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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
150–25K
3725–50K
3750–75K
1975–100K
15100–150K
12150K+
135 reports with mileage · 107 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Steering. Review the 53 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
16 crash reports5 fire reports14 injury reports
What owners actually said
242 reports
51,000 miles · Apr 2, 2003
Steering
THIS PAST WEEKEND AFTER TAKING A DAY TRIP TO VA I DISCOVERED A LEAK UNDER THE FRONT HOOD. IT SMELLED AND LOOKED LIKE OIL. THE PREVIOUS MONDAY I HAD MY OIL CHANGED AT THE LOCAL CHRYSLER DEALER AND THOUGHT THAT MAYBE SOMETHING MAY BE WRONG WITH THE FILTER. ON MONDAY THE 31ST OF MAR I TALKED TO THE SERVICE MGR AND HE TOLD ME TO BRI…
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THIS PAST WEEKEND AFTER TAKING A DAY TRIP TO VA I DISCOVERED A LEAK UNDER THE FRONT HOOD. IT SMELLED AND LOOKED LIKE OIL. THE PREVIOUS MONDAY I HAD MY OIL CHANGED AT THE LOCAL CHRYSLER DEALER AND THOUGHT THAT MAYBE SOMETHING MAY BE WRONG WITH THE FILTER. ON MONDAY THE 31ST OF MAR I TALKED TO THE SERVICE MGR AND HE TOLD ME TO BRING IT IN. HE LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD AND UNDER THE ENGINE AND FOUND THAT IT WAS A POWER STEERING LEAK NOT AN OIL LEAK. HE STATED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 300M. I STATED THAT THIS SEEMS TO BE MFG'ING PROBLEM. HE STATED IT DIDN'T HAPPEN TO ALL OF THEM SO THAT IS WHY IT WAS NOT A RECALL OR SERVICE BULLETIN. I DISAGREE WITH HIS STATEMENT. I HAD EXTENDED WARRANTY TO THEY FIXED IT AND IT COST ME $100.00 DEDUCTIBLE. I FEEL THIS IS NOT SOMETHING I SHOULD HAVE PAID FOR. ACCORDING TO THIS DEALER THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THE 300M AND IT SHOULD BE IDENTIFIED AS A RECALL OR AT LEAST A SERVICE BULLETIN. *NLM
NHTSA ODI #10013816
Mileage unknown · Apr 1, 2003
Visibility
THE WINDSHIELD REFLECTED THE DASH BOARD ON A SUNNY DAY, WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO SEE. *PH *JB
NHTSA ODI #10011636
15,000 miles · Mar 16, 2003
Visibility
I WAS UNAWARE UNTIL RECENTLY THAT MY CAR HAD SIDE MIRRORS THAT WERE TO AUTOMATICALLY "SWING DOWN" WHEN CAR IS PLACED IN REVERSE. WHETHER THEY ALWAYS DID OR IT WAS NOT NOTICED BECAUSE I DIDN'T LOOK INTO THEM WHILE BACKING. ABOUT 5 MONTHS AGO I OCCASIONALLY NOTICED MY SIDE MIRRORS BEING MISAIMED. IT WAS MOST DISCONCERTING, TO S…
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I WAS UNAWARE UNTIL RECENTLY THAT MY CAR HAD SIDE MIRRORS THAT WERE TO AUTOMATICALLY "SWING DOWN" WHEN CAR IS PLACED IN REVERSE. WHETHER THEY ALWAYS DID OR IT WAS NOT NOTICED BECAUSE I DIDN'T LOOK INTO THEM WHILE BACKING. ABOUT 5 MONTHS AGO I OCCASIONALLY NOTICED MY SIDE MIRRORS BEING MISAIMED. IT WAS MOST DISCONCERTING, TO SAY THE LEAST TO SEE THE ROAD SURFACE WHEN I LOOKED IN THE SIDE MIRROR. APPARENTLY FROM TIME TO TIME THE MIRRORS SWUNG DOWN WHEN I HAD PUT THE CAR INTO REVERSE, AS THEY SHOULD. UNFORTUNATELY, THEY DID NOT SWING BACK UP WHEN I PUT THE CAR INTO FORWARD. CLEARLY, THIS CREATES AN UNSAFE CONDITION. *NLM
NHTSA ODI #10010565
Mileage unknown · Mar 4, 2003
Tires
WHILE DRIVING THE TIRES WENT FLAT AT LEAST SIX TIMES. *AK *NLM
NHTSA ODI #10008709
Mileage unknown · Feb 27, 2003
Latches/locks/linkages
THE ACTUATORS FOR THE DOOR OF MY 2000 CHRYSLER 300M HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE OR FOUR TIMES. THE PART ITSELF SEEMS FAULTY, AND THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL SO THAT THE PART GETS FIXED. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10008216
40,000 miles · Feb 9, 2003
Suspension
FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING NOISES. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM, WELL DOCUMENTED AND STILL NOT BEING REPAIRED BY MANUFACTURER. WHY HAS THIS PROBLEM WITH SO MANY CARS BEEN ADDRESSED?
NHTSA ODI #10005556
40,000 miles · Feb 9, 2003
Latches/locks/linkages
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK MOTOR MAKING LOUD BUZZING NOISE. FAILURE SOON TO FOLLOW. COMMON PROBLEM WITH MANY OTHER OWNERS. WHY IS THIS NOT BEONG REPAIRED BY MANUFACTURER?
NHTSA ODI #10005553
50,000 miles · Feb 5, 2003
Electrical System
I OWN A 2000 CHRYSLER 300M FOR ABOUT 4 MONTHS AGO. WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT IT, THE PASSANGER REAR SIDE POWER WINDOW WASN'T WORKING AND I FIX IT, THEN RECENTLY BEGINING THIS YEAR I FOUND OUT IT WAN'T MOVING AGAIN? I WONDER WHAT IS THE PROBLEM? AT THE SAME TIME, THIS HAPPENED LAST YEAR WINTER 2002 WHILE I WAS DRIVING DURING THE SNOW…
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I OWN A 2000 CHRYSLER 300M FOR ABOUT 4 MONTHS AGO. WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT IT, THE PASSANGER REAR SIDE POWER WINDOW WASN'T WORKING AND I FIX IT, THEN RECENTLY BEGINING THIS YEAR I FOUND OUT IT WAN'T MOVING AGAIN? I WONDER WHAT IS THE PROBLEM? AT THE SAME TIME, THIS HAPPENED LAST YEAR WINTER 2002 WHILE I WAS DRIVING DURING THE SNOWING NIGHT, THE WINDSHIELD WATER PUMP AMD THE WIPER SUDDENDLY FAIL, AND THIS COULD CAUSE A DANGER DURING WINTER OR RAINING DAY. THEREFORE I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THIS 300M WHETHER A RELIABLE CAR TO HAVE? 2/5/03 THANK YOU
NHTSA ODI #10005367
45,500 miles · Jan 29, 2003
Power Train
SHIFTING MECHANISM ON 2000 CHRYSLER 300M BECOMES DIFFICULT TO MOVE FROM PARK TO OTHER STICK LOCATIONS. MECHANIC SAYS IT IS A CABLE LINKAGE ISSUE THAT IS ADJUSTABLE BUT SHOULD BE DONE BY QUALIFIED MECHANIC. FAILURE WOULD RESULT IN INABILITY TO SHIFT CAR.
NHTSA ODI #10003602
42,004 miles · Jan 17, 2003
Power Train
I HAVE A 2000 CHRYSLER 300M, PURCHASED SEPTEMBER 2000. THIS PARTICULAR MODEL ALLOWS BOTH AN AUTOMATIC OR A MANUAL SHIFT (I'VE NEVER USED THE MANUAL SHIFT). ON THE DATE IN QUESTION, I WENT TO PUT THE CAR INTO GEAR, AND THE GEAR SHIFT SHEARED OFF IN MY HAND. WHEREAS NO ONE WAS INJURED IN THIS PARTICULAR INCIDENT, I DO BELIEVE TH…
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I HAVE A 2000 CHRYSLER 300M, PURCHASED SEPTEMBER 2000. THIS PARTICULAR MODEL ALLOWS BOTH AN AUTOMATIC OR A MANUAL SHIFT (I'VE NEVER USED THE MANUAL SHIFT). ON THE DATE IN QUESTION, I WENT TO PUT THE CAR INTO GEAR, AND THE GEAR SHIFT SHEARED OFF IN MY HAND. WHEREAS NO ONE WAS INJURED IN THIS PARTICULAR INCIDENT, I DO BELIEVE THAT HAD THE CAR BEEN IN MOTION IT COULD HAVE CAUSED SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. ONE DOES NOT EXPECT IN A 2-1/2 YEAR OLD CAR FOR THE GEAR SHIFT TO COME OFF. I BELIEVE THAT THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. TS
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.
Consequence & remedy
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.
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 & remedy
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.
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 & remedy
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.
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 & remedy
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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE TURNING LOOP (ATL) TOP MOUNTING BOLT WAS INADEQUATELY MANUFACTURED.
Consequence & remedy
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.
BASED ON THE LOW FAILURE RATE, THE ABSENCE OF FAILURES OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE ABSENCE OF INJURIES, AND ODI'S FIELD INVESTIGATION OF INCIDENT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
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Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
BASED ON THE LOW FAILURE RATE, THE ABSENCE OF FAILURES OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE ABSENCE OF INJURIES, AND ODI'S FIELD INVESTIGATION OF INCIDENT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Vehicle Speed Control:cables
BASED ON THE LOW FAILURE RATE, THE ABSENCE OF FAILURES OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE ABSENCE OF INJURIES, AND ODI'S FIELD INVESTIGATION OF INCIDENT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Vehicle Speed Control
BASED ON THE LOW FAILURE RATE, THE ABSENCE OF FAILURES OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE ABSENCE OF INJURIES, AND ODI'S FIELD INVESTIGATION OF INCIDENT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
BASED ON THE LOW FAILURE RATE, THE ABSENCE OF FAILURES OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE ABSENCE OF INJURIES, AND ODI'S FIELD INVESTIGATION OF INCIDENT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
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