2016 Chrysler 300 air bags problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2016 Chrysler 300 — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving on a four-lane roadway, at approximately 45 mph, another driver attempted to make a left turn with an obstructed view, ran a red light and collided with the front driver side area of the contact's vehicle near the wheel…”
filed May 14, 2026
“Door panels are separating from all interior doors. Separating has caused issues with doors locking and airbag deployment. This is an issue the manufacturer has been aware of for years yet still manufactures cars with this issue. Chrysler and Dodge vehicles. Issue is so common that replacement…”
filed Nov 8, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
AIR BAG - SIDE CURTAIN
103239 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 5, 2025
Air Bags problems in other 300 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 300 | 8 | 40% |
| 2019 300 | 22 | 37% |
| 2018 300 | 14 | 9% |
| 2017 300 | 6 | 7% |
| 2015 300 | 11 | 11% |
| 2014 300 | 17 | 7% |
| 2013 300 | 32 | 10% |
| 2012 300 | 82 | 19% |
| 2011 300 | 27 | 14% |
| 2010 300 | 57 | 46% |
| 2009 300 | 38 | 46% |
| 2008 300 | 185 | 26% |
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.