2000 Chrysler 300M Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 300M years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 6 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 242 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Chrysler 300M. That ranks 2nd out of 8 300M model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (53 complaints, 22%), typically at around 61,000 miles. Complaints mention 16 crashes, 5 fires, 19 injuries. There are 6 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 242owner complaints
- 6safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 16complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering problems | 53 | 22% | 61,000 | “rack pinion” (40%) | — |
| Structure | 39 | 16% | 59,729 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 29 | 12% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 21 | 9% | 53,950 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 18 | 7% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 15 | 6% | 81,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 15 | 6% | 42,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 14 | 6% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 14 | 6% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 12 | 5% | 45,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 12 | 5% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 4% | 77,100 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | 3% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 5 | 2% | 84,950 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 2% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 1% | 93,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 1% | 173,500 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 1% | 79,516 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 1% | 85,049 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | 106,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Chrysler 300M recalls (6)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
Structure:frame and members
Problem: 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."
Risk: In the event of a crash, there is a potential for injury if the occupant's head were to contact the b-pillar.
Fix: Owners will be sent a storage bin accessory unit that can be attached to the b-pillar along with installation instructions. However, if an owner wishes, the dealer can perform the installation. Owner notification began december 17, 2001. 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.
Child seat
Problem: 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 that provide a step-by-step procedure, including diagrams, for properly attaching a child restraint system's tether strap to the tether anchorage.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Fix: Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.
Seat belts:front:retractor
Problem: 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.
Risk: If this occurs in a frontal crash situation, driver protection from the seat belt may be reduced, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the left front retractor assemblies.
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.
Air bags:frontal
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. The passenger air bag inflator assembly contains an incorrect inflator charge amount.
Risk: This condition could increase the risk of a passenger occupant injury under certain accident conditions.
Fix: Dealers will replace the air bag module with a correct module.
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
- 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.
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…
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…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chrysler 300m equipped with toyo proxes t1r tires (na), size: 245/45zr16 94w (na). The contact stated that the tread was separating from all four tires and there were cracks in each tire. The vehicle was taken to an independent tire store, but the cause of the failures…
The air bag light flash on and off while driving
Takata recall the key ignition kept getting stuck until the key broke off in the ignition. The seatbelts gets stuck sometimes when i put son the car and they dont come out all the way. Also having problem with the engine water pump went out on the freeway,transmission went out after the water…
Other Chrysler 300M years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 300M | 71 | 1 |
| 2003 300M | 33 | 0 |
| 2002 300M | 83 | 1 |
| 2001 300M | 91 | 3 |
| 2000 | 242 | 6 |
| 1999 300M | 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 2000 Chrysler 300M?
Owners most often report steering, structure, air bags problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 53 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Chrysler 300M?
Yes, 6 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 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 2000 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.