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Chrysler 300: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2023 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2021 (91/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2021 91 · 2017 91 · 2016 87 · 2019 86

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202364/100
Unproven

6 complaints · 1 recalls

202264/100
Unproven

5 complaints · 2 recalls

202191/100
Buybest year

19 complaints · 2 recalls

202064/100
Unproven

10 complaints · 2 recalls

201986/100
Buy

60 complaints · 2 recalls

201879/100
Buy

152 complaints · 4 recalls

201791/100
Buy

82 complaints · 2 recalls

201687/100
Buy

76 complaints · 3 recalls

201564/100
Caution

97 complaints · 5 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

201464/100
Caution

236 complaints · 8 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

201364/100
Caution

306 complaints · 6 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

201258/100
Caution

424 complaints · 9 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

201164/100
Caution

200 complaints · 7 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

Zeroing in on the 2021?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2021 Chrysler 300’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2023 Chrysler 300 head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Chrysler 300 as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.