Chrysler 300M Structure Problems
Owners have filed 107 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the Chrysler 300M across 6 model years. The 1999 model year has the most (49). The words owners use most often: “air bag” (47% of reports).
- 107structure complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Air bag: mentioned in 50 of 107 complaints (47%)
- Passenger side: mentioned in 48 of 107 complaints (45%)
- Crack dashboard: mentioned in 14 of 107 complaints (13%)
- Airbag deployment: mentioned in 6 of 107 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 67 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 107 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Chrysler 300M structure complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Structure:frame and members
Model years: 2000, 2001
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are 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 1999 chrysler 300m. The contact stated that the dashboard on the front passenger's side was cracked where the air bag is located. The dealer was not made aware of the issue. The manufacturer has not been made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unavailable.
Dashboard developed a 10 -12" crack just to the left of the passenger side airbag. Do not know if the airbag system will work or not. In any event this seems to be a manufacturing problem, by the number of complaints. Dealer(s) are of no help as the vehicle is out of warranty. This vehicle has also…
I was stopped & just put it into drive from park & the car just took off. I put my foot on the brake but it didn't stop right away. The car is totaled. The vehicle did property damage. *tr
Large crack on the dashboard, happened on its own. Seems to be a recurring problem with this car. *tr
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chrysler 300Ms have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 107 owner complaints about structure 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 structure?
Yes: 1 safety recall list structure. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about structure problems on the Chrysler 300M?
The most frequent phrase is “air bag”, in 50 of 107 complaints, followed by “passenger side” (48).
Other Chrysler 300M problems
- Steering problems (149)
- Air Bags problems (115)
See all Chrysler 300M problems.