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2021 Chrysler 300

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2021 300.

The 2021 Chrysler 300 carries forward the long-running nameplate with powertrain maintenance specified at 6.0 quarts of 5W-20 oil, reflecting the requirements of its engine configuration. Nineteen total owner complaints and two recalls—air bag concerns leading the complaint areas—make this a comparatively quiet model year within the 300's reliability record spanning 2004 through 2023. That history peaked at 1,750 complaints in 2006 and bottomed out at just two in 2004, so the 2021's modest volume places it firmly among the model's more settled later years, suggesting a vehicle that has largely worked through its earlier growing pains.

Model year2023202220212020

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

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 size245/45R20 99VOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04892339BE alt 68191349AC
Engine air filter04861746AB
Spark plugSP149125AF alt SP143877AB
Battery56029635AD
Front wiper blades05182439AB alt 68194930AB
Thermostat52028898AJ alt 05184894AA
Cabin air filter68535614AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length198.8 in
Overall width75.2 in
Overall height58.7 in
Wheelbase120.1 in
Curb weight4381 lb
Track (front / rear)64.2 / 63.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)54/46

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

Independent road tests for the 300 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.70 sec — 2021 S
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2021S 3.6L V66.70 sec15.10 sec300 hpRWD
2023C 6.4L V84.40 sec12.80 sec485 hpRWD
2023C 6.4L V84.50 sec12.90 sec485 hpRWD
2018S 5.7L V85.30 sec13.80 sec363 hpRWD
2017S 3.6L V66.30 sec15.00 sec300 hpRWD
2015S V8 5.7L V85.30 sec13.90 sec363 hpRWD
2015Limited V6 3.6L V66.30 sec14.80 sec292 hpAWD
2015C V6 3.6L V66.60 sec15.00 sec292 hpAWD

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 · 75W-85 in the differential, DOT 3 · DOT 4 · DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 130 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.5 qt
Brake FluidDOT 3 · DOT 4 · DOT 3
Differential Gear OilSynthetic
Differential Gear OilSynthetic · 75W-90 · 75W-85
Engine Coolant Capacity10.0 qt
Engine Oil5W-20
Engine Oil Capacity6.0 qt
Engine Oil5W-20

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)9.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)6.67 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)9.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)9.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs89.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or StudsThrust Plate Bolts: 115.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts133.0 ft-lbs
Cylinder Head Steps9.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill PlugFront: 22.0; Rear: 26.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain PlugRear: 26.0 ft-lbs
Differential Fill PlugFront: 22.0; Rear: 26.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain PlugRear: 26.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts130 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug17.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug17.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug17.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance0.6-0.9 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance6,000-9,000 ohms
Spark Plug ManufacturerMopar
Spark Plug Gap0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMopar

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.56; Refer to underwood AC specification label. If R-134-a is specified
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeND-12
RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.56; Refer to underwood AC specification label. If R-134-a is specified
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeND-12

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)58.0 + or - 5.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)58.0 + or - 5.0 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum53.0 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum63.0 psi
Engine Oil Pressure4.0 minimum @ Curb idle speed. psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM25.0-110.0 psi @ 3,000 rpm's rpm

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 44.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 23.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 98.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 87.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque6.5
Minimum Pad Thickness0.04 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.040; Rear: 17
Maximum Rotor RunoutMeasure on Vehicle: .0008"

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
130.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 105°30 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-1025 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 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 miBattery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect)
Every 20,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Parking Brake System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 100,000 miPCV Valve (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miEngine 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 requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter 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 neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe 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.

Across the Chrysler 300 generation, federal complaints peaked early at 1,750 in 2006 and saw a secondary spike of 424 in 2012, followed by a steady decline toward the end of the production run. The 2021 model year sits firmly within this mature, low-complaint tail end, registering just 19 complaints alongside 2 recalls and zero investigations, which closely mirrors the adjacent 2020 (10 complaints) and 2022 (5 complaints) model years. For the 2021 specifically, airbags represent the largest complaint area with 7 reports, followed by engine and seat belt issues with 2 each, though the data does not specify their root causes; notably, there are zero crash or fire complaints on record. This low volume of federal reports indicates that the major engineering bugs from earlier in the generation have been successfully resolved. Consequently, the 2021 Chrysler 300 is an excellent used buy, offering the proven reliability of a fully matured platform without the severe defect risks of earlier model years.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
234
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
19
Owner complaints
0 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

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 19 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags7
Engine2
Seat Belts2
Exterior Lighting1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Seat Belts,Vehicle Speed Control,Engine1
Unknown Or Other,Engine1
Unknown Or Other,Fuel/Propulsion System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V516000Visibility:WindshieldReported 08/07/2021

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… Remedy: 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…

24V198000Air Bags:Side/Window:Curtain:InflatorReported 14/03/2024

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. Remedy: 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 234 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
S2208000045 REV.D2026-06-26StructureBackup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection
18-044-262026-03-21EngineFlash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction…
S2208000045 REV.C2026-03-18Unknown Or OtherBackup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection
S2621000003 REV.A2026-03-09Power TrainThe vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the…
S26080000102026-03-05Electrical SystemActive Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1A10-00, B1A11-00, B1A12- 00, B1A13-00-, B1A14-00…

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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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2021 300 take?

6.0 qt of 5W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2021 300 have open recalls?

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