1999 Chrysler 300M Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 300M years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 351 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Chrysler 300M. That is the most of any 300M model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (51 complaints, 15%), typically at around 62,126 miles. Complaints mention 32 crashes, 6 fires, 19 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 351owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 32complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Chrysler 300M problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags problems | 51 | 15% | 62,126 | “air bag” (37%) | — |
| Structure | 49 | 14% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 48 | 14% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 33 | 9% | 87,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 32 | 9% | 49,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 22 | 6% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 21 | 6% | 77,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 20 | 6% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 20 | 6% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 5% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 18 | 5% | 86,932 | — | — |
| Visibility | 17 | 5% | 38,739 | — | — |
| Seats | 15 | 4% | 67,400 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 15 | 4% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 11 | 3% | 42,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 6 | 2% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 5 | 1% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 1% | 60,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 1% | 170,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | 51,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Chrysler 300M recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift
Problem: 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 placed in the park position.
Risk: Either circumstance may result in the vehicle rolling away without warning.
Fix: Dealers will install a new load-limiting push rod into the floor shifter lever of the affected vehicles. Owner notification began on june 14, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Seats:front assembly:recliner
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly.
Risk: If the seat back unexpectedly reclines while the car is being driven, it could result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the recliner bolts. Owner notification began on april 23, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Seat belts
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The seat belt shoulder height adjustable turning loop (atl) top mounting bolt was inadequately manufactured.
Risk: The affected mounting bolts may not withstand sufficient force to function properly in certain impact situations, increasing the risk of injury to a belted occupant.
Fix: Dealers will replace the shoulder belt height adjuster mounting bolts.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Auto trans ignition-park interlock (EA03011) — opened Jul 17, 2003, closed Jan 30, 2004, led to recall 04V021000.
- Throttle control failure (PE03010) — opened Feb 27, 2003, closed Sep 2, 2003.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
I am not sure who manufactured the airbags in 1999 chrysler 300s, but i am wondering what would cause an airbag to have a hole in it and where the hole is, it was frayed, my daughter was the passenger when they were hit on the front passenger quarter panel and passenger door, the airbag deployed…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chrysler 300m. The contact stated that the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard multiple times when depressed. The vehicle was unable to be driven due to the failure randomly occurring and was towed to a repair shop. The mechanic indicated that the vehicle needed to be…
"takata recall" on nov. 04,2015 a car pulled out in front of me. I had the right of way and was moving approx. 30-35mph. I t-boned the other vehicle. The airbags failed to deploy. There were 2 other passengers other than myself. The driver had hit his leg under the dash. I was in the front…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chrysler 300m. While driving 10 mph, the driver seat reclined and the seat fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 03v035000 (seats). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate…
Other Chrysler 300M years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 300M | 71 | 1 |
| 2003 300M | 33 | 0 |
| 2002 300M | 83 | 1 |
| 2001 300M | 91 | 3 |
| 2000 300M | 242 | 6 |
| 1999 | 351 | 3 |
| 1998 300M | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 300M | 0 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chrysler 300M?
Owners most often report air bags, structure, steering problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 51 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Chrysler 300M?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Chrysler 300M a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 300M model years, the 1999 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.