2016 Chrysler 300 structure problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2016 Chrysler 300 — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the interior door panel on all four doors was shuddering while the windows were rolled down due to the air resistance. The contact stated that while attempting to depress the button to unlock the door…”
filed Jul 2, 2026
“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 service bulletins
Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.
31-001-25 REV. B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 16, 2025Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.
31-001-25 REV. A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 14, 2025Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates
31-001-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 13, 2025"Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates. NOTE: Verify current…
31-001-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 24, 2024
Structure problems in other 300 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 300 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 300 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 300 | 7 | 5% |
| 2017 300 | 11 | 13% |
| 2015 300 | 4 | 4% |
| 2014 300 | 7 | 3% |
| 2013 300 | 6 | 2% |
| 2012 300 | 7 | 2% |
| 2011 300 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 300 | 6 | 5% |
| 2008 300 | 5 | 1% |
| 2007 300 | 6 | 1% |
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.