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US recalls (2)
Electrical system: software
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Risk and remedy
Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
Power train: axle assembly, axle shaft
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD). The front driveshaft bolts may loosen and allow the front driveshaft to disconnect, potentially causing a loss of motive power.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace all eight front driveshaft bolts, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T03.
Canadian recalls (3)
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Accessories
2018-07-27 · campaign 2018-396 · 142 vehicles
Note: This recall affects the following Powertrain Control Modules (PCM) that were sold through dealers as high-performance accessories:
- Mopar Stage 1 high performance Powertrain Control Modules (PCM), part numbers P5160023 and P5160025 (campaign U82)
- Mopar high performance Powertrain Control Modules (PCM) included in the Demon Crate, part number 68412287AA (campaign U83)
On certain vehicles, an electronic fault may create a situation where the cruise control cannot be deactivated. If this occurs and the driver does not apply the brakes or shift the transmission to neutral, the vehicle could maintain speed or accelerate without warning, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the PCM software and perform an update as necessary. Note: In the interim, owners are advised not to use the cruise control until the vehicle is repaired.
This is a voluntary recall that is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, as these aftermarket products were not regulated by the Act.
Engine
2018-05-17 · campaign 2018-269
On certain vehicles, an electronic fault may create a situation where the cruise control cannot be deactivated. If this occurs and the driver does not apply the brakes or shift the transmission to neutral, the vehicle could maintain speed or accelerate without warning, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software and perform an update as necessary. Note: In the interim, owners are advised not to use the cruise control until the vehicle is repaired.
Powertrain
2017-02-15 · campaign 2017-081
On certain all-wheel drive vehicles, the front propshaft bolts may be loose. This could result in the front propshaft disconnecting from the vehicle, which would lead to loss of motive power while driving and could also damage powertrain and/or underbody components and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace all eight front propshaft bolts.
Owner complaints (76)
Owners filed 76 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Chrysler 300 (9 crashes, 1 fires, 5 injuries reported). Among 21 model years of this model, it ranks #14 for the most complaints (median 99).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 15 | |
| Air bags | 15 | |
| Power train | 14 | |
| Unknown or other | 14 | |
| Structure | 10 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | |
| Engine | 6 | |
| Steering | 6 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2016 Chrysler 300.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2016 Chrysler 300 4 DR RWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2016 Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2016 Chrysler 300 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| 300 3.6 L Automatic 8-spd | 19 | 30 | 23 | $2,900 |
| 300 3.6 L Automatic 8-spd | 19 | 30 | 23 | $2,900 |
| 300 5.7 L Automatic 8-spd | 16 | 25 | 19 | $4,000 |
| 300 AWD 3.6 L Automatic 8-spd | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,200 |
| 300 AWD 3.6 L Automatic 8-spd | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,200 |
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