Major Problems with 2000 Chrysler 300M Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2000 Chrysler 300M

2000 Chrysler 300M FRONTAL Victims: 2 Mileage: 75000 miles

2000 Chrysler 300M FRONTAL Victims: 2

2000 Chrysler 300M SEATS Victims: 2

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Problems with STRUCTURE, STEERING and FRONTAL are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Chrysler 300M owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
STRUCTURE year 2000 model chrysler 300m. dashboard cracking on passenger side. crack is vertical and is not 2 " long. the	31 ~ 35466 miles
STEERING pulling out of a trail station and all of a sudden went to pull the steering wheel and it wouldn't	24 ~ 75592 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS was involved in an accident where i hit a tree dead on going about 35 mph and airbags never deployed....	18 ~ 41382 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING the steering wheel locked while driving on 6/29/2003. driver was able to avoid a collision. vehicle was taken to the	14 ~ 38785 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES not able to totally lock all doors. system is electrically controlled. very noisy when automatically activated at 15 mph. necessary...	14 ~ 61819 miles
TIRES the tire/rim combination suffers from chronic sporadic leakage particularly when positioned on the front . on numerous occasions the front...	13 ~ 41000 miles
AIR BAGS dash cracking around passenger side airbag...	10 ~ 58952 miles
RIM > WHEELS the tire/rim combination suffers from chronic sporadic leakage particularly when positioned on the front . on numerous occasions the front...	9 ~ 33456 miles
WHEELS because my tire was going flat the mechanics found that the wheel was cracked. they ordered one it came and...	9 ~ 42989 miles
SUSPENSION when the climate control is turned on to warmer temperatures cold air will blow. *slc...	8 ~ 37132 miles
SEATS while driving was rearended by another vehicle and upon impact driver's seat broke. driver was in a flat position. trunk	7 ~ 60474 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer stated the vehicle was installed with an aftermarket bodyguard electronic corrosion control system the vehicle's engine caught fire.(claim#51-0490-684)*jb...	7 ~ 59782 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY when the climate control is turned on to warmer temperatures cold air will blow. *slc...	7 ~ 3571 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER when driving toward the sun the glare of the reflection of the leather dashboard on the windshield makes it extremely...	7 ~ 23857 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE when the climate control is turned on to warmer temperatures cold air will blow. *slc...	6 ~ 12886 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN when the climate control is turned on to warmer temperatures cold air will blow. *slc...	6 ~ 30024 miles
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS when applying abs brakes pedal went to the floor causing extended stopping distance and resulting in a collision. also rear...	6 ~ 37000 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY the driver side rear power window would not go down. this was the third window problem with this vehicle. *nlm	5 ~ 17400 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT when the climate control is turned on to warmer temperatures cold air will blow. *slc...	4 ~ 13725 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING when the climate control is turned on to warmer temperatures cold air will blow. *slc...	4 ~ 51275 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC cannot keep tires balanced. balanced 3 times in last 6 weeks. also had 2 tires replaced to try and correct....	4
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES the consumer stated that the rear passenger automatic door lock burned out. *tc the consumer would have to hit the...	3 ~ 42837 miles
RACK > RACK AND PINION > STEERING steering rack failed at 51 000 miles. excessive play loose locking on turns excessive noise. replaced by owner since dealer	3 ~ 64000 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING unable to adjust vehicle toe. dealer replaced steering wheel due to peeling and did a front end alignment and oil...	3 ~ 18558 miles
HUBCAP/COVER > WHEELS chrome wheels 3 inch center hubs are separated from the mechanism that holds them to rim due to corrosion.*ak...	3
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING while driving 30 mph consumer heard a clicking sound coming from steering wheel. then consumer was able to spin steering...	3 ~ 4667 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING headlights will not always come on at nighht after pulling switch. vehicle would fail to start. took to dealer &...	3 ~ 6667 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM smelled gas coming from drivers side rear of engine with small drops falling on exhaust pipe i looked this up...	2 ~ 173500 miles
POWER TRAIN the gear shift stick beginning sticking making it hard to change gears. i had gotten the gear in reverse to...	2 ~ 35250 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns a 2000 chrysler 300m. while driving various speeds the contact noticed that the interior dome light turned...	2 ~ 79516 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING dt: 2000 chrysler 300m. the consumer's husband was driving and heard a knocking noise. vehicle stopped running. vehicle had to...	2 ~ 16728 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the dashboard cover is cracking in two places which are directly above the drivers side air bag. the air bag...	2 ~ 41500 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2000 chrysler 300m. while the engine was running the headlights and instrument panel would flicker intermittently....	2 ~ 30106 miles
FLOOR SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION i have a 2000 chrysler 300m purchased september 2000. this particular model allows both an automatic or a manual shift...	2 ~ 43752 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION front suspension and steering noises. this is a common problem well documented and still not being repaired by manufacturer. why	2 ~ 60000 miles
LINKAGES > STEERING having problems with inner/outer tie rods. *ak...	2 ~ 13000 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving 65 mph vehicle stalled out and died without warning. dealer has not been able to duplicate or correct	2 ~ 36000 miles
POWER STEERING FLUID > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING while pulling out of the driveway steering locked. this happened because all of the steering fluid leaked out. owner very...	2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dealer replaced fuel cell assy which included pump form a stock unit replacement appeared to be satisfactory for approximately 5000...	2 ~ 46500 miles
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING consumer was traveling about 25mph and vehicle started steering by itself to the left. vehicle was actually doing 360's in...	2
SEAT BELTS takata recall the key ignition kept getting stuck until the key broke off in the ignition. the seatbelts gets stuck...	1
ENGINE takata recall the key ignition kept getting stuck until the key broke off in the ignition. the seatbelts gets stuck...	1
TREAD/BELT > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2000 chrysler 300m equipped with toyo proxes t1r tires (na) size: 245/45zr16 94w (na). the...	1 ~ 180000 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING i have a 2000 chrysler 300m and when the headlights are on they will go off and on on there...	1
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER tl*the contact owns a 2000 chrysler 300m. while driving 65 mph the vehicle stopped in the middle of the freeway....	1 ~ 106000 miles
EQUIPMENT light clunking when i purchased vehicle in the steering gear got worse and worse and louder and louder erratic steering...	1 ~ 115000 miles
PINION SHAFT > RACK AND PINION > STEERING 1. there were no specific event that led up to this problem 2. when i first purchased the car the...	1
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY rear glass adhesion failure : glass became airborne at 65 mph was lifted approx. 15' into the air and shattered	1 ~ 97 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL speed control continues to accelerates when engaged rather than hold steady speed. *nm...	1 ~ 105000 miles
COLUMN > STEERING driving our 300 m year 2000 turning the steering wheel i heard a loud snap and the steering wheel would...	1 ~ 31627 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving vehicle pulled to the right and stalled. then it just completely failed. the tires and emissions failed inspection.	1
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS 6 inch vertical crack directly over the passenger side airbag. i feel that due to the close proximity to said	1 ~ 72500 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL merging onto highway pressed accelerator to floor. car went into passing mode car accelerated i removed foot from pedal throttle...	1 ~ 65097 miles
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING driver shut the vehicle off and noticed the tail lights will not go off. *ak...	1 ~ 64000 miles
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS a fire started under the driver's side of the vehicle while driving at 40 mph. the vehicle was taken to...	1 ~ 59082 miles
FRONT > SEAT BELTS the driver was driving at 65 mph and driver's side seat collapsed forward. the driver was able to drive the	1 ~ 76000 miles
SHAFT SECTOR > GEAR BOX > STEERING steering: loose feel in steering wheel/clunking noise from steering box at end of steering column behind motor. *la...	1 ~ 38000 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE dash is cracking around the air bag on the passenger's side. dealer notified. *ak...	1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while applying brakes consumer's vehicle hit the vehicle in front causing an accident. *ak...	1
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY i was unaware until recently that my car had side mirrors that were to automatically "swing down" when car is...	1 ~ 15000 miles
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i own a 2000 chrysler 300m for about 4 months ago. when i first bought it the passanger rear side...	1 ~ 50000 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT i own a 2000 chrysler 300m for about 4 months ago. when i first bought it the passanger rear side...	1 ~ 50000 miles
LOCK > TRUNK LID > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES automatic door lock motor making loud buzzing noise. failure soon to follow. common problem with many other owners. why is	1 ~ 40000 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > SUPPLY > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR on monday 5/20 i was exiting my 2000 chrysler 300m and as i pulled the interior driver's side door handle...	1
PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN consumer left vehicle in park and ran to open gate process would take approximately 1 minute. consumer's back was turned...	1
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE reporting plastic fuel tank have punctured by running over something while traveling at highway speed of 50 mph and caused...	1
SIDEWALL > TIRES the left front tire of this vehicle failed on the date indicated. less than 4 hours later the right front...	1
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT several years of recurrent engine and transmission noise taken to the dealership for diagnosis with no success. at the fifth...	1 ~ 146 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES tire pressure drops weekly. i must check my tire pressure at least every other week or it will drop below...	1
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving 10-15 mph car shut-off. continued to shut 5-7 times. dealer has yet to get this to happen again..computer...	1
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM vibration noise coming from engine when car is in drive/reverse at low rpm 1000-1500 rpm. tested and seems to come	1
TORQUE CONVERTER > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the transmission rattles/grumbles at the speed between 40-50. a torque converter lockup problem. took the car back to the dealer...	1
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while traveling 55-65 mph vehicle started to shimmy due to poor goodyear tires on chrysler 300m 2000. consumer is on	1
MACPHERSON STRUT > FRONT > SUSPENSION consumer heard front end noise and vehicle was pulling to the right when braking. took vehicle to dealer and the	1
POWER ADJUST > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS the drivers power seat is not stable during slight acceleration the seat lurches backward slightly dealer stated all the seats	1
TORSION BAR > SPRINGS > FRONT while traveling 55-65 mph vehicle started to shimmy due to poor goodyear tires on chrysler 300m 2000. consumer is on	1

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