MYRModel Year Report

1999 Chrysler 300M

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
1999 Chrysler 300M
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chrysler 300M Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 highlighted. 1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 1 complaints 1995: 0 complaints 1995 1998: 0 complaints 1999: 351 complaints 1999 2000: 242 complaints 2001: 91 complaints 2001 2002: 83 complaints 2003: 33 complaints 2003 2004: 71 complaints 2004
1999: 351 complaints
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YearComplaints
19933
19941
19950
19980
1999351
2000242
200191
200283
200333
200471

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

STEERING 15%

15% of complaints: steering — 52 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rack and pinion and rack.

CRASH
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I WAS STOPPED & JUST PUT IT INTO DRIVE FROM PARK & THE CAR JUST TOOK OFF. I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE BUT IT DIDN'T STOP RIGHT AWAY. THE CAR IS TOTALED. THE VEHICLE DID PROPERTY DAMAGE. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20140921

Also filed under STRUCTURE and ENGINE

AIR BAGS 15%

15% of complaints: air bags — 51 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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I AM NOT SURE WHO MANUFACTURED THE AIRBAGS IN 1999 CHRYSLER 300S, BUT I AM WONDERING WHAT WOULD CAUSE AN AIRBAG TO HAVE A HOLE IN IT AND WHERE THE HOLE IS, IT WAS FRAYED, MY DAUGHTER WAS THE PASSENGER WHEN THEY WERE HIT ON THE FRONT PASSENGER...

NHTSA ODI report, 20171118

WAS STRUCK ON FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF CAR BY ONCOMING VEHICLE. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY ON IMPACT. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030816

STRUCTURE 14%

14% of complaints: structure — 49 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and door.

CRASH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 10%

10% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 36 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AFTER BEING PARKED FOR 45 MINUTES. THE FIRE EMITTED FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040803

POWER TRAIN 10%

10% of complaints: power train — 34 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and park/neutral start interlock switch.

CRASH INJURY
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GAUGE INDICATES THAT VEHICLE IS IN PARK BEFORE THE GEAR SHIFTER IS ACTUALLY LOCKED INTO THE PARK POSITION. OWNER HAS MISTAKENLY THOUGHT HE HAD PLACED THE VEHICLE IN PARK BEFORE PARK WAS FULLY ENGAGED, VEHICLE ROLLED INTO A TREE AS A RESULT. *AK *ML

NHTSA ODI report, 19990326

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 1999 — complaint volume: 351
R 20000313 — seat belts

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE TURNING LOOP (ATL) TOP MOUNTING BOLT WAS INADEQUATELY MANUFACTURED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHOULDER BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER MOUNTING BOLTS.

Campaign 00V034000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20030227 — PE (closed 20030902)

THROTTLE CONTROL FAILURE

R 20030423 — seats

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RECLINER BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE

Campaign 03V035000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20030717 — EA (closed 20040130)

AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK

R 20040614 — power train

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FLOOR SHIFTER IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK MAY FAIL AND ALLOW THE SHIFTER TO BE MOVED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION WITH THE KEY REMOVED. AN INOPERATIVE INTERLOCK MAY ALSO AL

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW LOAD-LIMITING PUSH ROD INTO THE FLOOR SHIFTER LEVER OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 14, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853

Campaign 04V021000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090511 — exterior lighting

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONF

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

Campaign 09E012000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Chrysler 300M — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (52 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (51 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (49 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 00V034000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 03V035000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V021000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E012000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2003 ● 2004 ● 2002

WORST YEARS

■ 2000 ● 2001 ● 2002

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FAQ

Is the 1999 Chrysler 300M reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Chrysler 300M is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chrysler 300M?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 15% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Chrysler 300M have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.