2000 Chrysler 300M
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.
- Complaints
- 242
- Recalls
- 7
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Steering
Campaigns on file for 2000
Opened by NHTSA
23% of complaints
Complaints per year
2000: 242 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
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| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 |
| 1999 | 351 |
| 2000 | 242 |
| 2001 | 91 |
| 2002 | 83 |
| 2003 | 33 |
| 2004 | 71 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Steering
23% · 56 reportsMost commonly citing rack and pinion and rack.
Structure
16% · 39 reportsMost commonly citing door and support device/strut.
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The contact owns a 2000 Chrysler 300M. The contact stated that the lift support struts of the hood and the trunk had failed, causing the trunk and the hood to close on her head when raised.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-04-26
Air bags
12% · 29 reportsMost commonly citing frontal and side/window.
Show complaint excerpts
I was stopped at a red light vehicle behind me did not stop and rear ended me. Both front seats in my car let loose and the seat backs went fully reclined. My wife and I were both laying on our backs with heads on the back seat.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-09-27
Also filed under Seats
The dashboard cover is cracking in two places which are directly above the drivers side air bag. The air bag appears to be expanding underneath the dash cover. The air bag may not properly deploy if there is a collison.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-07-12
Also filed under Electrical system
When applying ABS brakes pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, and resulting in a collision. Also, rear passenger's seat belt did not lock up, seatback collasped, and the air bags did not deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-04-27
Also filed under Seats and service brakes, hydraulic
Wheels
9% · 21 reportsMost commonly citing rim and hubcap/cover.
Latches/locks/linkages
7% · 18 reportsMost commonly citing latch and lock.
Safety timeline
7 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2000Complaint volume 242 complaints filed for this model year.
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2000-01-24Air bags99V343000 Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. The passenger air bag inflator assembly contains an incorrect inflator charge amount.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the air bag module with a correct module.
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2000-03-01Seat belts00V033000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The molding flash on the primary lever may prevent the operation of the g-lock and tilt lock functions on some of the driver's side retractors.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left front retractor assemblies.
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2000-03-13Seat belts00V034000 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.
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2000-11-12Child seat00V366000 Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS No. 225, "Child restraint anchorage systems." Some of the…
Remedy: Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.
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2001-12-17Structure01V273000 Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles (Non-sunroof only) fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 201, "Occupant protection in interior impact."
Remedy: Owners will be sent a storage bin accessory unit that can be attached to the b-pillar along with installation instructions. However, if an owner wishes, the dealer can perform the installation.…
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2003-02-27Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-09-02 Throttle control failure
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2003-04-23Seats03V035000 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…
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2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 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…
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2000 Chrysler 300M — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 56 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 39 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 29 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 99V343000 · Air bags
- Recall 00V033000 · Seat belts
- Recall 00V034000 · Seat belts
- Recall 00V366000 · Child seat
- Recall 01V273000 · Structure
- Recall 03V035000 · Seats
- Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2000 Chrysler 300M reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Chrysler 300M is rated "significantly worse".
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chrysler 300M?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2000 Chrysler 300M have?
- 7 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.