2001 Chrysler 300M Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 11%of 91 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the air bags of the 2001 Chrysler 300M, 11% of the 91 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“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 miles“My son was driving to college on the interstate and both the driver and passenger front air bags deployed. He did not have an accident, hit an animal or hit a pothole. There was no damage to the vehicle other than the airbags deploying. My son was not injured, he was still able to see the road and pulled over to the shoulder and called me to inform me what happened and ask what to do. As he was close to his college I told him to be careful but continue on to school, I would call his uncle who is a mechanic and then let him know what to do after his class was over. …”
NHTSA complaint #10766685, filed 2015-09, 164,000 miles“I have a 2001 Chrysler 300M with a crack along the left side of the passenger airbag. This is a very common problem on 300 miles and has been happening since the 1999 model. Chrylser has done nothing to rectify the issue and will not even consider speaking to you about repairing it unless your car is under warrenty. Repair shops will not fix it due to its proximity to the airbag and the only option is to have the dealer replace the entire dash which will cost $1200. …”
NHTSA complaint #10061861, filed 2004-03, 65,000 miles“Dashboard cracked. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the mechanic determined that passenger side air bag caused the dashboard to crack. Dashboard along with the air bag were replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10062910, filed 2004-03, 65,000 miles“I have a 2001 300M with 26,000 miles on it, and last week I heard a pop-and the airbag light went on. After paying for a diagnostic, I was told that the clock spring needed to be replaced. Something isn't right! Is there a recall on this car?????”
NHTSA complaint #10061862, filed 2004-03Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Chrysler 300M
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsWheels
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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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