2001 Chrysler 300M: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
91 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
67,250 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 model year. Data snapshot: . 64 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 12 of 91 complaints (13.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 24 | 26.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 10 | 11.0% |
| Braking behavior | 10 | 11.0% |
| Engine operation | 5 | 5.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 5.5% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 3.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Steering | 12 |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 11 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 8 |
| Air Bags | 6 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Equipment | 5 |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 5 |
Steering: 12; Steering:Rack And Pinion: 11; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 8; Air Bags: 6; Electrical System: 6; Unknown Or Other: 6; Equipment: 5; Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly: 5
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 5 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 12 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 20 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 15 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 8 |
| 150,000 and above | 4 |
Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 12; 50,000 to 74,999: 20; 75,000 to 99,999: 15; 100,000 to 149,999: 8; 150,000 and above: 4
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (20). 27 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2018 | 2 |
2001: 2; 2002: 5; 2003: 11; 2004: 14; 2005: 11; 2006: 8; 2007: 6; 2008: 7; 2009: 5; 2010: 5; 2011: 3; 2012: 2; 2013: 4; 2014: 2; 2015: 4; 2018: 2
Pattern summary
Steering leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 24 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 10 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 10 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10017672 · 2003-04-28 (April 28, 2003)
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE. THE CONSUMER CALLED THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD TO COME IN ON THE 28TH. UPON ARRIVING AND WAITING FOR OVER AN HOUR, THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD TO CALL BACK IN TWO WEEKS TO CHECK ON PARTS. THE RECALL WAS FIXED ON 5/15/03 *JB *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 12,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10017672 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10019384 · 2003-05-07 (May 7, 2003)
THE VEHICLE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THEIR OWN EVEN WHEN THE ENGINE WAS NOT ON AND THE KEY WAS NOT IN THE IGNITION. THE DEALER IS AWARE AND THEY ARE REPLACING SOME TYPE OF BOX. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 4,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10019384 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10023800 · 2003-06-26 (June 26, 2003)
POOR STEERING, ACCOMPANIED BY KNOCKING WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS. CAR WANDERS AS THE ROAD SURFACE CHANGE. NO VISUAL SIGN OF PROBLEMS. TOLD THE RACK AND PINION MAY BE BAD.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 45,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10023800 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10025863 · 2003-07-11 (July 11, 2003)
I HAVE A CHRYSLER 300M, WHICH HAS THE GEN3 SEATBELTS. RECENTLY MY DAUGHTER HIT HER SEATBELT WITH HER ELBOW WHEN SHE WAS JUST MOVING AROUND AND THE SEAT BELT OPENED UP. THAT SCARED ME SO I LOOKED INTO IT AND FOUND OUT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE BELTS BUT CHRYSLER WILL NOT REPLACE.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10025863 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10028735 · 2003-07-21 (July 21, 2003)
2001 CHRYSLER 300M-NOTICED VEHICLE IDLING ROUGHLY, THEN ABOUT 2 DAYS LATER THE PERFORMANCE AT TAKE OFF WAS VERY POOR, THEN AT DRIVING SPEED WITH CONSTANT RPM THE VEHICLE WOULD MIS-OUT, SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND EXPERINCE EXTREME LACK OF POWER, PERFORMANCE AND RESPONSE, VIRTUALLY UNDRIVABLE AT LOW RPM AND CITY DRIVING. VEHICLE HAS 47,748 MILES. CHRYSLER HAS ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN ON THIS ISSUE AND HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE CONDITION IS WEAK EXHAUST VALVE SPRINGS. THERE CLAIM IS THAT I AM NOT A CLIENT OF THEIRS BECAUSE I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE USED, ORIG…
Owner-reported narrative. 47,748 miles reported. Look up ODI 10028735 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10029594 · 2003-07-17 (July 17, 2003)
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THERE WAS KNOCKING UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10029594 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10030624 · 2003-08-02 (August 2, 2003)
I HAVE A 2001 300M CHRYSLER WITH 50,000 MILES ON IT. MY CAR ALREADY HAS TO HAVE A NEW STEERING RACK ASSEMBLY. THE STEERING WHEEL WANDERS, WITH EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE WHEEL AND MAKES A LARGE GRINDING SOUND WHEN WHEEL IS TURNED TO THE RIGHT OR THE LEFT. ALSO, SPORADICALLY THE GAUGES WILL ALL DROP TO ZERO FOR 5 TO 10 SECONDS AND THEN RESET WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10030624 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10030727 · 2003-08-04 (August 4, 2003)
PER DEALER "STEERING RACK HAS INTERNALLY FAILED AND NEEDS REPLACED". THE CAR WAS BOUGHT USED WITH 32,000 MILES AND CONDITION EXISTED THEN ALTHOUGH I DID NOT RECOGNIZE IT AT THE TIME. CAR NOW HAS 44,000 MILES. THE STEERING FELT A LITTLE LOOSE AND FRONT TIRE WEAR WERE MY ONLY CLUES AND I ATTRIBUTED THOSE TO CAR POSSIBLY BEING OUT OF ALIGNMENT. TOOK CAR IN FOR ALIGNMENT AND TOLD COST TO FIX RACK WILL BE $1,100 OR AS MUCH AS $1,500 IF TIE RODS NEED REPLACED. NOT A PLEASE EXPERIENCE WITH MY FIRST CHRYLSER PRODUCT AND ON THEIR "PREMIUM" CAR NO LE…
Owner-reported narrative. 32,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10030727 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
00V366000 · Child Seat
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗01V273000 · Structure:Frame And Members
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗03V035000 · Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗