Wheel & Tire complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Chrysler 300m equipped with bf goodrich traction t/a tires, size p225/55/ r17. The contact stated that the vehicle pulled to the right when driving at any given speed. The vehicle was taken to a tire shop where they advised that there was a radial pull and that all four tires needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage of the tire was 12,000. The vehicle failure mileage was 62,000. Updated 12/14/12
Chromed steel wheels from Chrysler corroding and leaking air every other day 20 psi or more, extreme safety hazard. 2004 Chrysler 300m. Tire store has tried three times to seal the tires with very little success.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 Chrysler 300m. The contact stated that the wheel rims were rusted and corroded from the inside and caused the tires to become slack. The contact had to continuously add air to the tires on a daily basis for over seven years. On one occasion while driving 50 MPH, the tire detached from the rim, causing the vehicle to flip and roll over twice. The vehicle was destroyed and there were no injuries reported. A police report was not filed. The manufacturer was notified of the incident who advised the contact that the vehicle was no longer under warranty and offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was 98,000.
Due to size of tires on his car they actually act like slicks in the winter time and I had to change all 4 tires to studded winter tires to compensate for the sliding around at corners and the unstable conditions while on snow and ice when driving down the road!!
December 20th 2008 accident occurred. Vehicle started on fire and was totaled on the right passenger side. Inner tie rods and bushings were replaced not even two weeks before along with two tires and brakes. Vehicle pulled to the left while in an intersection. A truck coming from the opposite direction hit the vehicle on the front left passenger side and the hood. Vehicle was in a 180 degree position with little damage to the left side.
Dt: on August 25 2005 while driving on interstate the owner pulled over to get off the interstate. Approached the stop sign, turned right, and the right passenger's side tire fell off. The owner was going about 8 MPH when the tire came off. The owner got out and inspected the vehicle. The tire rolled 300 yards down the street. The owner retrieved the tire. The studs that held the lugs:nuts broke. The lugs:nuts were still attached to the studs. The police came and made a report which indicated that the cause of the accident were these studs. The car was towed to an auto body shop. The owner has not called Chrysler yet, but will do so soon. The owner contacted the dealership, and they advised the owner that he would have to pay for repairs. The owner did not have a problem with the tire,but a problem is with the lug:nuts and studs. The owner had no previous problems with this vehicle. …
While turning a corner my steering wheel turned one direction while my tires stayed straight. Also while driving down the highway at 45 miles an hour. My car went into the opposite lane almost head on into another vehicle when my wheels decided to turn back when I turned the steering wheel almost to the end of steering ratio. This car is going to end up killing someone. Then there will be a major law suit. I replaced the rack & pinion. Worked for about a month and now it is starting to do it again. Also replaced the tie rod ends. The bolts back out or become loose on the rack & pinion. Have had to tighten them on many occasions.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Chrysler 300m equipped with toyo proxes t1r tires (na), size: 245/45zr16 94w (na). The contact stated that the tread was separating from all four tires and there were cracks in each tire. The vehicle was taken to an independent tire store, but the cause of the failures could not be determined. The tires were not replaced. The vehicle manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to take the tires to a tire store. No further assistance was offered. The dot number and tire failure mileage were not provided. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 180,000.
Frequently asked questions
Which Chrysler 300M years have wheel & tire problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 1999 (38), 2000 (29) and 2002 (6) model years. Wheel & Tire complaints make up 11% of all complaints for the 1999.
Is there a recall for Chrysler 300M wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires 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 wheel & tire problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 77,000 miles; 23% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the rim (25 mentions), followed by the lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (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.