Complaints
440
Crashes
43
Fires
7
Injuries
25
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Chrysler 300M Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#144 complaints
Structural Problems
Avg mileage:71,184 mi
#226 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Avg mileage:62,025 mi
Crash-related:7
#323 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:97,578 mi
Crash-related:6
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Chrysler 300M.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structural Problems | 44 | — | — | 71,184 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 26 | 7 | — | 62,025 mi | |
| Airbags | 23 | 6 | — | 97,578 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 19 | 3 | — | 49,636 mi | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 19 | — | — | 81,682 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 17 | 9 | 1 | 65,780 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 16 | — | — | 74,000 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 15 | 2 | — | 96,306 mi | |
| Wheels:Rim | 14 | — | — | 70,300 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 13 | 1 | 2 | 65,333 mi | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 12 | — | — | 38,738 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 11 | — | 1 | 88,646 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 11 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 8 | — | — | 113,190 mi | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 8 | — | — | 76,400 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 8 | — | — | 101,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 7 | — | — | 36,000 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 6 | 2 | — | 137,380 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 6 | — | — | 30,250 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 5 | — | — | 75,333 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 5 | 2 | — | 82,000 mi | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion:Rack | 5 | — | — | 68,575 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 5 | — | — | 65,750 mi | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 4 | — | — | — |
Structural Problems
44
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,184
Air Bags:Frontal
26
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,025
Airbags
23
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
97,578
Automatic Transmission
19
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,636
Steering:Rack And Pinion
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,682
Unintended Acceleration
17
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
1
Avg Miles
65,780
Tire Defects
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,000
Steering Defects
15
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
96,306
Wheels:Rim
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,300
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
65,333
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,738
Engine & Cooling
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
88,646
Suspension:Front
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
113,190
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,400
Suspension Failures
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
101,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
36,000
Engine Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
137,380
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,250
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,333
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,000
Steering:Rack And Pinion:Rack
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,575
Visibility:Windshield
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,750
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1999 Chrysler 300M — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Chrysler 300M reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 1999 Chrysler 300M has 440 NHTSA complaints, 43 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Structural Problems with 44 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Chrysler 300M?
Top reported problems: Structural Problems (44 complaints, avg 71,184 mi); Air Bags:Frontal (26 complaints, avg 62,025 mi); Airbags (23 complaints, avg 97,578 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1999 Chrysler 300M?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 73,785 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Chrysler 300M?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Chrysler 300M include 43 crash-related reports, 7 fire reports, 25 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1999 Chrysler 300M have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 Chrysler 300M as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1999 Chrysler 300M?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 1999 Chrysler 300M shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chrysler 300M reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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