Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 71 | −27% | 1 | Engine | Average |
| 2003 | 33 | −62% | — | Engine | Good |
| 2002 | 83 | −18% | 1 | Electrical | Average |
| 2001 | 91 | 1.2× | 3 | Steering | Average |
| 2000 | 242 | 3.3× | 6 | Steering | Avoid |
| 1999 | 351 | 5.4× | 3 | Airbag | Avoid |
* Complaints compared with the median 300M year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Chrysler 300M problems
Latest Chrysler 300M recalls
Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shift
On certain passenger vehicles, the floor shifter ignition-park interlock May fail and allow the shifter to be moved out of the park position with the key removed. An inoperative interlock May also allow the key to be removed when the shifter has not been placed in the park position.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new load-limiting push rod into the floor shifter lever of the affected vehicles. Owner notification began on June 14, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
On certain passenger vehicles, an internal hood latch component May have been manufactured with a crack, which could propagate and break, allowing the primary/secondary latch spring to disengage.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the latch assembly. Owner notification began on September 22, 2003. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997.
Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly.
Remedy: 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…
Structure › Frame and members
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."
Remedy: 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.
Child seat
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…
Remedy: Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Chrysler 300M should you avoid?
1999 and 2000 — these years have the most complaints relative to other 300M years at the same age, led by air bags problems in the 1999.
What is the best year for the Chrysler 300M?
2003 has the fewest complaints compared with other 300M years at the same age, followed by 2004 and 2002. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Chrysler 300M problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the steering (149), air bags (115) and body & structure (107). Steering complaints peak in the 2000 model year.
How many recalls has the Chrysler 300M had?
8 recalls across 1999–2004. The model year with the most is 2000. See all Chrysler 300M recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.