2018 Chrysler 300 electrical system problems
68 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2018 Chrysler 300 — 45% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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 radio channels to scramble and…”
filed May 10, 2026
“Vehicle suddenly stalled at a red light and did not turn back on. Everything shut down. Also The factory-installed backup camera has failed completely. When the vehicle is shifted into reverse, the infotainment screen remains blank or black. This failure significantly reduces rearward visibility…”
filed Apr 7, 2026
“Date: February 22, 2026 VIA CERTIFIED MAIL FCA US LLC Customer Care P.O. Box 21-8004 Auburn Hills, MI 48321-8004 RE: FORMAL COMPLAINT – Safety Defect (Rearview Camera Failure) Vehicle 1: 2012 Chrysler 300S (VIN: [XXX] ) Vehicle 2: 2018 Chrysler 300S (VIN: [XXX] ) To the Chrysler Customer Care Team: I am a loyal…”
filed Feb 22, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit…Campaign 18V524000 · Aug 9, 2018
- These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise…Campaign 18V332000 · May 17, 2018
Related service bulletins
Active Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1A10-00, B1A11-00, B1A12- 00, B1A13-00-, B1A14-00, B1A15-00, B1A16-00, and B1A17-00 in The Radio Frequency Hub (RFH)
S2608000010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 5, 2026Verify "Z" part number availability. Order a "Z" part number for all Exchange Orders: Warranty, Mopar, Customer pay and Service contract. Order"68" part number for New unsold units only
9100735 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 10, 2025
Electrical System problems in other 300 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 300 | 21 | 35% |
| 2017 300 | 29 | 35% |
| 2016 300 | 15 | 20% |
| 2015 300 | 14 | 14% |
| 2014 300 | 72 | 31% |
| 2013 300 | 131 | 43% |
| 2012 300 | 211 | 50% |
| 2011 300 | 119 | 60% |
| 2010 300 | 23 | 19% |
| 2009 300 | 25 | 30% |
| 2008 300 | 502 | 70% |
| 2007 300 | 57 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 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.