AI Damage2019 Chrysler 300: common problems
Owners of the 2019 Chrysler 300 filed 61 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and air bags. The maker issued 254 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 61
- involving a crash
- 5
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 254
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 36% of all complaints
- 2 Air bags 36% of all complaints
- 3 Exterior lighting 8% of all complaints
- 4 Visibility 8% of all complaints
- 5 Steering 7% of all complaints
- 6 Powertrain 5% of all complaints
- 7 Service brakes 5% of all complaints
- 8 Fuel/propulsion system 5% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 22 complaints (36% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 79.
- Air bags: 22 complaints (36% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
- Exterior lighting: 5 complaints (8% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 9.
- Visibility: 5 complaints (8% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 4.
- Steering: 4 complaints (7% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 6.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.6 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- 5.7 L · petrol · 8 cyl
- automatic, 8-speed
Drive: RWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 61 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 22 | 1 | 79 |
| Air bags | 22 | 2 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 1 | 9 |
| Visibility | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| Steering | 4 | 1 | 6 |
| Powertrain | 3 | 0 | 21 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 19 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 14 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 100 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The contact stated while driving at 55 MPH on a curvy road, the steering wheel locked inadvertently. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated he was unable to steer the vehicle. Additionally, the vehicle failed to respond while depressing the brake pedal and hit a road sign.
We were in an accident where we were Tboned and a car ran a red light at 50 miles bet hour hitting us on the passenger side and not one airbag in my vehicle went off.
Ticket # xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
On my way to work all the lights on my dashboard lights on and immediately goes off and my passenger side front window lets down. After work I went to the ABC store to get a bottle of liquor and turned my car off on [XXX] and turned my car off came out the store and had yo reach through my driver side window to open…
Vehicle experiences sudden Auto-Park engagement, hard shifting, and loss of gear engagement. Code P0700 present. Issue began after A/C compressor failure. Safety risk includes sudden deceleration and loss of control.”
There is a recall on my car. I’ve scheduled an appointment, but they will not provide me with a loaner. I have two jobs and I need a car and I can’t afford to pay for a a rental that’s why I work two jobs so I’d like to know what I’m supposed to do.
There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer was not able to diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Smell of straight gas coming through the car when accelerating, then checked if there was a recall and there was. Spoke to Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram and said they don’t have the parts available for the recall.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 787 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 37% most complained about).
On average one model year of the 300 has 52 complaints (8 years in the data). This year has 61, above average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- The Customer May Complain About a Popping Noise, Grinding Noise, or an Intermittent No Reverse or Forward…
The Customer May Complain About a Popping Noise, Grinding Noise, or an Intermittent No Reverse or Forward Transmission Engagement. The Tech May Find Damaged and/or Worn Transmission Output Shaft Splines (850RE…
- Backup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection
- Flash
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)…
- The vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following…
The vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following transmission models: 845RE, 8HP45, 850RE, 8HP50, 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP75-PHEV, 8HP75-LCV, 8HP90, 8HP95. Transmissions may…
- Active Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1A10-00, B1A11-00, B1A12- 00, B1A13-00-, B1A14-00, B1A15-00,…
Active Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1A10-00, B1A11-00, B1A12- 00, B1A13-00-, B1A14-00, B1A15-00, B1A16-00, and B1A17-00 in The Radio Frequency Hub (RFH)
- Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC)…
Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning…
- D-25-17 Rev
A ALL Model Years 2019 - 2021 VF, DS, LA, LD and LX with a 3.6L Engine for Camshaft and/or Rocker Arm Replacements
- ID-25-14 Rev
A ALL Model Years 2019 - 2021 VF, DS, LA, LD and LX with a 3.6L Engine for Camshaft and/or Rocker Arm Replacements
- Verify "Z" part number availability. Order a "Z" part number for all Exchange Orders
Warranty, Mopar, Customer pay and Service contract. Order"68" part number for New unsold units only
- PAD KIT - REAR DISC BRAKE, FRONT DISC BRAKE
- Engine Oil Leak
- D-25-17 ALL Model Years 2019 - 2021 VF, DS, LA, LD and LX with a 3.6L Engine for Camshaft and Rocker Arm…
NHTSA lists 254 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Chrysler 300?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, air bags, exterior lighting. Total complaints: 61. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: infotainment or screen glitches (11%), warning lights, check engine (10%), A/C or heater (7%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2019 Chrysler 300?
NHTSA lists 254 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2019 Chrysler 300 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2019 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.