NHTSA recalls & complaints · 1998–2004

Chrysler 300M recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns and 871 owner complaints for the Chrysler 300M, covering model years 1998 to 2004. The 1999 model year drew the most complaints (351), and Steering is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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8 recall campaigns on file
871 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
7 model years with data (1998–2004)

most complaints: 1999 (351 for that model year)
top component: Steering (149 complaints)
latest recall 04V021000 (reported Jan 13, 2004)

70 complaints reporting a crash (8.0%)
17 complaints reporting a fire (2.0%)
45 complaints reporting an injury (5.2%)
2 complaints reporting a death (0.2%)

Chrysler 300M complaints by model year

6 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 1999 model year has the most complaints: 351 of 871, or 40.3%. Next come 2000 (242) and 2001 (91). The fewest are for 2003, with 33 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Chrysler 300M complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Chrysler 300M complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury	Reporting a death
1999	351	32	6	14	1
2000	242	16	5	14	0
2001	91	3	2	3	0
2002	83	13	3	10	1
2003	33	2	1	1	0
2004	71	4	0	3	0
All model years	871	70	17	45	2

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Chrysler 300M components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Steering is the component named most often, in 149 complaints (17.1% of all 871), followed by Air Bags (115) and Structure (107).

Components named most often in Chrysler 300M complaints (top 15)

Components named most often in Chrysler 300M complaints (top 15)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Steering	149	17.1%
Air Bags	115	13.2%
Structure	107	12.3%
Engine and Engine Cooling	82	9.4%
Power Train	82	9.4%
Electrical System	70	8.0%
Wheels	53	6.1%
Seats	47	5.4%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	46	5.3%
Suspension	46	5.3%
Tires	41	4.7%
Visibility	38	4.4%
Unknown or Other	34	3.9%
Vehicle Speed Control	30	3.4%
Exterior Lighting	26	3.0%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Chrysler 300M recalls

8 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name 300M, newest first. The 8 campaigns cover model years 1998 to 2004. The 2000 model year appears in the most campaigns (6).

8 recall campaigns

Chrysler 300M recall campaigns covering each model year
Decade	Years ending in 0	Years ending in 1	Years ending in 2	Years ending in 3	Years ending in 4	Years ending in 5	Years ending in 6	Years ending in 7	Years ending in 8	Years ending in 9
1990s									1998: 1 campaign	1999: 3 campaigns
2000s	2000: 6 campaigns	2001: 3 campaigns	2002: 1 campaign	2003: no campaigns	2004: 1 campaign

Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 04V021000
Reported Jan 13, 2004
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever and Linkage › Floor Shift
Model year 1999
On certain passenger vehicles, the floor shifter ignition-park interlock may fail and allow the shifter to be moved out of the park position with the key removed. An inoperative interlock may also allow the key to be removed when the shifter has not been placed in the park position.
Consequence:
Either circumstance may result in the vehicle rolling away without warning.
Remedy:
Dealers will install a new load-limiting push rod into the floor shifter lever of the affected vehicles. Owner notification began on June 14, 2004. Owners should contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
NHTSA campaign 03V332000
Reported Sep 8, 2003
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hood › Latch
Model year 2004
On certain passenger vehicles, an internal hood latch component may have been manufactured with a crack, which could propagate and break, allowing the primary/secondary latch spring to disengage.
Consequence:
This could result in loss of both primary and secondary hood latch function, allowing the hood to open without warning. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the latch assembly. Owner notification began on September 22, 2003. Owners should contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-992-1997.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
NHTSA campaign 03V035000
Reported Feb 5, 2003
Seats › Front Assembly › Recliner
Model years 1998–2002
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.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
NHTSA campaign 01V273000
Reported Aug 2, 2001
Structure › Frame and Members
Model years 2000–2001
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.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
NHTSA campaign 00V366000
Reported Nov 9, 2000
Child Seat
Model years 2000–2001
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.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
NHTSA campaign 00V034000
Reported Feb 4, 2000
Seat Belts
Model years 1999–2000
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.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
NHTSA campaign 00V033000
Reported Feb 4, 2000
Seat Belts › Front › Retractor
Model year 2000
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.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
NHTSA campaign 99V343000
Reported Dec 2, 1999
Air Bags › Frontal
Model year 2000
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.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Chrysler 300M questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Chrysler 300M have?

NHTSA lists 8 vehicle recall campaigns for the Chrysler 300M, covering model years 1998 to 2004. The most recent, 04V021000, was reported on January 13, 2004 and is filed under “Power train”. The 2000 model year is covered by the most campaigns (6).

Which Chrysler 300M model year has the most complaints?

The 1999 model year, with 351 of the 871 complaints in NHTSA’s file (40.3%). The next are 2000 (242) and 2001 (91). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Chrysler 300M complaint?

Steering is the component named most often: 149 complaints, or 17.1% of all 871. Air Bags (115) and Structure (107) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Chrysler 300M?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Chrysler dealer.

How many Chrysler 300M complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 871 complaints, 70 report a crash, 17 a fire, 45 at least one injury and 2 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The Chrysler models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Chrysler VIN decoder with every Chrysler model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Chrysler Town and Country 1995–2018 · 47 recalls · 12,966 complaints
Chrysler Pacifica 2003–2027 · 43 recalls · 6,984 complaints
Chrysler 300 2004–2023 · 37 recalls · 4,923 complaints
Chrysler 200 2010–2018 · 16 recalls · 4,182 complaints
Chrysler Sebring 1995–2013 · 36 recalls · 2,833 complaints
Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001–2010 · 9 recalls · 2,523 complaints
Chrysler Concorde 1995–2004 · 12 recalls · 1,567 complaints
Chrysler 300C 2005–2017 · 2 recalls · 1,258 complaints

All Chrysler models and WMI codes Look up recalls by year

Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.

Chrysler 300M complaints by model year

Most-reported Chrysler 300M components

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

Chrysler 300M recalls

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever and Linkage › Floor Shift

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hood › Latch

Seats › Front Assembly › Recliner

Structure › Frame and Members

Child Seat

Seat Belts

Seat Belts › Front › Retractor

Air Bags › Frontal