Chrysler 300 SRT8
9 model years from 2005 to 2014, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2014
- Class
- Large Cars
- Latest engines
- 6.4L 8-cyl
- Best MPG
- 15–21 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
The 2014 300 SRT8 in brief
The 2014 Chrysler 300 SRT8 is a large car offered with a 6.4L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 17 MPG combined (14 city / 23 highway), 18% worse than the 2014 large car average of 20.8 MPG, for an estimated $4,850 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Chrysler 300 SRT8 has 9 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2014.
Its most efficient year was 2010 at 21 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 15 to 21 MPG.
How the 2005 300 SRT8 compares
The 2005 Chrysler 300 SRT8 is a large car offered with 4 engines (2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl and 6.1L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 21 MPG combined (18 city / 26 highway), 16% better than the 2005 large car average of 18.1 MPG, for an estimated $3,200 a year in fuel.
2014 300 SRT8 pros & cons
Full 2014 details →What's good
- Few owner complaints0 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 225 for similar models.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 17 MPG combined, 18% below the 2014 large car average of 20.8 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
300 SRT8 changes by model year
- 2012
- Engine added: 6.4L 8-cyl
- Engines dropped: 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl and 6.1L 8-cyl
- Best combined MPG down from 21 to 17
- 2007
- Engines added: 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl and 5.7L 8-cyl
- Best combined MPG up from 15 to 21
- 2006
- Engines dropped: 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl and 5.7L 8-cyl
- Best combined MPG down from 21 to 15
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 9 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 6.4L 8-cyl | 17 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 6.4L 8-cyl | 17 MPG | 200.4 in | 4,270 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6.4L 8-cyl | 17 MPG | 200.4 in | 4,270 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | 21 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | 21 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | 21 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | 21 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 6.1L 8-cyl | 15 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | 21 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
Alternatives to the 2014 300 SRT8
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Chevrolet Impala | 28 MPG | ★★★★★ | 12 |
| 2014 Dodge Charger | 23 MPG | ★★★★★ | 10 |
| 2014 Chrysler 300 | 23 MPG | ★★★★★ | 7 |
| 2014 Ford Taurus | 26 MPG | ★★★★★ | 5 |
| 2014 Chevrolet SS | 17 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2014 Hyundai Equus | 18 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Chrysler. How we calculate this →