Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Chrysler 300M
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Chrysler 300M has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 240 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 #03V035000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/SEAT BACK RECLINING BOLT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V273000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FMVSS 201/HEAD PROTECTION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V366000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FMVSS 225/CHILD SEAT ANCHOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V034000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/SEAT BELT MOUNTING BOLTS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V033000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/SEAT BELT RETRACTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V343000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 53 complaints
- Structure 38 complaints
- Air Bags 29 complaints
- Wheels 21 complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 18 complaints
- Tires 15 complaints
Of the 240 complaints on file, 16 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 240 complaints, owners report 19 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Chrysler 300M has notable issues with steering and structure, backed by multiple owner complaints and recalls. This results in higher ownership costs and reliability concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$900 | very common |
| suspension | 60,000–90,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | common |
| air bags | 90,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| electrical system | 80,000–110,000 miles | $200–$800 | common |
| engine cooling | 100,000–130,000 miles | $350–$950 | occasional |
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 every 5,000 miles
- Replace brake pads every 25,000 miles
- Rotate tires every 10,000 miles
- Replace spark plugs every 60,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Inspect suspension annually
- Replace air filter every 15,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel vibrations
- Unresponsive airbag light
- Unusual suspension noises
- Electrical malfunctions
- Overheating engine
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Chrysler 300M at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.