2021 Chrysler 300 AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

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2021 Chrysler 300 AWD

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City
18
MPG
Highway
27
MPG
Combined
21
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic 8-spd
Regular
City
18
Hwy
27
Comb
21
Fuel cost: $3,200/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,200

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-4,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 4/10
GHG Score: 4/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
415 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
14.2 barrels

Specifications

Engine
3.6L 6-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
Sedan

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
3.6L, 6-cylinder
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$3,207/yr
California
$5.957/gal$4,255/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,777/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,954/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,230/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,221/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,994/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,299/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$3,103/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,177/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 21 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems19 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 19 owner complaints for the 2021 Chrysler 300 AWD. Top reported issues include air bags, engine and seat belts. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Air Bags
8
Engine
4
Seat Belts
3
Fuel System
2
Structure
1
Speed Control
1
Brakes
1
Lighting
1

2021 Chrysler 300 AWD problems by category: Air Bags: 8 complaints, Engine: 4 complaints, Seat Belts: 3 complaints, Fuel System: 2 complaints, Structure: 1 complaints, Speed Control: 1 complaints, Brakes: 1 complaints, Lighting: 1 complaints.

Sample Owner Complaints

EngineFiled: 03/22/2025ODI#11649935
Vehicle manufactured 12/2021. Purchased NEW 5/28/2022. Slight oil consumption between changes. Noticed engine had rough idle similar to misfire August 2024 shortly after an oil change@24,272 mi. NOTE …
Seat BeltsFiled: 10/14/2024ODI#11619632
-Took Vehicle to Service Center, they told me to call 800-992-1997 and ask for authorization for replacement. - Its at the service center for Larry Miller Chrysler, so I am not sure why they are not c…
Air BagsFiled: 06/03/2024ODI#11592294
I think that’s it’s appalling that the NHTSA cannot put more pressure on Chrysler to figure out a faster way to fix this deadly defect that is killing people. How long am I expected to wait for this …

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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