MODEL
Chrysler 300
NHTSA safety across every Chrysler 300 model year we cover.
Across the 5 model years of the Chrysler 300 we cover (2019 to 2023), the strongest crash-test showing is the 2023 at 85 on the NHTSA Safety Index, and the lowest is the 2019 at 80. 9 recalls have been issued across those years.
The Chrysler 300 is a full-size rear-wheel-drive sedan that has long carved out a niche as an affordable American alternative to European sport sedans. Covering model years 2019 through 2023, this boldly styled four-door targets buyers who want imposing road presence, a roomy cabin, and V6 or V8 power without a luxury-brand price tag. It competes in a shrinking but loyal segment of large, performance-flavored sedans.
The Chrysler 300 posts a respectable but not exceptional safety record across the 2019 to 2023 model years we cover. Its best NHTSA Safety Index reaches 85 out of 100 in 2023, landing in the Strong band, which is a genuinely solid result for a large rear-wheel-drive sedan. Crash-test star ratings tell a nuanced story: the side-impact score hits a perfect 5 out of 5, which is the standout result here, while frontal and rollover scores settle at 4 out of 5 each. That rollover rating is worth noting for a low-slung sedan, as it reflects the inherent geometry of the body style rather than a specific engineering failure. Across the covered model years, NHTSA records 9 recalls, a moderate count for a five-year window on an aging platform. Shoppers should verify whether any open recalls apply to a specific vehicle before purchase. Owner complaint volume totals 99 across these years, with 11 alleged crash-related incidents, 8 reported injuries, and 1 fire claim. These are unverified allegations, but the injury complaint count is worth monitoring. No deaths are reported in the complaint data. Bottom line: the 300 is a competent safety performer with a genuine strength in side-impact protection. Its aging platform means buyers should stay diligent on recall status, and the injury complaint figures, while not alarming, deserve attention.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally praise the Chrysler 300 for its distinctive styling, strong V8 performance options, and spacious, upscale-feeling interior that punches above its price point. Most note that the platform is aging and that the technology and driver-assistance suite lag behind more modern competitors, making it a characterful but somewhat dated choice in its segment.
- The 2023 model year earns the best NHTSA Safety Index in the covered range at 85 out of 100, so if safety performance is a priority, later model years in this window are the stronger choice.
- Side-impact crash protection is the 300's clearest safety strength, scoring a perfect 5 out of 5 stars, while frontal and rollover scores each land at 4 out of 5 across the best-tested years.
- Nine recalls were issued across the 2019 to 2023 model years. Always run a specific vehicle's VIN through NHTSA's recall database before purchase to confirm no open recalls remain unresolved.
- Owner complaints include 8 reported injuries and 11 alleged crash-related incidents across the covered years. These are unverified allegations, but prospective buyers should review the complaint details on NHTSA's site for any patterns relevant to their target model year.
Most-recalled year on record: 2022 Chrysler 300 with 2 recalls.