehicle 1: 2012 Chrysler 300S (VIN: [XXX] ) Vehicle 2: 2018 Chrysler 300S (VIN: [XXX] ) To the Chrysler Customer Care Team: I am a loyal, multi-vehicle Chrysler owner currently residing in San Diego County. I am writing to f...
The vehicle's LCD screen has become delaminated which causes the control of the radio, air conditioning, navigation, and other features controlled by the "radio" portion of the car to become dysfunctional. The car will randomly beep, change air temperatures, start navigation, cause the loss of hands-free communication. This is a safety hazard as it causes the driver to be distracted in order to at...
Head light assembly quit working, i.e no headlight in Decemeber 2024. I had the unit replaced, paid $1448.40 for part, 299.92 for labor to replace the complete headlight assembly. It is now June 2025, and it has failed again. It is unsafe to drive when the headlights don't work, and Stelantis and the dealer seem unable to fix the problem, and I do not feel that I should have to pay another cent o...
The Uconnect 3.4 screen is delaminating, causing the screen to have “Phantom Touches.” Infotainment will call 911 and will change Important safety features that “Stellantis” made only accessible in your infotainment. The delamination is causing a safety issue.
https://www.nhtsa.gov/?nhtsaId=11535069
The door paneling has warped on all 4 doors of the car. I purchased the car a year ago from a Lexus dealership here in Tucson I am concerned about safety of my airbags in the car doors
The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the seat belt module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not...
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 safety hazard for occupants in the vehicle. The local dealer was notified of the failu...
Malfunction of display LCD screen has become delaminated causing loss of hands free communication, navigation, temperature controls, & settings. LCD screen sporadically goes off & on without being able to control display causing a beeping sound as it randomly jumps between screen settings.
Chrysler needs to recall this issue. Many people are having this same screen issue. Chrysler, Please do something about this. This has been known to be a safety issue, as when it gets bad enough, the screen will black out. Delamination on screens has been known to cause the screen to black out, especially during backing, and buttons will randomly be pushed. Chrysler, recall this issue. Thank you.
There were 2 separate incidents that occurred. The first one we were backing out of our driveway and the car just stopped running. We were unable to start it again after a dozen attempts. We had the vehicle towed to a local shop and when they got in the car, it started right up. We drove it around for a few weeks before the 2nd incident happened. We were driving on the freeway this time and t...
There was a recall on this vehicle in 2018 for a Powertrain Control Module or PCM. The problem has arisen again. How do I correct this issue
My vehicle only has 29k miles on it and just failed safety inspection because the Rear Drive Shaft Bearing is broken.
The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V198000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a ...
Passenger headlight assembly stopped working. This is a dealer only part and will cost me over $2000 to. Fix when they get one in stock! This could be months, I have to drive with one headlight because one is dead and Chrysler has no parts.
Chrysler Model 300s Vehicle, 2018, repair service by an authorized Chrysler dealer in Puerto Rico, certified the replacement of original manufacturer parts of the power steering (Rack-Pinion) on three occasions, which does not accept the programming of technical support by the automotive specialists of the authorized Chrysler repair shop. It is evident that this vehicle faces a hidden problem from...
There’s been some sort of liquid in the tv screen for a while but now the tv does what it wants, makes random phone calls, changes radio stations, it just glitches all crazy pushing random buttons or just doesn’t work at all
The vehicle's LCD screen has become delaminated which causes the control of the radio, air conditioning, navigation, and other features controlled by the "radio" portion of the car to become dysfunctional. The car will randomly beep, change air temperatures, start navigation, cause the loss of hands-free communication. This is a safety hazard as it causes the driver to be distracted in order to at...
The vehicle's LCD screen has become delaminated which causes the control of the radio, air conditioning, navigation, and other features controlled by the "radio" portion of the car to become dysfunctional. The car will randomly beep, change air temperatures, start navigation, cause the loss of hands-free communication. This is a safety hazard as it causes the driver to be distracted in order to at...
Touch screen is malfunctioning EVERYTHING. My climate can't be controlled-- have the heat on in the morning for example then come out from work and it's 100 degrees and i can't change it so ride home with heat blowing in 100 degree heat. Back up camera not operating sometimes, its scrolling thru the contacts and calling people randomly. Stops GPS randomly. It's very distracting and dangerous!
Showing 20 of 150 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2018 Chrysler 300
Has the 2018 CHRYSLER 300 been recalled?
Yes, the 2018 CHRYSLER 300 has 4 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2018 CHRYSLER 300 have?
The 2018 CHRYSLER 300 has 150 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 6 involved crashes. 7 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2018 CHRYSLER 300?
The 2018 CHRYSLER 300 received an overall NHTSA safety rating of good (4/5). Frontal crash: 4/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 4/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 CHRYSLER 300?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2018 CHRYSLER 300 involve electrical system (39 complaints), unknown or other (30 complaints), electrical system,unknown or other (12 complaints). Other affected components include air bags, power train, back over prevention.
How many crash reports does the 2018 CHRYSLER 300 have?
There are 6 crash reports associated with the 2018 CHRYSLER 300 out of 150 total complaints (4.0% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2018 CHRYSLER 300 have?
There are no fire reports for the 2018 CHRYSLER 300 in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2018 CHRYSLER 300?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2018 CHRYSLER 300.
How many injuries are reported for the 2018 CHRYSLER 300?
7 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2018 CHRYSLER 300. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2018 CHRYSLER 300?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2018 CHRYSLER 300 is acceptable with caveats. It has 150 complaints, 4 recalls, and a good (4/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2018 CHRYSLER 300?
The components with the most failures on the 2018 CHRYSLER 300 are: 1. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (39 complaints), 2. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (30 complaints), 3. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER (12 complaints), 4. AIR BAGS (10 complaints), 5. POWER TRAIN (7 complaints). ELECTRICAL SYSTEM is the single most-reported problem area with 39 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2018 CHRYSLER 300?
Be aware of potential air bag and electrical system issues, as well as LCD screen delamination and headlight failures. Regular maintenance is crucial. The 2018 CHRYSLER 300 has 150 NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it good (4/5).
How reliable is the 2018 CHRYSLER 300?
The 2018 CHRYSLER 300 receives a reliability score of 55/100, indicating average reliability. This is based on 150 owner complaints, 4 recalls, and 6 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Air Bags and Electrical System.
What are the known issues with the 2018 CHRYSLER 300?
Known issues with the 2018 CHRYSLER 300 include: Air Bags, Electrical System, LCD Screen Delamination, Headlights. These are based on patterns found across 150 NHTSA complaints. 4 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
Are there any recalls for the 2018 Chrysler 300?
Yes, there are recalls for air bags and electrical system issues, including wiring problems in the front underhood.
What should I do if my LCD screen delaminates?
Contact Chrysler for a repair or replacement, as the issue can affect various vehicle features.
How can I prevent headlight failures?
Regularly check and maintain your headlights to ensure they are functioning properly.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be aware of potential air bag and electrical system issues, as well as LCD screen delamination and headlight failures. Regular maintenance is crucial.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2018 Chrysler 300
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2018 Chrysler 300. The data includes 150 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 4 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 6 reported crashes, 7 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2018 Chrysler 300 an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 4 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 4 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-14