2021 Chrysler 300 300S 5.7L HEMI V-8
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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 2021 Chrysler 300 300S 5.7L HEMI V-8 is a 363-hp 5.7-liter with an 8-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $42,825 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.
It makes 363 horsepower and 394 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $42,825 |
| MSRP with Destination | $44,320 |
| Destination Charge | $1,495 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5.7L HEMI V-8 with Fuel Saver Technology and variable valve timing (VVT) |
| Displacement | 5.7 L |
| Horsepower | 363 hp |
| Torque | 394 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 16 valves, VVT, Fuel Saver MDS |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic (TorqueFlite) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 25 MPG |
| Combined | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Unleaded midgrade (recommended) |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (11.3 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2021 Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD: 4 ★ overall
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2021 Chrysler 300. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Mar 14, 2024 · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V198000
Jul 8, 2021 · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign 21V516000
20 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2021 Chrysler 300
Owner Complaints
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2021 Chrysler 300. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 8 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 |
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 2021 CHRYSLER 300. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.