Electrical complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
Used 2004 Chrysler 300m on 06/12/2012 50078 mile on car when brought. On said date tire pressure and belt. Was report to stockton Dodge . In stockton calif . 12/11/12 auto trans , slow down shift you down when you are driving at 40 MPH , stockton Dodge said OK nothing wrong 12/12/2012transmisssion seems to be delaying in shift was told all OK , not sensors light for tire still on was check , they put air in tire still on 12/28/2012. Check engine light came on , found a leak detection in fuel pump,ac belt loose. Said all code are clear . Sensors light for tire are still on 12/28/2012. Since I have brought this car I been in the auto shop's and still not one has fix it they just charge me money . I have change the oil like it say and keep up on my part , I fell this car should of not been put on the dealer floor until it was safely for me . …
The seat when turned off the engine it moves back and forth and the electric light in the back seat on the right side was over heating, took the car back to Chrysler here in stockton the just cut the wires and tape them off this was last year did not know about this until now . Also the gas tank where the fuel pump was leiking gas. They charge me to fixed it I also found out that the cat converter durabilit was a recall .I askthemabout any recalls they said no . I got this car in 2012. I put. A pullely in the car and battery, redone the front in the frist years ihave got the car . They told me that what you get for buying a used car . I got it at Chrysler business but I guess that what you get. Right , it happy 6 month aftervi brought the car . I well my car is almosr paid at the year 2016 , I just well never buy a other car from Chrysler.
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 available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 134,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
The car was in the garage carport during the night. At about 5:25 in the morning the car start to burning by itself and it looks like an electricity failure has happened. The car burned all the front parts from the front bumper to the dash.
The horn does not work which in the state of New Hampshire is a safety inspection item, and the dashboard lights work intermittently (not working more often than working) rendering the gauges unreadable at night. Not sure the exact date of the horn failure, but the steering wheel cruise control and audio controls stopped working, and I checked some forums that confirmed said failure might also disable the horn, and that is what happened. The problem occurs even when parked.
While driving 25 MPH battery warning light illuminated. Vehicle lost power, and a fire started under the hood. The fire was put out, and the vehicle was towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The fire was the cause of one of the terminals on the battery.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Chrysler 300m. During inclement weather, the vehicle stalled. The contact had to shift the vehicle into neutral while depressing the accelerator pedal and turn the engine off in order to restart the vehicle. The contact also stated that the air conditioner and heating failed to fully function and the interior lighting would randomly remain illuminated when the vehicle was off and the key was removed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to provide a specific diagnosis, but indicated that the failure May be electrical. The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.
Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Chrysler 300. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, she noticed flames and smoke emitted from underneath the hood. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. The driver exited the vehicle immediately without sustaining any injury. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The cause of failure had not been determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The failure mileage and VIN were unavailable. Js
Frequently asked questions
Which Chrysler 300M years have electrical problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 1999 (18), 2000 (14), 2004 (14), 2002 (13) and 2001 (8) model years. Electrical complaints make up 5% of all complaints for the 1999.
Is there a recall for Chrysler 300M electrical problems?
No. NHTSA lists no electrical system recall for any Chrysler 300M model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Chrysler 300M electrical problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 67,000 miles; 48% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the wiring › interior/under dash (10 mentions), followed by the 12v/24v/48v battery (7).
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.