Chrysler 300M Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 871 consumer complaints across the 6 model years of the Chrysler 300M (1999–2004) that have at least 5 complaints. 1999 has the most, with 351. Across all years, the part named most often is steering (149 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All 300M model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 71 | 57,616 | 1 | 38 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2003 | 33 | 62,036 | 0 | 35 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 83 | 68,750 | 1 | 31 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 91 | 67,250 | 3 | 29 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 242 | 59,041 | 6 | 28 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1999 | 351 | 68,686 | 3 | 28 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Steering149 21%
- Air bags115 16%
- Body and structure107 15%
- Transmission and drivetrain82 12%
- Engine cooling82 12%
- Electrical system70 9.8%
- Brakes54 7.6%
- Wheels53 7.4%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2001: “I have been trying to get the air bag recall resolved on my car. I checked in september and again october 16 and told that they do not have replacement parts. When I go on the Chrysler web site for recall information, it says that parts are available. I feel that Chrysler, or the dealer, are not giving me top priority. In the mean time, I am at risk. I checked this out again today with the same result.”
NHTSA complaint #10783821, filed 2015-10, 75,000 miles2002: “My speedometer cluster and heater A/C air conditioner climate temperature control lights quit working.I feel this is a hazard to driving, when you can not see how fast you going at night.I called Chrysler headquarters and they said there is nothing they can do.I am not the only car like this, there is other cars around the same year with the same problem.I think this should be checked into.”
NHTSA complaint #10626919, filed 2014-08, 109,000 miles2004: “About 5 days ago, the airbag light came on that has caused my cruise control, horn, and radio volume not work. I live in a very busy and congested city. I was almost run off the road twice because I don't have a horn that works to warn people to state in there lanes.”
NHTSA complaint #10905511, filed 2016-09, 123,000 milesOther Chrysler models
13,510 complaintsChrysler Pacifica
7,052 complaintsChrysler 300
4,925 complaintsChrysler 200
4,188 complaintsChrysler Sebring
2,830 complaintsChrysler PT Cruiser
2,524 complaintsChrysler Concorde
2,217 complaintsChrysler 300C
1,254 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology