2016 Chrysler 300 S Alloy Edition
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- Photo: Chrysler 300C LD FL Maximum Steel Metallic (6) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chrysler 300C LD FL Maximum Steel Metallic (7) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: CHRYSLER 300C (LD) China (2) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2022 Chrysler 300 Touring-L AWD in Silver Mist, Rear Left, 04-21-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2015 Chrysler 300 rear 4.8.18 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2016 Chrysler 300 S Alloy Edition is a 300-hp 3.6-liter with an 8-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $36,090 MSRP and is rated at 23 mpg combined.
It makes 300 horsepower at 6,350 rpm and 264 lb-ft of torque at 4800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 30 mpg highway (23 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $36,090 ($48,872 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $37,085 ($50,219 *) |
| Destination Charge | $995 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.6L Pentastar V-6, DOHC 24-valve; sport-tuned exhaust and engine calibration |
| Displacement | 3.6 L |
| Horsepower | 300 hp @ 6,350 rpm |
| Torque | 264 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 24 valves, dual-independent VVT |
| Bore and Stroke | 96.0 x 83.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multiport fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic (TorqueFlite) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 19 MPG |
| Highway | 30 MPG |
| Combined | 23 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Unleaded regular (87 octane) |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (11.3 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2016 Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD: 4 ★ overall
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Chrysler 300. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jul 12, 2018 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Stage 1 Kit Performance Packages Powertrain Control Modules (PCM) Part Numbers P5160023, P5160025, and Demon Crate PCM Part Number 68412287AA. The PCMs are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Consequence: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will either perform a software update or replace the PCM, free of charge. The recall began July 26 , 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U82, and U83.
NHTSA campaign 18E053000
May 17, 2018 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Consequence: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
NHTSA campaign 18V332000
Feb 14, 2017 · POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD). The front driveshaft bolts may loosen and allow the front driveshaft to disconnect, potentially causing a loss of motive power.
Consequence: A loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace all eight front driveshaft bolts, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T03.
NHTSA campaign 17V097000
76 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2016 Chrysler 300
Owner Complaints
76 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Chrysler 300 (9 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 15 |
| Electrical System | 15 |
| Power Train | 14 |
| Unknown Or Other | 14 |
| Structure | 10 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2016 CHRYSLER 300. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.