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Chrysler 300MModel year report

2003 Chrysler 300M Problems

Complaints
33filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
62,036miles, 25 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
19 mpgcombined, 3.5L 6-cyl FWD · 16 city / 25 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2003 Chrysler 300M (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 33 consumer complaints for the 2003 Chrysler 300M. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 9 complaints (27% of the total), followed by air bags (4) and brakes (3). 25 of the complaints include a mileage, and 44% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 62,036 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 35 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Vehicle speed control (2), Wheels (2), Exterior lighting (1), Other or unknown (1), Steering (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Engine cooling: “Our 2003 Chrysler 300M airbag light and DTC code p 0581 both went on approximately 3 months ago. P0581 indicates cruise control multi-function input a circuit high. The car has 38,000 miles. I spoke with a Chrysler dealer and was told the two occurrences indicated a bad 'airbag clock spring coil'. In my research I found there was a recall on Chrysler llc minivans for the same problem, also that there are many instances of this occurring in other Chrysler models. Because this seems a consistent problem with Chrysler llc vehicles, is there any investigation in progress? …”

NHTSA complaint #10268626, filed 2009-05, 38,000 miles

Air bags: “Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Chrysler 300M. When the contact attempted to start the vehicle, the service light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v567000 (electrical system) and 15v313000 (air bags). The parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 134,000. Parts distribution disconnect.”

NHTSA complaint #10871293, filed 2016-05, 134,000 miles

Brakes: “Car is jerking as it is trying to shift to the next gear at 55+ miles per hour. It is also sluggish like it is working harder to just drive and the check engine light has come on but aamco transmission and gp auto couldn't find anything work with the engine or transmission. Gp auto tells us it is the aps brake system that is locked up thus making the car drive like the parking brakes is on holding the transmission back from shifting. Currently has 175,365 miles on a 2003 Chrysler 300M”

NHTSA complaint #10781791, filed 2015-10, 175,335 miles

Electrical system: “The car was in the garage carport during the night. At about 5:25 in the morning the car start to burning by itself and it looks like an electricity failure has happened. The car burned all the front parts from the front bumper to the dash.”

NHTSA complaint #10335853, filed 2010-06, 100,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

44% of the 25 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 23,900 and 91,000 miles.

12%0–1020%10–2512%25–5012%50–7528%75–10012%100–1504%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (25 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 62,036 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2003 Chrysler 300M version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
300 M FWD3.5L 6-cyl4-speed automatic162519$3,550

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2003 Chrysler 300M in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 35 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 35 bulletins →

Other model years of the Chrysler 300M

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20047157,6161—19Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20033362,0360—19Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20028368,7501—19Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20019167,2503—19Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200024259,0416—19Not compared (before 2008)Rising
199935168,6863—19Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Chrysler 300M model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2003 Chrysler 300M have?

NHTSA recorded 33 consumer complaints for the 2003 Chrysler 300M as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2003 Chrysler 300M is reported most often?

Engine cooling is named most often, in 9 complaints (27% of the total), followed by air bags with 4.

Has the 2003 Chrysler 300M been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2003 Chrysler 300M get?

The EPA rates the 2003 Chrysler 300M (300 M, 3.5L 6-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 16 city and 25 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2003 Chrysler 300M reported?

Among the 25 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 62,036 miles and the middle half falls between 23,900 and 91,000 miles; 44% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.