Chrysler Jeep 300 reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Chrysler Jeep 300 is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 121 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 143 of 442, and 35.8% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is rbt (sp) (6.8% of tests).
Ranked 143 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 3,387 Chrysler Jeep 300s aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 35.8% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Chrysler Jeep 300 is 17% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
35.8%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
7,100
Typical age at test: 16 years
Chrysler Jeep 300 MOT failure rate by age
Most common Chrysler Jeep 300 MOT faults
- Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements6.8% of tests
- Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.6% of tests
- Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value6.3% of tests
- Position lamp: not working5.9% of tests
- Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.9% of tests
- Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault4.4% of tests
What the Chrysler Jeep 300 fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 20.1% | ▲ 1.6× as often |
| Suspension | 13.7% | ▼ 22% less often |
| Lights and electrics | 13.6% | ▼ 35% less often |
| Steering | 8.0% | ▲ 2.1× as often |
| Tyres | 4.0% | ▼ 47% less often |
| Visibility | 3.6% | ▼ 48% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 3.5% | ▼ 46% less often |
| Body and structure | 2.2% | ▼ 73% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 1.5% | ▼ 35% less often |
| Wheels | 0.7% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
How much is road tax on a Chrysler Jeep 300?
Any Chrysler Jeep 300 first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Chrysler Jeep 300 reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the Chrysler Jeep 300 is 17% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 121 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Chrysler Jeep 300?
The most common MOT fault is “Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements”, found in 6.8% of tests. It fails on steering and brakes more often than similar cars.
›How much is road tax on a Chrysler Jeep 300?
Any Chrysler Jeep 300 first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
›How many Chrysler Jeep 300s fail their MOT?
35.8% of Chrysler Jeep 300s aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Chrysler Jeep 300 combined (Open Government Licence v3.0). How we calculate the league.