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2017 Chrysler 3 Series problems

Owners filed 82 complaints about the 2017 Chrysler 3 Series with NHTSA between Feb 2017 and Feb 2026. The most-cited component is electrical system (29).

Complaints
82
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
2
Reported by owners
Fires
0
Reported by owners
Injuries
2
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Electrical system29
  2. Structure11
  3. Air bags6
  4. Power train6
  5. Service brakes5
  6. Engine4
  7. Exterior lighting4
  8. Fuel/propulsion system3
  9. Seat belts2
  10. Equipment2
  11. Suspension2
  12. Latches/locks/linkages1
  13. Steering1
  14. Back over prevention1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 28, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
View as table
Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
20173
20187
20194
202014
202118
202210
20238
202410
20255
20263

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Electrical system

29 reports1 related recall
“My, Instrument Cluster PanelChrysler 300c. It with out and replace,on.10/1/25,And with out again, on10/22/25. THey tried,Convince me I, need a Battery. So I had it check,said .They said, my battery, low. Because Instrument Cluster on all night.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 23, 2025Electrical systemODI 11695352

Structure

11 reports
“The contact owns a 2017 Chrysler 300. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the door panels were detaching from the door frame. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic informed the contact of previous recalls associated with the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 23, 2022StructureODI 11480767

Air bags

6 reports2 crashes
“airbag deployed during fender bender. had driving leg forward and left leg bent at 90 degree angle. When airbag deployed it hit right leg full force and basically exploded the bones. Almost lost my leg. Permanently disabled”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Feb 21, 2026Air bagsCrash reportedODI 11719570

Power train

6 reports1 related recall
“there is a recall out on chrysler 300c 2017 for bolts to be replaced on drive shaft im experiencing issues with this you have my vin and i would like this taken care of also another recall is on drivers side door inside pannel it bumps up and needs to be replaced as well i need these done there are also more out there pls put these in system so i can take to sealer any question please call me or email me [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] vin number [XXX] 2017 chrysler 300c”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Feb 27, 2025Power trainODI 11645239

Service brakes

5 reports
“Over the last month I noticed that my brakes would feel funny sometimes, like they were going to just grab suddenly vs stopping slowly. Then yesterday, 2/27/24, I received a warning that my ESC and ABS systems needed service and that I no longer had AWD capability. The message would stay on for several minutes, then shut off for several minutes, then come back on again.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Feb 28, 2024Suspension, Electrical system, Service brakesODI 11574421

Engine

4 reports
“This is the 2nd failure of the thermostat. We had the car towed to the same Chrysler dealer that fixed the first incident. We have an extended warranty that covered the first failure. This second failure is not covered due to the failed part is a mopar part and Chrysler is going to pay for everything, trouble is they have had my wife’s car for two weeks already and the part isn’t coming in until February 17, I am a 34 year retired Chrysler employee. The dealer doesn’t offer rentals, and my extended warranty people offer rentals at $35 a day and only one week. Nowhere rents cars at that price. We have no choice but to wait on that part, but I am wondering how many chrysler products have had this problem, should be investigated for recall.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 17, 2025Unknown or other, EngineODI 11636674
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 28, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.