2000 Chrysler 300M: complaints, problems and recalls

THE WEATHER STRIPPING ON THREE OF FOUR DOORS ON MY 2000 CHRYSLER 300M (43,300 MILES) HAS SHRUNK AND IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I RESEARCHED SEVERAL CONSUMER WEBSITES AND LEARNED THAT THIS IS AN INHERENT PROBLEM ON THIS MODEL. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN OR CAN BE INVESTIGATED.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10000703 at NHTSA ↗

THE STEERING SYSTEM COMPLETELY FAILED

Owner-reported narrative. 39,042 miles reported. Look up ODI 10002804 at NHTSA ↗

I HAVE A 2000 CHRYSLER 300M, PURCHASED SEPTEMBER 2000. THIS PARTICULAR MODEL ALLOWS BOTH AN AUTOMATIC OR A MANUAL SHIFT (I'VE NEVER USED THE MANUAL SHIFT). ON THE DATE IN QUESTION, I WENT TO PUT THE CAR INTO GEAR, AND THE GEAR SHIFT SHEARED OFF IN MY HAND. WHEREAS NO ONE WAS INJURED IN THIS PARTICULAR INCIDENT, I DO BELIEVE THAT HAD THE CAR BEEN IN MOTION IT COULD HAVE CAUSED SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. ONE DOES NOT EXPECT IN A 2-1/2 YEAR OLD CAR FOR THE GEAR SHIFT TO COME OFF. I BELIEVE THAT THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. TS

Owner-reported narrative. 42,004 miles reported. Look up ODI 10002842 at NHTSA ↗

SHIFTING MECHANISM ON 2000 CHRYSLER 300M BECOMES DIFFICULT TO MOVE FROM PARK TO OTHER STICK LOCATIONS. MECHANIC SAYS IT IS A CABLE LINKAGE ISSUE THAT IS ADJUSTABLE BUT SHOULD BE DONE BY QUALIFIED MECHANIC. FAILURE WOULD RESULT IN INABILITY TO SHIFT CAR.

Owner-reported narrative. 45,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10003602 at NHTSA ↗

I OWN A 2000 CHRYSLER 300M FOR ABOUT 4 MONTHS AGO. WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT IT, THE PASSANGER REAR SIDE POWER WINDOW WASN'T WORKING AND I FIX IT, THEN RECENTLY BEGINING THIS YEAR I FOUND OUT IT WAN'T MOVING AGAIN? I WONDER WHAT IS THE PROBLEM? AT THE SAME TIME, THIS HAPPENED LAST YEAR WINTER 2002 WHILE I WAS DRIVING DURING THE SNOWING NIGHT, THE WINDSHIELD WATER PUMP AMD THE WIPER SUDDENDLY FAIL, AND THIS COULD CAUSE A DANGER DURING WINTER OR RAINING DAY. THEREFORE I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THIS 300M WHETHER A RELIABLE CAR TO HAVE? 2/5/03 THANK YOU…

Owner-reported narrative. 50,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10005367 at NHTSA ↗

AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK MOTOR MAKING LOUD BUZZING NOISE. FAILURE SOON TO FOLLOW. COMMON PROBLEM WITH MANY OTHER OWNERS. WHY IS THIS NOT BEONG REPAIRED BY MANUFACTURER?

Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10005553 at NHTSA ↗

FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING NOISES. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM, WELL DOCUMENTED AND STILL NOT BEING REPAIRED BY MANUFACTURER. WHY HAS THIS PROBLEM WITH SO MANY CARS BEEN ADDRESSED?

Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10005556 at NHTSA ↗

THE ACTUATORS FOR THE DOOR OF MY 2000 CHRYSLER 300M HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE OR FOUR TIMES. THE PART ITSELF SEEMS FAULTY, AND THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL SO THAT THE PART GETS FIXED. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10008216 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2000-02-04 (February 4, 2000)

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.

Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS IN A FRONTAL CRASH SITUATION, DRIVER PROTECTION FROM THE SEAT BELT MAY BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT FRONT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLIES.

Reported: 2000-02-04 (February 4, 2000)

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE TURNING LOOP (ATL) TOP MOUNTING BOLT WAS INADEQUATELY MANUFACTURED.

Consequence: THE AFFECTED MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT WITHSTAND SUFFICIENT FORCE TO FUNCTION PROPERLY IN CERTAIN IMPACT SITUATIONS, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A BELTED OCCUPANT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHOULDER BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER MOUNTING BOLTS.

Reported: 2000-11-09 (November 9, 2000)

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 CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM'S TETHER STRAP TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGE.

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.

Reported: 2001-08-02 (August 2, 2001)

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."

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IF THE OCCUPANT'S HEAD WERE TO CONTACT THE B-PILLAR.

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 DECEMBER 17, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Reported: 2003-02-05 (February 5, 2003)

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.

Consequence: IF THE SEAT BACK UNEXPECTEDLY RECLINES WHILE THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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 REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Reported: 1999-12-02 (December 2, 1999)

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR ASSEMBLY CONTAINS AN INCORRECT INFLATOR CHARGE AMOUNT.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A PASSENGER OCCUPANT INJURY UNDER CERTAIN ACCIDENT CONDITIONS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG MODULE WITH A CORRECT MODULE.