2020 Chrysler 300: Problems & Reliability
TOO FEW REPORTS2020 Chrysler 300: TOO FEW REPORTS — 10 owner complaints (0.61 per 1,000 sold); top issue: air bags (4 complaints).
The verdict engine has only 10 complaints for the 2020 — under the 15-complaint floor — so it is not rated yet rather than called clean by silence.
Sources: NHTSA owner complaints (ODI), recall campaigns and manufacturer service bulletins, published U.S. sales, CarWhere verified buyer prices · Model years 2012–2023 compared · Updated 2026-11-07 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
10
NHTSA complaints
0.61
Complaints per 1,000 sold
284
Service bulletins
2
Recall campaigns
Most-reported 2020 Chrysler 300 problems
Air bags is the clear leader, named in 40% of complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Share of 2020 complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 4 | 40% |
| Air bags | 4 | 40% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 1 | 10% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 10% |
| Visibility / wipers | 1 | 10% |
A complaint can name more than one component, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2020 Chrysler 300 recalls
2 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2020, reported between Jul 8, 2021 and Mar 14, 2024.
2020 Chrysler 300 service bulletins
The manufacturer has filed 284 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2020 — close to the 265 of the median 300 year from 2012 to 2023. Coded bulletins most often cover electrical system (83), powertrain / transmission (36), engine & cooling (21). Bulletins are repair instructions for dealer technicians, not recalls.
The 2020 vs. the year before and after
From the 2019 to the 2020, owner complaints fell by more than half (61 → 10) — an improvement. The 2021 that followed jumped 2.1× (10 → 21), so the 2020 is the cleaner of the two by count.
| Model year | Verdict | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 300 | BEST | 61 | 268 | 2 | — |
| 2020 (this page) | TOO FEW REPORTS | 10 | 284 | 2 | — |
| 2021 300 | BEST | 21 | 234 | 2 | — |
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 2020 Chrysler 300
Air bags (4 complaints on the 2020): confirm the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that every air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
Powertrain / transmission (1 complaint on the 2020): 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.
Forward collision avoidance (1 complaint on the 2020): ask about false automatic-braking events and look for driver-assist warning messages.
Visibility / wipers (1 complaint on the 2020): test the wipers at every speed, the washers, defrosters and the climate system.
Recalls: confirm all 2 campaigns above were completed on this VIN.
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FAQ
Is the 2020 Chrysler 300 reliable?
2020 Chrysler 300: TOO FEW REPORTS — 10 owner complaints (0.61 per 1,000 sold); top issue: air bags (4 complaints). The verdict engine has only 10 complaints for the 2020 — under the 15-complaint floor — so it is not rated yet rather than called clean by silence.
What are the most common 2020 Chrysler 300 problems?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the most-reported areas on the 2020 Chrysler 300 are unknown or other (4, 40%), air bags (4, 40%), powertrain / transmission (1, 10%). The manufacturer has 284 service bulletins on file for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2020 Chrysler 300 have?
2 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2020 Chrysler 300, most recently 24V198000 (Mar 14, 2024, air bags); 21V516000 (Jul 8, 2021, visibility). Recall completion is VIN-specific, so check the exact car.
How do I check a specific 2020 Chrysler 300 before buying?
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Sources & method
Complaint, recall and service-bulletin counts for the 2020 Chrysler 300 come from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation; the per-1,000 rate divides complaints by published U.S. 2020 calendar-year sales; 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.