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Exterior lightingPart report

2000 Chrysler 300M Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
2%of 242 total for the year
Median mileage
12,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2000 Chrysler 300M, 2% of the 242 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,000 miles.

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.

“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

“I have a 2000 Chrysler 300M and when the headlights are on they will go off and on , on there own while driving also the dash panel will go completely out and back on I feel that this is a life and death situation with my vehicle I was wondering if you have other complaints on file as my dealer says there is nothing they can do for me.”

NHTSA complaint #10318182, filed 2010-03

“The contact owns a 2000 Chrysler 300M. While the engine was running, the headlights and instrument panel would flicker intermittently. On one occasion, the engine was turned off and the headlights were still flickering. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired. The contact was unsure of what repairs were made; however, the failure still persists. The failure mileage was 12,000 and current mileage was 61,120.”

NHTSA complaint #10210405, filed 2007-11, 12,000 miles

“Headlights will not always come on at nighht after pulling switch. Vehicle would fail to start. Took to dealer & mechanic was suppose to have repaired problem. Picked up vehicle & the headlight problem still exists. Been back & forth numerous times for the headlight problem.”

NHTSA complaint #872496, filed 2000-10

Related service bulletins

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200468%
200313%
200234%
200052%
1999113%

Other parts of the 2000 Chrysler 300M

Steering
53 complaints
Body and structure
39 complaints
Air bags
29 complaints
Wheels
21 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
18 complaints
Seats
15 complaints
Tires
15 complaints
Electrical system
14 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaints
Suspension
12 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
12 complaints
Engine cooling
9 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2000 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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