Chrysler 300M Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Chrysler 300M model year (1999–2004) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Chrysler 300M Years to Avoid
2 recalls · 209 complaints
18 reported injuries
1 reported death
Top issue: STRUCTURE
Problem score: 256
2 recalls · 144 complaints
13 reported injuries
Top issue: STRUCTURE
Problem score: 176
2 recalls · 66 complaints
3 reported injuries
Top issue: STEERING
Problem score: 78
Best Chrysler 300M Years to Buy
1 recall · 25 complaints
Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 30
2 recalls · 55 complaints
Main area: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 69
1 recall · 52 complaints
Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 75
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Chrysler 300M — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 55 | 4 | — | 69 | Good |
| 2003 | 1 | 25 | 1 | — | 30 | Good |
| 2002 | 1 | 52 | 10 | — | 75 | Good |
| 2001 | 2 | 66 | 3 | — | 78 | Good |
| 2000 | 2 | 144 | 13 | — | 176 | Avoid |
| 1999 | 2 | 209 | 18 | 1 | 256 | Avoid |
All 6 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Chrysler 300M Shopping Guide by Era
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder 300M models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year 300M should I avoid?+
Avoid the 1999 Chrysler 300M if possible. It has 2 recalls, 209 owner complaints, and 1 reported death. The overall problem score is 256 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year 300M to buy?+
The 2003 Chrysler 300M is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 30. It has only 1 recall and 25 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which 300M has the fewest problems?+
The 2003, 2004, 2002 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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