2000 Chrysler 300M Recalls, Complaints & Specs
6 safety recalls list the 2000 Chrysler 300M, and owners have filed 242 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
6 safety recalls for the 2000 Chrysler 300M
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Recliner (seats)
On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly.
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…
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Frame and members (structure)
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."
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…
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Child seat
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…
Remedy: Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.
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Retractor (seat belts)
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left front retractor assemblies.
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Seat belts
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The seat belt shoulder height adjustable turning loop (atl) top mounting bolt was inadequately manufactured.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the shoulder belt height adjuster mounting bolts.
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Air bags: frontal
Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. The passenger air bag inflator assembly contains an incorrect inflator charge amount.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the air bag module with a correct module.
242 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2000 Chrysler 300M have filed 242 complaints with NHTSA; 16 describe a crash and 5 describe a fire. Reports cite 19 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 72,143 miles. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 51 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2000 Chrysler 300M. The contact stated that the lift support struts of the hood and the trunk had failed, causing the trunk and the hood to close on her head when raised. The dealer”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 26, 2023 · Structure
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chrysler 300m. While driving 15 MPH, the contact noticed a strong fuel odor outside and inside the vehicle. Also, the misfire fuel injection warning indicator illuminated.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 30, 2019 · Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2000 Chrysler 300 (300 M). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16 / 24 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Large Cars |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Chrysler 300M model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chrysler 300M model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 Chrysler 300M | 0 | 3 |
| 1994 Chrysler 300M | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 Chrysler 300M | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Chrysler 300M | 3 | 351 |
| 2000 Chrysler 300M | 6 | 242 |
| 2001 Chrysler 300M | 3 | 91 |
| 2002 Chrysler 300M | 1 | 83 |
| 2003 Chrysler 300M | 0 | 33 |
| 2004 Chrysler 300M | 1 | 71 |
Checking a specific 2000 Chrysler 300M
How do I know if my 2000 Chrysler 300M has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 6 campaigns currently list the 2000 Chrysler 300M; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chrysler dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 00V033000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chrysler models
- Town and Country13,517 complaints
- Pacifica7,008 complaints
- 3004,925 complaints
- 2004,187 complaints
- Sebring2,833 complaints
- Pt Cruiser2,524 complaints
- Concorde2,217 complaints
- 300C1,258 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.