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 18 complaints against the 2021 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 2021 Chrysler 300 complaints directly on the NHTSA complaint database.
The 2021 Chrysler 300 has generated 36 NHTSA complaints and has 2 active recalls. If your 2021 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.
Airbag defects are safety-critical and may trigger California’s two-repair threshold under Cal. Civ. Code § 1793.22. The 2021 Chrysler 300 has 14 NHTSA complaints on record related to airbag warning lights, unexpected deployment, and sensor failures. Owner reports include: “There is a serious safety recall on NHTSA #24V-198 recall #19B 2018-2021 LD LXSABIC INFLATOR. IMHAVE TAKEN CAR TO DEALERSHIP MINIMUM 4 TIMES TO GET THIS RECALL CORRECTED. THYE JUST KEEP SAYING THEY DONT HAVE A FIX FOR IT. WELL, THATS UNACCEPTABLE I HAVE MYSELF AND SMALL KIDS THAT HAVE TO RIDE IN AMUNSAFE VEHICLE. I AM NO LONGER DRIVING THE VEHICLE OUT OF FEAR IF IT BURST WE COULD BE KILLED WHAT IS BEING DONE ABT THIS” (NHTSA Complaint #11648216)
Engine and cooling problems are among the most serious defects under California’s Song-Beverly Act. Owners of the 2021 Chrysler 300 have reported issues including stalling, overheating, loss of power, rough idling, excessive oil consumption, and check engine lights that return after dealer repairs. With 4 NHTSA complaints on record, this defect pattern is well-documented. Owner reports include: “Vehicle manufactured 12/2021. Purchased NEW 5/28/2022. Slight oil consumption between changes. Noticed engine had rough idle similar to misfire August 2024 shortly after an oil change@24,272 mi. NOTE Check Engine light did NOT appear. Car taken to dealership on 10/9/2024 with complaint of rough idle and diagnosed. Service Record states: diagnosed pending multi-cylinder misfire – valvetrain is slightly noisy – removed both valve covers to find Cylinders 1,4,5,6 have ROCKER ARMS WITH NEEDLE BEARING FAILURE (emphasis mine) – no cam damage-replaced all rockers on both sides-complete. Part# 5184296-AH: ARM VALVE (09043001), Qty 24 + 2 gaskets. Service report does NOT note if lifter or other parts were inspected. Repair conducted 10/15/2024@26,039 miles. Asked at pick up OIL WAS NOT CHANGED AFTER REPAIR – TOLD NOT NECESSARY. Returned for follow up testing for rough idle (same as before rocker arm repair) and requested oil change on 12/3/2024@27,279 mi to remove potential metal shavings. Service Report states: diagnosed and observed engine while idling – no roughness in idle – all mounts good. Requested inspected by FCA Factory Tech. Service advisor promised and after a follow up call refused to arrange for Factory Tech inspection. Taken to another dealership on 2/24/2025 at 29,215 miles. Was aware of previous repair. No diagnosis performed. Service report: found vehicle to operate as designed – no problem found. Refused to arrange Factory Tech inspection. Vehicle continues to have rough idle due to misfire and makes ticking noise on both sides which can be heard in cabin. Problem was not fixed properly or other parts need replacement. FCA refuses further inspection. No oil pressure, particulate or consumption testing conducted. No lifter inspection conducted. Oil sample sent for lab for testing (metal ppm). Customer Service would send to case manager. Filed NCDS case and discussions with attorney. Reduced performance. Engine will not last. FCA needs to buy back.” (NHTSA Complaint #11649935)
The 2021 Chrysler 300 has generated 4 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: “About 2 months ago the passenger seatbelt in my vehicle just tore out of nowhere. The seam seemed to unravel and it completely broke. Took it to get repaired had some issue but my complaint today is to help save someone from this or maybe others may have had same issue. The seatbelt was poorly made or defective. It could have gone bad but nobody was injured and it took them a fight to fix,it, and never received an apology.” (NHTSA Complaint #11648223)
Fuel and propulsion system defects can cause stalling, fuel leaks, or power loss — all substantial impairments of use and safety. The 2021 Chrysler 300 has generated 2 NHTSA complaints for this defect category. Owner reports include: “I bought my car, Chrysler 300 2021 at the Hemet CA Dealership in 2021. Hemet Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. The car presented with several issues including, difficulty starting, engine misfires, stalling, and decreased fuel efficiency. The low fuel warning light on my car’s dashboard would not come on when gas was low at all, until it left me stranded in the freeway far away from home and a dealership. I had to take it in to closest car service center to have the fuel pump replaced. These fuel pumps should last for 100,000 miles or more. My car had only 69,101 miles. The gas level on the dashboard was stuck at the level when I added gas the last time, again not indicating that it needed more gas. I do not see any recalls issued on FUEL PUMP for my cars year, make and model. But a lot of people have reported the same issues. Can someone respond to this email? I want Chrysler to understand that this is not acceptable. This issue should be part of a recall. VIN [XXX] Kindly, [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] VIN [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)” (NHTSA Complaint #11669025)
Engine and cooling problems are among the most serious defects under California’s Song-Beverly Act. Owners of the 2021 Chrysler 300 have reported issues including stalling, overheating, loss of power, rough idling, excessive oil consumption, and check engine lights that return after dealer repairs. With 2 NHTSA complaints on record, this defect pattern is well-documented. Owner reports include: “Chrysler 300 2021 Vehicle keeps stalling, turning off while driving or if stopped at light or stop sign to loan just shuts random times and not Al way but enough to be dangerous when it stalls on freeway or in traffic Seat belt Driver seat belt just broke, split in half- safety issue. They replaced it but the metal seems to cut the seat belt and it probably will happen again Safety recall on Takata airbag, after replaced-air conditioning stopped working very concerning” (NHTSA Complaint #11661766)
The following 2 recalls have been issued for the 2021 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 2021 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 2021 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 2021 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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