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2019 Chrysler 300

Common problems & what to know before you buy

Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2019 Chrysler 300.

Common problems

What to watch for on the 2019 Chrysler 300

critical·5.7L HEMI V8

Lifter and Camshaft Failure (HEMI Tick)

Lifter rollers seize or wear and then chew up the camshaft.

Typical repair cost
$3,000 – $7,000
major·3.6L Pentastar V6

Rocker Arm and Lifter Tick

Roller rocker arms can wear their bearings and cause a tick, misfire and a damaged camshaft lobe.

Typical repair cost
$1,000 – $2,500

3 more known problems on the 2019 300

Your guide shows all of them and which apply to the exact car, and what to ask the seller.

Safety record

Recalls on the 2019 Chrysler 300

Recall·19V203000

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

The instrument cluster may not properly illuminate driver warnings.

Recall·24V198000

Air bags: inflator

The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.

Source: NHTSA

Owner complaints

What 61 owners reported

Air bags22
Electrical system18
Steering4
Power train3

Source: NHTSA

Specifications

2019 Chrysler 300 at a glance

Trims
STouringTouring L
Engine
5.7L 8-Cylinder, 3.6L 6-Cylinder
Transmission
Automatic 8-spd
Drivetrain
RWD, AWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Body style
Sedan
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Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 2019 Chrysler 300?

Owners have filed 61 complaints about the 2019 Chrysler 300 with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. There are 2 recall campaigns covering this model year. Known problems on its engines include lifter and camshaft failure, rocker arm and lifter tick and oil filter housing and oil cooler leak. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.

Is the 2019 Chrysler 300 reliable?

Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 2 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.

Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2019 Chrysler 300?

Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2019 Chrysler 300 listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.

Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.