Model year 2016 · Large Cars

2016 Chrysler 300: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2016 Chrysler 300 at 19–23 mpg combined across 5 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 83 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 4 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

19–23

NHTSA overall rating

4/5

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as 300C.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Chrysler dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2016 Chrysler 300 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2016 Chrysler 300, newest first.

Electrical system: Software and 2 more components

NHTSA 18V332000 Reported May 17, 2018

Filed by: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. U49,U59-U65,U68,U73)
Components: Electrical system: Software; Vehicle speed control: Cruise control; Electrical system: Wiring
Units affected: 4,815,661 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
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.
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 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 recall record on nhtsa.gov

Power train: Axle assembly: Axle shaft

NHTSA 17V097000 Reported Feb 14, 2017

Filed by: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. T03)
Units affected: 69,298 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
Risk: A loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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 recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2016 Chrysler 300 fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2016 Chrysler 300 EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
300	3.6L 6-cyl	Automatic 8-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	19/30/23 mpg	$2,900	389
300	3.6L 6-cyl ffv	Automatic 8-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Gasoline or E85 / E85	19/30/23 mpg	$2,900	389
300	5.7L 8-cyl	Automatic 8-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Midgrade	16/25/19 mpg	$4,000	466
300 AWD	3.6L 6-cyl	Automatic 8-spd	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	18/27/21 mpg	$3,200	415
300 AWD	3.6L 6-cyl ffv	Automatic 8-spd	All-Wheel Drive	Gasoline or E85 / E85	18/27/21 mpg	$3,200	415

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2016 Chrysler 300 crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2016 Chrysler 300 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2016 Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD	4 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars	11.3%	Optional
2016 Chrysler 300 4 DR RWD	4 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars	11.3%	Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2016 Chrysler 300 owner complaints

Owners have filed 83 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Chrysler 300, most recently on Jul 2, 2026. 10 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 5 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2016 Chrysler 300 complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Electrical system	17
Unknown or other	16
Air bags	15
Power train	14
Engine	7
Fuel/propulsion system	7
Steering	7
Structure: Body	6
Service brakes	4
Electronic stability control (ESC)	3

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Chrysler 300 model years

Chrysler 300 by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2023 300	18–23 mpg	1	6	4/5
2022 300	19–23 mpg	2	5	4/5
2021 300	19–23 mpg	2	20	4/5
2020 300	19–23 mpg	2	10	4/5
2019 300	19–23 mpg	2	61	4/5
2018 300	19–23 mpg	4	153	4/5
2017 300	19–23 mpg	2	86	4/5
2015 300	19–23 mpg	4	111	—

All Chrysler 300 years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2016 Chrysler models

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Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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