2000 Chrysler 300M Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 7%of 242 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,256miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2000 Chrysler 300M, 7% of the 242 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,256 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The inside drivers door latch broke where the latch mechanism connecting the rod attaches. I can only open the door from the outside. The handle assembly is molded I can't open the door quickly in the event of an emergency. The repair has not been completed, the door panel is on backorder.”
NHTSA complaint #10181480, filed 2007-02, 65,408 miles“The unlock mechanism on both of the passenger side doors is stripped. In order unlock either of those doors, I must first cycle the automatic lock button - either from the driver's side door or the automatic button on the key fob, then get inside the car and manually raise both of those locks by hand. Neither door will open without this process. When using the autolock button to unlock the doors, there is a horrible, loud, grating noise, which leads me to believe that the gears are stripped inside the door. …”
NHTSA complaint #10361883, filed 2010-10, 80,000 miles“When my Chrysler 300M was less than 2 years old, the lock on the front passenger door began making horrible grinding noises, and no longer opened electronically. I ultimately had to replace the entire locking mechanism at a cost of $228.99. Less than a year later, the rear passenger door lock began making the same grinding noise, and stopped working electronically. It's about time Chrysler recalled this and fixed it once and for all as I see that I'm far from the only person being inconvenienced. In addition, should there be an accident and immediate need to evacuate the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10062654, filed 2004-03, 43,398 miles“Buzzing noise from drivers side front/rear doors when pressing the locking mechanism. This also occurs when the doors automatically lock after reaching a certain speed. This noise does not occur when unlocking the vehicle, only when locking.”
NHTSA complaint #10378553, filed 2011-01, 48,512 miles“The rear door locks failed. The 1st right rear at 46000 and the next left rear at 62000. The first time the lock actuator became very noisy,k and I had it replaced before total failure at a cost of 220.00 at the dealer, off warranty. The next was this past week at 62000. This time the lock completely failed and made it impossible to open the door from inside or out. …”
NHTSA complaint #10100615, filed 2004-11, 62,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Chrysler 300M
53 complaintsBody and structure
39 complaintsAir bags
29 complaintsWheels
21 complaintsSeats
15 complaintsTires
15 complaintsElectrical system
14 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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