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2014 Chrysler 300 Electrical system Problems

Complaints
72about this part
Share
30%of 237 total for the year
Median mileage
31,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 72 complaints about the electrical system of the 2014 Chrysler 300, 30% of the 237 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 4 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“When I put on my AC I get heat and it gets so hot that I have to close off the vent and open up the passage side to cool the inside of the car and I've had work done to this three times and I want to know if its on the recall list and no one told me so I need help with this please”

NHTSA complaint #11377222, filed 2020-11, 140,335 miles

“While driving home one afternoon my factory beats sound system started making a static noise while listening to music via bluetooth. It cleared up and two days later the complete audio system stopped working. I then restarted the system and still no sound from radio bluetooth or GPS. I then noticed a melted fuse that actually started melting the plastic in the fuse box located in the trunk near the battery.”

NHTSA complaint #11160558, filed 2018-12, 57,000 miles

“Back left indicator blinks about four times then acts as if lamp is blown. Turn car off and start later indicator works but then after 4 blinks is out again. Replaced lamp. System still has electrical malfunction. Seat belts shoulder harness in all back seats inertia locks do not operate in emergency stops. My children flew forward with their car seats when a car ran a stop sign and I locked the breaks to avoid a collision.”

NHTSA complaint #11003089, filed 2017-07, 31,000 miles

“I purchased this Chrysler 300 in 2014 and paid cash 25,000 and only have 17,000 because I fear for my life to drive it. On several occasion my vehicle has stopped while in motion without warning and the gear slips from drive to park. While exiting my vehicle after I have parked my car slips into drive causing me to stumble. On two separate occasions I had to call a tow truck to aid me because my vehicle would stop with warning. …”

NHTSA complaint #10967618, filed 2017-03, 17,000 miles

“As you probably know, not only Chrysler vans are affected, the entire product line including dodge and Chrysler cars, vans and SUV's. Also jeep. I have a 2014 Chrysler 300 s purchased dec 2014. The tipm failed 1 month later in jan 2015, while driving on an expressway the car lost power. I was fortunate I was not rear ended. The dealer did nothing and never mentioned anything about the tipm , they did a software update for the TCM then sent me on my way. …”

NHTSA complaint #10705778, filed 2015-04, 559 miles

Related recalls

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2022120%
20192236%
20186945%
20172935%
20161520%
20151414%
20147230%
201313143%
201221250%
201111960%
20102319%
20092530%
200850270%
20075711%
2006959%
20059912%

Other parts of the 2014 Chrysler 300

Transmission and drivetrain
70 complaintsOther or unknown
26 complaintsEngine
25 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsExterior lighting
17 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2014 Chrysler 300

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology