2016 Chrysler 300 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 8%of 76 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine of the 2016 Chrysler 300, 8% of the 76 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1- Electrical components lost communication with all module I have diagnostic from dealer. 2- When happened car loose power putting my own safety and other at risk I don’t feel safety no more and all possible lights on dashboard come on. 3- I bring my car to dealer to do a diagnostic and said need change whole car harness, at time that dealer check 68 DYC was show, before happening to me twice and brin to shop close to my house one time has 85 DTC and second time 63 DTC I have diagnostic copy from dealer and from shop. 4- Dealer diagnosed my car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11609113, filed 2024-08“The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 300. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard an abnormal clicking sound coming from the engine compartment. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed failures with the connecting rod bearings and hydraulic roller lifters. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11566311, filed 2024-01, 180,000 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 300. While driving 60 MPH with the accelerator pedal depressed, the contact also depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle lost electrical power. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred several times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000. Updated 09/08/16”
NHTSA complaint #10893117, filed 2016-08, 1,000 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
- 10180280Aug 27, 2020Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with updated software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)…
- 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
- 10169219Nov 1, 2019wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
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 2016 Chrysler 300
15 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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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