2019 Chrysler 300 Safety Report

The 2019 Chrysler 300 presents a mixed safety picture. While it achieved strong crash test ratings from NHTSA, including a 5-star rating for side impact and 4-star ratings for overall, frontal, and rollover, there are significant concerns stemming from its recall history and complaint data. The vehicle has 59 total complaints, with 5 crashes and 3 injuries reported. A major safety concern is the recall (NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V198000) for side curtain air bag inflators that may rupture, potentially causing injury or death. A substantial number of complaints, specifically 22 out of 59, are related to AIR BAGS, many of which express frustration over the unavailability of parts for this critical recall, leaving owners feeling unsafe. Beyond the air bag issue, other common complaint patterns include ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issues (5 complaints), which also ties into a second recall (NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V637000) regarding instrument cluster illumination failures that could prevent drivers from receiving critical warnings. Several complaints also mention issues with the VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, including instances where the vehicle continued to accelerate after the pedal was released, and POWER TRAIN problems such as sudden Auto-Park engagement and hard shifting. These issues, though fewer in number, represent potentially dangerous scenarios. Overall, the 2019 Chrysler 300 demonstrates good performance in controlled crash tests. However, the high volume of complaints related to the critical air bag recall, coupled with the reported unavailability of repair parts, significantly diminishes its real-world safety perception. The electrical system and powertrain complaints, while less frequent, also highlight potential reliability and safety vulnerabilities that owners should be aware of. The ongoing delay in addressing the air bag recall is a particularly pressing safety concern for current owners.

Our recommendation: While the 2019 Chrysler 300 has good crash test ratings, proceed with caution due to the critical, unaddressed air bag recall and other electrical/powertrain complaints. Verify all recall repairs have been completed before purchase, and be prepared for potential delays if parts are still unavailable.