Chrysler 300M recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 519 owner complaints for the Chrysler 300M (model years 2000–2004). The most reported problem area is steering (100 complaints), followed by air bags (64 complaints). The 2000 model year has the most recalls (6).
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2000 (241), 2001 (91) and 2002 (83). Among model years at least two years old, the 2003 has the fewest complaints on file (33).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Chrysler 300M model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 100 | 4 of 5 | |
| Air bags | 64 | 5 of 5 | |
| Structure | 57 | 5 of 5 | |
| Electrical system | 52 | 5 of 5 | |
| Power train | 49 | 5 of 5 |
All 7 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03V332000 | Sep 8, 2003 | Latches/locks/linkages: hood, latch | 2004 | 20,978 |
| 03V035000 | Feb 5, 2003 | Seats: front assembly, recliner | 2000–2002 | 1,066,000 |
| 01V273000 | Aug 2, 2001 | Structure: frame and members | 2000–2001 | 282,470 |
| 00V366000 | Nov 9, 2000 | Child seat | 2000–2001 | 1,211,756 |
| 00V034000 | Feb 4, 2000 | Seat belts | 2000 | 204,000 |
| 00V033000 | Feb 4, 2000 | Seat belts: front, retractor | 2000 | 7,580 |
| 99V343000 | Dec 2, 1999 | Air bags: frontal | 2000 | 350 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 38 complaints and a fire in 11 complaints; 40 people injured and 1 death are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.