Skip to content
Chrysler 300Model year report

2020 Chrysler 300 Problems

Complaints
9filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
72,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
4 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
23 mpgcombined, 3.6L 6-cyl RWD · 19 city / 30 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2020 Chrysler 300 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2020 Chrysler 300. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by air bags (3) and forward collision avoidance (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 72,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 286 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 14 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the inflator and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Other or unknown: “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 #11521184, filed 2023-05

Air bags: “The contact owns a 2020 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, the contact later discovered that the front passenger’s side curtain air bag had erroneously deployed. The contact stated that there was no collision or visible damage to the vehicle to cause the air bag to deploy. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 72,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11631614, filed 2024-12, 72,000 miles

Forward collision avoidance: “I purchased this Chrysler 300 new Nov. 2020 with 6 miles on it, This has been one of the best new cars I've purchased. March 1 2022 At 23,800 miles. I was traveling on KY70 around a sharp curve within advised speed, The car made a loud grinding noise at the gear shift knob under my right arm, The car seemed to be trying to shift gears My hands were on steering wheel and both myself and passenger had our seat belts on with doors closed properly. I drove the car home 8 miles with it grinding at every curve. …”

NHTSA complaint #11462957, filed 2022-05

Transmission and drivetrain: “On March 1 2022 at 23,800 miles on odometer driving around curve the transmission shifter knob at console made grinding sound (like trying to change gears on moving cog). I noticed this on other curves and laid hand on knob and it was vibrating like trying to go in reverse/park? I parked car and got appointment with Don Franklin Chrysler Somerset, KY Where I purchased new one year ago. …”

NHTSA complaint #11465608, filed 2022-05

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 72,000 and 72,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–50100%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 72,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

202120223202320242025
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2020 Chrysler 300. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
300 · sedan AWD★★★★☆4 / 4554 · 11.3% risk
300 · sedan RWD★★★★☆4 / 4554 · 11.3% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2020 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning not available, automatic emergency braking not available.

Neighbouring years: 2019: same overall rating; 2021: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2020 Chrysler 300 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
300 RWD3.6L 6-cyl8-speed automatic193023$2,900
300 RWD5.7L 8-cyl8-speed automatic162519$4,000

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2020 Chrysler 300 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 286 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 286 bulletins →

Other model years of the Chrysler 300

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202365001419—Too new
202255,0002423—Not enough data
20212040,0002423—Rising
2020972,0002423—Not enough data
20196112,00024237 · FewerRising
201815321,000442350 · TypicalStable
20178242,00024230 · FewerFalling
20167636,73124237 · FewerFalling
20159942,0004—2338 · TypicalFalling
201423735,0007523100 · MoreFalling
201330642,0006523100 · MoreFalling
201242665,0009521100 · MoreFalling
201120049,5007—2177 · MoreFalling
201012370,2027——50 · TypicalFalling
20098369,3755——31 · FewerFalling
200871476,1504——76 · MoreFalling
200749878,2934——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20061,00279,2074—20Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200582574,3757——Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Chrysler 300 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2020 Chrysler 300 have?

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2020 Chrysler 300 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2020 Chrysler 300 is reported most often?

Other or unknown is named most often, in 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by air bags with 3.

Has the 2020 Chrysler 300 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2020 Chrysler 300 do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2020 Chrysler 300 4 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2020 Chrysler 300 get?

The EPA rates the 2020 Chrysler 300 (300, 3.6L 6-cyl) at 23 mpg combined, 19 city and 30 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2020 Chrysler 300 reported?

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 72,000 miles and the middle half falls between 72,000 and 72,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.