2003 Chrysler 300M Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 300M years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 6th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Chrysler 300M. That ranks 6th out of 8 300M model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (9 complaints, 27%), typically at around 45,855 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 33owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 27% | 45,855 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 12% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 9% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 9% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 6% | 88,600 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 6% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 6% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 6% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 6% | 39,985 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 6% | 23,900 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 6% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 6% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 6% | 55,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 3% | 175,335 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 3% | 175,335 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | 91,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 3% | 175,335 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Chrysler 300M recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Chrysler 300M.
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 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 2003 chrysler 300m. While driving approximately 50 mph, the engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle started to decelerate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle…
The car suddenly slowed down to a complete stop while i was driving it on the highway. *tr
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 chrysler 300m. When the contact attempted to start the vehicle, the service light illuminated. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v567000 (electrical system) and 15v313000 (air bags). The parts needed for the repair were not…
Car is jerking as it is trying to shift to the next gear at 55+ miles per hour. It is also sluggish like it is working harder to just drive and the check engine light has come on but aamco transmission and gp auto couldn't find anything work with the engine or transmission. Gp auto tells us it is…
Other Chrysler 300M years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 300M | 71 | 1 |
| 2003 | 33 | 0 |
| 2002 300M | 83 | 1 |
| 2001 300M | 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 2003 Chrysler 300M?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Chrysler 300M?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 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 2003 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.