Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1999 Chrysler 300M
NHTSA data on file today
The 1999 Chrysler 300M has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 351 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V021000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FLOOR SHIFT IGNITION-PARK INTERLOC NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V035000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/SEAT BACK RECLINING BOLT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V034000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/SEAT BELT MOUNTING BOLTS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 51 complaints
- Structure 49 complaints
- Steering 48 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 33 complaints
- Power Train 32 complaints
- Wheels 22 complaints
Of the 351 complaints on file, 32 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 351 complaints, owners report 19 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1999 Chrysler 300M has a below-average reliability record, with 351 complaints and 4 recalls. Issues span multiple systems including airbags, steering, and structure. Airbag complaints are the most common, indicating potential safety concerns. However, data limitations prevent comprehensive analysis, and no single failure stands out as overwhelmingly frequent.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbags | 80,000–120,000 miles | $300–$1,500 | common |
| steering | 70,000–110,000 miles | $200–$1,200 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Tire rotation and balance
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid flush
- Coolant system service
- Spark plug replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Steering wheel vibration
- Unusual engine noises
- Transmission slipping
- Brake pedal softness
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1999 Chrysler 300M at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.