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2000 Chrysler 300m problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 294 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 4.0 times the median 300m year — the 2000 model ranks #2 of 10 300m years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list. Complainants reported 22 injuries in total across these filings.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across steering (56), body & structure (39), and tires & wheels (37), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

294

NHTSA complaints

7

Recalls

1

Investigations

19

Crash-involved

6

Fires reported

22

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2000 compare to other 300m years?

300m NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted440 complaints1993: 5 complaints1994: 4 complaints1995: 0 complaints1998: 0 complaints1999: 440 complaints2000: 294 complaints2001: 122 complaints2002: 104 complaints2003: 44 complaints2004: 117 complaints
300m NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2000 Chrysler 300m problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Steering5619%
Body & Structure3913%
Tires & Wheels3713%
Airbags2910%
Latches & Locks186%
Seats165%
Visibility & Wipers145%
Electrical System145%
Transmission124%
Suspension124%
Engine103%
Other93%
Lighting72%
Brakes72%
Fuel System62%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)41%
Speed Control21%
Seat Belts21%

Does the 2000 Chrysler 300m have recalls?

7 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

09E012000LightingApril 7, 2009 · 16,270 units

Defect

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 CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

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.

03V035000SeatsFebruary 5, 2003 · 1,066,000 units

Defect

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

Consequence

IF THE SEAT BACK UNEXPECTEDLY RECLINES WHILE THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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 REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

01V273000Body & StructureAugust 2, 2001 · 282,470 units

Defect

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."

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IF THE OCCUPANT'S HEAD WERE TO CONTACT THE B-PILLAR.

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. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 17, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

00V366000Child SeatNovember 9, 2000 · 1,211,756 units

Defect

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 OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR PROPERLY ATTACHING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM'S TETHER STRAP TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGE.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.

Remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.

00V033000Seat BeltsFebruary 4, 2000 · 7,580 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

IF THIS OCCURS IN A FRONTAL CRASH SITUATION, DRIVER PROTECTION FROM THE SEAT BELT MAY BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT FRONT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLIES.

00V034000Seat BeltsFebruary 4, 2000 · 204,000 units

Defect

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

Consequence

THE AFFECTED MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT WITHSTAND SUFFICIENT FORCE TO FUNCTION PROPERLY IN CERTAIN IMPACT SITUATIONS, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A BELTED OCCUPANT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHOULDER BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER MOUNTING BOLTS.

99V343000AirbagsDecember 2, 1999 · 350 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR ASSEMBLY CONTAINS AN INCORRECT INFLATOR CHARGE AMOUNT.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A PASSENGER OCCUPANT INJURY UNDER CERTAIN ACCIDENT CONDITIONS.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG MODULE WITH A CORRECT MODULE.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A CLICKING SOUND COMING FROM STEERING WHEEL. THEN, CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO SPIN STEERING WHEEL ALL THE WAY AROUND, NO CONTROL WHAT SO EVER. VEHICLE AT DEALER AT THIS TIME. *AK DEALER STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BROKE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO BE UNCONTROLLABLE, VEHICLE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · March 10, 2001

“THE DASH COVER ALONG THE LEFT SIDE OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG ON MY CHRYSLER 300M HAS CRACKED. THIS CRACK HAS GROWN UNTIL IT MATCHES THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE AIR BAG COMPARTMENT. ANOTHER CRACK HAS RECENTLY DEVELOPED ALONG THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE AIR BAG. BODY SHOPS REFUSE TO REPAIR THIS AREA BECAUSE OF…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · July 10, 2005

“PROBLEMS WITH THE RIMS LEAKING AIR AND THE TIRES COLLAPSING WHILE DRIVING. *PH THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THE RIMS WERE THE PROBLEM, HOWEVER THEY REFUSED TO REPLACE THEM. THE ALUMINUM AND CHROME RIMS WORE OUT FROM THE WINTER SALT ON THE INSIDE OF THE RIMS AND CAUSED THEM TO LEAK AND…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · January 1, 1901

“ON AUG. 4, 2004 I WAS IN A CRASH THAT RESULTED IN MY 2000 CHRYSLER 300M BEING TOTALLED. I WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MPH WHEN A ONCOMING TRUCK TURNED IN FRONT OF ME. MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I AM WONDERING IF THEY SHOULD HAVE THE VIN # IS [XXX]. *AK UPDATED 07/25/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · August 4, 2004 · crash

“ THE INSIDE DRIVERS DOOR LATCH BROKE WHERE THE LATCH MECHANISM CONNECTING THE ROD ATTACHES. I CAN ONLY OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE. THE HANDLE ASSEMBLY IS MOLDED I CAN'T OPEN THE DOOR QUICKLY IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY. THE REPAIR HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETED, THE DOOR PANEL IS ON BACKORDER. *JB”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Latches & Locks · November 29, 2006

2000 Chrysler 300m — common questions

Is the 2000 Chrysler 300m reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 294 complaints put the 2000 model at #2 of 10 300m years. It is one of the 300m years to avoid.

What are the most common 2000 300m problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are steering (56 complaints), body & structure (39 complaints), tires & wheels (37 complaints).

Does the 2000 Chrysler 300m have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns affecting the 2000 Chrysler 300m. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2000 Chrysler 300m under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Chrysler 300m years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the 300m years to avoid are 1999, 2000, 2001, 2004. The cleanest record among 300m years belongs to 1998.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.