2000 Chrysler 300M: common problems and reliability
One of the worst 300M years.
One of the Chrysler 300M years to avoid. All 300M years
256 owner complaints, most about steering. 7 recalls.
Should I buy a 2000 300M?The 2000 Chrysler 300M has 256 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 7 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are steering and structure.
Safety record for the 2000 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2000 Chrysler 300M vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other 300M years only. How we score it
Is 2000 a good year for the 300M?
Across the 6 300M model years we track, complaint volume runs from 33 (2003) to 357 (1999). With 256 complaints, the 2000 300M sits above the model's median of 100.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2000 300M
exterior lighting
Campaign 09E012000SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
seat belts
Campaign 00V034000VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE TURNING LOOP (ATL) TOP MOUNTING BOLT WAS INADEQUATELY MANUFACTURED.
seat belts:front:retractor
Campaign 00V033000VEHICLE 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.
child seat
Campaign 00V366000VEHICLE 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.
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air bags:frontal
Campaign 99V343000VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR ASSEMBLY CONTAINS AN INCORRECT INFLATOR CHARGE AMOUNT.
seats:front assembly:recliner
Campaign 03V035000ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.
structure:frame and members
Campaign 01V273000VEHICLE 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."
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided and heavily dependent on individual vehicle history and maintenance.
Owner insights cover all generations of the 300M. See the full 300M owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used 300M listings typically run $3,899–$5,995 across 1999 to 2004 model years.
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