2018 Chrysler 300 vs 2018 Kia Optima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Chrysler 300 | 2018 Kia Optima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 153 | 232 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 225 | 155 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 10 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–23 | 25–42 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 21,078 mi | 45,663 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chrysler 300 | Kia Optima |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5 | 131 |
| Electrical System | 69 | 33 |
| Power Train | 17 | 18 |
| Air Bags | 14 | 9 |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 14 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 17 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 13 |
| Structure | 7 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 5 | 26 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 45 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 27 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 19 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 14 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 11 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 6 |
2018 Chrysler 300
2018 Kia Optima
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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.