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Chrysler 300 · Model year 2020 · No longer built

2020 Chrysler 300 specs, maintenance & manuals

Owner and shopper reference for the 2020 Chrysler 300, built from Stellantis and Mopar data: the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 10 manufacturer publications, plus a tow rating of up to 1,000 lb.

Max towing
1,000 lb
Horsepower
292–363 hp
Combined MPG
19–23
Recalls
2
2020 Chrysler 300 towing capacity: up to 1,000 lbEvery 2020 tow rating by engine and drive.See the 2020 towing chart

What changed for the 2020 Chrysler 300

What the manufacturer's data shows changed on the 2020 Chrysler 300 compared with 2019.

All the differences we found

Newly standard

  • Mirrors: Power adjust/manual foldaway, heated — 300 Limited, 300C
  • 235/55R19 BSW All-season Performance — 300 Touring
  • 235/55R19 BSW All-season Performance — 300 Touring L, 300S, 300 Limited

Newly available

  • Mirrors: Chrome — 300 Touring

Listed for the first time on the equipment chart

  • Four-wheel disc anti-lock — includes all-speed traction control — standard: 300 Touring, 300 Touring L, 300S, 300 Limited
  • 19-in. Black Noise — optional: 300 Touring, 300S
  • 20-in. Black Noise — standard: 300S — optional: 300 Touring
  • 20-in. Black Noise — optional: 300S
  • 235/55R19 BSW All-season Performance Pirelli brand — optional: 300 Touring, 300 Touring L
  • Audio Systems: SiriusXM Guardian — standard: 300 Touring, 300 Touring L, 300S, 300 Limited, 300C
  • Badging: Black Noise finish — optional: 300S
  • Badging: Platinum finish on 300C — standard: 300C
  • Black Noise Chrysler wing badge with Red accent — optional: 300S
  • Chrome Chrysler wing badge with Blue accent — standard: 300 Touring, 300 Touring L, 300 Limited, 300C
  • Mirrors: Black — optional: 300 Touring
  • Performance — vented front and solid rear discs — standard: 300C — optional: 300 Touring, 300 Touring L, 300S, 300 Limited
  • Suspension: AWD touring-tuned suspension — optional: 300 Touring, 300 Touring L, 300S, 300 Limited
  • Suspension: Sport-tuned suspension — optional: 300S

No longer on the equipment chart

  • Suspension: Four-wheel independent AWD
  • 19-in. Black Noise painted cast-aluminum
  • 19-in. painted Dark Bronze aluminum
  • 20-in. Black Noise painted cast-aluminum
  • Badging: 300C
  • Badging: Chrysler badge
  • Badging: Rear Chrysler Wing badge
  • Brakes — Performance
  • Mirrors: Power/multifunction manual foldaway
  • P235/55R19 BSW All-season
  • SiriusXM Guardian Radio

Compared automatically from the manufacturer's trim feature charts, specification sheets, towing guides and the EPA's fuel-economy data for 2019 and 2020. Equipment varies by trim and market; confirm details on a specific vehicle.

2020 Chrysler 300 specs & features

Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2020 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
2015 as a 2015 model
Body/chassis2 specs
Layout
Longitudinal front engine, RWD or AWD
Construction
Unitized steel body and aluminum hood
Engines35 specs
3.6-liter Pentastar V-6
AvailabilityStandard — 300 Touring (RWD/AWD), 300 Touring L (RWD/AWD), 300S (RWD/AWD) and 300 Limited (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; 300 bhp (224 kW) @ 6,350 rpm – 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)
Coolant Capacity14 quarts (13.25 liters)
Emission ControlsDual three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features
Max. Gross Trailer Weight (unbraked trailer)1,000 lbs. (454 kg)
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy)TBD (RWD); TBD (AWD)
Engine Assembly PlantTrenton South Engine Plant, Trenton, Michigan
5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 with Fuel Saver Technology
AvailabilityStandard — 300C; Optional — 300S 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
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
Max. Gross Trailer Weight1,000 lbs. (454 kg)
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy/combined)TBD
Transmissions38 specs
TorqueFlite 8HP50 eight-speed automatic
AvailabilityStandard with 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine, RWD
DescriptionAdaptive electronic control and available paddle-shifted driver-interactive manual control (Sport mode on 300S only). 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 first through eighth gear
Final Drive Ratio2.62
Overall Top Gear1.76
850RE TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic
AvailabilityStandard with 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine, AWD
DescriptionAdaptive electronic control and available paddle-shifted driver-interactive manual control (Sport mode on 300S only). 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 first through eighth gear
Final Drive Ratio3.07
Overall Top Gear2.05
TorqueFlite 8HP70 eight-speed automatic
AvailabilityStandard with 5.7-liter engine
DescriptionAdaptive electronic control, configurable drive modes and 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 first through eighth gear
Overall Top Gear1.75
Gear ratiosTorqueFlite 8HP50 eight-speed automatic850RE TorqueFlite eight-speed automaticTorqueFlite 8HP70 eight-speed automatic
1st4.714.714.71
2nd3.143.143.14
3rd2.102.102.11
4th1.671.671.67
5th1.291.291.29
6th1.001.001.00
7th0.840.840.84
8th0.670.670.67
Reverse3.303.303.32
Transfer case4 specs
Availability
Standard — 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 Touring and 300 Touring L; 180-amp — standard on 300S, 300 Limited and 300C
Battery
H7 Case, 730 CCA, maintenance-free
Steering4 specs
Type
Electric power steering (EPS) with multi-mode assist
Overall Ratio
15.5:1 — V-6 (RWD); 16.5:1 — V-6 (AWD); 15.5:1 — V-8 (RWD)
Turn Circle (curb-to-curb)
37.4 ft.
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)
2.8 — V-6 (RWD); 3.1 — V-6 (AWD); 2.8 — V-8 (RWD)
Suspension7 specs
Front
Independent SLA with high upper “A” arm; Lateral and diagonal lower links (RWD models), one-piece lower-control arms (AWD models); Coil spring over gas-charged monotube shock absorbers; 32 mm hollow stabilizer bar
Rear
Five-link independent with coil springs; Link-type 19 mm hollow stabilizer bar and isolated suspension cradle; Gas-charged monotube shock absorbers; Isolated suspension cradle
Touring-tuned Suspension
Standard on 300 Touring, 300 Touring L, 300 Limited and 300C
Performance-tuned Suspension
Standard on 300S
Sport-tuned Suspension
Available on 300S
Comfort-tuned Suspension
Optional on 300 Touring and 300 Touring L
AWD Touring-tuned Suspension
Standard on 300 Touring AWD, 300 Touring L AWD, 300S AWD and 300 Limited AWD
Dimensions and capacities12 specs
Wheelbase
120 (3,048)
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
58.5 (1,485) — 300 (RWD with 18-in. tires); 58.7 (1,492) — 300 (RWD with 20-in. tires); 59.2 (1,503) — 300 (AWD with 19-in. tires)
Frontal Area, sq. ft. (sq. m)
26 (660); 26.1 (663) — AWD
Ground Clearance
4.7 (120) — 300 (RWD with 18-in. tires); 5.0 (127) — 300 (RWD with 20-in. tires); 4.8 (122) — 300 (AWD with 19-in. tires)
Drag Coefficient (Cd)
0.320
Curb Weight, lb. (kg)
4,013 (1,820) — V-6 (RWD); 4,267 (1,935) — V-6 (AWD); 4,380 (1,987) — V-8 (RWD)
Weight Distribution, percent F/R
52/48 — V-6 (RWD); 53/47— V-6 (AWD); 53/47— V-8 (RWD)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gallons (liters)
18.5 (70.0)

The sheet's heading carries a footnote marker (C) with no footnote text on the page. Dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless noted, measured at curb weight with standard tires and wheels.

Accommodations14 specs
front
Seating Capacity, F/R2/3
Headroom38.6 (981); 36.9 (936.6) with dual-pane sunroof
Legroom41.8 (1,061)
Shoulder room59.5 (1,510)
Hip room56.2 (1,428)
Seat travelDriver — 10.6 (270); Passenger — 8.66 (220)
Recliner angle range, deg.Power — 70.7; Manual — 70.0
EPA front row interior volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)55.6 (1.57)
rear seat
Headroom37.9 (963); 36.9 (937) with dual-pane sunroof
Legroom40.1 (1,019)
Knee clearance3.9 (99)
Shoulder room57.7 (1,465)
Hip room56.1 (1,425)
EPA second row interior volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)50.7 (1.44)
Interior and cargo volume4 specs
Total interior volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)
106.3 (3.01)
EPA Luggage Compartment Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)
16.3 (0.46)
EPA Interior Volume Index, cu. ft. (cu. m)
122.6 (3.47)
Trunk Liftover Height
30.1 (769)
Tires4 specs
P215/65R17 Michelin Energy SaverP225/60R18 Firestone FR 710235/55R19 Michelin Primacy MXM4235/55R19 Pirelli P Zero245/45R20 Firestone Firehawk GTV245/45R20 Goodyear Eagle F1
AvailabilityStandard on 300 TouringStandard on 300 Touring L; Optional on 300 Touring (included with Driver Convenience Group)Standard on 300 Touring AWD, 300 Touring L AWD, 300S AWD and 300 Limited AWDOptional on 300 Touring AWD, 300 Touring L AWDStandard on 300S, 300 Limited and 300C; Optional on 300 Touring (included with Sport Appearance and Chrome Appearance) and 300 Touring LOptional on 300S
Size and typeP215/65R17 Low-rolling resistanceP225/60R18 BSW Touring235/55R19 BSW All-season performance235/55R19 BSW All-season performance245/45R20 BSW All-season performance245/45R20 BSW Three-season high-performance
Mfr. and modelMichelin Energy SaverFirestone FR 710Michelin Primacy MXM4Pirelli P ZeroFirestone Firehawk GTVGoodyear Eagle F1
Revs per mile (km)745 (463)730 (453)715 (444)711 (442)726 (449)726 (451)
Wheels27 specs
17 x 7 Fine Silver
AvailabilityStandard on 300 Touring
Type and materialFine Silver
Size17 x 7 in.
18 x 8 Polished aluminum
AvailabilityStandard on 300 Touring L; Optional on 300 Touring (included with Driver Convenience Group)
Type and materialPolished aluminum
Size18 x 8 in.
19 x 7.5 Black Noise
AvailabilityStandard on 300S AWD; Optional on 300 Touring AWD (included with AWD and Sport Appearance)
Type and materialBlack Noise
Size19 x 7.5 in.
19 x 7.5 Polished aluminum
AvailabilityStandard on 300 Touring AWD, 300 Touring L AWD and 300 Limited AWD (included with AWD)
Type and materialPolished aluminum
Size19 x 7.5 in.
20 x 8.0 Black Noise
AvailabilityStandard on 300S; Optional on 300 Touring (included with Sport Appearance)
Type and materialBlack Noise
Size20 x 8.0 in.
20 x 8.0 Polished aluminum
AvailabilityStandard on 300 Limited; Optional on 300 Touring (included with Chrome Appearance) and 300 Touring L
Type and materialPolished aluminum
Size20 x 8.0 in.
20 x 8.0 Polished aluminum
AvailabilityStandard on 300C
Type and materialPolished aluminum
Size20 x 8.0 in.
20 x 8.0 Black Noise
AvailabilityOptional on 300S (included with Red S Appearance)
Type and materialBlack Noise
Size20 x 8.0 in.
20 x 8.0 Dark Bronze
AvailabilityOptional on 300S (included with Alloy Edition Package – RWD only)
Type and materialDark Bronze
Size20 x 8.0
Brakes7 specs
Touring Brake PackagePerformance Brake Package
AvailabilityStandard on 300 Touring, 300 Touring L, 300S and 300 LimitedStandard on 300S and 300C; Included with 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engines and AWD
Front rotor size and type12.6 x 1.1 (320 x 28) vented13.6 x 1.26 (345 x 28) vented
Front caliper size and type2.36 (60) single-piston sliding with aluminum housing1.65 (42) dual-piston sliding with aluminum housing
Front swept area210 sq. in. (1,358 sq. cm)249 sq. in. (1,606 sq. cm)
Rear rotor size and type12.6 x 0.4 (320 x 10) solid12.6 x 0.87 (320 x 22) vented
Rear caliper size and type1.65 (42) single-piston sliding with aluminum housing1.65 (42) single-piston sliding with aluminum housing
Rear swept area264 sq. in. (1,703 sq. cm)264 sq. in. (1,703 sq. cm)
Brake systems6 specs
Four-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) and Traction Control
Standard
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Brake Assist
Standard
Brake Knockback Mitigation
Standard
Hill-start Assist (HSA)
Standard
Three-mode (Normal, Sport, Off) ESC/Traction Control Mode Selection
Standard on 300S
Power-assist Type
8 + 9 (203 + 209) tandem-diaphragm vacuum booster

Source: 2020 Chrysler 300 Specifications (Stellantis media site).

2020 Chrysler 300 fuel economy (EPA)

The EPA rates the 2020 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
300 AWD3.6L 6-cylinder8-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.

2020 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 TouringStandard
P215/65R17Michelin Energy Saver
17 × 7 in
low rolling resistance
300 Touring LStandard
P225/60R18Firestone FR 710
18 × 8 in, aluminum
touring, black sidewall
300 Touring (Driver Convenience Group)Optional
P225/60R18Firestone FR 710
18 × 8 in, aluminum
touring, black sidewall
300 Touring AWD, 300 Touring L AWD, 300S AWD and 300 Limited AWDStandard
235/55R19Michelin Primacy MXM4
19 × 7.5 in
all-season performance, black sidewall
300 Touring AWD and 300 Touring L AWDOptional
235/55R19Pirelli P Zero
19 × 7.5 in
all-season performance, black sidewall
300S, 300 Limited and 300CStandard
245/45R20Firestone Firehawk GTV
20 × 8.0 in
all-season performance, black sidewall
300 Touring (Sport Appearance and Chrome Appearance) and 300 Touring LOptional
245/45R20Firestone Firehawk GTV
20 × 8.0 in
all-season performance, black sidewall
300SOptional
245/45R20Goodyear Eagle F1
20 × 8.0 in
three-season high-performance, black sidewall
Cold tire pressure
Not a single number: the owner's manual refers to the tire and loading placard, which lists the pressures for your exact tire size and load.
Spare
The sheet lists no spare; the manual covers a compact spare and a non-matching full-size spare, neither with a pressure sensor, stowed under the trunk access cover.
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 (2020 Chrysler 300 Specifications). Pressure and spare notes from the owner's manual.

2020 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 the CV/Universal 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 parking 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/Universal 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 parking 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 plugsThe spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first
Change 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

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 the CV/Universal joints
  • Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and parking brake
  • Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
  • Inspect exhaust system
  • Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions, replace engine air cleaner filter if necessary
Compare with another year

2020 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)18.5 gal70 L
Engine oil with filter6 qt5.6 L
Cooling system10 qt9.5 L
5.7L engine
Fuel tank (approximate)18.5 gal70 L
Engine oil with filter7 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
Engine coolant
OAT (organic additive technology) coolant, 10 year/150,000 mile formula
Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula
Engine oil
SAE 5W-20, API certifiedMS-6395
—
Engine oil filter
—
Mopar Engine Oil Filter
Spark plugs
—
Mopar Spark Plugs

Chassis fluids & lubricants

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
Automatic transmission8-speed
ZF 8&9 Speed ATF, or equivalent
Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF
Brake master cylinder
DOT 3SAE J1703
Mopar DOT 3
Front axleAWD models
SAE 75W-90 synthetic gear lubricant, API GL-5
Mopar Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W90
Rear axle
SAE 75W-85 synthetic gear lubricant, API GL-5
Mopar OD Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W85
Transfer caseAWD models
BorgWarner 44-40 transfer case lubricant
Mopar Transfer Case Lubricant for BorgWarner 44-40

Fuel

EngineMinimumEthanol / biodiesel
3.6L engine
87 octane Regular unleaded
Up to 15% (E15)
5.7L engine
87 octane Regular unleaded (89 recommended for optimum performance and fuel economy)
Up to 15% (E15)

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 the MAX level.
  • Check the oil filler cap for the correct SAE grade.
  • Fuel octane is by the (R+M)/2 method.

Source: Owner's manual on Mopar.com. Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.

2020 Chrysler 300 recalls & safety

What the U.S. government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has on file for the 2020 Chrysler 300: 2 recall campaigns, 10 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 (2)

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.

Air bags: side/window: curtain: inflatorMarch 14, 2024 · Campaign 24V198000

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.

Campaign 24V198000 on NHTSA.gov
Visibility: windshieldJuly 8, 2021 · Campaign 21V516000

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.

Campaign 21V516000 on NHTSA.gov

Owner complaints by component

Complaints
10
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Injuries
3
  • Air bags4
  • Unknown or other4
  • Forward collision avoidance1
  • Power train1
  • Visibility/wiper1

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.

2020 Chrysler 300 owner's manuals & publications

The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2020 model year.

Salt, snow and hills: the data

The 2020 Chrysler 300 against salt, snow and steep grades

None of the factory data on this page changes from one region to the next, but what deserves a second look does. Below are the 2020 Chrysler 300 lines that matter for an Evansville winter, a spring of broken pavement, a boat on the hitch or a long descent in the hills.

Tire choices for squall and thaw

Big wheels look good, but after a March commute on Detroit or Cleveland streets they are the ones that come home bent. This year's sizes run from P215/65R17 on 17-inch wheels to 245/45R20 on 20-inch wheels; the smaller fitment carries a taller sidewall that absorbs pothole strikes and usually costs less to replace.

What the manual says about oil

Oil capacity is 6 qt (3.6L) and 7 qt (5.7L), and the manual lists SAE 5W-20. Where more than one engine appears in the lineup, the engine code on the window sticker settles which grade applies. The wrong one in an Indiana winter gives up a little protection on every cold start, and over years of driveway starts that adds up.

Cranking power for a lake-effect morning

Rated battery output: 730 cold-cranking amps, measured at 0°F. A single-digit night in Traverse City or Fort Wayne cuts what the battery can deliver just as the stiff engine asks more of the starter. Past three winters, an October load test tells you more than the date sticker. Charging comes from a 160- to 180-amp alternator.

Which wheels do the pulling

Factory drive configurations for 2020: rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. The same trim name can come with more than one drive system, so on a used 300 confirm it from the window sticker or a VIN decode rather than the badge. In west Michigan, where lake-effect bands can pile up several inches of snow in an hour, driving both axles is what gets a loaded vehicle up an icy driveway.

Boats, campers and Appalachian grades

Regular towing puts the 2020 Chrysler 300 on the schedule's trailer rows: transfer case fluid and axle fluid service, first at 50,000 miles. A summer of hauling a boat to Lake Cumberland, Norris Lake or a Lake Michigan launch counts. Maximum trailer weight in the towing chart is 1,000 lb, and only one configuration reaches it. The Great Lakes are fresh water, so a trailer's real corrosion threat here is winter road salt, not the ramp.

Clearance for frozen ruts and hollow roads

Listed ground clearance: 4.7 to 5 inches. Two places in this region test it. One is a snowbelt side street after a squall, where frozen ruts form before the plow comes back. The other is a gravel road up an Appalachian hollow, where a high crown and washouts can catch a low underbody. Knowing the figure helps you choose a line instead of guessing.

Gravel hollow roads and the air filter

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.

Capacities, ratings and service intervals: Stellantis data for the 2020 300. The Great Lakes reading of them is independent and is not factory or dealer advice.

2020 Chrysler 300 questions

How much oil does the 2020 Chrysler 300 take?

With a filter change: 3.6L engine, 6 qt / 5.6 L and 5.7L engine, 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 2020 Chrysler 300 use?

Engine oil: SAE 5W-20, API certified (MS-6395).

When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2020 Chrysler 300?

At 20,000 miles or 2 years: inspect the cv/universal joints; 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 parking 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 2020 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 2020 Chrysler 300 get?

The EPA rates the 2020 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 2020 Chrysler 300 use?

Factory tire sizes: P215/65R17 (300 Touring); P225/60R18 (300 Touring L, 300 Touring (Driver Convenience Group)); 235/55R19 (300 Touring AWD, 300 Touring L AWD, 300S AWD and 300 Limited AWD, 300 Touring AWD and 300 Touring L AWD); 245/45R20 (300S, 300 Limited and 300C, 300 Touring (Sport Appearance and Chrome Appearance) and 300 Touring L, 300S). The recommended cold inflation pressure for your exact tires is on the tire placard on the vehicle, not in a single table.

What changed on the 2020 Chrysler 300?

New option packages: 300C Performance Appearance Package and Red S Appearance Package; New to the equipment chart: Four-wheel disc anti-lock — includes all-speed traction control; Engines: 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 and 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 with Fuel Saver Technology are new; Engines no longer listed: 3.6-liter Pentastar DOHC 24-valve V-6 and 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 with Fuel Saver Technology.

Does the 2020 Chrysler 300 have recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Chrysler 300. The most recent: Air bags: side/window (March 2024) and Visibility: windshield (July 2021). 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 2020 Chrysler 300?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 2020 Chrysler 300 with NHTSA. The components named most often are air bags (4), unknown or other (4), and forward collision avoidance (1). 2 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 2020 Chrysler 300's NHTSA crash-test rating?

NHTSA's overall 5-Star Safety Rating for the 2020 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.