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1993-2004 · 9 model years
Chrysler 300M Problems by year
Owners have filed 903 complaints about the Chrysler 300M across 9 model years, and it has 9 recalls. The 1999 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (351), while 1993, 1994, 2003 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the steering, followed by the body, doors & structure.
- Complaints
- 903
- Recalls
- 9
- Crashes
- 71
- Fires
- 20
- Injuries
- 63
- Deaths
- 3
300M complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common 300M problems
Chrysler 300M recalls 9
On certain passenger vehicles, the floor shifter ignition-park interlock may fail and allow the shifter to be moved out of the park position with the key removed. An inoperative interlock may also allow the key to be removed when the shifter has not been...
On certain passenger vehicles, an internal hood latch component may have been manufactured with a crack, which could propagate and break, allowing the primary/secondary latch spring to disengage.
On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly.
Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles (non-sunroof only) fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "Occupant protection in interior impact."
Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 225, "Child restraint anchorage systems." Some of the owner's manuals for these vehicles are missing instructions...
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The seat belt shoulder height adjustable turning loop (atl) top mounting bolt was inadequately manufactured.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The molding flash on the primary lever may prevent the operation of the g-lock and tilt lock functions on some of the driver's side retractors.
Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. The passenger air bag inflator assembly contains an incorrect inflator charge amount.
Latest 300M complaints
The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler 300M. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the front driver's seat back fractured. The contact stated that upon sitting in the front driver's seat, the seat back collapsed and landed on the rear seat. The contact attempted to adjust the seat however, the front driver's seat failed to adjust. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact referenced NHTSA...
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Campaign Number: 03V035000 (SEATS); however, the contact was informed that the recall had expired. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000.
The contact owns a 2000 Chrysler 300M. The contact stated that the lift support struts of the hood and the trunk had failed, causing the trunk and the hood to close on her head when raised. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
The horn does not work which in the state of New Hampshire is a safety inspection item, and the dashboard lights work intermittently (not working more often than working) rendering the gauges unreadable at night. Not sure the exact date of the horn failure, but the steering wheel cruise control and audio controls stopped working, and I checked some forums that confirmed said failure might also disable the horn, and that is what happened. The problem occurs even when parked.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chrysler 300m. The contact stated that her step-father was driving the vehicle and the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle coasted off of the roadway. The contact waited and restarted the vehicle before driving to the destination. The vehicle occurred several times and was towed to an independent mechanic was unable to determine the causes of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The steering axle attach to the rack of pinion keep coming off. When that happen the wheel fell to the ground. In my car this is the 3rd time that happen. *Tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chrysler 300m. While driving 15 mph, the contact noticed a strong fuel odor outside and inside the vehicle. Also, the misfire fuel injection warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to sahara chrysler jeep dodge ram (located at 5050 w sahara ave #3400, las vegas, nv 89146, (800) 506-5050) where the contact was informed that the fuel supply line tube connected to the fuel injector rail was leaking, which caused the vacuum tube, fuel line clip, fuel supply tube, and fuel vapor...
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to have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure twice and the contact was informed to file a complaint with nhtsa. The failure mileage was 169,000.
Questions about the Chrysler 300M
Which Chrysler 300M years have the most problems?
Which Chrysler 300M years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Chrysler 300M problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the steering (152), body, doors & structure (131), airbags (119) most often.
How many recalls does the Chrysler 300M have?
NHTSA lists 9 recalls across all Chrysler 300M model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data