MYRModel Year Report

2003 Chrysler 300M

▲ Better than typical
2003 Chrysler 300M
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:38:47.745Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chrysler 300M Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2003 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
2003: 33 complaints
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YearComplaints
19933
19941
19950
19980
1999351
2000242
200191
200283
200333
200471

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 12%

12% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 4 distinct reports on file.

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CAR INTERMITTENT POWER -TRYING TO GET IN GEAR. ELECTRIC NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. CODE AT DEALERSHIP INDICATED CAM SHAFT SENSOR.. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20140531

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 9%

9% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 3 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: electrical system — 3 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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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. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20100611

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 6%

6% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 2 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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WHEN SITTING AT A LIGHT, THE VEHICLE JUMPED FORWARD AT TIMES AND OR BACKWARDS WITHOUT WARNING AND AS A RESULT, ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS HIT. *AK CHYSLER FOUND NOTHING WRONG.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030820

STRUCTURE 6%

6% of complaints: structure — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20030227 — PE (closed 20030902)

THROTTLE CONTROL FAILURE

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

2003 Chrysler 300M — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 09E012000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

● 2004 ● 2002 ● 2001

WORST YEARS

■ 1999 ■ 2000 ● 2001

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FAQ

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 12% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 Chrysler 300M have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.