Chrysler30020153.6L/chrysler/300/2015/3-6l/
LX platform

2015 Chrysler 300 — 3.6L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 300 3.6L.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 3.6LTransmission Automatic 8-spd

The 2015 Chrysler 300 3.6L is a passenger car riding on the LX platform, powered by a 3.6-liter engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission, carrying an EPA rating of 19/30/23 mpg and requiring 6.0 quarts of 5W-20 API engine oil. Owner-reported data logs 97 total complaints and five recalls for this model year, with the power train representing the top complaint area. Across the model’s 2004–2023 complaint history, the 2015 edition’s 97 complaints sit far below the 2006 peak of 1,750 and well above the 2004 low of 2, positioning it in a moderate tier of the documented reliability span.

Model year201920182017201620152014201320122011

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 APIOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy19/30/23 mpgEPA · 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 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.

Battery groupBCI 94R · 730 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size235/55R19OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04884899AC alt 68191349AC
Engine air filter04861746AB
Spark plugSP143877AB alt SP149125AF
BatteryBBH7F001AA
Front wiper blades68194930AB alt 05182439AB
Thermostat52028898AJ alt 05184894AA
Cabin air filter68535614AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 8-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length198.8 in
Overall width75.2 in
Overall height58.7 in
Wheelbase120.1 in
Curb weight4513 lb
Track (front / rear)64.2 / 63.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)54/46

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined19 / 30 / 23 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume106 cu ft
Cargo volume16 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

Independent published road-test results.

6.3–6.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.30 sec — 2015 Limited V6
292 hpHorsepower (as tested)
260 lb-ftTorque (as tested)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2015Limited V6 3.6L V66.30 sec14.80 sec292 hpAWD
2015C V6 3.6L V66.60 sec15.00 sec292 hpAWD
2013S V6 3.6L V66.40 sec14.90 sec300 hpRWD
2013S V6 3.6L V66.50 sec15.10 sec300 hpRWD
2017S 3.6L V66.30 sec15.00 sec300 hpRWD
2012S V6 3.6L V66.60 sec15.20 sec292 hpRWD
2011Limited V6 3.6L V67.20 sec15.40 sec292 hpRWD
2021S 3.6L V66.70 sec15.10 sec300 hpRWD

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 API engine oil, 175 in the differential, DOT 3 · SAE J1703 brake fluid. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.72
Brake FluidDOT 3 · SAE J1703
Differential Gear Oil175
Differential Gear Oil Capacity175 FIA Front Axle
Engine Coolant Capacity10.0
Engine OilAPI · SAE 5W · MS-6395
Engine Oil Capacity6.0 qt

Engine torques

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts8.8
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts18
Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsUpper: 7.4 ft-lbs; Lower: 8.8 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts27.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts8.8 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Driveshaft Flange to TransmissionFront: 48.0; Rear: 72.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug17.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug17.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub157 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub Bearing Housing BoltsINSTALL A NEW HUB NUT. ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub157 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub Bearing Housing BoltsINSTALL A NEW HUB NUT. ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub157 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 Gap.043 in
Spark Plug Torque13 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance730 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test16 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief21 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature195 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)58.0 + or - 5.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)58+/-5 psi
Engine Compression100 min psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 23; Front: 44; Rear: 23
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 90; Rear: 96 /; Front: 98; Rear: 81
ABS Sensor Torque6.6 / NS
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.040; Rear: 0.040 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.040; Rear: 17; Rear: 18
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.0004
Maximum Rotor Runout.0014 When measured on vehicle

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
190
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., step 2: 10530 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 9 stages
122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
233.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
375 degrees CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for this step.75 degrees
450 degrees CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for this step.50 degrees
5Loosen bolts in reverse sequence
622.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
733.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
870 degrees CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for this step.70 degrees
970 degrees CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for this step.; Bolts should be checked for stretching using a straight edge. Ay bolts that show stretching should be replaced.70 degrees

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) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
At 20,000 miDifferential (inspect fluid level)
Every 20,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Parking Brake System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 30,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 40,000 miDifferential (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.

The 2015 Chrysler 300 marks a notable inflection point in the generation’s reliability trajectory. Complaints dropped sharply to 97 from 236 in 2014 and remained low in subsequent years, suggesting Chrysler addressed many early second-generation (2011+) issues by this model year. Recalls held steady at 5—consistent with the 2013-2014 average—while investigations persisted at 2, indicating lingering but managed concerns. The 2015 model sits near the end of the generation’s peak TSB activity (353 issued), implying thorough dealer-level fixes were available for common problems. With only 9 crash-related complaints and a single fire report, safety risks appear minimal. **This positions the 2015 as one of the stronger used buys in the 300 lineup, offering improved reliability without the higher-mileage risks of later years.**

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
353
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
97
Owner complaints
9 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 97 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train16
Unknown Or Other15
Steering5
Electrical System5
Air Bags5
Exterior Lighting4
Suspension4
Fuel/Propulsion System3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V018000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 15/01/2019

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon… Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator…

18E053000Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)Reported 12/07/2018

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Stage 1 Kit Performance Packages Powertrain Control Modules (PCM) Part Numbers P5160023, P5160025, and Demon Crate PCM Part Number 68412287AA. The PCMs are being recalled… Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will either perform a software update or replace the PCM, free of charge. The recall began July 26 , 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 353 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
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…
1084632025-11-18Service BrakesPAD KIT - REAR DISC BRAKE, FRONT DISC BRAKE
1084642025-11-17Service BrakesPAD KIT - REAR DISC BRAKE, FRONT DISC BRAKE
31-001-25 REV. B2025-08-16StructureAluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading…

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 2015 300 3.6L take?

6.0 qt of API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix., per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 300 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 3.6L get?

EPA figures are 19 city / 30 highway / 23 combined mpg.