2003 Chrysler 300M
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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
- 33
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Engine and engine cooling
Campaigns on file for 2003
Opened by NHTSA
30% of complaints
Complaints per year
2003: 33 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 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.
Engine and engine cooling
30% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing catalytic convertor and engine.
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Car intermittent power -trying to get in gear. Electric not functioning properly. Code at dealership indicated cam shaft sensor..
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-05-31
Air bags
12% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing side/window and frontal.
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Tl*the contact owns a 2003 Chrysler 300M. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle began to hydroplane and the vehicle spun off the road and struck three guard rails. The air bags failed to deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-01-11
Electrical system
9% · 3 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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 ODI report, 2010-06-11
Power train
9% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2003 Chrysler 300M. While driving various speeds, the vehicle would jerk, surge forward, and then suddenly shut off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-08-29
Service brakes
9% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
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Car is jerking as it is trying to shift to the next gear at 55+ miles per hour.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-10-13
Safety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2003-02-27Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-09-02 Throttle control failure
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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
2003 Chrysler 300M — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine and engine cooling: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
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- Is the 2003 Chrysler 300M reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2003 Chrysler 300M is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2003 Chrysler 300M?
- The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2003 Chrysler 300M have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.