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2000 Chrysler 300M Electrical system Problems

Complaints
14about this part
Share
6%of 242 total for the year
Median mileage
61,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the electrical system of the 2000 Chrysler 300M, 6% of the 242 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,000 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“After starting my car before work in the morning, the drivers steering column/dash area burst into flames that were bright blue/white in color and unable to extinguish. The fire department report stated an electrical fire in the drivers dash area or steering column. This fire engulfed my entire car very quickly, and nearly burnt down my house! The car was in my driveway about 6 feet from my home. As it was burning, I heard the engine keep restarting itself as if something was going on with the ignition cylinder or system. It was stationary. Please help!”

NHTSA complaint #10823851, filed 2016-02, 115,000 miles

“I own a 2000 Chrysler 300M for about 4 months ago. When I first bought it, the passanger rear side power window wasn't working and I fix it, then recently begining this year I found out it wan't moving again? I wonder what is the problem? At the same time, this happened last year winter 2002 while I was driving during the snowing night, the windshield water pump amd the wiper suddendly fail, and this could cause a danger during winter or raining day. Therefore I am concerned about this 300M whether a reliable car to have? 2/5/03 thank you”

NHTSA complaint #10005367, filed 2003-02, 50,000 miles

“While operating the vehicle, the instrument lights, radio and compass lights flicker intermittently or become very bright for a few seconds then become very dim for a few seconds. I have only noticed this occurrence while driving at night when the headlights are in use. During this event, the headlights also appear to become brighter or go dim at the same time.”

NHTSA complaint #10378555, filed 2011-01, 48,212 miles

“Vehicle will shut completely off, as if the key were turned to the off position. Very random in occurrence. This problem seems prevelent among the owners of other 300M vehicles I have spoken with. This is an issue as it has occured while driving at highway speeds and during city driving as well.”

NHTSA complaint #10086486, filed 2004-08, 72,000 miles

“When driving at night dashboard lights continuously flickered. When the lights flickered they fully illuminated. This caused a distraction to the driver. Dealership has replaced the headlamp switch, but the problem recurred.”

NHTSA complaint #10051753, filed 2003-12, 8,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20041420%
200339%
20021316%
200189%
2000146%
1999185%

Other parts of the 2000 Chrysler 300M

Steering
53 complaintsBody and structure
39 complaintsAir bags
29 complaintsWheels
21 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
18 complaintsSeats
15 complaintsTires
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2000 Chrysler 300M

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.

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