Air bags: side
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 61 owner complaints for the 2019 Chrysler 3 Series. Most complaints involve electrical system (22) and air bags (22). NHTSA gives it 4 stars overall.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Dodge Challenger and Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The instrument cluster may not properly illuminate driver warnings. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Complaints for each 3 Series model year we’ve synced.
| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 351 |
| 2000 | 249 |
| 2001 | 99 |
| 2002 | 96 |
| 2003 | 33 |
| 2004 | 71 |
| 2006 | 1,750 |
| 2007 | 624 |
| 2008 | 758 |
| 2009 | 95 |
| 2010 | 137 |
| 2011 | 200 |
| 2012 | 426 |
| 2013 | 306 |
| 2014 | 237 |
| 2015 | 99 |
| 2016 | 76 |
| 2017 | 82 |
| 2018 | 153 |
| 2019 | 61 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 6 |
“On my way to work all the lights on my dashboard lights on and immediately goes off and my passenger side front window lets down. After work I went to the ABC store to get a bottle of liquor and turned my car off on [XXX] and turned my car off came out the store and had yo reach through my driver side window to open my car because my key not touching the door handle would work. I let the back seat down and pulled the emergency trunk lock and took my ratchet to check my battery since no lights was on in my car and the upon touching the battery the panic horn sounded and all my lights came on yet upon cracking my car the air conditioner blew hot air and the temperature controlled didn’t work and read on low yet blowing hot air and my stereo system is not functioning properly. Upon arriving home and turning the car off I later went outside to crank it again and had to follow the same steps as I had the first time at the ABC store and received the same result. My engine light came on a couple weeks ago and upon scanning my car read replace gas cap and evaporator system which I have done and the problem still exist with my engine light being on yet until today my…”
“There is a recall on my car. I’ve scheduled an appointment, but they will not provide me with a loaner. I have two jobs and I need a car and I can’t afford to pay for a a rental that’s why I work two jobs so I’d like to know what I’m supposed to do. My tags are due at the end of this month, which I’ve already paid for it, but I cannot receive them because of this recall so I need action.. i’ve tried to schedule appointment twice and they tell me that I need to call Chrysler which that’s who I’m calling and try to make arrangements for a loaner. This isn’t my mistake. It isn’t my problem. This is their problem. They need to provide me with a vehicle you’re not gonna take my car for three days when I have two jobs and no vehicle”
“Within the first year I had the vehicle each of the head lights failed. Still under warranty the Dealer determined that the fuses were bad and charged me $90 each time to replace the fuses. I now have an issue with the passenger side head light. Initially it was an interment off-on condition. Now it is continuously off. I have not had this one fixed yet. but I suspect that the fuse block is defective and is not securing the fuse (ie a loose connection), which would be evident.by signs of arcing between the fuse tang and the fuse block contacts. Minor arcing between the two contacts would diminish current flow between the contacts until the light would no longrer come on.”
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
2 safety recalls as of Oct 28, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.
Owners filed 61 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are electrical system (22), air bags (22), exterior lighting (5). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2019 Chrysler 3 Series 4 out of 5 stars overall.