Model year 2018 · Large Cars

2018 Chrysler 300: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2018 Chrysler 300 at 19–23 mpg combined across 5 versions. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 153 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 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

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.

2018 Chrysler 300 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recalls for the 2018 Chrysler 300, newest first.

Air bags: Side/window: Curtain: Inflator

NHTSA 24V198000 Reported Mar 14, 2024

Filed by: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. 19B)
Units affected: 284,982 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Electrical system: Wiring: Front underhood

NHTSA 18V524000 Reported Aug 9, 2018

Filed by: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. U87)
Units affected: 12,779 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

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: Automatic transmission

NHTSA 18V280000 Reported May 1, 2018

Filed by: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. U43)
Units affected: 71 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
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.
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

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

2018 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.

2018 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.

2018 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.

2018 Chrysler 300 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2018 Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD	4 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars	11.3%	Optional
2018 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.

2018 Chrysler 300 owner complaints

Owners have filed 153 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Chrysler 300, most recently on Aug 27, 2026. 6 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 7 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2018 Chrysler 300 complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Electrical system	68
Unknown or other	53
Power train	17
Air bags	14
Exterior lighting	9
Engine	5
Visibility/wiper	5
Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera	4
Structure: Body	4
Fuel/propulsion system	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
2017 300	19–23 mpg	2	86	4/5
2016 300	19–23 mpg	2	83	4/5
2015 300	19–23 mpg	4	111	—

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Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 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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