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LX platform

2017 Chrysler 300 — 3.6L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 300 3.6L.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 3.6LTransmission Automatic 8-spd

The 2017 Chrysler 300 is a passenger car built on the LX platform, powered by a 3.6-liter engine mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission and EPA-rated at 19 mpg city and 30 mpg highway. It specifies a 6.0-quart oil capacity using 5W-20 viscosity. Set against the model’s broader complaint history from 2004 to 2023—a spectrum running from a low of 2 reports to a high of 1,750—this model year recorded only 82 owner complaints and two recalls, placing it well below the historical volatility peak and marking it as one of the more stable iterations in the series.

Model year2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-20OEM · verified

Lug nut torque130 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy19/30/23 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 730 CCA battery, OE oil filter 04892339BE. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 94R · 730 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP235/55R19OEM · verified

Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	04892339BE alt 68191349AC
Engine air filter	04861746AB
Spark plug	SP149125AF alt SP143877AB
Battery	BBH7F001AA
Front wiper blades	68194930AB alt 05182439AB
Thermostat	52028898AJ alt 05184894AA
Cabin air filter	68535614AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 8-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	198.8 in
Overall width	75.2 in
Overall height	58.7 in
Wheelbase	120.1 in
Curb weight	4270 lb
Track (front / rear)	64.2 / 63.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	54/46

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	19 / 30 / 23 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	106 cu ft
Cargo volume	16 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent published road-test results.

6.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.30 sec — 2017 S

300 hpHorsepower (as tested)

264 lb-ftTorque (as tested)

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2017	S 3.6L V6	6.30 sec	15.00 sec	300 hp	RWD
2015	Limited V6 3.6L V6	6.30 sec	14.80 sec	292 hp	AWD
2015	C V6 3.6L V6	6.60 sec	15.00 sec	292 hp	AWD
2013	S V6 3.6L V6	6.40 sec	14.90 sec	300 hp	RWD
2013	S V6 3.6L V6	6.50 sec	15.10 sec	300 hp	RWD
2021	S 3.6L V6	6.70 sec	15.10 sec	300 hp	RWD
2012	S V6 3.6L V6	6.60 sec	15.20 sec	292 hp	RWD
2011	Limited V6 3.6L V6	7.20 sec	15.40 sec	292 hp	RWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 5W-20 engine oil, Synthetic · 75W-90 · GL-5 · 75W-85 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 130 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-10-9-4-3-6-5-8-7-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF +4 · ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	5.2
Automatic Transmission Fluid	Use Mopar AT Fluid Part number 68218925AA
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	9.5
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	Synthetic · 75W-90 · GL-5 · 75W-85
Engine Coolant	MS-12106
Engine Coolant Capacity	10.0

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)	9.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)	6.6 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	84.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)	22.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)	38.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)	16.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	70.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	Lower: 8.8; Upper: 7.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Driveshaft Flange to Transmission	Front: 48.0; Rear: 72.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts	130 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	17.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	17.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	170.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	157.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	170.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order	1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4
Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order	1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Cylinder Firing Order	1-10-9-4-3-6-5-8-7-2
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance	0.6-0.9 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance	6,000-9,000 ohms

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant Capacity	R134a
Oil Type	ND 12 oil
Standard BCI Group Number	94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	730 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)

58 +- 5 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	Front: 23, Rear: NS
Minimum Pad Thickness	0.040 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinish	Front: 1.040; Rear: 17; Rear: 18

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	15.0 ft. lbs.	15 ft. lbs
2	90.0

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

30.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: + 105

30 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 9 stages

Prep If the threads of the old bolts are stretched or damaged, do not re-use old bolts. Do not apply additional oil to the bolt threads.

1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	33.0 ft. lbs.	33 ft. lbs
3	33.0 ft. lbs.	33 ft. lbs
4	Do not use a torque wrench for this step. Turn bolts 125 degrees	125 degrees
5	Loosen all bolts completely in reverse order.
6	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
7	33.0 ft. lbs.	33 ft. lbs
8	33.0 ft. lbs.	33 ft. lbs
9	Do not use a torque wrench for this step. Turn bolts 130 degrees.	130 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages

Bolts 1-10

25 ft. lbs

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep M11 Inner bolts

1	15.0 ft. lbs.	15 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees; M8 Outer bolts	90 degrees
1	16.0 ft. lbs.	16 ft. lbs
2	90.0 degrees; M8 Side bolts	90 degrees
1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 10,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 10,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 mi	Battery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 mi	Brake Linings (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Parking Brake System (adjust) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 50,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 100,000 mi	PCV Valve (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified

Tool required	DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
Why	Transmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module

Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified

When needed	After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool required	DRBIII scan tool
Also required	The vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2017 Chrysler 300 sits near the bottom of a clear downward arc in federal complaints that defines this generation, which peaked dramatically in 2005–2006 at 1,125 and 1,750 complaints respectively before steadily declining through the 2010s. With 82 complaints, 2 recalls, and zero investigations, the target year is nearly identical to the 2016 model year (76 complaints, 3 recalls) and notably quieter than the 2018 model year, which saw complaints nearly double to 152 and recalls rise to 4. The 2017's top complaint areas cluster around the Electrical System (17 complaints), Unknown/Other (13), and Structure (11), with 2 crash complaints and zero fire complaints reported; the federal data does not specify root causes for any of these areas. TSBs dropped from 304 in 2016 to 201 in 2017, which could indicate fewer emerging service issues or simply fewer technical bulletins issued that year. Overall, 2017 represents one of the most favorable data points in the entire generation's record, offering the maturity of a long-debugged platform with minimal federal scrutiny. **Takeaway:** Based solely on the federal record, 2017 is a strong year to buy a used Chrysler 300, combining low complaint volume, minimal recalls, and no open investigations — just ensure any electrical and structure-related TSBs have been addressed by prior owners.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

201

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

2 involved a crash · 0 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

Overall★★★★★

Frontal★★★★★

Side★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16’17’18 ’19 ’20 ’21 ’22 ’23

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 82 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System17

Unknown Or Other13

Structure11

Electrical System,Unknown Or Other7

Air Bags5

Power Train3

Engine3

Fuel/Propulsion System3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V332000Electrical System:WiringReported 17/05/2018

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… Remedy: 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…

17V097000Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle ShaftReported 14/02/2017

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… Remedy: 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 201 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
S2621000003 REV.A	2026-03-09	Power Train	The vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the…
S2608000010	2026-03-05	Electrical System	Active Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1A10-00, B1A11-00, B1A12- 00, B1A13-00-, B1A14-00…
9100735	2025-12-10	Electrical System	Verify "Z" part number availability. Order a "Z" part number for all Exchange Orders…
108463	2025-11-18	Service Brakes	PAD KIT - REAR DISC BRAKE, FRONT DISC BRAKE
108464	2025-11-17	Service Brakes	PAD KIT - REAR DISC BRAKE, FRONT DISC BRAKE

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 94R battery Vehicles taking 6.0 qt LX-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 04892339BE Engine air filter 04861746AB Spark plug SP149125AF Battery BBH7F001AA

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 300 3.6L take?

6.0 qt of 5W-20 Meeting Chrysler standard MS-6395 or equivalent., per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 300 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 3.6L get?

EPA figures are 19 city / 30 highway / 23 combined mpg.