Avoid: 2000 (lowest Year Scores on complaints per year on the road, crash reports and recalls)
Best: 2003
5 model years of NHTSA owner complaints and recalls · How we grade
Across 6 model years, the Chrysler 300M has 913 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 20 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are steering and air bags. 1999 drew the most complaints (357), 2003 the fewest (33).
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for Chrysler 300M vehicles (US, public record). Typical used asking price $3,899–$5,995.
Complaint volume by model year. Raw NHTSA totals, not adjusted for sales volume or time on the road, so older and higher-selling years accumulate more. Every year links to its full breakdown.
Highest: 1999 (357 complaints). Lowest: 2003 (33).
Sentiment is sharply divided and heavily dependent on individual vehicle history and maintenance.
Pervasive "gremlins" including interior/exterior lights malfunctioning on their own, power accessory failures (locks, windows, seats), no-start conditions, sensor failures, and complex computer/ECM issues.
Chronic overheating, coolant leaks, boiling coolant, leading to potential engine seizure. Thermostat housing issues are specifically mentioned.
Slippage, failure to engage, dropping into neutral, fluid leaks, and general lack of reliability.
Clunking noises during turns/acceleration, failed components like struts and ball joints, expensive steering linkage repairs, and bent wheels from low-profile tires.
Engine dying at idle or low speed, often related to crank position sensor, fuel pump, or persistent electrical faults.
Owner insights cover all generations of the 300M. Individual model years are broken down above.
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