2001 Chrysler 300M Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 300M years
- About as many complaints as other years 3rd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 91 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Chrysler 300M. That ranks 3rd out of 8 300M model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (29 complaints, 32%), typically at around 63,700 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 91owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 | 29 | 32% | 63,700 | — | — |
| Power Train | 11 | 12% | 74,328 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 10 | 11% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 8 | 9% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 8% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 8% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 6 | 7% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 6 | 7% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 5% | 53,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 5% | 65,744 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 3% | 135,450 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 3% | 88,662 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 2% | 116,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2% | 30,754 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 143,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | 104,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Chrysler 300M recalls (3)
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.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chrysler 300m. During inclement weather, the vehicle stalled. The contact had to shift the vehicle into neutral while depressing the accelerator pedal and turn the engine off in order to restart the vehicle. The contact also stated that the air conditioner and heating…
2001 chrysler 300m smell of gas inside and outside of car after sitting overnight. Changed o rings and no visable leaks. Baffling mechanic..... [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).' *pm
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chrysler 300m. The contact noticed an abnormal fuel odor coming from the vents inside the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The…
I have been trying to get the air bag recall resolved on my car. I checked in september and again october 16 and told that they do not have replacement parts. When i go on the chrysler web site for recall information, it says that parts are available. I feel that chrysler, or the dealer, are not…
My son was driving to college on the interstate and both the driver and passenger front air bags deployed. He did not have an accident, hit an animal or hit a pothole. There was no damage to the vehicle other than the airbags deploying. My son was not injured, he was still able to see the road and…
Other Chrysler 300M years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 300M | 71 | 1 |
| 2003 300M | 33 | 0 |
| 2002 300M | 83 | 1 |
| 2001 | 91 | 3 |
| 2000 300M | 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 2001 Chrysler 300M?
Owners most often report steering, power train, air bags problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 29 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Chrysler 300M?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.