At a Glance
The Chrysler 300 has 26 identified common problems across 1 generation, with the 300C (2004-2015) being the most affected generation and brakes the most common problem category. Based on 117K MOT tests from DVSA data.
Problems are patterns in the DVSA data that occur significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average — confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read our DVSA MOT data methodology →
Below: generation-by-generation comparison of Chrysler 300 common problems, MOT failure types, and pass-rate data drawn from DVSA records. Click any generation to see fuel- and engine-specific fault patterns, mileage-banded repair guidance, and the most common MOT failures testers record.
MOT Tests & Failures by Generation
Chrysler 300 generations by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Most Common Chrysler 300 MOT Failures
Every reason Chrysler 300 vehicles fail their MOT, ranked by frequency. Select an individual year to see only that year’s failures, or stay on ‘All time’ for the combined picture across our 20 years of DVSA data. Scroll inside the table for the full list.
| # | Failure | % of failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 19.46% |
| 2 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 12.94% |
| 3 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 7.92% |
| 4 | Brake performance below minimum | 7.43% |
| 5 | Brake pads or linings worn | 5.21% |
| 6 | Tyre condition | 5.18% |
| 7 | Stop lamp not working | 3.64% |
| 8 | Track rod end worn | 3.25% |
| 9 | Windscreen washer not working | 2.85% |
| 10 | Brake disc or drum worn | 2.26% |
| 11 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 2.23% |
| 12 | Number plate lamp not working | 1.93% |
| 13 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 1.76% |
| 14 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 1.35% |
| 15 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 1.16% |
| 16 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 1.13% |
| 17 | Headlamp fault | 1.06% |
| 18 | Front lamp not working | 1.05% |
| 19 | Ball joint dust cover split | 1.02% |
| 20 | Position lamp not working | 0.89% |
| 21 | Indicator fault | 0.83% |
| 22 | Fog lamp not working | 0.74% |
| 23 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.69% |
| 24 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 0.67% |
| 25 | Steering rack fault | 0.63% |
| 26 | ABS fault | 0.56% |
| 27 | Exhaust system fault | 0.51% |
| 28 | Front suspension joint worn | 0.49% |
| 29 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.47% |
| 30 | Headlamp aim defect | 0.42% |
| 31 | Horn not working | 0.39% |
| 32 | Engine oil leak | 0.36% |
| 33 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.36% |
| 34 | Airbag warning light on | 0.34% |
| 35 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.32% |
| 36 | Electronic stability control fault | 0.30% |
| 37 | Parking brake condition | 0.28% |
| 38 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.28% |
| 39 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.27% |
| 40 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.26% |
| 41 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 0.26% |
| 42 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.26% |
| 43 | Brake caliper fault | 0.24% |
| 44 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.23% |
| 45 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 0.23% |
| 46 | Rear suspension fault | 0.22% |
| 47 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.21% |
| 48 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.20% |
| 49 | Rear lamp not working | 0.20% |
| 50 | Steering arm worn | 0.20% |
| 51 | Front suspension fault | 0.19% |
| 52 | Brake fluid leak | 0.18% |
| 53 | Subframe corrosion or damage | 0.17% |
| 54 | Tyre pressure monitoring system fault | 0.17% |
| 55 | Driveshaft fault | 0.17% |
| 56 | Seat belt condition | 0.15% |
| 57 | Steering free play excessive | 0.15% |
| 58 | Headlamp levelling device fault | 0.15% |
| 59 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.14% |
| 60 | Outline marker lamp not working | 0.14% |
| 61 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.14% |
| 62 | Drag link end worn | 0.13% |
| 63 | Chassis condition | 0.13% |
| 64 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.12% |
| 65 | Suspension mounting corroded | 0.12% |
| 66 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.12% |
| 67 | Handbrake lever fault | 0.12% |
| 68 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.11% |
| 69 | Body corrosion or damage | 0.11% |
| 70 | Electrical switch fault | 0.11% |
| 71 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.10% |
| 72 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.09% |
| 73 | Exhaust leak | 0.08% |
| 74 | Headlamp washer not working | 0.08% |
| 75 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | 0.08% |
| 76 | Undertray damaged or missing | 0.08% |
| 77 | Steering coupling worn | 0.08% |
| 78 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.07% |
| 79 | Brake lever fault | 0.07% |
| 80 | Brake pedal fault | 0.07% |
| 81 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | 0.07% |
| 82 | Universal joint worn | 0.06% |
| 83 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | 0.05% |
| 84 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | 0.05% |
| 85 | Steering lock fault | 0.05% |
| 86 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.04% |
| 87 | Power steering ram fault | 0.04% |
| 88 | Driver door fault | 0.04% |
| 89 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | 0.04% |
| 90 | Bonded suspension condition | 0.03% |
| 91 | Body security fault | 0.03% |
| 92 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.03% |
| 93 | Front passenger door fault | 0.03% |
| 94 | Driver seat fault | 0.03% |
| 95 | Electric power steering fault | 0.03% |
| 96 | Handbrake cable fault | 0.03% |
| 97 | Propshaft fault | 0.03% |
| 98 | Steering operation fault | 0.03% |
| 99 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.02% |
| 100 | Electronic braking system fault | 0.02% |
| 101 | Steering column fault | 0.02% |
| 102 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.02% |
| 103 | Driver airbag fault | 0.02% |
| 104 | Reversing lamp not working | 0.02% |
| 105 | Subframe mounting corroded | 0.02% |
| 106 | Electronic parking brake fault | 0.02% |
| 107 | Power steering pump fault | 0.02% |
| 108 | Transmission oil leak | 0.02% |
| 109 | Passenger seat fault | 0.02% |
| 110 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | 0.01% |
| 111 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | 0.01% |
| 112 | MacPherson strut worn | 0.01% |
| 113 | Load sensing valve fault | 0.01% |
| 114 | Steering shaft fault | 0.01% |
| 115 | Suspension rod worn or corroded | 0.01% |
| 116 | Air suspension levelling valve fault | 0.01% |
| 117 | Full power hydraulic brake fault | 0.01% |
| 118 | Hydraulic fluid leak | 0.01% |
| 119 | Suspension unit fault | 0.01% |
| 120 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | 0.01% |
| 121 | Vehicle floor corroded | 0.01% |
| 122 | King pin or swivel pin worn | 0.01% |
| 123 | Towbar fault | 0.01% |
| 124 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 125 | Speedometer fault | <0.01% |
| 126 | Steering box fault | <0.01% |
| 127 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | <0.01% |
| 128 | Engine mounting worn or broken | <0.01% |
| 129 | Exhaust heat shield or sound insulation damaged | <0.01% |
| 130 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 131 | Window damaged or won't operate | <0.01% |
| 132 | Additional braking device fault | <0.01% |
| 133 | Front fog lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 134 | Spring mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 135 | Brake master cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 136 | Brake valve fault | <0.01% |
| 137 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | <0.01% |
| 138 | Handbrake fails on gradient | <0.01% |
| 139 | Mirror or camera fault | <0.01% |
| 140 | Passenger airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 141 | Seat belt load limiter fault | <0.01% |
| 142 | Seat belt pre-tensioner fault | <0.01% |
| 143 | Stub axle worn | <0.01% |
| 144 | Suspension linkage attachment bracket or mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 145 | Body strengthening plate corroded | <0.01% |
| 146 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | <0.01% |
| 147 | Brake pressure or vacuum buildup insufficient | <0.01% |
| 148 | Brake servo fault | <0.01% |
| 149 | Brake wheel cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 150 | Cab corrosion or damage | <0.01% |
| 151 | CV joint worn | <0.01% |
| 152 | Dip switch fault | <0.01% |
| 153 | Halfshaft fault | <0.01% |
| 154 | Hydraulic suspension accumulator fault | <0.01% |
| 155 | Spare wheel fault | <0.01% |
| 156 | Steering drive system fault | <0.01% |
| 157 | Steering intermediate drop arm worn | <0.01% |
| 158 | Steering lock stop fault | <0.01% |
| 159 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 160 | Wheel hub fault | <0.01% |
Showing all 160 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Chrysler 300 MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for the Chrysler 300, grouped by category. Same data as the failures table above — just sliced by category instead of fault title. Hover a slice for the top failures in each category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Chrysler 300 problems?
Based on analysis of 117K Chrysler 300 MOT tests from DVSA data, we have 26 identified common problems across 1 generation. The most frequently flagged issue is "Brake performance below minimum". Brakes is the most common problem category.
Which Chrysler 300 generation has the most problems?
The Chrysler 300 300C (2004-2015) (2004–2015) has the highest number of identified common problems (37). Click the generation card above for the full breakdown.
How is this data calculated?
We analyse anonymised DVSA MOT test records under the Open Government Licence. An issue is classified as a "Common Problem" when it occurs significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read the full methodology page for details.
Can I report a problem with my Chrysler 300?
Yes — use the "Tell Us About Your Problem" form on this page. Your report helps other Chrysler 300 owners spot problems early. All submissions are reviewed before being added to the public database.
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