IllustrationI BOUGHT THE CAR FROM A DEALERSHIP THAT WAS AWARE OF ITS ENGINE PROBLEM AND DID NOT NOTIFY ME OR MAKE ME AWARE BEFORE THEY HAD THE ENHANCING PAPERWORK READY FOR ME TO SIGN A BINDING AGREEMENT ON A CAR THEY HAD ME BELIEVING WAS MECHANICALLY SOUND/. *TR
2001 Chrysler 300M
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2001 Chrysler 300M do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 52.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
50–25K
1225–50K
2050–75K
1575–100K
8100–150K
4150K+
64 reports with mileage · 27 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Steering. Review the 29 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 11 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Air Bags. Review the 10 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
3 crash reports2 fire reports3 injury reports
Structure complaints
5 reports10 INCH CRACK IN DASHBOARD ABOVE THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAG. IT ALSO HAS STARTED TO CRACK THE WOOD GRAIN, PRETTY SOON IT WILL BE FROM WINDSHIELD TO GLOVE BOX. A 2001 CAR THAT' HAS BEEN GARAGED AND WELL TAKEN CARE OFF, AND THEY WERE SAYING IT WAS SUN DAMAGED. AFTER DOING MY OWN INVESTIGATION ON THE INTERNET, I FOUND OU…
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10 INCH CRACK IN DASHBOARD ABOVE THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAG. IT ALSO HAS STARTED TO CRACK THE WOOD GRAIN, PRETTY SOON IT WILL BE FROM WINDSHIELD TO GLOVE BOX. A 2001 CAR THAT' HAS BEEN GARAGED AND WELL TAKEN CARE OFF, AND THEY WERE SAYING IT WAS SUN DAMAGED. AFTER DOING MY OWN INVESTIGATION ON THE INTERNET, I FOUND OUT THAT THERE WERE A LOT OF PEOPLE WHO ALSO HAD THE SAME PROBLEM, AND EVERYONE WAS HELPLESS AS TO WHAT TO DO! I AM WORRIED THAT THE AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY PROPERLY IN AN ACCIDENT. WHY WON''T DAIMLER/CHRSYLER DO SOMETHING. WAS IT BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT AFFORD IT. *AK
CRACKED DASHBOARD PAD ABOVE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. SEEMS LIKE SAFETY ISSUE IF IT CAN AFFECT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.*AK
DASHBOARD CRACKED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG CAUSED THE DASHBOARD TO CRACK. DASHBOARD ALONG WITH THE AIR BAG WERE REPLACED. *AK
2001 300M - ALL DOOR TRIMING SEPARATING, LEAVING A 1 INCH GAP IN ALL CORNERS. ALL OF MY VEHICLE DOOR TRIMING HAS SHRUNK? THIS IS LEAVING A GAP IN THE CORNERS ALLOWING OUTSIDE SOUND TO COME IN, AS IF YOUR VEHICLE WINDOWS ARE OPEN OR CRACKED. I KEEP MY VEHICLE IN THE GARAGE AND I HAVE NO CHILDREN. HOW DOES THE DOOR TRIM SHRINK? …
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2001 300M - ALL DOOR TRIMING SEPARATING, LEAVING A 1 INCH GAP IN ALL CORNERS. ALL OF MY VEHICLE DOOR TRIMING HAS SHRUNK? THIS IS LEAVING A GAP IN THE CORNERS ALLOWING OUTSIDE SOUND TO COME IN, AS IF YOUR VEHICLE WINDOWS ARE OPEN OR CRACKED. I KEEP MY VEHICLE IN THE GARAGE AND I HAVE NO CHILDREN. HOW DOES THE DOOR TRIM SHRINK? I PAID $95.00 TO HAVE THEM RE-POSITIONED, NOT REPLACED. TO RE-PLACE ALL DOOR TRIMING IS $200.00 EACH DOOR. THE DOOR TRIMING IS POOR MATERIAL AND IS A DEFECT THAT YOU INSTALLED, WHY MUST NEW 300M OWNERS PAY FOR THIS. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE A RE-CALL FOR ALL DOOR TRIM TO BE RE-PLACED AT YOUR COST. I GUARANTEE, THAT I WILL HAVE TO HAVE MY VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE, IN THE FUTURE BECAUSE I ONLY PAID TO HAVE THEM RE-POSITIONED. THIS IS YOUR RESPONSIBLITY OF THE POOR MATERIAL THAT YOU HAVE INSTALLED THAT MAKES DOOR TRIMING SHRINK. I AM JUST OVER MY 36,000 MILES BUT I BOUGHT THE AFTER MARKET EXTENED WARRANTY THINKING THAT IT WOULD BE COVERED? MY DEALERSHIP STATES THAT IT IS NOT COVERED AND THEY ALSO STATE THAT THEY HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH OTHER 300M'S. THIS IS NOT FAIR TO NEW COSTLY VEHICLE OWNERS WHO TAKE GREAT CARE OF THEIR CAR TO HAVE ALL DOOR TRIM FALL APART FROM SHRINKAGE. PLEASE CONSIDER A RE-CALL TO RE-PLACE THE POORLY INSTALLED MATERIAL FOR THE DOOR TRIMING THAT SHRINKS. I FIND THIS TO BE A HAZARD WITH TRIMING HANGING DOWN FROM SHRINKING FOR THOSE LIKE ME THAT CAN'T AFFORD THE HIGH COST FOR REPLACING IT AND A HUGE REGRET OF A VEHICLE PURCHASE FROM CHRYSLER, IF YOU DON'T. I WOULD LIKE A REIMBURSEMENT OF MY RECENT CHARGES OF $95.00 I CAN PROVIDE A RECEIPT, AND I WOULD LIKE FOR YOU TO RE-PLACE ALL DOOR TRIMING. *AK *PH
Official recalls
303V035000 · Seats:front Assembly:recliner
Feb 5, 2003
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.
Consequence & remedy
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.
01V273000 · Structure:frame And Members
Aug 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 & remedy
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.
00V366000 · Child Seat
Nov 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 & remedy
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1PE03010 · Throttle Control Failure
Opened Feb 27, 2003 · Closed Sep 2, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control; Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal; Vehicle Speed Control:cables; Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
BASED ON THE LOW FAILURE RATE, THE ABSENCE OF FAILURES OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE ABSENCE OF INJURIES, AND ODI'S FIELD INVESTIGATION OF INCIDENT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Additional source detail variants (4)
Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
BASED ON THE LOW FAILURE RATE, THE ABSENCE OF FAILURES OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE ABSENCE OF INJURIES, AND ODI'S FIELD INVESTIGATION OF INCIDENT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Vehicle Speed Control:cables
BASED ON THE LOW FAILURE RATE, THE ABSENCE OF FAILURES OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE ABSENCE OF INJURIES, AND ODI'S FIELD INVESTIGATION OF INCIDENT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Vehicle Speed Control
BASED ON THE LOW FAILURE RATE, THE ABSENCE OF FAILURES OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE ABSENCE OF INJURIES, AND ODI'S FIELD INVESTIGATION OF INCIDENT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
BASED ON THE LOW FAILURE RATE, THE ABSENCE OF FAILURES OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE ABSENCE OF INJURIES, AND ODI'S FIELD INVESTIGATION OF INCIDENT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.