The Chrysler 300 is doomed to head out of production for the first time since 2005 at the end of the 2023 model year. It’s a sad departure from the large American car landscape, but it leaves many used models for fans to consider. Still, a used Chrysler sedan might not be your best bet regarding large sedans to rack up serious mileage. So, how many miles can a Chrysler 300 last?

How many miles can a Chrysler 300 run for?

A Chrysler 300 sedan on the early LX or later LD platform has the potential to run for over 200,000 miles with proper care and maintenance. However, depending on the model year, many 300 sedans develop issues well before that mileage. 

For instance, the 2006 Chrysler 300 has a disproportionate number of owner complaints highlighting engine problems like stalling at highway speeds. Moreover, in several cases, owners reported blown engines at an average of 92,200 miles. Unfortunately, Car Complaints says the average replacement 3.5L V6 mill for the LX-platform sedan will cost around $7,000 to buy and install.  

Still, the Chrysler sedan shares much with the Dodge Charger, and both cars are widely regarded as reliable packages. Further, later models with the 3.6L Pentastar V6 are typically more drama-free than earlier models with the 3.5L mill. 

Is the Chrysler 300 one of the longest-lasting cars?

Unfortunately for Chrysler 300 owners in 2023, the sedan isn’t anywhere on the list of the longest-lasting cars. According to iSeeCars, the longest-lasting sedans have an average potential lifespan of between 203,000 and 245,710 miles. 

However, the 300 isn’t the only vehicle to miss the mark. No Stellantis vehicles are in the top 10 sedans and hatchbacks. As a result, the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger will have similar lifespans, albeit not up to Toyota Avalon standards. In fact, the lifespan study lists three Toyota and three Honda models in the longest-lasting sedans from the last 10 years. Unfortunately, only one American domestic vehicle snagged a spot in the top 10: the now-discontinued Chevrolet Impala. 

Is a Chrysler 300 a reliable car?

Most Chrysler 300 model years and trims are reliable. However, some of the Chrysler model’s years lack the potential to last as long as others due to potentially catastrophic issues like engine and electrical issues. 

In addition to the 2006 model, a few of the first LD-platform models have hundreds of reports with the NHTSA of electrical problems. For instance, the 2012 model has over 200 NHTSA reports of faulty warning lights and alternator failures. 

What are the longest-lasting sedans?

While the Chrysler 300 didn’t make the list of the longest-lasting sedans, a couple of its competitors did. The Toyota Avalon and Chevrolet Impala topped the lifespan study, with 245,710 and 230,343 miles, respectively. As a result, fans who want function over style might be better off with an Avalon over a used LX or LD Chrysler 300.

Still, 2023 is the last opportunity fans have to snag an LD-platform Chrysler 300; Stellantis will retire the 300 and the Dodge Charger before the 2024 model year.

What do you think of the Chrysler mainstay? Would you have one? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!