2003 CHRYSLER 300M — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
44
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 CHRYSLER 300M
The 2003 CHRYSLER 300M has received a total of 44 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Cooling (4 complaints), Electrical System (3 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2003 CHRYSLER 300M
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2003 CHRYSLER 300M, potentially affecting up to 16,270 vehicles.
Recall 09E012000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 16,270 vehicles affected
Defect: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. 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.
Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 CHRYSLER 300M
44 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 CHRYSLER 300M. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
THE STEERING AXLE ATTACH TO THE RACK OF PINION KEEP COMING OFF. WHEN THAT HAPPEN THE WHEEL FELL TO THE GROUND. IN MY CAR THIS IS THE 3RD TIME THAT HAPPEN. *TR
THE STEERING AXLE ATTACH TO THE RACK OF PINION KEEP COMING OFF. WHEN THAT HAPPEN THE WHEEL FELL TO THE GROUND. IN MY CAR THIS IS THE 3RD TIME THAT HAPPEN. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER 300M. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO DECELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,600.
THE CAR SUDDENLY SLOWED DOWN TO A COMPLETE STOP WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT ON THE HIGHWAY. *TR
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER 300M. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, THE SERVICE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 15V313000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 134,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Safety Rating for the 2003 CHRYSLER 300M
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 CHRYSLER 300M in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 CHRYSLER 300M
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 CHRYSLER 300M. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
1804203 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
FLASH-ROUGH IDLE. *PH
2301103 — STRUCTURE:BODY
SAG OR RATTLE AT REAR OF HEADLINER. *TT
08012002 — TIRES
300M SPECIAL TIRE WHEEL PCM APPLICATION. *EH
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 CHRYSLER 300M
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHRYSLER 300M
- 1998 CHRYSLER 300M — 0 complaints
- 1999 CHRYSLER 300M — 440 complaints
- 2000 CHRYSLER 300M — 294 complaints
- 2001 CHRYSLER 300M — 122 complaints
- 2002 CHRYSLER 300M — 104 complaints
- 2003 CHRYSLER 300M (current)
- 2004 CHRYSLER 300M — 117 complaints
Other CHRYSLER Models
- CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY — 18,996 total complaints
- CHRYSLER PACIFICA — 10,103 total complaints
- CHRYSLER 200 — 6,913 total complaints
- CHRYSLER 300 — 6,453 total complaints
- CHRYSLER SEBRING — 4,094 total complaints
- CHRYSLER PT CRUISER — 3,417 total complaints
- CHRYSLER CONCORDE — 2,991 total complaints
- CHRYSLER 300C — 1,758 total complaints