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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
50–25K
1225–50K
2050–75K
1575–100K
8100–150K
4150K+
64 reports with mileage · 27 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Steering. Review the 29 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Power Train. Review the 11 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Air Bags. Review the 10 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
3 crash reports2 fire reports3 injury reports
What owners actually said
91 reports
84,324 miles · Aug 29, 2005
Wheels
DT: ON AUGUST 25 2005 WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE THE OWNER PULLED OVER TO GET OFF THE INTERSTATE. APPROACHED THE STOP SIGN, TURNED RIGHT, AND THE RIGHT PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE FELL OFF. THE OWNER WAS GOING ABOUT 8 MPH WHEN THE TIRE CAME OFF. THE OWNER GOT OUT AND INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE TIRE ROLLED 300 YARDS DOWN THE STREET…
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DT: ON AUGUST 25 2005 WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE THE OWNER PULLED OVER TO GET OFF THE INTERSTATE. APPROACHED THE STOP SIGN, TURNED RIGHT, AND THE RIGHT PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE FELL OFF. THE OWNER WAS GOING ABOUT 8 MPH WHEN THE TIRE CAME OFF. THE OWNER GOT OUT AND INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE TIRE ROLLED 300 YARDS DOWN THE STREET. THE OWNER RETRIEVED THE TIRE. THE STUDS THAT HELD THE LUGS:NUTS BROKE. THE LUGS:NUTS WERE STILL ATTACHED TO THE STUDS. THE POLICE CAME AND MADE A REPORT WHICH INDICATED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT WERE THESE STUDS. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO AN AUTO BODY SHOP. THE OWNER HAS NOT CALLED CHRYSLER YET, BUT WILL DO SO SOON. THE OWNER CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY ADVISED THE OWNER THAT HE WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR REPAIRS. THE OWNER DID NOT HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE TIRE,BUT A PROBLEM IS WITH THE LUG:NUTS AND STUDS. THE OWNER HAD NO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE WHEELS.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10134594
Mileage unknown · Aug 11, 2005
Unknown Or Other
THERE IS AN APPROXIMATELY 7" LONG CRACK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DASH. THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN HIT OR ABUSED IN ANYWAY TO CAUSE THIS DAMAGE. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10132471
94,023 miles · Aug 9, 2005
Power Train
TRANSMISSION SLIPS IN FIRST GEAR AND HAS STARTED SLIPPING IN REVERSE. IN REVERSE CAR FAILS TO MOVE WHEN ON AN INCLINE OF 35 DEGREES OR GREATER. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10132139
170,000 miles · Jul 16, 2005
Air Bags
PAAENGER SIDE DAHBOARD SPLITTING OPEN ALONG UNDERLYING AIR BAG TEAR LINE. SPLIT GETTING LONGER.
NHTSA ODI #10128974
58,500 miles · Jul 9, 2005
Steering
POWER STEERING LOCKED UP GOING AROUND A CORNER DUE TO FAULTY POWER STEERING RACK AT 58,000 MILES
NHTSA ODI #10128208
Mileage unknown · Jul 4, 2005
Unknown Or Other
AFTER ABOUT 3 YEARS THE DASHBOARD STARTED CRACKING. SAME PLACE AS EVERYONE ELSE, OVER THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. THIS CRACK HAS GROWN IN SIZE TO OVER 12 INCHES. THE OTHER PROBLEM IS THE TRIM ON THE CAR DOOR WAYS. ALL DOORS THIS HAS STARTED TO PEEL OFF. SOME KIND OF PLASTIC MATERILA
NHTSA ODI #10127395
72,655 miles · Feb 22, 2005
Power Train
CHRYSLER 300 M 2001. TOURQE CONVERTER, FLOW METER AND SELINOID. ALL FAILED ONLY 2500 OUT OF WARRANTY. (70000 MILE) IS THIS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10111928
42,000 miles · Jan 28, 2005
Structure
CRACKED DASHBOARD PAD ABOVE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. SEEMS LIKE SAFETY ISSUE IF IT CAN AFFECT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10108195
Mileage unknown · Jan 26, 2005
Power Train
THERE WAS A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM IN THE CONSUMER'S 2001 CHRYSLER 300 M. *BF *SC *JB
NHTSA ODI #10111644
92,315 miles · Oct 24, 2004
Electrical System
I HAVE BEEN HAVING DIFFICUILTIES WITH MY CAR EVERY SINCE I BOUGHT IT FROM MY BROTHER IN LAW. I HAVE REPLACED THREE BATTERIES WITHIN A YEARS TIME.*AK
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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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