Chrysler 300M — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

2 model years to avoid and 1 best bet. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Avoid2 years

Best bets1 year

Complaint history

1993: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1993 1994: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1995: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1995 1997 1998: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1999: 351 complaints, Avoid 1999 2000: 242 complaints, Avoid 2001: 91 complaints, Recommended 2001 2002: 83 complaints, Recommended 2003: 33 complaints, Recommended 2003 2004: 71 complaints, Recommended 1999 · 351
1993: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1993 1994: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1994 1995: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1995 1996 1997 1998: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1998 1999: 351 complaints, Avoid 1999 2000: 242 complaints, Avoid 2000 2001: 91 complaints, Recommended 2001 2002: 83 complaints, Recommended 2002 2003: 33 complaints, Recommended 2003 2004: 71 complaints, Recommended 2004 1999 · 351
1993: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1993 1994: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1994 1995: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1995 1996 1997 1998: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1998 1999: 351 complaints, Avoid 1999 2000: 242 complaints, Avoid 2000 2001: 91 complaints, Recommended 2001 2002: 83 complaints, Recommended 2002 2003: 33 complaints, Recommended 2003 2004: 71 complaints, Recommended 2004 1999 · 351
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  • Recommended
  • Not enough data

Every year, ranked

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YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2004 ● Recommended 71 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2003 ▲ Recommended 33 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2002 ● Recommended 83 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2001 ● Recommended 91 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2000 ■ Avoid 242 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
1999 ■ Avoid 351 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
1998 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1996–1997 No NHTSA records on file — this model year may not have been sold, or no complaints, recalls or investigations were ever filed against it.
1995 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1994 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1993 ○ Not enough data 3 Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

9

recalls on file across every Chrysler 300M model year.

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