NHTSA Complaints · Active Recalls · California Lemon Law Data
The NHTSA tracks consumer complaints, manufacturer recalls, and safety investigations for every vehicle sold in the United States. These publicly available records are a critical resource for California lemon law cases because they establish patterns of recurring defects.
As of June 2026, the NHTSA has logged 355 complaints against the 2020 Chrysler 300. Each complaint is filed by a vehicle owner or lessee through the NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline or online portal at SaferCar.gov. You can review all 2020 Chrysler 300 complaints directly on the NHTSA complaint database.
The 2020 Chrysler 300 has generated 20 NHTSA complaints and has 2 active recalls. If your 2020 Chrysler 300 has experienced a defect that the dealer has been unable to repair after multiple visits, you may qualify for a full repurchase or replacement under California lemon law. Chrysler pays all attorney fees when we prevail. You pay nothing.
The 2020 Chrysler 300 has generated 6 NHTSA complaints for this defect category. If your vehicle has experienced recurring issues in this area that the dealer has been unable to repair after multiple attempts, you may have a qualifying lemon law claim under California’s Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. Owner reports include: “The contact owns a 2020 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, The contact stated the sun visor of the vehicle had caught on fire. The vehicle was extinguished by the Fire Department. A fire report was filed, and a fire report number was not provided; however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. A Police report was not filed. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was towed to the contact’s home. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 26,972.” (NHTSA Complaint #11680974)
Airbag defects are safety-critical and may trigger California’s two-repair threshold under Cal. Civ. Code § 1793.22. The 2020 Chrysler 300 has 6 NHTSA complaints on record related to airbag warning lights, unexpected deployment, and sensor failures. Owner reports include: “The contact owns a 2020 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, the contact later discovered that the front passenger’s side curtain air bag had erroneously deployed. The contact stated that there was no collision or visible damage to the vehicle to cause the air bag to deploy. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 72,000.” (NHTSA Complaint #11631614)
Airbag defects are safety-critical and may trigger California’s two-repair threshold under Cal. Civ. Code § 1793.22. The 2020 Chrysler 300 has 2 NHTSA complaints on record related to airbag warning lights, unexpected deployment, and sensor failures. Owner reports include: “March 24th 2023 @ 1:58 pm I was sitting at a red light behind another car, when I was rear ended @ 40+ mph and pushed in to the car ahead of me. The air bags never deployed after colliding with the car in front of me causing my head to hit the steering wheel and the roof of my car. I was unconscious for 30 seconds. Pictures available upon request.” (NHTSA Complaint #11514932)
Powertrain and transmission defects directly impair the vehicle’s core function and are generally considered substantial defects under California lemon law. Owners of the 2020 Chrysler 300 have reported harsh shifting, shuddering, slipping, and transmission warning lights. 2 NHTSA complaints have been submitted for this defect category. Owner reports include: “On March 1 2022 at 23,800 miles on odometer driving around curve the transmission shifter knob at console made grinding sound (like trying to change gears on moving cog). I noticed this on other curves and laid hand on knob and it was vibrating like trying to go in reverse/park? I parked car and got appointment with Don Franklin Chrysler Somerset, KY Where I purchased new one year ago. I left car with service department with verbal description and written description written on card and taped to passenger seat for technican that I thought car was trying to shift to park while traveling 50mph 04-27-2022. On 04-28-2022 I picked up car and was told fixed noise it was altenator. I drove out of parking lot and heard same noise as before, I took back and got service writter in car he observed noise and he said it will have to be checked by technician, I told him the miles had not changed 23,844 NOT TEST DROVE YET! he advided the car has computer saftey device that does not let it go to park when over 10mph go ahead and drive. I made appiontment for repair 6 weeks later (as soon as he could) also stating parts are sometimes months away. I had never used the auto park feature on this car, it is on all Chrysler cars for drivers that get out with car running and don’t put in park? I paid 40,000 dollars for a car that I’m expected to wait approx 6 monthes for repair under warranty one year old! I took to independant shop and was advised junk yard parts was available but would void warrany and still could be computer causing not the gear mechanics. I sold this car at a 11,000 dollar loss. Problem is still on road meeting us in curve as we drive. Please investigate this dangerous saftey devise that appears to correct people that should not drive anyway! American made car American dealer and service department with 3rd world solutions. Manufacture, management of Don Franklin Chrysler all contacted, could care less about problem keep driving. Autopark causes rear tire lockup!” (NHTSA Complaint #11465608)
Advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) defects — including malfunctioning forward collision warnings, lane keep assist failures, and erratic automatic emergency braking — can create dangerous driving conditions. The 2020 Chrysler 300 has 2 NHTSA complaints for this defect type. Owner reports include: “I purchased this Chrysler 300 new Nov. 2020 with 6 miles on it, This has been one of the best new cars I’ve purchased. March 1 2022 At 23,800 miles. I was traveling on KY70 around a sharp curve within advised speed, The car made a loud grinding noise at the gear shift knob under my right arm, The car seemed to be trying to shift gears My hands were on steering wheel and both myself and passenger had our seat belts on with doors closed properly. I drove the car home 8 miles with it grinding at every curve. I called my local dealer and made appointment for repair, Due to car shortage Don Franklin motors 1147 S HWY 27 Somerset, KY service told me that due to work load I would need to bring car in April 27, 2022 at 1030 hrs. I parked car and on 04 27 2022 Turned car over to Franklins service for repair. Mileage on car was 23844. Franklins called me later in day and said they ordered a alternator for it due the noise was from bad bearing. I Stopped by April 28th at 1500hrs and car was ready. I asked about gear knob grinding and was told it was Ok, noise was alternator. I drove away and noticed noise turning out of parking lot. I checked mileage and car still had same miles as it did when I dropped it off. I took back to service advisor and drove out of lot to hear noise he did! Advisor told me that a 10-20 mph the car would be able to control if it went to lock up. I did not agree and needed it repaired, Advisor told me a mechanic would have drive and hear noise and was busy today I was given a appointment of June 16, 2022 at 1030 hours OVER SIX WEEKS more without car! I called 1-800 Chrysler number in owners manual to get option. I got no where with them don’t care keep driving until appointment. My Local dealer and service folks don’t care to met this car in a curve for next six weeks and they have more car dealerships in all adjoining towns spreading this great service.PLEASE INVESTIGATE problem!” (NHTSA Complaint #11462957)
The following 2 recalls have been issued for the 2020 Chrysler 300 by the NHTSA or Chrysler. If your vehicle is affected, the manufacturer is required to provide a free remedy. Check your VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls.
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Defect: See NHTSA database for details.
Risk: A windshield that separates from the vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace the front windshield urethane sealant, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC’s number for this recall is Y47.
Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR
Defect: See NHTSA database for details.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 20, 2025. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC’s number for this recall is 19B.
California’s Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act (Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1790–1795.8) is one of the strongest lemon laws in the United States. It protects buyers and lessees of new and certified pre-owned vehicles that develop substantial defects the manufacturer cannot repair after a reasonable number of attempts.
Under Cal. Civ. Code § 1793.22, a lemon law presumption is triggered when any of the following apply to your 2020 Chrysler 300:
Once the presumption is triggered, the burden shifts to Chrysler to prove the vehicle is not a lemon. Under Cal. Civ. Code § 1794(d), Chrysler must pay your attorney’s fees if you prevail — meaning qualified representation costs you nothing out of pocket.
If your 2020 Chrysler 300 qualifies as a lemon under California law, Chrysler may be legally required to:
Step 1: Document every repair visit. Keep all repair orders, work orders, and dealer invoices. Each visit counts as a repair attempt, even if the dealer says nothing is wrong.
Step 2: Keep returning for repairs. You must give Chrysler a reasonable opportunity to fix the defect. Visit different authorized Chrysler dealers if needed and ask for written documentation of each visit.
Step 3: Contact a California lemon law attorney. Once you believe the threshold has been met — 4 attempts for non-safety defects, 2 for safety defects, or 30 days out of service — contact an attorney for a free case evaluation. Under § 1794(d), Chrysler pays your fees if you win.
Step 4: Send a demand letter. Your attorney will send Chrysler a formal demand letter. Most California lemon law cases resolve through negotiation without going to trial.
Under Cal. Civ. Code § 1793.22, four or more repair attempts for the same non-safety defect, or two attempts for a safety-related defect, triggers the lemon law presumption. Additionally, 30 or more cumulative days out of service qualifies regardless of the number of repair attempts.
Yes. Under Cal. Civ. Code § 1794(d), Chrysler is required to pay your reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs if you prevail in a lemon law claim. This means qualified lemon law representation is free to you if your case succeeds.
Yes. A recall is not required to file a lemon law claim. The Song-Beverly Act covers any substantial defect that impairs the use, value, or safety of the vehicle that the manufacturer cannot repair after a reasonable number of attempts. NHTSA complaints support the claim by establishing a pattern, but are not a prerequisite.
California lemon law claims are generally subject to a four-year statute of limitations from the date you discovered or should have discovered the defect. However, you must still be within the manufacturer’s original warranty period when the defect first appears. Contact an attorney promptly to preserve your rights.
If your 2020 Chrysler 300 has a recurring defect, California’s Lemon Law may entitle you to a full refund, replacement vehicle, or cash settlement — at no cost to you.
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