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2020 Chrysler 300

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2020 models.

Class: Large Cars
Body styles: 4dr Sedan Hemi RWD, 4dr Sedan V6 AWD, 4dr Sedan V6 RWD
Engines: 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl
Horsepower: 292 hp
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Seats: 5
Fuel: Regular Gasoline, Midgrade Gasoline
MPG (best): 23 combined · 19 city / 30 hwy
Length: 198.8 in
Curb weight: 3,962–4,513 lb
NHTSA rating: ★★★★★
Recalls: 2 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

AWD / 4WD available

Watch out for

Modest powerUp to 292 hp, versus about 707 hp for similar 2020 models.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 10 similar 2020 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2020 Chrysler 300 is a large car offered with 2 engines (3.6L 6-cyl and 5.7L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 199 inches long and 75 inches wide on a 120-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,270 lb (4dr Sedan Hemi RWD).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 23 MPG combined (19 city / 30 highway), 1% worse than the 2020 large car average of 23.3 MPG, for an estimated $2,900 a year in fuel.

In NHTSA crash testing it earned a 4-star overall rating.

It has 2 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the unknown or other.

What changed for 2020

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2019 300 — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2019; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2019 300 →

Trims, performance & features

Engine292 hp3.6L 6-cyl

Transmission8-speed automatic

DriveRWD · AWD/4WD

Seating5 seats · 2 rows

Trims

300 Touring, Limited300 Limited, 300C300 Limited300S

Safety & driver-assist features

Forward collision warningOptional

Rear cross-traffic alertOptional

Lane departure warningOptional

Lane keeping assistOptional

Backup cameraStandard

Automatic high beamsStandard

Adaptive driving beamStandard

Keyless startStandard

LED headlightsYes

Built in: Brampton, Ontario

NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 4 2020 300 configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →

Dimensions & weight

Body	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Track F / R	Curb weight	Weight F/R
4dr Sedan Hemi RWD	198.8 in	75.2 in	58.7 in	120.1 in	64.2 / 63.8 in	4,270 lb	54/46
4dr Sedan V6 AWD	198.8 in	75.2 in	58.7 in	120.1 in	64.2 / 63.8 in	4,513 lb	54/46
4dr Sedan V6 RWD	198.8 in	75.2 in	58.7 in	120.1 in	64.2 / 63.8 in	3,962 lb	52/48

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City / Hwy / Comb	vs. class	Fuel / yr	CO₂ g/mi
300	3.6L 6-cyl	Automatic 8-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	19 / 30 / 23	-1%	$2,900	389
300 AWD	3.6L 6-cyl	Automatic 8-spd	All-Wheel Drive	18 / 27 / 21	-10%	$3,200	415
300	5.7L 8-cyl	Automatic 8-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	16 / 25 / 19	-18%	$4,000	466

5/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)

5/10EPA greenhouse gas score

Spend $2,500Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car

23.3 MPG2020 Large Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2020 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

Version	Overall	Frontal	Driver / passenger	Side	Side pole	Rollover	Rollover risk
2020 Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD	★★★★★	★★★★★	4★ / 4★	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★★	11.3%
2020 Chrysler 300 4 DR RWD	★★★★★	★★★★★	4★ / 4★	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★★	11.3%

StandardElectronic stability control

OptionalForward collision warning

Not availableLane departure warning

Frontal crash test — 2020 Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD. Photo: NHTSA.

Side crash test — 2020 Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD. Photo: NHTSA.

Similar 2020 large cars

Model	Best MPG / range	NHTSA overall	Recalls
2020 Chrysler 300 (this car)	23 MPG	★★★★★	2
2020 Chevrolet Impala	22 MPG	★★★★★	0
2020 Toyota Camry	52 MPG	★★★★★	3
2020 Dodge Charger	23 MPG	★★★★★	3
2020 Dodge Challenger	23 MPG	★★★★★	1
2020 Buick Regal	26 MPG	Not rated	2
2020 Toyota Avalon	44 MPG	★★★★★	4

Recalls (2)

Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain › Inflator · Mar 14, 2024

NHTSA campaign 24V198000 · 284,982 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.
Fix: 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.

Visibility › Windshield › Critical Fasteners · Jul 8, 2021

NHTSA campaign 21V516000 · 21,258 vehicles

Problem: 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."
Risk: A windshield that separates from the vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2020 Chrysler 300 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

10Complaints to NHTSA since 2015

2Involved a crash

1Involved a fire

3Injuries reported

72,000 miTypical mileage at failure

Unknown Or Other4

Air Bags4

Visibility/Wiper1

Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking1

Power Train1

Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2020 Chrysler 300 buyer's checklist

Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
Air Bags — 4 owner reports. Confirm the airbag warning light turns off after start-up and any airbag recall was completed.
Visibility/Wiper — 1 owner reports. Check all exterior lights, wipers and the windshield for cracks.
Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 1 owner reports. Make sure driver-assist systems and the backup camera work without error messages.
Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 72,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2020 Chrysler 300. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other 300 years

Compare all years →

Year	MPG (best)	Length	Overall	Recalls	Complaints
2023 300	23	198.8 in	★★★★★	1	6
2022 300	23	198.8 in	★★★★★	2	5
2021 300	23	198.8 in	★★★★★	2	20
2019 300	23	198.8 in	★★★★★	2	61
2018 300	23	198.8 in	★★★★★	4	153
2017 300	23	198.8 in	★★★★★	2	86
2016 300	23	198.8 in	Not rated	2	83
2015 300	23	198.8 in	Not rated	4	111
2014 300	23	198.8 in	Not rated	7	233
2013 300	23	198.8 in	Not rated	6	290
2012 300	23	198.8 in	Not rated	9	391
2011 300	21	198.8 in	Not rated	7	151

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Chrysler. How we calculate this →