2018 Chrysler 300 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 153 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,650miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the visibility of the 2018 Chrysler 300, 5% of the 153 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,650 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.
“Windshield wipers started coming on while using the turn signal at night while driving home. The very next morning started the car and the windshield wipers would not turn off. Had to pull the fuse to stop.”
NHTSA complaint #11245432, filed 2019-08, 30,000 miles“Windshield wipers turn on and one swipe of the windshield when turn signal applied, this issue is distracting and dangerous when making a turn, when you don't expect them to come on.”
NHTSA complaint #11376966, filed 2020-11, 26,000 miles“The sunroof is leaking and water has ran into the radio causing the touchscreen to start going crazy and can not operate a lot of the functions it does. It ended up turning on defrost and fogging up the windshield and I ran into oncoming traffic. I have brought this to my dealer on multiple occasions and they will not repair said the car is out of warranty.it will also call people on the phone And trying to hang up have taken my eyes off the road and have had several close calls with it doing this.”
NHTSA complaint #11431822, filed 2021-09“Was driving down us highway 19 around 5:30pm 78 out and I heard this loud bang like a shotgun went off in my car. I thought someone hit me from the rear and glass was everywhere. Pulled over and to find out my panoramic sunroof exploded. The sunroof was not open. Took it to dodge and they said that they can't do nothing that I have to go to threw my insurance company. Called dodge direct and they said the same thing. Looked online and noticed a lot of these are having problems even jeeps Chrysler 300, nissan,mercedes. Can't believe they would not fix it under warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #11279431, filed 2019-11“The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the infotainment display screen and defroster control was inoperable. The vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the infotainment system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11504012, filed 2023-01, 74,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10174172Mar 28, 2020LED Front Fog Lamps Flicker Or Intermittently Light, Are Dim Or Inoperative. A U11E9, or B16FB-15 may be set
- 10220098Nov 20, 2019Authentic Mopar® Glass Replacement This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the recommended usage of…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 5% |
| 2020 | 1 | 11% |
| 2019 | 5 | 8% |
| 2018 | 7 | 5% |
| 2016 | 3 | 4% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 7 | 3% |
| 2013 | 9 | 3% |
| 2012 | 6 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2009 | 3 | 4% |
| 2008 | 10 | 1% |
| 2007 | 6 | 1% |
| 2006 | 10 | 1% |
| 2005 | 14 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2018 Chrysler 300
69 complaintsOther or unknown
53 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsBody and structure
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 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