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Chrysler 300 · Model year 2016 · No longer built

2016 Chrysler 300 specs, maintenance & manuals

Everything the manufacturer published about the 2016 Chrysler 300 in one place: the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 5 manufacturer publications.

Horsepower
292–363 hp
Combined MPG
19–23
Recalls
3
Schedule covers
150k miles
300 towing capacity by yearTow ratings for every year we have charts for; the 2016 spec sheet's towing figures are in Specs & features below.See the towing chart

What changed for the 2016 Chrysler 300

The 2016 300 versus 2015: what's different, from the factory charts and spec sheets.

All the differences we found

Newly standard

  • Chrysler wing badge in Liquid Chrome with blue accent — deck lid — 300 Limited, 300C, 300C Platinum
  • Chrysler wing badge in Liquid Chrome with blue accent — grille — 300 Limited, 300C, 300C Platinum
  • Lamps: Adaptive-forward lighting — 300C Platinum

Newly available

  • Sunroof — panoramic dual pane, power with express open/close feature — 300 Limited

No longer offered on some trims

  • Chrysler wing badge in Liquid Chrome with blue accent — deck lid — 300S
  • Chrysler wing badge in Liquid Chrome with blue accent — grille — 300S

Listed for the first time on the equipment chart

  • Badges: Walter P. Chrysler anniversary — optional: 300 Limited
  • Chrysler wing badge with chrome finish and black accent — deck lid — standard: 300S
  • Chrysler wing badge with chrome finish and black accent — grille — standard: 300S
  • Daylight opening: Chrome — standard: 300 Limited, 300C, 300C Platinum
  • Door handles: Chrome — standard: 300C
  • Exhaust tips — chrome — standard: 300 Limited, 300S, 300C, 300C Platinum
  • Floor Mats: Walter P. Chrysler anniversary — optional: 300 Limited
  • Mirrors: Chrome — standard: 300C

No longer on the equipment chart

  • Chrysler wing badge with blue accent — deck lid
  • Chrysler wing badge with blue accent — grille
  • Daylight opening: Chromed
  • Door handles: Bright
  • Exhaust tips — bright
  • Mirrors: Chromed

Compared automatically from the manufacturer's trim feature charts, specification sheets, towing guides and the EPA's fuel-economy data for 2015 and 2016. Equipment varies by trim and market; confirm details on a specific vehicle.

2016 Chrysler 300 specs & features

Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2016 specification sheet.

General information4 specs
Vehicle Type
E-segment sedan, rear-wheel drive (RWD), all-wheel drive (AWD)
Assembly Plant
Brampton Assembly Plant, Ontario, Canada
EPA Vehicle Class
Large car
Introduction Date
Third quarter 2015 as a 2016 model
Body/chassis2 specs
Layout
Longitudinal front engine, RWD
Construction
Unitized steel body and aluminum hood
Engines35 specs
3.6-liter Pentastar DOHC 24-valve V-6
AvailabilityStandard — 300 Limited (RWD/AWD), 300S (RWD/AWD), 300C (RWD/AWD) and 300C Platinum (RWD/AWD)
Type and Description60-degree V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement220 cu. in. (3,604 cc)
Bore x Stroke3.78 x 3.27 (96.0 x 83.0)
Valve SystemChain-driven DOHC, 24 valves, hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers
Fuel InjectionSequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
ConstructionAluminum deep-skirt block with aluminum-alloy heads
Compression Ratio10.2:1
Power (SAE net)292 bhp (218 kW) @ 6,350 rpm (81.1 bhp/liter); 300 bhp (224 kW) @ 6,350 rpm (83.3 bhp/liter) – 300S only
Torque (SAE net)260 lb.-ft. (353 N•m) @ 4,800 rpm; 264 lb.-ft. (358 N•m) @ 4,800 rpm – 300S only
Max. Engine Speed6,400 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel RequirementUnleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 (Federal Bin 5, 37 state compliant)
Oil Capacity6 quarts (5.7 liters) with dry filter
Coolant Capacity14 quarts (13.25 liters)
Emission ControlsDual three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features(a)
Max. Gross Trailer Weight (unbraked trailer)1,000 lbs. (454 kg)
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy)19/31 (RWD with 845RE eight-speed automatic transmission); 18/27 (AWD with 845RE eight-speed automatic transmission)
Engine Assembly PlantSaltillo Engine Plant, Mexico
5.7-liter HEMI V-8 with four-cylinder mode fuel saver technology
AvailabilityOptional — 300S, 300C and 300C Platinum (RWD)
Type and Description90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled with variable-cam timing (VCT)
Displacement345 cu. in. (5654 cc)
Bore x Stroke3.92 x 3.58 (99.5 x 90.9)
Valve SystemPushrod-operated overhead valves, 16 valves, eight deactivating and eight conventional hydraulic lifters, all with roller followers
Fuel InjectionSequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
ConstructionDeep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps, aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chambers
Compression Ratio10.5:1
Power (SAE net)363 bhp (270 kW) @ 5,200 rpm (63.7 bhp/liter)
Torque (SAE net)394 lb.-ft. (534 N•m) @ 4,200 rpm
Max. Engine Speed5,800 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel RequirementUnleaded midgrade, 89 octane (R+M)/2 — Recommended; Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 — Acceptable
Oil Capacity7 quarts (6.6 liters)
Coolant Capacity14.7 quarts (13.9 liters)
Emission ControlsDual close-coupled three-way catalytic converters, Quad heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features(b)
Max. Gross Trailer Weight1,000 lbs. (454 kg)
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy)16 / 25

(a) Meets Federal Tier 2 Bin 5 and ULEV II requirements in California, Massachusetts, New York, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Oregon and Washington. (b) Meets Tier 2 Bin 4 emission requirements in all 50 states.

Transmission13 specs
845RE TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic8HP70 TorqueFlite automatic eight-speed with AutoStick
AvailabilityIncluded with 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine on 300 Limited, 300S, 300C and 300C Platinum; 300S and 300C Platinum include Sport mode and die-cast paddle shiftersOptional on 300S, 300C, and 300C Platinum
DescriptionAdaptive electronic control, Sport mode or paddle-shifted driver-interactive manual control. Five-clutch pack design with only two open clutches in any gear. Off-center line pump with low-viscosity oil for reduced spin loss. Torque converter lock with turbine torsional damper for low lock-up speeds in 1st through 8th gear300S, 300C (with 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine) and 300C Platinum models include Sport mode and die-cast paddle shifters
1st4.714.70
2nd3.143.13
3rd2.102.10
4th1.671.67
5th1.291.28
6th1.001.00
7th0.840.84
8th0.670.67
Reverse3.303.53
Final Drive Ratio2.62 (RWD); 3.07 (AWD)Electronic Limited Slip Differential; 2.62
Overall Top Gear1.75 (RWD); 2.05 (AWD)1.75
Transfer case4 specs
Availability
Included on 300 Limited AWD, 300S AWD, 300C AWD and 300C Platinum AWD models
Type
Active, fully variable with front-axle disconnect
Center Differential
Planetary
Torque Split, Front/Rear
Fully variable
Electrical system2 specs
Alternator
160-amp — standard on 300 Limited; 180-amp — standard on 300S, 300C and 300C Platinum
Battery
H7 Case, 730 CCA, maintenance-free
Suspension7 specs
Front
Independent SLA with high upper “A” arm, coil spring over gas-charged-monotube shock absorbers and stabilizer bar. Lateral and diagonal lower links with dual ball joint knuckles; One piece lower-control arms — included with AWD
Rear
Five-link independent with coil springs, gas-charged monotube shock absorbers, stabilizer bar and isolated suspension cradle
Comfort-tuned Suspension
Standard on 300C (RWD)
Touring-tuned Suspension
Standard on 300 Limited and 300C Platinum (RWD); Available on 300C (RWD) with 20-in.wheels
AWD Touring-tuned Suspension
Standard on 300 Limited, 300S, 300C and 300C Platinum (AWD)
Sport-tuned Suspension
Included on 300S (RWD)
Performance-tuned Suspension
Optional on 300S (RWD)
Steering3 specs
Type
Rack and pinion with hydraulic power assist
Overall Ratio
V-6 (RWD) — 15.5:1; V-6 (AWD) — 16.5:1; V-8 (RWD) — 15.5:1
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)
V-6 (RWD) — 2.8; V-6 (AWD) — 3.1; V-8 (RWD) — 2.8
Brakes14 specs
Touring Brake Package
Standard on 300 Limited, 300S, 300C and 300C Platinum (RWD)
Front rotor size and type
12.6 x 1.1 (320 x 28) vented
Front caliper size and type
2.36 (60) single-piston sliding with aluminum housing
Front swept area
210 sq. in. (1,358 sq. cm)
Rear rotor size and type
12.6 x 0.4 (320 x 10) solid
Rear caliper size and type
1.65 (42) single-piston sliding with aluminum housing
Rear swept area
264 sq. in. (1,703 sq. cm)
Sport Brake Package
Standard on 300 Limited, 300S, 300C and 300C Platinum (AWD); Included with 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine on 300S, 300C and 300C Platinum (RWD)
Front rotor size and type
13.6 x 1.26 (345 x 28) vented
Front caliper size and type
1.65 (42) dual-piston sliding with aluminum housing
Front swept area
249 sq. in. (1,606 sq. cm)
Rear rotor size and type
12.6 x 0.87 (320 x 22) vented
Rear caliper size and type
1.65 (42) single-piston sliding with aluminum housing
Rear swept area
264 sq. in. (1,703 sq. cm)

The sheet lists Front and Rear sub-headings under each brake package; they are folded into the row labels here.

Dimensions and capacities11 specs
Wheelbase
120.2 (3,052)
Track, Front
63.4 (1,611)
Track, Rear
63.8 (1,620)
Overall Length
198.6 (5,044)
Overall Width
75.0 (1,902)
Overall Height
300 (RWD with 17-in. tires) — 58.4 (1,484.4); 300 (RWD with 18-in. tires) — 58.5 (1,485.2); 300 (RWD with 20-in. tires) — 58.7 (1,492.0); 300 (AWD with 19-in. tires) — 59.2 (1,503.9)
Ground Clearance
300 (RWD with 17-in. tires) — 4.7 (120.3); 300 (RWD with 18-in. tires) — 4.7 (120.3); 300 (RWD with 20-in. tires) — 5.0 (127.9); 300 (AWD with 19-in. tires) — 4.8 (122.3)
Drag Coefficient (Cd)
0.320
Curb Weight, lb. (kg)
V-6 (RWD) — 3,992 (1810.7); V-6 (AWD) — 4,259 (1,931.8); V-8 (RWD) — 4,366 (1,980.4)
Weight Distribution, percent F/R
V-6 (RWD) — 52/48; V-6 (AWD) — 53/47; V-8 (RWD) — 53/47
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal. (liter)
18.5 (70)

(c) All dimensions are measured at curb weight with standard tires.

Accommodations18 specs
Seating Capacity, F/R
2/3
Front headroom
38.6 (981); 36.9 (936.6) with dual-pane sunroof
Front legroom
41.8 (1,061)
Front shoulder room
59.5 (1,510)
Front hip room
56.2 (1,428)
Front seat travel
Driver — 10.6 (270); Passenger — 8.66 (220)
Recliner angle range, deg.
Power — 70.7; Manual — 70
EPA front row interior volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)
55.6 (1.573)
Rear seat headroom
37.9 (963); 36.9 (937) with dual-pane sunroof
Rear seat legroom
40.1 (1,019)
Rear seat knee clearance
3.9 (99)
Rear seat shoulder room
57.7 (1,465)
Rear seat hip room
56.1 (1,425)
EPA second row interior volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)
50.7 (1.4)
Total Interior Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)
106.3 (3.0)
EPA Luggage Compartment Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)
16.3 (0.5)
EPA Interior Volume Index, cu. ft. (cu. m)
122.6 (3.5)
Trunk Liftover Height
30.1 (768.9)
Tires4 options
AvailabilityRevs per mile (km)Size and typeMfr. and model
Standard on 300 Limited (RWD)748 (465)P215/65R17 BSW All-season touringMichelin Energy Saver
Standard on 300C (RWD)730 (456)P225/60R18 BSW All-season performanceFirestone FR710
Standard on 300 Limited, 300S, 300C and 300C Platinum (AWD)719 (447)P235/55R19 BSW All-season performanceMichelin MXM4
Standard on 300S and 300C Platinum (RWD); Optional on 300C (RWD)725 (451)245/45R20 BSW All-season performanceFirestone Firehawk GTV
Wheels8 options
AvailabilitySizeType and material
Standard on 300 Limited (RWD)17 x 7.017-in. cast-aluminum, Satin Silver painted
Standard on 300C (RWD)18 x 8.018-in. cast-aluminum, polished face with Tech Silver painted pockets
Standard on 300 Limited, 300C and 300C Platinum (AWD)19 x 7.519-in. cast-aluminum, polished
Standard on 300S (AWD)19 x 7.519-in. cast-aluminum, Hyper Black painted
Optional on 300C Platinum (AWD)19 x 7.519-in. cast-aluminum, polished
Standard on 300S (RWD)20 x 8.020-in. cast-aluminum, Hyper Black painted
Standard on 300C Platinum (RWD); Optional on 300C20 x 8.020-in. cast-aluminum, polished
Optional on 300C Platinum (RWD)20 x 8.020-in. cast-aluminum, polished

Source: 2016 Chrysler 300 Specifications (Stellantis media site).

2016 Chrysler 300 fuel economy (EPA)

The EPA rates the 2016 Chrysler 300 at 19–23 MPG combined; the 3.6L 6-cylinder (RWD) is the most efficient and the 5.7L 8-cylinder (RWD) the thirstiest. Every EPA test configuration is below, from the government's fuel-economy database.

City, highway and combined figures are in MPG (MPGe on electricity).

VersionEngineTransmission · driveCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
3003.6L 6-cylinder8-speed automatic · RWD19MPG30MPG23MPG$2,700389
3005.7L 8-cylinder8-speed automatic · RWD16MPG25MPG19MPG$3,750466
3003.6L 6-cylinderFFV8-speed automatic · RWD19MPG30MPG23MPG$2,700389
300 AWD3.6L 6-cylinder8-speed automatic · AWD18MPG27MPG21MPG$2,950415
300 AWD3.6L 6-cylinderFFV8-speed automatic · AWD18MPG27MPG21MPG$2,950415

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. MPG is miles per gallon (MPGe for electric operation). Plug-in hybrids list gasoline-only MPG with the electric rating underneath. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year at the EPA's fuel-price assumptions, so yours will differ. Range is total driving range on a full tank or charge.

2016 Chrysler 300 wheels & tires

Factory tire and wheel sizes, spare and the pressure to run, from the spec sheet and owner's manual.

FitsTireWheelType
300 Limited (RWD)Standard
P215/65R17Michelin Energy Saver
17 × 7.0 in, cast aluminum
all-season touring, black sidewall
300C (RWD)Standard
P225/60R18Firestone FR710
18 × 8.0 in, cast aluminum
all-season performance, black sidewall
300 Limited, 300S, 300C and 300C Platinum (AWD)Standard
P235/55R19Michelin MXM4
19 × 7.5 in, cast aluminum
all-season performance, black sidewall
300S and 300C Platinum (RWD)Standard
245/45R20Firestone Firehawk GTV
20 × 8.0 in, cast aluminum
all-season performance, black sidewall
300C (RWD)Optional
245/45R20Firestone Firehawk GTV
20 × 8.0 in, cast aluminum
all-season performance, black sidewall
Cold tire pressure
Not a single number: the owner's manual refers to the tire and loading placard (driver's side B-pillar or rear edge of the driver's door), which lists the pressures for your exact tire size and load.
Spare
The sheet lists no spare; the manual describes a compact spare, a collapsible spare or a tire service kit, depending on equipment.
Lug nut torque
130 ft-lb (176 N·m), M14 x 1.50 thread, 22 mm socket
Pressure monitor
A tire pressure monitoring system warns when a tire is low.

Sizes and pressures vary by trim, wheel package and load: check the placard on your vehicle and the tire sidewall. Sizes from the manufacturer's specification sheet (2016 Chrysler 300 Specifications). Pressure and spare notes from the owner's manual.

2016 Chrysler 300 maintenance schedule

The factory schedule for normal driving. Oil changes follow the oil-change indicator on most models; severe use (towing, dusty roads, lots of idling) shortens some intervals.

A dot means the service is due at that mileage or after that many years, whichever comes first.

Additional Inspections

  • Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals, and replace if necessary
  • Inspect the rear axle fluidInspect the front axle fluid (All Wheel Drive Only).
  • Inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary
  • Adjust park brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes

Additional Maintenance

  • Replace cabin/air conditioning filter
Service20k2 yr30k3 yr40k4 yr50k5 yr60k6 yr70k7 yr80k8 yr90k9 yr100k10 yr110k11 yr120k12 yr130k13 yr140k14 yr150k15 yr
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals, and replace if necessary
Inspect the rear axle fluidInspect the front axle fluid (All Wheel Drive Only).
Inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary
Adjust park brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes
Inspect transfer case fluid (All Wheel Drive Only)
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter
Replace cabin/air conditioning filter
Replace spark plugs. **
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first
Inspect the transfer case fluidChange the transfer case fluid; if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer towing. (All Wheel Drive Only).
Change the rear axle fluid and on models equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD) change the front axle fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer towing
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary

Severe duty (all models)

  • Change engine oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if operated in a dusty and off-road environment or predominantly at idle or very low engine RPM

Once a month or before a long trip

  • Check engine oil level
  • Check windshield washer fluid level
  • Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before your next scheduled service
  • Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, and power steering (if equipped) and fill as needed
  • Check function of all interior and exterior lights

At every oil change

  • Change oil and filter
  • Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before your next scheduled service
  • Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
  • Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake
  • Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
  • Inspect exhaust system
  • Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions

Notes

  • Spark plug interval is mileage based only; yearly intervals do not apply
  • Oil change interval is set by the oil change indicator; never exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), twelve months or 350 engine hours, whichever comes first

Transcribed from the printed schedule in the owner's manual.

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2016 Chrysler 300 fluids & capacities

Oil, coolant, transmission and axle fluids with their capacities and specifications, wheel torque and fuel requirements, from the owner's manual.

Fluid capacities

SystemApplies toCapacity
3.6L engine
Fuel tank (approximate)87 octane, 0-15% ethanol or up to 85% ethanol for Flex Fuel E-8518.5 gal69.9 L
Engine oil with filterSAE 5W-20 API certified6 qt5.6 L
Cooling system10 qt9.5 L
5.7L engine
Fuel tank (approximate)89 octane recommended, 87 acceptable, 0-15% ethanol18.5 gal69.9 L
Engine oil with filterSAE 5W-20 API certified7 qt6.6 L
Cooling systemWithout Severe Duty II cooling system14.5 qt13.9 L
With Severe Duty II cooling system15 qt14.3 L

Engine fluids

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
3.6L engine
Engine coolant
OAT (Organic Additive Technology) 10 year/150,000 mile coolantMS.90032
Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT
Engine oil
SAE 5W-20, API certifiedMS-6395
—
Engine oil filter
Genuine Mopar filter
Mopar Engine Oil Filter
Spark plugs
Genuine Mopar spark plugs
Mopar Spark Plugs
5.7L engine
Engine coolant
OAT (Organic Additive Technology) 10 year/150,000 mile coolantMS.90032
Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT
Engine oil
SAE 5W-20, API certifiedMS-6395
—
Engine oil filter
Genuine Mopar filter
Mopar Engine Oil Filter
Spark plugs
Genuine Mopar spark plugs
Mopar Spark Plugs

Chassis fluids & lubricants

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
Automatic transmission8-speed transmission
ZF 8&9 speed ATF, or equivalent
Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF
Brake master cylinder
DOT 3 and SAE J1703 (DOT 4 acceptable if DOT 3 unavailable)
Mopar DOT 3 brake fluid
Front axle
Synthetic gear lubricant SAE 75W-90, API GL-5
Mopar Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W90
Rear axle
Synthetic gear lubricant SAE 75W-85, API GL-5
Mopar OD Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W85
Transfer case
Transfer case lubricant for BorgWarner 44-40
Mopar Transfer Case Lubricant for BorgWarner 44-40

Fuel

EngineMinimumEthanol / biodiesel
3.6L engine
87 octane Regular unleaded
0–15% (E15 maximum)
3.6L Flex Fuel (E-85) engine
87 octane Regular unleaded or E-85
Up to 85% (E85); E85 capable
5.7L engine
87 octane Unleaded (87–89) (89 for optimum performance and fuel economy)
0–15% (E15 maximum)

Wheel lug nut torque

WheelsTorque
Lug nuts/boltsThread M14 x 1.5022 mm socket130 ft‑lb (176 N·m)
  • Cooling system capacity includes the heater and the coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX.
  • Use only the SAE grade shown on the engine oil filler cap.
  • Check lug nut torque again after 25 miles (40 km).

Source: Owner's manual (PDF). Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.

2016 Chrysler 300 recalls & safety

What the U.S. government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has on file for the 2016 Chrysler 300: 3 recall campaigns, 83 owner complaints and crash-test ratings. Fetched November 8, 2026.

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
Chrysler 300 4 Dr AWD
11.3% risk
Chrysler 300 4 Dr RWD
11.3% risk

Stars compare vehicles of similar weight; rollover shows the tested chance of a rollover in a single-vehicle crash.

Recalls (3)

Newest first. A campaign covers certain vehicles of this model year, not necessarily every one. To see which apply to a specific vehicle, and whether the fix has been done, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer; repairs are free of charge.

Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)July 12, 2018 · Campaign 18E053000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Stage 1 Kit Performance Packages Powertrain Control Modules (PCM) Part Numbers P5160023, P5160025, and Demon Crate PCM Part Number 68412287AA. The PCMs are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging.

Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will either perform a software update or replace the PCM, free of charge. The recall began July 26 , 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U82, and U83.

Campaign 18E053000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system: wiringMay 17, 2018 · Campaign 18V332000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles.

Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 18V332000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaftFebruary 14, 2017 · Campaign 17V097000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD). The front driveshaft bolts may loosen and allow the front driveshaft to disconnect, potentially causing a loss of motive power.

Risk: A loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace all eight front driveshaft bolts, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T03.

Campaign 17V097000 on NHTSA.gov

Owner complaints by component

Complaints
83
Crashes
10
Fires
1
Injuries
5
  • Electrical system19
  • Unknown or other16
  • Air bags15
  • Power train15
  • Structure10
  • Engine7
  • Fuel/propulsion system7
  • Steering7

Complaints are reports owners filed with NHTSA; they are not verified and a complaint can name more than one component. A high count reflects how many were sold as much as how often something fails.

Source: NHTSA public data (recalls, complaints and the New Car Assessment Program), covering Chrysler 300, Chrysler 300C. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest.

2016 Chrysler 300 owner's manuals & publications

The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2016 model year.

On Mopar.com

Manuals and guides are hosted by the manufacturer on vehicleinfo.mopar.com and open as PDFs. Mopar.com's owner site also has VIN-specific manuals and recall lookups.

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What counts on a 2016 Chrysler 300 from Michigan to Tennessee

From the Snowbelt east of Cleveland to the ridges of West Virginia and east Tennessee, this part of the country throws salt, snow and grade at every vehicle. Here is how the 2016 Chrysler 300 specifications line up against all three.

Wheels, tires and freeze-thaw roads

The smallest 2016 factory size is P215/65R17, the largest 245/45R20. Each thaw in Michigan and Ohio opens new potholes, and a tall sidewall survives them best: the 17-inch fitment flexes over a sharp edge where a low-profile tire can pinch or bend its wheel. After a hard hit, look for a sidewall bubble.

Oil for a frozen-driveway start

Factory oil: SAE 5W-20, 6 qt (3.6L) and 7 qt (5.7L) per change with a filter. A Grand Rapids or Toledo January can leave an engine at single digits overnight, and at start-up the oil has to reach the top of the engine fast. The 5W part of the grade is its cold-flow rating, so keep it rather than going thicker for winter. Short trips that never fully warm the engine let moisture collect in the oil; a longer drive clears it.

Starting in single digits

Battery care in this schedule: inspect it and clean and tighten the terminals as required at each oil change, and the spec sheet rates it at 730 cold-cranking amps. A battery that bakes through a Nashville or Memphis summer ages faster, then gets found out by the first hard freeze. Have it load-tested in fall rather than waiting for a slow crank.

Traction for snowbelt hills and hollows

This model year offers rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. In West Virginia, the payoff comes in the first hour of a storm, before plows reach side streets, and on boat ramps slick with algae where a two-wheel-drive tow vehicle can spin. Keep the system's limits in mind on ice: driven wheels add grip for going, not for stopping or turning.

Towing to the lake

The schedule lists transfer case fluid and axle fluid service for frequent trailer towing, starting at 50,000 miles. Whether it is a fishing boat headed for the Ohio River or a pop-up camper bound for the Smokies, the extra heat of towing ages these fluids faster, most of all on long July climbs.

Filters for dust and pollen

The schedule asks for more frequent air-filter attention in dusty conditions, beyond the normal replacement every 30,000 miles. Gravel roads up Appalachian hollows and coal-haul routes in West Virginia and eastern Kentucky qualify, so inspect the filter at each oil change if they are part of your week.

Fuel grade and winter reserve

Fuel requirement: 87 octane (89 recommended). In winter, keeping the tank above half is a sensible habit across the Great Lakes states, because lake-effect pileups and mountain snow on I-64 or I-77 can leave traffic stopped for hours, and fuel is your heat.

Specifications are the manufacturer's; the weather and road context is ours. When a note here and the 2016 owner's manual disagree, follow the manual.

2016 Chrysler 300 questions

How much oil does the 2016 Chrysler 300 take?

With a filter change: 3.6L engine, SAE 5W-20 API certified, 6 qt / 5.6 L and 5.7L engine, SAE 5W-20 API certified, 7 qt / 6.6 L. Capacities are from the owner's manual; check the dipstick or oil-life display after filling.

What kind of oil does the 2016 Chrysler 300 use?

3.6L engine: SAE 5W-20, API certified (MS-6395); 3.6L engine: Genuine Mopar filter; 5.7L engine: SAE 5W-20, API certified (MS-6395); and 5.7L engine: Genuine Mopar filter.

When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2016 Chrysler 300?

At 20,000 miles or 2 years: inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals, and replace if necessary; inspect the rear axle fluid. inspect the front axle fluid (all wheel drive only); inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary; adjust park brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes; replace cabin/air conditioning filter. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.

Where can I find the 2016 Chrysler 300 owner's manual?

The manufacturer publishes it free on Mopar.com as a PDF (linked in the manuals section above), along with quick guides, radio manuals and the warranty booklet.

What MPG does the 2016 Chrysler 300 get?

The EPA rates the 2016 Chrysler 300 at 19–23 MPG combined, depending on the version. 3.6L 6-cylinder, 8-speed automatic, RWD: 19 city / 30 highway / 23 combined; 5.7L 8-cylinder, 8-speed automatic, RWD: 16 city / 25 highway / 19 combined; 3.6L 6-cylinder, 8-speed automatic, AWD: 18 city / 27 highway / 21 combined. Ratings are the EPA's laboratory figures from fueleconomy.gov; real-world mileage varies with driving, load and weather.

What size tires does the 2016 Chrysler 300 use?

Factory tire sizes: P215/65R17 (300 Limited (RWD)); P225/60R18 (300C (RWD)); P235/55R19 (300 Limited, 300S, 300C and 300C Platinum (AWD)); 245/45R20 (300S and 300C Platinum (RWD), 300C (RWD)). The recommended cold inflation pressure for your exact tires is on the tire placard (driver's side B-pillar or rear edge of the driver's door), not in a single table.

What changed on the 2016 Chrysler 300?

New option packages: Walter P. Chrysler Anniversary Group and Leather Interior Package; Newly available: Sunroof — panoramic dual pane, power with express open/close feature (300 Limited); Paint: new Velvet Red Crystal Pearl Coat and Black Forest Green Pearl Coat; dropped Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl Coat and Phantom Black Tri Coat.

Does the 2016 Chrysler 300 have recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Chrysler 300. The most recent: Power train: automatic transmission (July 2018), Electrical system: wiring (May 2018), and Power train: axle assembly (February 2017). NHTSA's data was last fetched November 8, 2026. Recalls are listed by model year, so a given vehicle may or may not be covered: enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer to see which are open.

What are the most common safety complaints about the 2016 Chrysler 300?

Owners have filed 83 complaints about the 2016 Chrysler 300 with NHTSA. The components named most often are electrical system (19), unknown or other (16), and air bags (15). 10 complaints involved a crash and 1 complaint a fire. Complaints are reports from owners that NHTSA does not verify, so treat them as a signal to look into, not a finding.

What is the 2016 Chrysler 300's NHTSA crash-test rating?

NHTSA's overall 5-Star Safety Rating for the 2016 Chrysler 300 is 4 out of 5 stars (Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD: 4 and Chrysler 300 4 DR RWD: 4). The rating combines frontal, side and rollover tests.

Specifications come from the manufacturer's spec comparison and its media-site specification sheets; maintenance schedules, fluids and publications come from Mopar's owner site and owner's manuals. Equipment and ratings vary by configuration; check the owner's manual or a dealer for a specific vehicle. This model is no longer sold new.