Complaints
294
Crashes
19
Fires
6
Injuries
22
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Chrysler 300M Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#131 complaints
Structural Problems
Avg mileage:61,081 mi
#224 complaints
Steering Defects
Avg mileage:90,710 mi
#318 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Avg mileage:67,717 mi
Crash-related:7
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Chrysler 300M.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structural Problems | 31 | — | — | 61,081 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 24 | — | — | 90,710 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 18 | 7 | — | 67,717 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 14 | — | — | 108,184 mi | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 14 | — | — | 60,333 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 13 | — | — | 66,625 mi | |
| Airbags | 10 | 3 | — | 117,905 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 9 | — | — | 64,483 mi | |
| Wheels:Rim | 9 | — | — | 50,183 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 8 | — | — | 59,411 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 7 | — | 3 | 104,618 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 7 | 2 | — | 105,830 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 7 | — | — | 25,000 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 6 | — | — | 90,073 mi | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 6 | 2 | — | 74,000 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 6 | — | — | 38,658 mi | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 5 | — | — | 29,000 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion:Rack | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheels:Hubcap/Cover | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 2 | — | — | — |
Structural Problems
31
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,081
Steering Defects
24
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,710
Air Bags:Frontal
18
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,717
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
108,184
Steering:Rack And Pinion
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,333
Tire Defects
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,625
Airbags
10
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
117,905
Wheel Issues
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,483
Wheels:Rim
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,183
Suspension Failures
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,411
Electrical Faults
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
104,618
Seat-Related Issues
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
105,830
Visibility:Windshield
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
25,000
Automatic Transmission
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,073
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,000
Structure:Body:Door
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,658
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
29,000
Engine & Cooling
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Rack And Pinion:Rack
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheels:Hubcap/Cover
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2000 Chrysler 300M — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Chrysler 300M reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2000 Chrysler 300M has 294 NHTSA complaints, 19 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Structural Problems with 31 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Chrysler 300M?
Top reported problems: Structural Problems (31 complaints, avg 61,081 mi); Steering Defects (24 complaints, avg 90,710 mi); Air Bags:Frontal (18 complaints, avg 67,717 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 2000 Chrysler 300M?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 73,251 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Chrysler 300M?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Chrysler 300M include 19 crash-related reports, 6 fire reports, 22 injuries, and 0 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 2000 Chrysler 300M have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 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 2000 Chrysler 300M?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (structural problems) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
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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