1999 Chrysler 300M Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 32about this part
- Share
- 9%of 351 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1999 Chrysler 300M, 9% of the 351 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,500 miles. 7 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I recently purchased a used 1999 Chrysler 300M. I had no problems with the car for the first couple of months. After about 3 months I noticed the interior lights began to turn on and off by themselves. Shortly after that my factory stereo went out. The next thing I noticed was the transmission slipping. After that my driver and passenger side speakers went out. After that my headlights began turning on and off by themselves when the car was parked and turned off. After that my heating unit would come on automatically whenever I would start the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10217516, filed 2008-02, 112,809 miles“Accelerator sticks , happened one time when vehicle was new, (vehicle was less then six months old, also happened on 07/11/08 and 07/12/08) when depressing accelerator all the way to the floor then removing foot from accelerator, pedal does not return, car keeps going faster till engine is shut down.”
NHTSA complaint #10237917, filed 2008-08, 124,000 miles“1. Normal everyday driving 2. Input/output sensor on transmission failed. Speedometer read zero (0) when moving. Only 2nd gear available. Had to drive side streets at low speed to prevent engine from revving too high as it was taken to the dealer. 3. Out of warranty repair; replaced input/output sensors on transmission. Cost $173.90.”
NHTSA complaint #10139083, filed 2005-10, 46,401 miles“Speedometer drops to 0, transmission stuck in 2nd gear, engine light comes on. This has happened twice in the last 6 months. A/c keeps going out. Thought it was a freon leak, but then the evaporator had to be replaced. A/c has now gone out again. Right, rear power windows are also not operating at this time.”
NHTSA complaint #10066163, filed 2004-04, 49,500 miles“Recall 04v021000 concerning floor shift ignition park interlock. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer, as well as contacted the manufacturer, and was being told that parts were unavailable for recall repairs. There was no definite date as to when the parts will be available.”
NHTSA complaint #10090360, filed 2004-09, 60,000 milesRelated recalls
- 04V021000Jan 13, 2004On 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…Covers: Chrysler 300M 1999, Dodge Intrepid 1993–1999, Chrysler Concorde 1993–1999 +6 more
Related service bulletins
- 10021239Aug 25, 2006Powertrain control module initialization.
- 10013731Mar 2, 2005Powertrain control module initialization.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Chrysler 300M
51 complaintsBody and structure
49 complaintsSteering
48 complaintsEngine cooling
33 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsWheels
22 complaintsSuspension
21 complaintsTires
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
18 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Chrysler 300M
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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