Is the 2000 Chrysler 300M a bad year?
241 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other 300M years.
Keep it
Engine and transmission complaints for the 2000 Chrysler 300M are in line with other 300M years. Steering stands out for this year: see below.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2000 300M owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 61,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| SteeringSTANDS OUT | 53 (22%) | 39k–98k miles · around this mileage | Steering rack and pinion replacement $700–$2,100 |
| Body structure | 39 (16%) | 44k–69k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Air bags | 29 (12%) | 56k–88k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Wheels | 21 (9%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Latches and locks | 18 (7%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Tires | 15 (6%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Electrical system | 14 (6%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Seats | 14 (6%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Visibility and wipers | 14 (6%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Suspension | 12 (5%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 12 (5%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Engine | 8 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Equipment | 7 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Brakes | 6 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 61,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 241 complaints: 16 mention a crash · 5 mention a fire · 14 report an injury.
No complaints in the last 12 months; the newest was filed in Apr 2023.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
Recalls for the 2000 Chrysler 300M: 7
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. Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly. 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.
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." In the event of a crash, there is a potential for injury if the occupant's head were to contact the b-pillar.
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." In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The seat belt shoulder height adjustable turning loop (Atl) top mounting bolt was inadequately manufactured. 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.
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. If this occurs in a frontal crash situation, driver protection from the seat belt may be reduced, increasing the risk of injury.
Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. The passenger air bag inflator assembly contains an incorrect inflator charge amount. This condition could increase the risk of a passenger occupant injury under certain accident conditions.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
Service bulletins from Chrysler: 18
Repair instructions Chrysler sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2000 Chrysler 300M. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number
NHTSA defect investigations: 1
Throttle control failure
Neighbouring years
2001 300M: 91 complaints, keep it.
Every Chrysler 300M year
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Questions
Is the 2000 Chrysler 300M a bad year?
241 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other 300M years. At 61,000 miles the tool says: Keep it.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chrysler 300M?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: steering (53), body structure (39), air bags (29), wheels (21), latches and locks (18).
How many recalls does the 2000 Chrysler 300M have?
7 recall campaigns list this model year: Exterior lighting (NHTSA 09E012000), Seats (NHTSA 03V-035), Body structure (NHTSA 01V-273), Other (NHTSA 00V-366) and more. A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.