2014 Chrysler 300 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 7%of 237 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,116miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2014 Chrysler 300, 7% of the 237 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,116 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Headlights are very poor both down road and to side even with town street light directly overhead I almost hit my neighbor riding his bicycle as I pulled out of my drive. Dealer says nothing can be done to improve vision. Even on high beam, never get response from other drivers that lights are too bright. Rural road driving is almost impossible at night. Something needs to be done.”
NHTSA complaint #10881997, filed 2016-07, 21,000 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“Purchased used 2014 Chrysler 300s on 9/28/16 after driving the car at night found that the headlights are very dim and when turning the car right or left almost no light. We live in a rural part of south eastern wisconsin and have a lot of deer and this is a very dangerous situation when driving at night. I called the Chrysler dealership and asked about any recalls on the headlights and was told they did not see any that were listed. I don't know what can be done to correct this problem but it absolutely needs to be addressed .”
NHTSA complaint #10928030, filed 2016-11, 23,231 miles“The headlamps, both low beam and high beam, are very dim. The high beams don't illuminate anything on the sides of the car, just shine higher and straight ahead ( tunnel vision). I had the high beams inspected at a state certified garage. The mechanic said the high beams were odd, but within tolerance. The car is dangerous to drive at night, especially on rural dark roads, because the visibility is so terrible. This needs to be addressed. Driving home after I bought the car in december 2014, fog conditions exacerbated the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10787315, filed 2015-10, 15,000 miles“While driving the vehicle at night the headlights will flash off and on, the dash board lights go off and on, the windshield wipers come on and the radio will go off. In the day time while driving the same things happen except the headlights going off and on. This happens on the street and the highway while in motion. This has happened several times and after a while it stops.”
NHTSA complaint #11192099, filed 2019-03, 42,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10221187Apr 2, 2021High Beam Headlamps Flicker This bulletin involves installing jumper wires from the Power Distribution Center(PDC) to the headlamp connectors. The technician may find one or more…
- 10194040Apr 2, 2021High Beam Headlamps Flicker This bulletin involves installing jumper wires from the Power Distribution Center(PDC) to the headlamp connectors. The technician may find one or more…
- 10187701Dec 10, 2020Headlamp Condensation and Fogging This bulletin involves installing updated vent caps on the headlamp assembly. Customers may experience the following:One or both of the…
- 10175505Mar 28, 2020LED Front Fog Lamps Flicker Or Intermittently Light, Are Dim Or Inoperative. A U11E9, or B16FB-15 may be set
- 10175092Mar 28, 2020LED Front Fog Lamps Flicker Or Intermittently Light, Are Dim Or Inoperative. A U11E9, or B16FB-15 may be set
- 10174172Mar 28, 2020LED Front Fog Lamps Flicker Or Intermittently Light, Are Dim Or Inoperative. A U11E9, or B16FB-15 may be set
- 10175484Mar 17, 2020High Beams Are Inop, Shutter Door On High Beams Open And Then Close In Cold Ambient Temperatures. DTC B1632-11 And B1636-11 Set
- 10175072Mar 17, 2020High Beams Are Inop, Shutter Door On High Beams Open And Then Close In Cold Ambient Temperatures. DTC B1632-11 And B1636-11 Set
- 10174152Mar 17, 2020High Beams Are Inop, Shutter Door On High Beams Open And Then Close In Cold Ambient Temperatures. DTC B1632-11 And B1636-11 Set
- 10224894Oct 18, 2017Cam Phasers, Oil Control Valve For Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) issues related to 2012-2017 3.6L Pentastar engines, please note that there is a new diagnostic procedure…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 5 | 8% |
| 2018 | 9 | 6% |
| 2017 | 4 | 5% |
| 2016 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 6 | 6% |
| 2014 | 17 | 7% |
| 2013 | 17 | 6% |
| 2012 | 14 | 3% |
| 2011 | 7 | 4% |
| 2010 | 4 | 3% |
| 2008 | 5 | 1% |
| 2007 | 6 | 1% |
| 2006 | 15 | 2% |
| 2005 | 33 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2014 Chrysler 300
72 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
70 complaintsOther or unknown
26 complaintsEngine
25 complaintsAir bags
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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