2021 Chrysler 300: Problems & Reliability
BEST2021 Chrysler 300: BEST — 21 owner complaints (1.26 per 1,000 sold), 0.3× the 300 median year; top issue: air bags (8 complaints).
CarWhere's verdict score for the 2021 is 0.63, where 1.00 is a typical 300 year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road; 0.75 or lower rates best. 37% 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, published U.S. sales, CarWhere verified buyer prices · Model years 2012–2023 compared · Updated 2026-11-07 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
21
NHTSA complaints
1.26
Complaints per 1,000 sold
234
Service bulletins
2
Recall campaigns
Most-reported 2021 Chrysler 300 problems
Air bags is the clear leader, named in 38% of complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Share of 2021 complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 8 | 38% |
| Engine | 4 | 19% |
| Seat belts | 3 | 14% |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 14% |
| Service brakes | 2 | 10% |
A complaint can name more than one component, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2021 Chrysler 300 recalls
2 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2021, reported between Jul 8, 2021 and Mar 14, 2024.
2021 Chrysler 300 service bulletins
The manufacturer has filed 234 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2021 — close to the 265 of the median 300 year from 2012 to 2023. Coded bulletins most often cover electrical system (69), powertrain / transmission (33), engine & cooling (22). Bulletins are repair instructions for dealer technicians, not recalls.
The 2021 vs. the year before and after
From the 2020 to the 2021, owner complaints jumped 2.1× (10 → 21). The 2022 that followed fell by more than half (21 → 5), so the 2022 has the lighter record so far.
| Model year | Verdict | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 300 | TOO FEW REPORTS | 10 | 284 | 2 | — |
| 2021 (this page) | BEST | 21 | 234 | 2 | — |
| 2022 300 | TOO FEW REPORTS | 5 | 171 | 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 2021 Chrysler 300
Air bags (8 complaints on the 2021): confirm the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that every air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
Engine (4 complaints on the 2021): 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.
Seat belts (3 complaints on the 2021): pull each belt fully, make sure it retracts and latches, and check the belt warning light.
Service brakes (2 complaints on the 2021): check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, look at rotor and pad wear, and ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
Fuel / propulsion system (2 complaints on the 2021): smell for fuel around the car, watch for hesitation or stalling, and check for a lit check-engine light.
Recalls: confirm all 2 campaigns above were completed on this VIN.
Nearby 300 years with a better rating: 2019.
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FAQ
Is the 2021 Chrysler 300 reliable?
2021 Chrysler 300: BEST — 21 owner complaints (1.26 per 1,000 sold), 0.3× the 300 median year; top issue: air bags (8 complaints). CarWhere's verdict score for the 2021 is 0.63, where 1.00 is a typical 300 year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road; 0.75 or lower rates best.
What are the most common 2021 Chrysler 300 problems?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the most-reported areas on the 2021 Chrysler 300 are air bags (8, 38%), engine (4, 19%), seat belts (3, 14%). The manufacturer has 234 service bulletins on file for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2021 Chrysler 300 have?
2 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2021 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.
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Sources & method
Complaint, recall and service-bulletin counts for the 2021 Chrysler 300 come from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation; the per-1,000 rate divides complaints by published U.S. 2021 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.