Chrysler 300M Problems by Year
NHTSA has 871 owner complaints and 8 safety recalls on file for the Chrysler 300M, across 8 model years (1995–2004). The 1999 model year has the most complaints (351). The most reported problem area overall is steering.
Chrysler 300M years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical 300M year: 1999, 2000. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1999 300M: 351 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2000 300M: 242 complaints, 6 recalls
- 2001 300M: 91 complaints, 3 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2003 300M: 33 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2004 300M: 71 complaints, 1 recall
- 2002 300M: 83 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Chrysler 300M problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering problems | 149 | 6 | 6 |
| Air Bags problems | 115 | 6 | 32 |
| Structure problems | 107 | 6 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 82 | 6 | 2 |
| Power Train | 82 | 6 | 9 |
| Electrical System | 70 | 6 | 3 |
| Wheels | 53 | 6 | 1 |
| Seats | 47 | 6 | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 46 | 6 | 11 |
| Suspension | 46 | 5 | 2 |
| Tires | 41 | 5 | 1 |
| Visibility | 38 | 5 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 30 | 6 | 11 |
| Exterior Lighting | 26 | 5 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 21 | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment | 19 | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 18 | 6 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 12 | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 3 | 3 |
| Interior Lighting | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Chrysler 300M problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
All Chrysler 300M model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 300M | 71 | 1 | — | Electrical System | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2003 300M | 33 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2002 300M | 83 | 1 | — | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2001 300M | 91 | 3 | — | Steering | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2000 300M | 242 | 6 | — | Steering | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1999 300M | 351 | 3 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1998 300M | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1995 300M | 0 | 0 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Chrysler 300M years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 1999 (351), 2000 (242) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical 300M year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Chrysler 300M?
Steering, with 149 complaints across 6 model years.
How many recalls does the Chrysler 300M have?
8 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.