2014 Chrysler 300 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 11%of 237 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,657miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the engine of the 2014 Chrysler 300, 11% of the 237 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,657 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My engine light came on and I took it to the dealership and I have been told that I need a head gasket and it's number 6 , after making more research I found out that Chrysler have the same issue with there engin for model 2011,2012,2013 and they extended warranty to 150000 on the left side of the engine but they refused to cover my car because it's 2014 even though it's the same issue”
NHTSA complaint #11051400, filed 2017-11, 114,000 miles“Driving the vehicle at about 50-55 and then car started shaking and check engine light started flashing pulled over and then the check engine light stayed on. I took it to the dealership the next day and I got a p0302 code. When I asked about the recall for that year make and model for the engine they told me that it does not affect that year even tho Chrysler recalled for that particular problem just not that year. Its the same issue from previous years”
NHTSA complaint #11144017, filed 2018-10, 100,063 miles“After shifter recall for park function installed: 4 days after install,while backing up from a parking space, car slammed into park violently, could not pull forward or backward without car slamming into park. Dealer could find no problem. 10 weeks later while slowing down at a four way stop intersection, car jerked. When I started into the intersection, screen on dash said transmission service needed,do not put car in n or p, or turn off car, continue to your...traction light and engine light came on. My car would not shift or move. …”
NHTSA complaint #11013081, filed 2017-08, 51,037 miles“My 300 the engine light came on took to dealer to get looked at they changed oxygen sensor then about 2 weeks of owning the car my engine shut off while driving on freeway coast off to the shoulder to get out of traffic without being hit (scary) you have to come to complete stop put in park foot on brake restart push button took back where I bought the car family toyota take it to don davis Chrysler so I did worked on it for three days they think they got it fixed a month later going into dallas it stalled out again it was rush to get to bi took back to dealer, don davis they had three days…”
NHTSA complaint #11323483, filed 2020-05, 75,000 miles“Driving the car under normal load,s tarted to notice a knock from the engine. Over the next few weeks it progressively got worse. Pulled plugs, checked oil. Gas, put a boroscope down the spark plug holes looking for engine damage. Finally had to have the car sent to the shop. When they got the motor torn down the bad lifter was discovered. Upon seeing that & doing some research there are quite a few posts on forums about the mds lifters on the 5.7 & 6.4 hemis going bad & destroying a cam. …”
NHTSA complaint #11325874, filed 2020-05, 75,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10212290Mar 6, 2022Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. Upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter…
- 10230029May 11, 2021Customer Complaint May Include Engine Oil Leak Or Consumption
- 10223257May 11, 2021Customer Complaint May Include Engine Oil Leak Or Consumption
- 10180287Aug 28, 2020Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest software. Customers may experience a…
- 10180203Aug 1, 2020No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle
- 10175712Apr 9, 2020Emissions Recall UB4 Evaporative Emissions Canister
- 10174189Mar 25, 2020Revised Emissions Recall UB4 Evaporative Emissions Canister
- 10173339Feb 25, 2020Revised Emissions Recall UB4 Evaporative Emissions Canister
- 10209635Feb 15, 2016Can/Am Warranty coverage
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | 20% |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 | 5 | 3% |
| 2017 | 4 | 5% |
| 2016 | 6 | 8% |
| 2015 | 8 | 8% |
| 2014 | 25 | 11% |
| 2013 | 36 | 12% |
| 2012 | 58 | 14% |
| 2011 | 18 | 9% |
| 2010 | 11 | 9% |
| 2009 | 8 | 10% |
| 2008 | 53 | 7% |
| 2007 | 36 | 7% |
| 2006 | 166 | 17% |
| 2005 | 51 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2014 Chrysler 300
72 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
70 complaintsOther or unknown
26 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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