2016 Chrysler 300 power train problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2016 Chrysler 300 — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Have been having power steering problems over the past few years. Started by displaying a shift to park message while driving, my car would then lose power and shut down completely and power steering would lock up. Have taken to dealerships and independent mechanics and was told it was the wiring…”
filed Jun 23, 2024
“The bolts were loose on the driveshaft on the all-wheel-drive, which caused them to have to replace the entire driveshaft! If the driveshaft would’ve broke, whoever was driving the vehicle, whether it be me, or with my son in it, we would’ve wrecked and possibly died! The problem has been confirmed…”
filed Nov 6, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Front driveshaft bolts may loosen and allow the front driveshaft to disconnect…Campaign 17V097000 · Feb 14, 2017
Related service bulletins
The vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following transmission models: 845RE, 8HP45, 850RE, 8HP50, 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP75-PHEV, 8HP75-LCV, 8HP90, 8HP95. Transmissions may…
S2621000003 REV.A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 9, 2026
Power Train problems in other 300 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 300 | 3 | 5% |
| 2018 300 | 17 | 11% |
| 2017 300 | 6 | 7% |
| 2015 300 | 24 | 25% |
| 2014 300 | 69 | 29% |
| 2013 300 | 58 | 19% |
| 2012 300 | 78 | 18% |
| 2011 300 | 6 | 3% |
| 2010 300 | 4 | 3% |
| 2009 300 | 4 | 5% |
| 2008 300 | 30 | 4% |
| 2007 300 | 189 | 38% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Chrysler 300
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.