There are 11 owner-reported air bags & restraints complaints for the 2016 Chrysler 300in NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
Door panels are separating from all interior doors. Separating has caused issues with doors locking and airbag deployment. This is an issue the manufacturer has been aware of for years yet still manufactures cars with this issue. Chrysler and Dodge vehicles. Issue is so common that replacement parts, which are not covered by manufacturer's warranty and can cost anywhere from $1000+ per door, are backordered.
Door panels are separating from interior passenger door. Separating has caused issues with doors locking and airbag deployment. This is an issue the manuafaturer has been aware of for years yet still manufatures cars with this issue. Chrysler and Dodge vehicles. Issue is so common that replacement parts, which are not covered by manufacturers warranty and can cost anywhere from $1000+ per door, are backordered. http://www.chryslerproblems.com/300-warped-door-panels/ https://www.300cforums.com/threads/2016-chrysler-300-door-panels.277838/ https://www.carcomplaints.com/Chrysler/300/2016/accessories-interior/ https://www.motorbiscuit.com/a-lawsuit-accuses-dodge-of-failing-to-repair-defective-charger-models/ https://www.carcomplaints.com/news/2021/chrysler-warped-door-panel-lawsuit-party-dismissed.shtml https://www.chargerforums.com/threads/interior-door-panels-peeling-lifting-on-newer-dodge-chargers-update-class-action-lawsuit-active.387463/page-7 https://www.carcomplaints.com/news/2020/chrysler-300-dodge-charger-door-panels-coming-off.shtml
Unknown, plastic around window frame is popping off. I believe it to be due to heat however was advised it may cause side air bag deployment issues. After googling I found this to be a known issue
Door panel warped, causing issue with side air bag deployment. Chrysler has known of this issue and refuses to issue recall
The door molding on the passenger side is now over 1 inch pulled away from the window because of heat. The door molding may cause issues when/if the airbags are deployed. Now two other doors are having the same issue but not as large of a gap between the window and molding.
My door panels are peeling away from the area where the trim and window meet on my driver side and passenger. Upon research, I've discovered this is an issue going back ever since 2014 with Chrysler and Dodge vehicles Upon further research, this issue can lead to issues with side air bags not being able to possibly be deployed (I have not experienced this),driver & passenger window being affected by heating and cooling of the AC (I've experienced this with my windows not being able to adequately defrost fast enough, as well as my windshield), and issues with the doors automatic locks not locking. Hundreds of thousands of Chrysler & Dodge owners have experienced this and evidence can be found online, especially in forums - in particular Mopar Forums and Reddit. My vehicle hasn't been inspected by Police, Insurance, Manufacturer in particular to this issue, as I've discovered there's nothing can be done since I'm out of warranty and refuse to pay for this. No warning lamps of that nature have illuminated. This has been an issue since late 2018, early 2019 for me. I've owned my vehicle since May 2018.
Door panels Peeling away at the seams . Doors won't lock properly and Reports of it affecting side airbags. This is happening on all 4 doors of my vehicle.
SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT COLLISION AND SEAT BELTS NOT WORKING.... I WAS DRIVING VEHICLE ON THE ON RAMP TO GET ON THE HIGHWAY GOING ABOUT 45 MPH AND I HAD TO SUDDENLY HIT THE BRAKES HARD DUE TO WET ROAD AND SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED OUT OF NO WHERE.*DT CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DRIVEN AND PARKED IN THE GARAGE. *JB*DT*JB
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD AND DEEMED DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED AFTER REVIEWING THE ELECTRONIC DATA COLLECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 43,000. *DT
I RECEIVED A NOTICE IN THE MAIL SPECIFYING THAT MY VEHICLE'S AIRBAGS MAY HAVE A RECALL.
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Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on May 4, 2026