2014 Chrysler 300 vs 2014 Kia Cadenza
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2014 Chrysler 300 | 2014 Kia Cadenza |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 236 | 110 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 311 | 117 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 22 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–23 | 22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 37,000 mi | 48,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chrysler 300 | Kia Cadenza |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 72 | 13 |
| Power Train | 69 | 7 |
| Engine | 25 | 28 |
| Steering | 11 | 12 |
| Service Brakes | 13 | 8 |
| Air Bags | 17 | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 17 | 3 |
| Visibility | 3 | 14 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 20 | 11 |
| Check engine light | 15 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 6 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 5 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 5 |
2014 Chrysler 300
2014 Kia Cadenza
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.