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2023 Chrysler 300

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 300.

The 2023 Chrysler 300 maintains a 5.0-quart oil fill capacity with a required 0W-20 API viscosity specification throughout its twentieth year of production spanning 2004-2023. This model year generated only six total owner complaints—with service brakes representing the top reported issue—alongside a single recall, a volume that sits near the lowest end of the model’s historical spectrum compared to the 1,750 complaints recorded in 2006. That minimal complaint positioning suggests a design that has reached resolved maturity after two decades of production history.

Model year2023202220212020

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque100.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 04884899AC. 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.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04884899AC alt 04892339BE
Engine air filter04861746AB
Spark plugSP143877AB alt SP149125AF
Battery56029635AD
Front wiper blades05182439AB alt 68194930AB
Thermostat52028898AJ alt 05184894AA
Cabin air filter68575487AA alt 68535614AA

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.

4.4–4.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.40 sec — 2023 C
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2023C 6.4L V84.40 sec12.80 sec485 hpRWD
2023C 6.4L V84.50 sec12.90 sec485 hpRWD
2021S 3.6L V66.70 sec15.10 sec300 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 5.0 qt of 0W-20 API engine oil, DOT 3 · SAE J1703 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100.0 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 20.0 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3 · SAE J1703
Engine Coolant Capacity15.0 qt
Engine OilSAE 0W · Synthetic · MS-6395 · SAE 0W · API
Engine Oil Capacity5.0 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)9.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or StudsBearing Cap Bolts: 7.4 ft-lbs
Flex or Driveplate BoltsFlexplate to Crankshaft: 70.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pan to Block BoltsM6 Bolt: 7.4 ft-lbs, M8 Bolts: 18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug20.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs9.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts100.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub120.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub120.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Ignition Coil Primary Resistance0.6-0.9 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance6,000-9,000 ohms

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

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 149.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 110.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque6.0
Minimum Pad Thickness0.040" in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.040; Rear: 0.409
Maximum Rotor Runout0.0008"

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., step 2: 10530 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: Do not use a torque wrench. 125°. Step 5: Loosen all fasteners in reverse order of installation. Step 6: 22.0 ft. lbs., Step 7: 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 8: 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 9: Do not use a torque wrench. 130°.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 miBattery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 12,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Parking Brake System (adjust) · 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 (inspect) · 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's long generation, federal complaint volume peaked dramatically in the early years—1,750 complaints in 2006—then steadily declined to single-digit figures by 2020 onward, with recalls following a similar downward arc from a high of 9 in 2012 to just 1 in the target year. The 2023 model year sits at the very tail of this trend, recording only 6 complaints and a single recall with zero open investigations, which represents the lowest combined federal activity in the dataset alongside 2022. Notably, half of the 2023 complaints involve service brakes (2 crash-related), with the remaining complaints scattered across air bags, lane departure/back-over prevention, and unknown categories; the data does not specify root causes for any of these. TSB volume also contracted to 118 in 2023 from a peak of 353 in 2015, suggesting reduced manufacturer service-action activity as the platform matured toward discontinuation. The consistently minimal complaint and recall counts in the final three years (2020–2023) indicate that Chrysler resolved most systemic issues earlier in the generation. On paper, 2023 is one of the lowest-risk model years in the entire Chrysler 300 lineup and represents a strong candidate for used purchase, provided a pre-purchase inspection verifies brake system condition given the small cluster of brake-related complaints.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
118
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
6
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

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 6 complaints on record, top 5 components.

Service Brakes2
Unknown Or Other,Lane Departure,Back Over Prevention1
Air Bags1
Unknown Or Other,Service Brakes1
Structure1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

24V112000Parking BrakeReported 15/02/2024

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger vehicles. The parking brake may be improperly adjusted, which can result in a vehicle roll away. As such, these vehicles… Remedy: Dealers will properly adjust the parking brake, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 29, 2024. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 118 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
S2208000045 REV.D2026-06-26StructureBackup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection
S2408000018 REV.B2026-05-29Electrical SystemNew Key Will Not Program, 0x22 Scan Tool Error
S2408000018 REV.A2026-04-17Electrical SystemNew Key Will Not Program, 0x22 Scan Tool Error
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

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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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2023 300 take?

5.0 qt of Mopar® SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic Engine Oil which meets the requirements of the manufacturer Material Standard MS-6395. Equivalent full synthetic SAE 0W-20 engine oil can be used but must have the API Starburst trademark, per the factory manual.

Does the 2023 300 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.