Chrysler 300 · Model year 2021 · No longer built
2021 Chrysler 300 specs, maintenance & manuals
Shopping for a used 2021 Chrysler 300 or keeping one on the road? Here are the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 10 manufacturer publications and its towing capacity (up to 1,000 lb), straight from the factory sources.
- Max towing
- 1,000 lb
- Horsepower
- 292–363 hp
- Combined MPG
- 19–23
- Recalls
- 2
What changed for the 2021 Chrysler 300
The 2021 300 versus 2020: what's different, from the factory charts and spec sheets.
- Dropped trims: 300 Limited and 300C.
- New option package: Comfort Group.
- Packages no longer offered: 300 Premium Group, 300S Premium Group, 300S Premium Group 2, Alpine Audio Group and 8 more.
- Newly available: Full-speed Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking (300 Touring L) and Heated second row (300 Touring L).
All the differences we found
Newly standard
- Security alarm — 300 Touring
Newly available
- Full-speed Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking — 300 Touring L
- Heated second row — 300 Touring L
- Nappa perforated leather-trimmed bucket seats — 300 Touring L
- 19-in. Black Noise — 300 Touring L
- 20-in. Black Noise — 300 Touring L
- Black grille with Black Chrome surround — 300 Touring L
- Headlamps: Auto high-beam headlamp control — 300 Touring L
- Headlamps: Black headlamp bezels — 300 Touring L
- Headlamps: Premium fog lamps — 300 Touring L
- LED driver and front-passenger lower front footwell lamps — 300 Touring L
- LED-illuminated front and rear map pockets — 300 Touring L
- Memory exterior mirrors and radio — 300 Touring L
- Mirrors: Auto tilt-down adjust when in reverse — 300 Touring L
- Mirrors: Black — 300 Touring L
- Mirrors: Chrome — 300 Touring L
- Platinum grille with Platinum surround — 300 Touring L
- Wipers: Rain-sensing — 300 Touring L
No longer offered on some trims
- 19-in. Black Noise — 300S
- Badging: AWD — 300S
- Suspension: AWD touring-tuned suspension — 300S
Listed for the first time on the equipment chart
- SiriusXM Guardian with one-year trial included — standard: 300 Touring, 300 Touring L, 300S
No longer on the equipment chart
- 19 premium speakers, with subwoofer and 900-watt amplifier
- Nappa and suede perforated leather-trimmed performance bucket seats
- Nappa luxury perforated and quilted leather-trimmed bucket seats
- Steering Wheel: Wood, leather wrapped
- 20-in. Black Noise
- 20-in. painted Dark Bronze
- 20-in. polished aluminum
- 235/55R19 BSW All-season Performance Pirelli brand
- Audio Systems: SiriusXM Guardian
- Badging: Black finish on 300S
- Badging: Platinum finish on 300C
- Dark Bronze grille and surround
- Door Handles: Bright
- Door Handles: Platinum
- Engine block heater
- Exhaust system: Titanium tips
- Floor Mats: Alloy front and rear
- Floor Mats: Luxury front and rear
- Granite Crystal grille with chrome surround
- Interior Accents: Real Black Olive Ash Burl wood
- Interior Accents: Real natural-pore Mocha wood
- Mirrors: Platinum Chrome
- Pedals — non-adjustable
- Steering Wheel: Luxury
- Suspension: Sport-tuned suspension
Compared automatically from the manufacturer's trim feature charts, specification sheets, towing guides and the EPA's fuel-economy data for 2020 and 2021. Equipment varies by trim and market; confirm details on a specific vehicle.
2021 Chrysler 300 specs & features
Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2021 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 | |
| Availability | Standard — 300 Touring (RWD/AWD), 300 Touring L (RWD/AWD), 300S (RWD) |
| Type and Description | 60-degree V-type, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 220 cu. in. (3,604 cc) |
| Bore x Stroke | 3.78 x 3.27 (96.0 x 83.0) |
| Valve System | Chain-driven DOHC, 24 valves, hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers |
| Fuel Injection | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Construction | Aluminum deep-skirt block with aluminum-alloy heads |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 |
| 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 Speed | 6,400 rpm (electronically limited) |
| Fuel Requirement | Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 (Federal Bin 5, 37-state compliant) |
| Oil Capacity | 6 quarts (5.7 liters) |
| Coolant Capacity | 14 quarts (13.25 liters) |
| Emission Controls | Dual 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 Plant | Trenton South Engine Plant, Trenton, Michigan |
| 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 with Fuel Saver Technology | |
| Availability | Optional — 300S RWD |
| Type and Description | 90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled with variable-cam timing (VCT) |
| Displacement | 345 cu. in. (5654 cc) |
| Bore x Stroke | 3.92 x 3.58 (99.5 x 90.9) |
| Valve System | Pushrod-operated overhead valves, 16 valves, eight deactivating and eight conventional hydraulic lifters, all with roller followers |
| Fuel Injection | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Construction | Deep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps, aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chambers |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Power (SAE net) | 363 bhp (270 kW) @ 5,200 rpm |
| Torque (SAE net) | 394 lb.-ft. (534 N•m) @ 4,200 rpm |
| Max. Engine Speed | 5,800 rpm (electronically limited) |
| Fuel Requirement | Unleaded midgrade, 89 octane (R+M)/2 — recommended; Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 — acceptable |
| Oil Capacity | 7 quarts (6.6 liters) |
| Coolant Capacity | 14.7 quarts (13.9 liters) |
| Emission Controls | Dual close-coupled three-way catalytic converters, quad heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features |
| Max. Gross Trailer Weight | 1,000 lbs. (454 kg) |
| EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy/combined) | TBD |
Transmissions38 specs
| TorqueFlite 8HP50 eight-speed automatic | |
| Availability | Standard with 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine, RWD |
| Description | Adaptive 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 Ratio | 2.62 |
| Overall Top Gear | 1.76 |
| 850RE TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic | |
| Availability | Standard with 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine, AWD |
| Description | Adaptive 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 Ratio | 3.07 |
| Overall Top Gear | 2.05 |
| TorqueFlite 8HP70 eight-speed automatic | |
| Availability | Standard with 5.7-liter engine |
| Description | Adaptive 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 Gear | 1.75 |
| Gear ratios | TorqueFlite 8HP50 eight-speed automatic | 850RE TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic | TorqueFlite 8HP70 eight-speed automatic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4.71 | 4.71 | 4.71 |
| 2nd | 3.14 | 3.14 | 3.14 |
| 3rd | 2.10 | 2.10 | 2.11 |
| 4th | 1.67 | 1.67 | 1.67 |
| 5th | 1.29 | 1.29 | 1.29 |
| 6th | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| 7th | 0.84 | 0.84 | 0.84 |
| 8th | 0.67 | 0.67 | 0.67 |
| Reverse | 3.30 | 3.30 | 3.32 |
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
- 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)
Suspension6 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
- Performance-tuned Suspension
- Standard on 300S
- Comfort-tuned Suspension
- Optional on 300 Touring and 300 Touring L
- AWD Touring-tuned Suspension
- Standard on 300 Touring AWD and 300 Touring L 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 marks this heading with footnote (c) but prints no footnote text.
Accommodations18 specs
- Seating Capacity, Front/Rear
- 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)
- Front: 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: 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 (1.44)
- 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
| Tire 1 | Tire 2 | Tire 3 | Tire 4 | Tire 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Availability | Standard on 300 Touring | Standard on 300 Touring L; Optional on 300 Touring (included with Driver Convenience Group) | Standard on 300 Touring AWD and 300 Touring L AWD | Optional on 300 Touring AWD, 300 Touring L AWD | Standard on 300S; Optional on 300 Touring and 300 Touring L (included with Sport Appearance and Chrome Appearance) |
| Size and type | P215/65R17 Low-rolling resistance | P225/60R18 BSW Touring | 235/55R19 BSW All-season performance | 235/55R19 BSW All-season performance | 245/45R20 BSW All-season performance |
| Mfr. and model | Michelin Energy Saver | Firestone FR 710 | Michelin Primacy MXM4 | Pirelli P Zero | Firestone Firehawk GTV |
| Revs per mile (km) | 745 (463) | 730 (453) | 715 (444) | 711 (442) | 726 (449) |
Wheels3 specs
| Wheel 1 | Wheel 2 | Wheel 3 | Wheel 4 | Wheel 5 | Wheel 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Availability | Standard on 300 Touring | Standard on 300 Touring L; Optional on 300 Touring (included with Driver Convenience Group) | Optional on 300 Touring AWD and 300 Touring L AWD (included with AWD and Sport Appearance) | Standard on 300 Touring AWD and 300 Touring L AWD | Standard on 300S; Optional on 300 Touring and 300 Touring L (included with Sport Appearance) | Optional on 300 Touring and 300 Touring L (included with Chrome Appearance) |
| Type and material | Fine Silver | Polished aluminum | Black Noise | Polished aluminum | Black Noise | Polished aluminum |
| Size | 17 x 7 in. | 18 x 8 in. | 19 x 7.5 in. | 19 x 7.5 in. | 20 x 8.0 in. | 20 x 8.0 in. |
Brakes20 specs
| Touring Brake Package | |
| Availability | Standard on 300 Touring, 300 Touring L and 300S |
| 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) |
| Performance Brake Package | |
| Availability | Standard on 300S; Included with 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engines and AWD |
| 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) |
| systems | |
| Four-wheel Antilock 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: 2021 Chrysler 300 Specifications (Stellantis media site).
Which equipment is standard, optional or part of a package on each trim, from the manufacturer's 2021 feature availability guide.
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| Feature | 300 Touring | 300 Touring L | 300S |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engines and Transmissions | |||
| 3.6‑liter Pentastar V‑6 variable-valve timing (VVT) with eight-speed automatic transmission | Std | Std | Std |
| 5.7‑liter HEMI V‑8 VVT with Fuel Saver Technology and interactive decel fuel shut-off (iDFSO) with eight-speed automatic transmission | N/A | N/A | Opt |
| Mechanical | |||
| All-wheel drive (AWD) with front-axle disconnect | Opt | Opt | N/A |
| Alternators160 amp | Std | Std | N/A |
| 180 amp | N/A | N/A | Std |
| Battery — 730 amp, maintenance free | Std | Std | Std |
| Four-wheel disc antilock — includes all-speed traction control | Std | Std | Std |
| Performance — vented front and solid rear discs (included with 5.7‑liter HEMI engine and AWD) | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| Dual exhaust with bright exhaust tips | Std | Std | Std |
| Fuel filler system — capless, with remote fuel-door release | Std | Std | Std |
| Fuel tank — 18.5 gallon | Std | Std | Std |
| Remote Keyless Enter ’n Go — proximity entry and push-button ignition system | Std | Std | Std |
| Speed control | Std | Std | Std |
| Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop (included with SafetyTec Plus Group) | N/A | N/A | Pkg |
| Sport Mode — selectable sport-tuned transmission shift points (includes steering wheel-mounted shift controls) | N/A | N/A | Std |
| Steering — electric | Std | Std | Std |
| Suspension (four-wheel independent)Touring-tuned suspension | Std | Std | N/A |
| Performance suspension | N/A | N/A | Std |
| Comfort-tuned suspension | Opt | Opt | N/A |
| AWD touring-tuned suspension (included with AWD) | Pkg | Pkg | N/A |
| Tip Start system | Std | Std | Std |
| Exterior | |||
| BadgingChrome finish | Std | Std | N/A |
| Black Noise finish | Pkg | Pkg | Std |
| AWD | Pkg | Pkg | N/A |
| Chrome Chrysler wing badge with blue accent | Std | Std | N/A |
| Black Noise Chrysler wing badge with red accent | N/A | N/A | Std |
| Cladding — lower bodyside | Std | Std | Std |
| Body color | Std | Std | Std |
| Glass — acoustic windshield and front doors; solar-control front and rear windows | Std | Std | Std |
| GrilleBlack grille with bright surround | Std | Std | N/A |
| Black grille with Black Chrome surround (included with Sport Appearance Package) | Pkg | Pkg | Std |
| Platinum grille with Platinum surround (included with Chrome Appearance Package) | Pkg | Pkg | N/A |
| HeadlampsAdaptive bi-xenon high-intensity discharge (HID) with delay and automatic leveling system (included with Comfort Group) | N/A | Pkg | Pkg |
| Bi-functional halogen projector with delay (not available with adaptive bi-xenon HID) | Std | Std | Std |
| LED daytime running headlamps | Std | Std | Std |
| Auto high-beam headlamp control (included with SafetyTec Plus) | N/A | Pkg | Pkg |
| Automatic | Std | Std | Std |
| Black headlamp bezels (included with Sport Appearance Package) | Pkg | Pkg | Std |
| Chrome headlamp bezels | Std | Std | N/A |
| LED fog lamps (included with Driver Convenience Group) | Pkg | Std | Std |
| Premium fog lamps (included with Sport Appearance Package on Touring L and S Model Appearance Package on 300S) | N/A | Pkg | Pkg |
| Body color | Std | Std | Std |
| MirrorsChrome | Pkg | Pkg | N/A |
| Black (included with Sport Appearance Package) | Pkg | Pkg | N/A |
| Auto tilt-down adjust when in reverse (included with Comfort Group) | N/A | Pkg | Pkg |
| Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection | N/A | Std | Std |
| Courtesy lamp | N/A | Std | Std |
| e-Chromic auto-dimming (driver’s side only) | N/A | Std | Std |
| Memory (driver’s seat, power tilt/telescoping steering column – when equipped) exterior mirrors and radio (included with Comfort Group) | N/A | Pkg | Pkg |
| Power adjust/manual foldaway, heated | Std | Std | Std |
| Supplemental turn signal | N/A | Std | Std |
| TiresP215/65R17 Low-rolling Resistance | Std | N/A | N/A |
| P225/60R18 BSW Touring (included with Driver Convenience Group) | Pkg | Std | N/A |
| 235/55R19 BSW All-season Performance (included with AWD) | Std | Std | Std |
| 245/45R20 BSW All-season Performance (included with 20-in. wheels) | Pkg | Pkg | Std |
| 245/45R20 BSW Performance | N/A | N/A | Opt |
| Compact spare | Std | Std | Std |
| Wheels17-in. Fine Silver | Std | N/A | N/A |
| 18-in. polished aluminum (included with Driver Convenience Group) | Pkg | Std | N/A |
| 19-in. Black Noise (included with AWD and Sport Appearance) | Pkg | Pkg | N/A |
| 19-in. polished aluminum (included with AWD) | Pkg | Pkg | N/A |
| 20-in. polished aluminum (included with Chrome Appearance Package) | Pkg | Pkg | N/A |
| 20-in. Black Noise (included with Sport Appearance) | Pkg | Pkg | Std |
| Windows — power with driver and front-passenger one-touch auto up/down and anti-pinch feature | Std | Std | Std |
| Two-speed variable/intermittent | Std | Std | Std |
| WipersRain-sensing (included with SafetyTec Plus) | N/A | Pkg | Pkg |
| Interior | |||
| Air conditioning — dual-zone automatic temperature control (ATC) with humidity sensor | Std | Std | Std |
| Air filtration — particulate air filter | Std | Std | Std |
| Defroster — rear window | Std | Std | Std |
| Door locks — power, speed-sensitive; child-protection rear | Std | Std | Std |
| Front and rear | Std | Std | Std |
| Interior AccentsCharcoal wood hydrographic | Std | Std | N/A |
| Piano Black/Satin Chrome | N/A | N/A | Std |
| Piano Black bezels | N/A | N/A | Std |
| Satin Chrome bezels | Std | Std | N/A |
| Glove box, trunk, front reading and map lamps, rear reading and courtesy lamps | Std | Std | Std |
| LightingLED driver and front-passenger lower front footwell lamps (included with Comfort Group) | N/A | Pkg | Pkg |
| LED-illuminated front and rear map pockets (included with Comfort Group) | N/A | Pkg | Pkg |
| LED-illuminated front cup holders | Std | Std | Std |
| LED-illuminated rear cup holders (included with Comfort Group) | N/A | Pkg | Pkg |
| Memory system — memory settings for two drivers for the driver’s seat, power tilt/telescoping steering column (when equipped), exterior mirrors and radio (included with Comfort Group) | N/A | Pkg | Pkg |
| Rearview, auto-dimming | Std | Std | Std |
| Visor vanity, illuminated, driver and passenger sides | Std | Std | Std |
| Passenger assist handles — front, with illuminated rear assist handles | Std | Std | Std |
| Power accessory — 12-volt power outlets in center front instrument panel, center console and back of center console, with delay feature | Std | Std | Std |
| Power backlight sunshade (included with Comfort Group) | N/A | Pkg | Pkg |
| Rotary shift knob | Std | Std | Std |
| 140 mph | Std | Std | Std |
| Speedometer160 mph (included with 5.7‑liter HEMI V‑8 engine) | N/A | N/A | Pkg |
| Manual tilt/telescoping | Std | Std | Std |
| Steering ColumnPower tilt/telescoping with memory (included with Comfort Group) | N/A | N/A | Pkg |
| Leather wrapped | Std | Std | Std |
| Steering WheelHeated (included with Comfort Group) | N/A | Pkg | Pkg |
| Steering wheel-mounted audio controls | Std | Std | Std |
| Steering wheel-mounted shift controls (paddle shifters) | N/A | N/A | Std |
| Sunroof — dual-pane panoramic full-power front and fixed rear, with one-touch open/close feature (included with Popular Equipment Group) | N/A | Pkg | Opt/Pkg |
| Temperature display — outside reading, with compass | Std | Std | Std |
| SeatsEight-way power driver seat with four-way power lumbar adjuster | Std | N/A | N/A |
| Eight-way power driver and front-passenger seats with four-way power lumbar adjuster | N/A | Std | Std |
| Heated front (included with leather-trimmed bucket seats; not included with cloth seats) | N/A | Std | Std |
| Heated second row (included with Comfort Group) | N/A | Pkg | Pkg |
| Cloth bucket seats | Std | N/A | N/A |
| Nappa leather-trimmed bucket seats | N/A | Std | N/A |
| Nappa leather-trimmed sport bucket seats | N/A | N/A | Std |
| Nappa leather-trimmed sport bucket seats with perforated inserts and accent stitching (included with Comfort Group) | N/A | N/A | Pkg |
| Nappa perforated leather-trimmed bucket seats | N/A | Pkg | N/A |
| Rear 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat with armrest and cup holders | Std | N/A | N/A |
| Rear 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat with armrest, lit cup holders and storage (included with Comfort Group) | N/A | Pkg | Pkg |
| Ventilated front seats (included with Comfort Group) | N/A | Pkg | Pkg |
| Uconnect Multimedia | |||
| Audio SystemsSix speakers | Std | Std | N/A |
| Six premium speakers with 276-watt digital amplifier | N/A | N/A | Std |
| Nine premium speakers with trunk-mounted subwoofer, 506-watt amplifier and surround sound system (included with Popular Equipment Group on Touring L and 300S, included with 5.7‑liter HEMI V‑8 engine on 300S) | N/A | Pkg | Pkg |
| Uconnect 4C with 8.4-in. display — AM/FM/HD radio system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM Radio with six-month trial included, Integrated Voice Command with Bluetooth, 8.4-in. touchscreen for displaying music, climate controls and vehicle information, Bluetooth and Bluetooth streaming audio, media hub with audio jack and two USB ports | Std | Std | Std |
| Uconnect 4C NAV with 8.4-in. display and navigation — AM/FM/HD radio system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM Radio with six-month trial included, five-year services of SiriusXM Travel Link and SiriusXM Traffic Plus, Integrated Voice Command with Bluetooth, 8.4-in. touchscreen for displaying music, climate controls and vehicle information, Bluetooth and Bluetooth streaming audio, media hub with audio jack and two USB ports (included with Popular Equipment Group on Touring L and 300S, included with 5.7‑liter HEMI V‑8 engine on 300S) | N/A | Pkg | Opt/Pkg |
| SiriusXM Guardian with one-year trial included | Std | Std | Std |
| Safety & Security | |||
| Active front head restraints | Std | Std | Std |
| Advanced multistage driver and front passenger | Std | Std | Std |
| Driver’s side inflatable knee bolster | Std | Std | Std |
| Supplemental side-curtain for front and rear outboard occupants | Std | Std | Std |
| Child Seat Anchor System (LATCH) — mounts for three child seats in the second row help ease the installation of compatible aftermarket child seats | Std | Std | Std |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) — includes Brake Assist, Rain Brake Support, Ready Alert Braking, Hill-start Assist and all-speed traction control | Std | Std | Std |
| Front-passenger seat belt alert | Std | Std | Std |
| Full-speed Forward Collision Warning (FCW) with Active Braking (included with SafetyTec Plus) | N/A | Pkg | Pkg |
| ParkSense front/rear park assist, Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection | N/A | Std | Std |
| ParkView rear backup camera | Std | Std | Std |
| Remote start system (included with Driver Convenience Group) | Pkg | Std | Std |
| SafetyTec Plus Group — includes Advanced Brake Assist, rain-sensing windshield wipers, LaneSense Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist, auto high-beam headlamp control, Full-speed FCW with Active Braking, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Stop, multifunction exterior mirrors with power, heat, auto-dimming driver’s mirror, supplemental turn signals and courtesy lamps (requires Uconnect 4C NAV with 8.4-in. display and navigation) | N/A | Opt | Opt |
| Security alarm | Std | Std | Std |
| Sentry Key theft-deterrent system — antitheft engine immobilizer | Std | Std | Std |
| Tire-pressure monitoring display — located in the 7-in. reconfigurable driver information display | Std | Std | Std |
| Packages / Equipment Groups | |||
| Driver Convenience Group — includes 18-in. polished aluminum wheels on RWD, front LED fog lamps, remote start and universal garage door opener | Opt | N/A | N/A |
| Chrome Appearance Package — includes chrome-capped power heated mirrors, Chrysler wing badging, chrome daylight opening molding, Platinum grille with Platinum surround and 20-in. polished aluminum wheels | Opt | Opt | N/A |
| Sport Appearance Package — includes Black Noise wing badge with black insert, Gloss Black front fascia applique, performance front fascia with LED fog lamps (Touring L only), black LED taillamps, black headlamp bezels, Gloss Black daylight opening molding, black with black chrome surround grille and 20-in. Black Noise aluminum wheels (not available with Chrome Appearance Package) | Opt | Opt | N/A |
| Comfort Group — includes auto-adjust-in-reverse driver’s mirrors, ventilated leather-trimmed seats, adaptive bi-xenon HID headlamps with automatic leveling system, door sill scuff pads, trunk mat, driver’s and front-passenger footwell LED lamps, front and rear LED-illuminated map pockets, heated rear seats, heated steering wheel, power backlight sunshade, power tilt/telescoping steering column (300S only), memory (driver’s seat, power tilt/telescoping steering column, exterior mirrors and radio), and rear storage armrest with LED-illuminated cup holders | N/A | Opt | Opt |
S Model Appearance Packagepremium fog lamps, body-color performance front fascia and appliqué, rear body-color spoiler, and performance side sills (included with 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine on 300S) | N/A | N/A | Opt/Pkg |
- A dash in the printed guide is recorded as NA.
- The Comfort Group is not offered on the base 300 Touring.
What each trim adds
Equipment that becomes standard at each step up, compared with the next trim down in price. Packages and options aren't counted.
300 Touring Lover 300 Touring+12 standard
- LED fog lamps (included with Driver Convenience Group)
- Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection
- Mirrors: Courtesy lamp
- e-Chromic auto-dimming (driver’s side only)
- Mirrors: Supplemental turn signal
- P225/60R18 BSW Touring (included with Driver Convenience Group)
- 18-in. polished aluminum (included with Driver Convenience Group)
- Eight-way power driver and front-passenger seats with four-way power lumbar adjuster
- Heated front (included with leather-trimmed bucket seats; not included with cloth seats)
- Nappa leather-trimmed bucket seats
- ParkSense front/rear park assist, Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection
- Remote start system (included with Driver Convenience Group)
300Sover 300 Touring L+14 standard
- Alternators: 180 amp
- Sport Mode — selectable sport-tuned transmission shift points (includes steering wheel-mounted shift controls)
- Suspension (four-wheel independent): Performance suspension
- Badging: Black Noise finish
- Black Noise Chrysler wing badge with red accent
- Black grille with Black Chrome surround (included with Sport Appearance Package)
- Black headlamp bezels (included with Sport Appearance Package)
- 245/45R20 BSW All-season Performance (included with 20-in. wheels)
- 20-in. Black Noise (included with Sport Appearance)
- Interior Accents: Piano Black/Satin Chrome
- Interior Accents: Piano Black bezels
- Steering wheel-mounted shift controls (paddle shifters)
- Nappa leather-trimmed sport bucket seats
- Six premium speakers with 276-watt digital amplifier
Standard on every trim (52)
- 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 variable-valve timing (VVT) with eight-speed automatic transmission
- Battery — 730 amp, maintenance free
- Four-wheel disc antilock — includes all-speed traction control
- Exhaust System: Dual exhaust with bright exhaust tips
- Fuel filler system — capless, with remote fuel-door release
- Fuel tank — 18.5 gallon
- Remote Keyless Enter ’n Go — proximity entry and push-button ignition system
- Speed control
- Steering — electric
- Tip Start system
- Cladding — lower bodyside
- Door Handles: Body color
- Glass — acoustic windshield and front doors; solar-control front and rear windows
- Bi-functional halogen projector with delay (not available with adaptive bi-xenon HID)
- LED daytime running headlamps
- Headlamps: Automatic
- Mirrors: Body color
- Mirrors: Power adjust/manual foldaway, heated
- 235/55R19 BSW All-season Performance (included with AWD)
- Tires: Compact spare
- Windows — power with driver and front-passenger one-touch auto up/down and anti-pinch feature
- Wipers: Two-speed variable/intermittent
- Air conditioning — dual-zone automatic temperature control (ATC) with humidity sensor
- Air filtration — particulate air filter
- Defroster — rear window
- Door locks — power, speed-sensitive; child-protection rear
- Floor Mats: Front and rear
- Glove box, trunk, front reading and map lamps, rear reading and courtesy lamps
- Lighting: LED-illuminated front cup holders
- Mirrors: Rearview, auto-dimming
- Visor vanity, illuminated, driver and passenger sides
- Passenger assist handles — front, with illuminated rear assist handles
- Power accessory — 12-volt power outlets in center front instrument panel, center console and back of center console, with delay feature
- Rotary shift knob
- Speedometer: 140 mph
- Steering Column: Manual tilt/telescoping
- Steering Wheel: Leather wrapped
- Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
- Temperature display — outside reading, with compass
- Uconnect 4C with 8.4-in. display — AM/FM/HD radio system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM Radio with six-month trial included, Integrated Voice Command with Bluetooth, 8.4-in. touchscreen for displaying music, climate controls and vehicle information, Bluetooth and Bluetooth streaming audio, media hub with audio jack and two USB ports
- SiriusXM Guardian with one-year trial included
- Active front head restraints
- Advanced multistage driver and front passenger
- Air Bags: Driver’s side inflatable knee bolster
- Supplemental side-curtain for front and rear outboard occupants
- Child Seat Anchor System (LATCH) — mounts for three child seats in the second row help ease the installation of compatible aftermarket child seats
- Electronic stability control (ESC) — includes Brake Assist, Rain Brake Support, Ready Alert Braking, Hill-start Assist and all-speed traction control
- Front-passenger seat belt alert
- ParkView rear backup camera
- Security alarm
- Sentry Key theft-deterrent system — antitheft engine immobilizer
- Tire-pressure monitoring display — located in the 7-in. reconfigurable driver information display
Source: 2021 Chrysler 300 Feature Availability, Stellantis North America. Equipment can change during the model year and some items arrive late; confirm on the window sticker.
2021 Chrysler 300 fuel economy (EPA)
The EPA rates the 2021 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).
| Version | Engine | Transmission · drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 | 3.6L 6-cylinder | 8-speed automatic · RWD | 19MPG | 30MPG | 23MPG | $2,700 | 389 |
| 300 | 5.7L 8-cylinder | 8-speed automatic · RWD | 16MPG | 25MPG | 19MPG | $3,750 | 466 |
| 300 AWD | 3.6L 6-cylinder | 8-speed automatic · AWD | 18MPG | 27MPG | 21MPG | $2,950 | 415 |
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.
2021 Chrysler 300 wheels & tires
Factory tire and wheel sizes, spare and the pressure to run, from the spec sheet and owner's manual.
| Fits | Tire | Wheel | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 and 300 Touring L AWDStandard | 235/55R19Michelin Primacy MXM4 | 19 × 7.5 in, aluminum | 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 |
| 300SStandard | 245/45R20Firestone Firehawk GTV | 20 × 8.0 in | all-season performance, black sidewall |
| 300 Touring and 300 Touring L (Sport Appearance and Chrome Appearance)Optional | 245/45R20Firestone Firehawk GTV | 20 × 8.0 in | all-season 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 (2021 Chrysler 300 Specifications). Pressure and spare notes from the owner's manual.
2021 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 filter
| Service | 20k2 yr | 30k3 yr | 40k4 yr | 50k5 yr | 60k6 yr | 70k7 yr | 80k8 yr | 90k9 yr | 100k10 yr | 110k11 yr | 120k12 yr | 130k13 yr | 140k14 yr | 150k15 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 cleaner filter | ||||||||||||||
| Replace cabin air 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 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
2021 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
| System | Applies to | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| All engines | ||
| Fuel tank (approximate) | 18.5 gal70 L | |
| 3.6L engine | ||
| Engine oil with filter | 6 qt5.6 L | |
| Cooling system | 10 qt9.5 L | |
| 5.7L engine | ||
| Engine oil with filter | 7 qt6.6 L | |
| Cooling system | Without Severe Duty II cooling system | 14.5 qt13.9 L |
| With Severe Duty II cooling system | 15 qt14.3 L | |
Engine fluids
| Component | Fluid / grade | Mopar product |
|---|---|---|
| Engine coolant | 10 Year/150,000 Mile (240,000 km) OAT (Organic Additive Technology) antifreeze/coolant | Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT |
| Engine oil | SAE 5W-20, API certifiedMS-6395 | — |
| Engine oil filter | Mopar filter, or one meeting SAE/USCAR-36 filter performance requirements | Mopar Engine Oil Filter |
Chassis fluids & lubricants
| Component | Fluid / grade | Mopar product |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic transmission | ZF 8 & 9 Speed ATF, or equivalent | Mopar ZF 8 & 9 Speed ATF |
| Brake master cylinder | DOT 3SAE J1703 | Mopar DOT 3 |
| Front axleAWD (if equipped) | 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 (if equipped) | BorgWarner 44-40 transfer case lubricant | Mopar Transfer Case Lubricant for BorgWarner 44-40 |
Fuel
| Engine | Minimum | Ethanol / biodiesel |
|---|---|---|
| 3.6L engine | 87 octane Regular unleaded | Up to 15% (E15) |
| 5.7L engine | 87 octane Regular unleaded (89 for optimum performance and fuel economy (87 acceptable)) | Up to 15% (E15) |
Wheel lug nut torque
| Wheels | Torque |
|---|---|
| Lug nuts/boltsThread M14 x 1.5022 mm socket | 130 ft‑lb (176 N·m) |
- Cooling system capacity includes the heater and the coolant recovery bottle filled to the MAX level.
- Not E85 compatible; no gasoline with methanol or more than 15% ethanol.
- Check the engine oil filler cap for the correct SAE grade.
- Recheck lug nut/bolt torque after 25 miles (40 km).
Source: Owner's manual on Mopar.com. Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.
2021 Chrysler 300 recalls & safety
What the U.S. government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has on file for the 2021 Chrysler 300: 2 recall campaigns, 21 owner complaints and crash-test ratings. Fetched November 8, 2026.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.govVisibility: 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.govOwner complaints by component
- Complaints
- 21
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Air bags8
- Engine4
- Seat belts3
- Unknown or other3
- Fuel/propulsion system2
- Service brakes2
- Back over prevention1
- Exterior lighting1
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.
2021 Chrysler 300 owner's manuals & publications
The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2021 model year.
Owner's manuals
Quick guides
Supplements
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.
Salt, snow and hills: the data
Reading the 2021 300 data for Great Lakes roads
Lake-effect squalls, roads soaked in brine, potholes that open with every thaw and long Appalachian grades: driving in the Great Lakes states asks a lot of tires, batteries and undersides. These notes take the 2021 300 figures above and flag the ones that carry the most weight in West Virginia.
Pothole season and the factory tire sizes
Smallest factory tire: P215/65R17. Freeze-thaw cycles break up asphalt across the Great Lakes states, and one jolt can knock the alignment out without leaving a mark on the wheel. If the steering wheel sits off-center or the 300 wanders after a pothole, get the alignment checked before the tire edges wear. A winter set on 17-inch wheels also keeps salt off the originals.
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.
Which wheels do the pulling
Factory drive configurations for 2021: 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.
Towing to the lake
Peak trailer rating this year: 1,000 lb, for one configuration in the towing chart. On Appalachian grades the descent is the harder half of the trip: drop to a lower gear so the engine holds speed, and save the brakes for stopping. The I-24 grade at Monteagle in Tennessee and the long climbs on the West Virginia Turnpike both punish a heavy trailer. Frequent towing also calls for transfer case fluid and axle fluid service.
Filters for dust and pollen
The cabin air filter first comes up at 20,000 miles. Spring pollen in the Ohio and Tennessee valleys is heavy, and a clogged cabin filter also slows the defroster in winter because it chokes the blower's airflow. It is a five-minute job on most vehicles.
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.
Each spec in these notes is pulled from the tables above. The commentary on salt, snow, potholes and grades is general guidance for the Great Lakes states; the owner's manual remains the authority.
2021 Chrysler 300 questions
How much oil does the 2021 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 2021 Chrysler 300 use?
Engine oil: SAE 5W-20, API certified (MS-6395) and Engine oil filter: Mopar filter, or one meeting SAE/USCAR-36 filter performance requirements (SAE/USCAR-36).
When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2021 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 filter. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.
Where can I find the 2021 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 2021 Chrysler 300 get?
The EPA rates the 2021 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 2021 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 and 300 Touring L AWD); 245/45R20 (300S, 300 Touring and 300 Touring L (Sport Appearance and Chrome Appearance)). 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 2021 Chrysler 300?
Dropped trims: 300 Limited and 300C; New option package: Comfort Group; Packages no longer offered: 300 Premium Group, 300S Premium Group, 300S Premium Group 2, Alpine Audio Group and 8 more; Newly available: Full-speed Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking (300 Touring L) and Heated second row (300 Touring L).
Does the 2021 Chrysler 300 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 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 2021 Chrysler 300?
Owners have filed 21 complaints about the 2021 Chrysler 300 with NHTSA. The components named most often are air bags (8), engine (4), and seat belts (3). 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 2021 Chrysler 300's NHTSA crash-test rating?
NHTSA's overall 5-Star Safety Rating for the 2021 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.