Chrysler 300M Recalls

The Chrysler 300M has been recalled 8 times across the 1999–2002, 2004 model years. The most recent recall, from January 13, 2004, covers the floor shift. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Chrysler dealer.

8recalls
0do not drive / park outside
5model years affected

What gets recalled

  • Seat belts
    225%
  • Locks & latches
    113%
  • Seats
    113%
  • Body & structure
    113%
  • Other / not specified
    113%
  • Air bags
    113%
  • Transmission & drivetrain
    113%

2004 Chrysler 300M recalls (1)

Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch

NHTSA recall 03V-332 · Sep 8, 2003 · 20,978 vehicles

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.

2002 Chrysler 300M recalls (1)

Seats › Front assembly › Recliner

NHTSA recall 03V-035 · Feb 5, 2003 · 1,066,000 vehicles

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…

2001 Chrysler 300M recalls (3)

Seats › Front assembly › Recliner

NHTSA recall 03V-035 · Feb 5, 2003 · 1,066,000 vehicles

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

NHTSA recall 01V-273 · Aug 2, 2001 · 282,470 vehicles

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

NHTSA recall 00V-366 · Nov 9, 2000 · 1,211,756 vehicles

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.

2000 Chrysler 300M recalls (6)

Seats › Front assembly › Recliner

NHTSA recall 03V-035 · Feb 5, 2003 · 1,066,000 vehicles

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

NHTSA recall 01V-273 · Aug 2, 2001 · 282,470 vehicles

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

NHTSA recall 00V-366 · Nov 9, 2000 · 1,211,756 vehicles

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.

Seat belts › Front › Retractor

NHTSA recall 00V-033 · Feb 4, 2000 · 7,580 vehicles

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The molding flash on the primary lever May prevent the operation of the g-lock and tilt lock functions on some of the driver's side retractors.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the left front retractor assemblies.

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Seat belts

NHTSA recall 00V-034 · Feb 4, 2000 · 204,000 vehicles

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The seat belt shoulder height adjustable turning loop (atl) top mounting bolt was inadequately manufactured.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the shoulder belt height adjuster mounting bolts.

Air bags › Frontal

NHTSA recall 99V-343 · Dec 2, 1999 · 350 vehicles

Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. The passenger air bag inflator assembly contains an incorrect inflator charge amount.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the air bag module with a correct module.

1999 Chrysler 300M recalls (3)

Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shift

NHTSA recall 04V-021 · Jan 13, 2004 · 2,315,768 vehicles

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.

Seats › Front assembly › Recliner

NHTSA recall 03V-035 · Feb 5, 2003 · 1,066,000 vehicles

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…

Seat belts

NHTSA recall 00V-034 · Feb 4, 2000 · 204,000 vehicles

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The seat belt shoulder height adjustable turning loop (atl) top mounting bolt was inadequately manufactured.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the shoulder belt height adjuster mounting bolts.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Chrysler 300M have?

NHTSA lists 8 recalls for the Chrysler 300M across 5 model years.

How do I know if my Chrysler 300M has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN decoder & recall check or on nhtsa.gov/recalls. Dealers fix recalls for free, even if you are not the original owner.

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.