2023 Chrysler 300 review
The Chrysler 300 is a full-size sedan with spacious seating for five adults. With a V6 or V8 engine, automatic transmission, and rear- or all-wheel drive, the 300 combines the traits of a traditional American-style family car with bold, retro styling that pays homage to an earlier era.
The final generation of the 300 lasted from 2011 to 2023, with many changes over that period. A midcycle update for the 2015 model year introduced several substantial improvements, so 300s built in 2015 and later offer more up-to-date technology.
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Second generation Chrysler 300
Chrysler introduced the modern 300 as a full-size sedan in 2005 but made important changes for the second generation that debuted in 2011. The latest-generation Chrysler 300 shares its front suspension design with the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and the rear suspension design with the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, giving this sedan excellent ride and handling characteristics. Under the hood, Chrysler offers the reliable Pentastar V6 as a base engine or a selection of optional V8s depending on the model year. All 300s use an automatic transmission, but V6-powered 300s offer all-wheel drive as an option in addition to the car’s standard rear-wheel drive.
Notable variants of the Chrysler 300 include the limited-edition 2023 Chrysler 300C, which uses Chrysler’s 6.4-liter V8 engine and offers upgraded BREMBO® brakes. The 300C is the muscle car of the 300 lineup. The same engine had been previously offered in the Chrysler 300 SRT8 from 2012 to 2014.
Model highlights
Rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive
V6 or V8 engine
Automatic transmission
Available SRT8, 300S, and 300C performance trims
Seating for five adults
Changes by year
Latest generation from 2011 - 2023
2023 Chrysler 300
Highlights
Available limited-edition 300C performance trim
Final year of production
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2022 Chrysler 300
Highlights
Touring L trim included standard 20-inch wheels
GPS navigation, premium sound, and sunroof standard on S trim with V8 engine
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2021 Chrysler 300
2020 Chrysler 300
2019 Chrysler 300
2018 Chrysler 300
2017 Chrysler 300
2016 Chrysler 300
Highlights
Upgraded performance suspension on 300 Limited and 300 S trim levels
Siri® Eyes Free introduced to Uconnect® infotainment system
Available SafetyTec Plus driver-assistance package
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2015 Chrysler 300
Highlights
Midcycle refresh updated bodywork and interior
Eight-speed automatic transmission now standard across model line
SRT8 trim discontinued
5.7-liter V8 with AWD discontinued
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2014 Chrysler 300
2013 Chrysler 300
Highlights
300 SRT8 trim updated with launch control
3.6-liter V6 engine standard on all trim levels
5.7-liter V8 available on 300S and 300C trim levels
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2012 Chrysler 300
Highlights
Newly available eight-speed automatic transmission
First year for all-wheel drive with V6 and 5.7-liter V8 engines
SRT8 performance trim returns
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2011 Chrysler 300
Highlights
First year for second-generation 300 with new chassis platform
V6 or V8 engine options
8.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system
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Reliability
RepairPal gave the Chrysler 300 an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Chrysler 300 11th out of 13 among Fullsize Cars.
RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Chrysler 300 is $540, compared to an average of $495 for Fullsize Cars and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
According to RepairPal, Chrysler 300 owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 1.0 times per year, compared to an average of 0.9 times for Fullsize Cars and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 15% for the Chrysler 300, compared to an average of 14% for Fullsize Cars and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
Jeff Zurschmeide has been an automotive journalist for more than 20 years, covering the new car business as well as motorsports and industry news. He lives in Tillamook, Oregon, at the confluence of great roads, nice weather, and plenty of space for a collection of strange old automobiles.
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