Chrysler 300M Air Bags Problems
Owners have filed 115 complaints with NHTSA about air bags problems on the Chrysler 300M across 6 model years. The 1999 model year has the most (51). The words owners use most often: “air bag” (37% of reports).
- 115air bags complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 32mention a crash
- 21mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 37%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Air bag: mentioned in 43 of 115 complaints (37%)
- Side airbag: mentioned in 20 of 115 complaints (17%)
- Airbags deploy: mentioned in 7 of 115 complaints (6%)
- Crack dashboard: mentioned in 6 of 115 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do air bags problems happen?
Based on 69 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 115 complaints, 32 mention a crash, 21 an injury.
Chrysler 300M air bags complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Air bags:frontal
Model years: 2000
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
The air bag light flash on and off while driving
About 5 days ago, the airbag light came on that has caused my cruise control, horn, and radio volume not work. I live in a very busy and congested city. I was almost run off the road twice because i don't have a horn that works to warn people to state in there lanes.
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…
"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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chrysler 300Ms have air bags problems?
No. NHTSA has 115 owner complaints about air bags for the Chrysler 300M. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chrysler 300M air bags?
Yes: 1 safety recall list air bags. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about air bags problems on the Chrysler 300M?
The most frequent phrase is “air bag”, in 43 of 115 complaints, followed by “side airbag” (20).
Other Chrysler 300M problems
- Steering problems (149)
- Structure problems (107)
See all Chrysler 300M problems.