Body complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
After doing my research there is a big problem with 1998-04 Chrysler 300m cars where on the left side of the passenger air bag located on the dash a crack forms and starts about 2-3 inches then grows up to 11-13 inches. This is a known issue through many many 300m owners and this sounds like a problem that needs to be addressed. I have a 04 300m that I purchased on 02-08 and seen this crack. With this crack dash problem on the same exact location where many other owners have seen this crack form right at the left side of the passenger air bag. I need to find out how will this problem be fixed?
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Chrysler 300 m. The contact stated she experienced difficulties when trying to insert the key into the ignition switch. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who advised that the starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer is unaware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. Updated 09/30/14 the consumer stated that there were three cracks in the dash board on the passenger's side. The dashlights and tail lights went out 4 times. The consumer no longer owns the vehicle. Updated 02/25/2015.
There is rust inside the trunk lid and the rear passenger doors, causing the doors and trunk lid not to latch properly. Consumer noted it wasn't the rust but a defect from the manufacturer which causes the door not to close. The paint was chipping and peeling. There were , two different color white finishes. The shifter cable broke and was repaired.
Consumer stated the front bumper hit the curb when he attempted to park the vehicle. Consumer stated the car sat too low to the ground. Consumer feels this is a safety concern because if the clip is loose, the front bumper would come off. Clips gets caught on all parking bumpers.
10 inch crack in dashboard above the passenger's side airbag. It also has started to crack the wood grain, pretty soon it will be from windshield to glove box. A 2001 car that' has been garaged and well taken care off, and they were saying it was sun damaged. After doing my own investigation on the internet, I found out that there were a lot of people who also had the same problem, and everyone was helpless as to what to do! I am worried that the airbag May not deploy properly in an accident. Why won''t daimler/chrsyler do something. Was it because they could not afford it.
I bought the car from a dealership that was aware of its engine problem and did not notify me or make me aware before they had the enhancing paperwork ready for me to sign a binding agreement on a car they had me believing was mechanically sound/.
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. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
Driving aprox 10 MPH into to school pick up and drop off area, to pick up children as school was letting out. I lost all steering functions, I had to have car towed back to my residence. My husband found that a bolt had broke off the tie rod ((right side) going into the rack and pinion and the (left side) bolt to the tie rod had back out of the rack and pinion. Their were no warning signs that something was wrong with the steering. I thank the good lord that it happened where and when it did, it could have been a different outcome a few miles down the road with myself and 3 children in the car going 45-50 MPH on the 2 lane road going back to our home. Now as I drive our other vehicle around and see a Chrysler 300m I worry about the safety of the occupants in that vehicle and the others around them.
Related recalls (1)
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which Chrysler 300M years have body problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 1999 (49), 2000 (39), 2004 (9) and 2001 (5) model years. Body complaints make up 14% of all complaints for the 1999.
Is there a recall for Chrysler 300M body problems?
Yes — 1 recall, including 01V-273 (frame and members, Aug 2, 2001). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Chrysler 300M body problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 66,000 miles; 28% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the body › door (8 mentions), followed by the body (5).
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.