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Dodge Charger vs Chrysler 300: which has more problems

Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 side by side: owner complaints by component, problem years, service bulletins and engines. Same data as on each model page.

More complaints often just means more cars sold, so compare the pattern of problems and the years, not only the total.

At a glance

Dodge Charger

  • Model years in data: 1970–2027
  • Owner complaints: 5,745 (after a crash 248, fires 0)
  • Complaints per model year (average): 221
  • Service bulletins: 986
  • Worst years: 2006 (1,294), 2011 (695), 2012 (648)

Chrysler 300

  • Model years in data: 1970–2023
  • Owner complaints: 4,931 (after a crash 253, fires 0)
  • Complaints per model year (average): 235
  • Service bulletins: 517
  • Worst years: 2006 (1,002), 2005 (825), 2008 (715)

Components: owner complaints

Component Dodge Charger Chrysler 300
Electrical system 1,925 34% 1,487 30%
Air bags 778 14% 1,168 24%
Powertrain 793 14% 953 19%
Engine 1,026 18% 491 10%
Fuel/propulsion system 514 9% 250 5%
Service brakes 393 7% 226 5%
Steering 409 7% 206 4%
Exterior lighting 318 6% 145 3%
Vehicle speed control 205 4% 165 3%
Fuel system 255 4% 120 2%
Engine and cooling 167 3% 145 3%
Structure 188 3% 109 2%

Which is more reliable: Dodge Charger or Chrysler 300?

This data alone can't settle it: complaint counts depend on sales. Compare which components draw the most complaints (electrical system, air bags, powertrain) and which years are worst, then check the specific car by VIN and photos.

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