2014 Chrysler 300: Problems & Reliability
AVOID2014 Chrysler 300: AVOID — 237 owner complaints, 3.0× the 300 median year by raw count; top issue: electrical system (72 complaints).
CarWhere's verdict score for the 2014 is 2.64, where 1.00 is a typical 300 year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road; the avoid line is 1.60, so this year clears it by 1.04. 59% of its complaints are severe — a crash, fire, injury or a safety-critical system.
Sources: NHTSA owner complaints (ODI), recall campaigns and manufacturer service bulletins, CarWhere verified buyer prices · Model years 2012–2023 compared · Updated 2026-11-07 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
237
NHTSA complaints
3.0×
vs. median 300 year
311
Service bulletins
8
Recall campaigns
Most-reported 2014 Chrysler 300 problems
Electrical system is the clear leader, named in 30% of complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Share of 2014 complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 72 | 30% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 70 | 30% |
| Engine | 25 | 11% |
| Unknown or other | 23 | 10% |
| Air bags | 17 | 7% |
A complaint can name more than one component, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2014 Chrysler 300 recalls
8 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2014, reported between Oct 8, 2014 and Jan 15, 2019.
| NHTSA campaign | Reported | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 19V018000 | Jan 15, 2019 | Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module |
| 18E053000 | Jul 12, 2018 | Powertrain / transmission › Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) |
| 18V332000 | May 17, 2018 | Electrical system › Wiring |
| 17V741000 | Nov 21, 2017 | Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator |
| 17V435000 | Jul 10, 2017 | Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator |
| 17V097000 | Feb 14, 2017 | Powertrain / transmission › Axle assembly › Axle shaft |
| 16V240000 | Apr 25, 2016 | Powertrain / transmission › Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) |
| 14V634000 | Oct 8, 2014 | Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator |
2014 Chrysler 300 service bulletins
The manufacturer has filed 311 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2014 — close to the 265 of the median 300 year from 2012 to 2023. Coded bulletins most often cover electrical system (96), powertrain / transmission (57), engine & cooling (44). Bulletins are repair instructions for dealer technicians, not recalls.
The 2014 vs. the year before and after
From the 2013 to the 2014, owner complaints fell 23% (306 → 237) — an improvement. The 2015 that followed fell by more than half (237 → 99), so the 2015 has the lighter record so far.
| Model year | Verdict | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 300 | AVOID | 306 | 316 | 6 | — |
| 2014 (this page) | AVOID | 237 | 311 | 8 | — |
| 2015 300 | SOLID | 99 | 353 | 5 | — |
Prices are averages of CarWhere verified buyer transactions (shown when 3+ deals exist for the year). Full year-by-year table: Chrysler 300 years to avoid.
What to check on a used 2014 Chrysler 300
Electrical system (72 complaints on the 2014): test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system, and have the car scanned for stored fault codes.
Powertrain / transmission (70 complaints on the 2014): test-drive from cold through every gear and feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder; ask whether the transmission fluid has been serviced.
Engine (25 complaints on the 2014): cold-start it yourself and listen for ticking or knocking; check for oil leaks, low coolant and a lit check-engine light, and ask for oil-change records.
Air bags (17 complaints on the 2014): confirm the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that every air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
Exterior lighting (17 complaints on the 2014): check low and high beams, brake lights and turn signals, and look for condensation inside the housings.
Recalls: confirm all 8 campaigns above were completed on this VIN.
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FAQ
Is the 2014 Chrysler 300 reliable?
2014 Chrysler 300: AVOID — 237 owner complaints, 3.0× the 300 median year by raw count; top issue: electrical system (72 complaints). CarWhere's verdict score for the 2014 is 2.64, where 1.00 is a typical 300 year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road; the avoid line is 1.60, so this year clears it by 1.04.
What are the most common 2014 Chrysler 300 problems?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the most-reported areas on the 2014 Chrysler 300 are electrical system (72, 30%), powertrain / transmission (70, 30%), engine (25, 11%). The manufacturer has 311 service bulletins on file for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2014 Chrysler 300 have?
8 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2014 Chrysler 300, most recently 19V018000 (Jan 15, 2019, air bags); 18E053000 (Jul 12, 2018, powertrain / transmission); 18V332000 (May 17, 2018, electrical system). Recall completion is VIN-specific, so check the exact car.
How do I check a specific 2014 Chrysler 300 before buying?
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Sources & method
Complaint, recall and service-bulletin counts for the 2014 Chrysler 300 come from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation; the verdict is CarWhere’s severity-weighted, time-on-road-adjusted score compared with the model’s own median year. Complaints are owner allegations, not verified defects. Full methodology.