Major Problems with 2001 Chrysler 300M Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2001 Chrysler 300M

2001 Chrysler 300M STEERING Victims: 1 Mileage: 104000 miles

2001 Chrysler 300M FRONTAL Victims: 1

2001 Chrysler 300M REAR/OTHER Victims: 1

Browse 2001 Chrysler 300M complaints by category

Problems with STEERING, RACK AND PINION and AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Chrysler 300M owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
STEERING noise in front end when turning steering wheel would catch and not return to normal position steering wheel would not	12 ~ 65515 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING poor steering accompanied by knocking when going over bumps. car wanders as the road surface change. no visual sign of	11 ~ 48817 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i own a 2001 chrysler 300m. i bought the car september 2000 with 10 miles on it. i have had...	8 ~ 67029 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER after about 3 years the dashboard started cracking. same place as everyone else over the passenger side airbag. this crack...	6
AIR BAGS i have a 2001 300m with 26 000 miles on it and last week i heard a pop-and the airbag...	6 ~ 69333 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while traveling on the highway the vehicle light will shut off and the vehicle will shut down. please provide additional	6 ~ 28500 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING violent shaking began while traveling at highway speed approx. 70 mph. the shaking seemed to be originating from the right...	5 ~ 81258 miles
EQUIPMENT 2001 300m - all door triming separating leaving a 1 inch gap in all corners. all of my vehicle door...	5 ~ 31960 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2001 chrysler 300m-noticed vehicle idling roughly then about 2 days later the performance at take off was very poor then...	4 ~ 30266 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS while driving at 40 mph the consumer was involved in a head on collision and none of the front air...	4 ~ 58750 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2001 chrysler 300m rack and pinion had to be replaced because the rack broke. the brakes failed and the car	4 ~ 52000 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM i bought the car from a dealership that was aware of its engine problem and did not notify me or...	3 ~ 128483 miles
STRUCTURE dashboard cracked. vehicle was taken to the dealer where the mechanic determined that passenger side air bag caused the dashboard	3 ~ 48667 miles
ENGINE i bought the car from a dealership that was aware of its engine problem and did not notify me or...	2 ~ 116000 miles
SUSPENSION while driving i experienced violent shaking which didn't correct until i reduced my speed to about 50mph. the issue persisted	2 ~ 77503 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION my 2001 chrysler 300m has only 29 000 miles on it and had an extended warranty purchased. one day i...	2 ~ 47372 miles
SEATS safety issue!! heated seat drivers side stopped working other electrical components started malfunctioning brought in for service dealer made diagnostic...	2 ~ 102750 miles
RACK > RACK AND PINION > STEERING power steering locked up going around a corner due to faulty power steering rack at 58 000 miles...	2 ~ 51250 miles
POWER TRAIN there was a transmission problem in the consumer's 2001 chrysler 300 m. bf sc *jb...	2 ~ 8754 miles
WHEELS while driving 60 mph right front tire went flat due to corrosion of the wheel.*ak poor finish materials on the	2 ~ 46500 miles
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS i own a 2001 chrysler 300m. i bought the car september 2000 with 10 miles on it. i have had...	2 ~ 65000 miles
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS the consumer received a recall notice. the consumer called the dealer and was told to come in on the 28th....	2 ~ 80650 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS brake pedal had fluttering feeling like rotors were warped. took car to dealer where i purchased it because i could...	2 ~ 20000 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2001 chrysler 300m rack and pinion had to be replaced because the rack broke. the brakes failed and the car	2 ~ 30754 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE i bought the car from a dealership that was aware of its engine problem and did not notify me or...	1 ~ 150000 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i have a 2001 chrysler 300 with 143 000. the car stalls while going through intersections without any warning. the...	1 ~ 143000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER i have a 2001 chrysler 300 with 143 000. the car stalls while going through intersections without any warning. the...	1 ~ 143000 miles
TIRES december 20th 2008 accident occurred. vehicle started on fire and was totaled on the right passenger side. inner tie rods...	1 ~ 104000 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS on 12/17/07 i was in the back seat of a 2001 chyrsler 300m that was involved in an auto accident....	1
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC today i was driving my vehicle at a speed of about 50 mph. i was coming upon a intersection and...	1 ~ 67500 miles
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS dt: on august 25 2005 while driving on interstate the owner pulled over to get off the interstate. approached the...	1 ~ 84324 miles
LINKAGE AND CABLE > MECHANICAL > CONVENTIONAL the emergency brake cable popped when disengaged. vehicle was parked on an incline in the driveway when this occurred resulting...	1 ~ 58000 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT check engine warning light cam on. transmission lock in a low gear. took to five star dealership wullenweber for service....	1 ~ 5100 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING my timing belt went on my chrysler 300m 2001 causing a complete valve job. in looking on the web it...	1 ~ 53000 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE 2001 300m - all door triming separating leaving a 1 inch gap in all corners. all of my vehicle door...	1
TORQUE CONVERTER > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN while driving the torque converter failed. *nm as the consumer accelerated the vehicle stalled in traffic. the consumer had to...	1 ~ 85000 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i have been having difficuilties with my car every since i bought it from my brother in law. i have	1 ~ 92315 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i have been having difficuilties with my car every since i bought it from my brother in law. i have	1 ~ 92315 miles
INFANT > HARNESS BUCKLE > CHILD SEAT i have been having difficuilties with my car every since i bought it from my brother in law. i have	1 ~ 92315 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS i own a 2001 chrysler 300m. i bought the car september 2000 with 10 miles on it. i have had...	1 ~ 40000 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT i own a 2001 chrysler 300m. i bought the car september 2000 with 10 miles on it. i have had...	1 ~ 40000 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS i have a chrysler 300m which has the gen3 seatbelts. recently my daughter hit her seatbelt with her elbow when...	1
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING poor steering accompanied by knocking when going over bumps. car wanders as the road surface change. no visual sign of	1 ~ 45000 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i have a 2001 300m chrysler with 50 000 miles on it. my car already has to have a new...	1 ~ 40000 miles
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE fuel tank will overflow from filler neck when refueling will not shut off when full. vehicle has been taken to	1
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING no summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak...	1
MACPHERSON STRUT > FRONT > SUSPENSION had dimished strut performance on front driver's side which caused vehicle to pull left into oncoming traffic. dealer said that	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

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