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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

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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

  1. 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
  2. 2007
    • Engines added: 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl and 5.7L 8-cyl
    • Best combined MPG up from 15 to 21
  3. 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
YearLatest enginesBest MPG / rangeLengthWeightOverallRecallsComplaints
20146.4L 8-cyl17 MPG––Not rated00
20136.4L 8-cyl17 MPG200.4 in4,270 lbNot rated00
20126.4L 8-cyl17 MPG200.4 in4,270 lbNot rated00
20102.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl21 MPG––Not rated00
20092.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl21 MPG––Not rated00
20082.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl21 MPG––Not rated00
20072.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl21 MPG––Not rated00
20066.1L 8-cyl15 MPG––Not rated00
20052.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl21 MPG––Not rated00
Best combined MPG by model year — Chrysler 300 SRT8
2005: 21 MPG2006: 15 MPG2007: 21 MPG2008: 21 MPG2009: 21 MPG2010: 21 MPG2012: 17 MPG2013: 17 MPG2014: 17 MPG20052007200920122014max 21 MPG

Alternatives to the 2014 300 SRT8

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2014 Chevrolet Impala28 MPG★★★★★12
2014 Dodge Charger23 MPG★★★★★10
2014 Chrysler 30023 MPG★★★★★7
2014 Ford Taurus26 MPG★★★★★5
2014 Chevrolet SS17 MPGNot rated0
2014 Hyundai Equus18 MPGNot rated1
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Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Chrysler. How we calculate this →