2018 Chrysler 300 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 6%of 153 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,122miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2018 Chrysler 300, 6% of the 153 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,122 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“I have had the car to the dealer twice for this same issue and it's back again. They said it was something that was not done correctly when they can was made. Say it a problem with the wiring harness, the repaired it last time and I fee it should have been replaced and not just make an attempt to repair. I purchased the can brand new and expected them to stay by their product and replace any problem parts that are found. Now I have to take off time from work again to have this issue addressed. The car can be parked and the day time running light with come on and go off at will. …”
NHTSA complaint #11176161, filed 2019-02, 10,000 miles“Passenger headlight assembly stopped working. This is a dealer only part and will cost me over $2000 to. Fix when they get one in stock! This could be months, I have to drive with one headlight because one is dead and Chrysler has no parts.”
NHTSA complaint #11626756, filed 2024-11“Noticed water damage on rear driver side pillar had mechanic look found water comming in from sunroof track. the drain hose was still attached and unclogged water began to leak behind the rear grab handle and light. This seems to be a defect by manufacturer and have seen alot of the same complaints.i was worried the water could cause a short maybe fir behind headliner.”
NHTSA complaint #11423016, filed 2021-06“The vehicle's LCD screen has become delaminated which causes the control of the radio, air conditioning, navigation, and other features controlled by the radio portion of the car to become dysfunctional. The car will randomly beep, change air temperatures, start navigation, cause the loss of hands-free communication. This is a safety hazard as it causes the driver to be distracted in order to attend to the incessant beeping and issues related to AC/heat, navigation or radio (volume, etc.). …”
NHTSA complaint #11549859, filed 2023-10“The vehicle's LCD screen has become delaminated which causes the control of the radio, air conditioning, heat, navigation, and other features controlled by the radio portion of the car to become dysfunctional. The car will randomly beep, change air temperatures, start/stop navigation, cause the loss of hands-free communication. This is a safety hazard as it causes the driver to be distracted in order to attend to the incessant beeping, (which doesn't go off even if the power to the unit is shut off) and issues related to AC/heat, navigation or radio (volume, etc.). …”
NHTSA complaint #11759943, filed 2026-08Related service bulletins
- 10221491Jun 17, 2022Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic and System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may…
- 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…
- 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
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 2018 Chrysler 300
69 complaintsOther or unknown
53 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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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