Chrysler 300 Service Schedule: Intervals, Costs & What's Critical

Chrysler 300 service: key facts

Oil service every 15,000 miles or 1 year
Basic service costs £120–£300 depending on garage
1 generation from 2006 to 2015
5 tracked service items across routine, major, and periodic schedules

Routine service items

These are the items covered in a standard service. Most garages include oil, oil filter and a basic inspection. The rest are typically checked or replaced on a schedule.

Service item	Interval	Typical cost
Engine oil and filter Long-life service interval typical for Mercedes-derived 3.0L diesel. LX	15,000 miles or 1 year	£120–£180 Dealer: £200–£300
Air filter Replace at same time as cabin filter. Restricted air filter reduces power and increases fuel consumption on diesel engines. LX	30,000 miles or 2 years	£40–£70 Dealer: £80–£120
Cabin pollen filter Located behind glove box. Blocked filter causes poor heater and air conditioning performance. LX	30,000 miles or 2 years	£30–£50 Dealer: £60–£100
Fuel filter Critical on diesel engines. Blocked filter causes loss of power and can damage injection pump. Use only OE specification parts. LX	30,000 miles	£80–£130 Dealer: £150–£220

Periodic maintenance

Items that don't need doing at every service but should be on your radar at the right mileage or age.

Service item	Interval	Typical cost
Brake fluid DOT 4 specification. Two-year interval regardless of mileage due to hygroscopic nature of brake fluid. Essential for proper brake system function. LX	2 years	£60–£90 Dealer: £120–£180

Known issues to watch for

The most common problems reported on the Chrysler 300, ranked by severity.

dangerous

Front suspension ball joint wear (LX)

The front suspension ball joints show excessive wear at 7.9x the fleet average rate according to MOT data.

dangerous

Wheel bearing failure (LX)

Wheel bearings fail at 7.9x the fleet average rate, particularly from 60,000 miles onwards.

major

Parking brake cable seizure and adjuster failure (LX)

The handbrake system uses cables and adjusters that are prone to corrosion and seizure, particularly in UK conditions.

major

Brake caliper binding and disc damage (LX)

MOT data shows brake binding at 5.0x fleet average and brake disc damage at 2.1x fleet average.

1 more known issues tracked. Check a specific car's history to see what matters for its age and mileage.

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Chrysler 300 service FAQs

How often should a Chrysler 300 be serviced?

A Chrysler 300 should have an oil service every 15,000 miles or 1 year, whichever comes first. Long-life service interval typical for Mercedes-derived 3.

How much does a Chrysler 300 service cost?

A basic service at an independent garage typically costs £120–£180. Main dealer servicing is usually £200–£300. Major items like timing belts or gearbox services cost significantly more.

Can I service a Chrysler 300 at an independent garage?

Yes. Under UK consumer law, using an independent garage does not void your manufacturer warranty, provided they use parts meeting the manufacturer's specification and follow the correct schedule. However, independent services won't appear in the franchised dealer digital records.

Chrysler 300 Service Schedule & Costs