KnownCarProblems2001 Chrysler 300M Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 91 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Chrysler 300M, most often about the steering (32% of complaints, typically around 63,500 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about 300M model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2001 Chrysler 300M problems
Steering
29 complaints · 32%Half of these problems showed up before 63,500 miles. Parts named most often: rack and pinion, linkages, hydraulic power assist system.
: the contact stated while driving at 15mph, the rack and pinion fractured with no prior warning. The steering was extremely difficult while making a left hand turn. The vehicle was driven to an independent repair shop for inspection. The repair shop offered to make repairs, however the repairs were not made.
My sister's 2001 Chrysler 300 m experienced sudden steering failure while driving. Fortunately she was travelling at low speed, so no one was killed. She described the feeling at failure as a loud noise followed by the sensation of sliding on ice. It was towed to a repair shop, where they found that the threaded holes…
Transmission
11 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 74,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
Chrysler 300 m 2001. Tourqe converter, flow meter and selinoid. All failed only 2500 out of warranty. (70000 mile) is this a common problem with this vehicle.
Tl contact owns a 2001 Chrysler 300M. While driving 75 MPH, the vehicle began to make loud noises and then shut off. The vehicle was placed into neutral and pushed to the dealer. The dealer stated that the diagnosis would cost $1,700. The state of california requires a smog test and the vehicle failed due to the…
Air bags
10 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 65,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
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.
I have a 2001 Chrysler 300M with a crack along the left side of the passenger airbag. This is a very common problem on 300 miles and has been happening since the 1999 model. Chrylser has done nothing to rectify the issue and will not even consider speaking to you about repairing it unless your car is under warrenty.…
Engine
9 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 68,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system.
2001 Chrysler 300M 3.5l ho engine failure at 68,000 miles. Car was maintained with oil changes every 6000 (manual schedule a says every 7500) and engine has failed with major damage and estmiated parts bill of over $5000. I have contatced Chrysler customer service and taken tyhe car to dealer and the service manager…
The contact owns a 2001 Chrysler 300M. During inclement weather, the vehicle stalled. The contact had to shift the vehicle into neutral while depressing the accelerator pedal and turn the engine off in order to restart the vehicle. The contact also stated that the air conditioner and heating failed to fully function…
Brakes
8 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 59,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, conventional.
The emergency brake cable popped when disengaged. Vehicle was parked on an incline in the driveway when this occurred, resulting in the vehicle rolled backwards 2 inches followed by the wheel locking up and the stop moving. Vehicle had to be flat bedded to the dealership, who was replacing the parts that failed.
Complete failure of brake system. Fortunately, this occurred while moving the vehicle out of a parking space. The brake pedal went suddenly and completely to the floor with a "whoosh" sound and fluid spilled all over the ground due to a ruptured brake line. The line was corroded and upon subsequent inspection all…
Electrical
8 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 82,000 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, 12v/24v/48v battery.
The contact owns a 2001 Chrysler 300M. During inclement weather, the vehicle stalled. The contact had to shift the vehicle into neutral while depressing the accelerator pedal and turn the engine off in order to restart the vehicle. The contact also stated that the air conditioner and heating failed to fully function…
While driving the torque converter failed. As the consumer accelerated, the vehicle stalled in traffic. The consumer had to place the gear in park and shift back to drive to make the vehicle proceed. The consumer was almost rear ended. The clutch on the torque converter failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for…
Seats
6 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 57,000 miles. Parts named most often: front assembly.
Safety issue!! Heated seat drivers side stopped working, other electrical components started malfunctioning brought in for service, dealer made diagnostic check, we were told heated seat circuit shorted and showed burn marks. Not replaced too costly called Chrysler customer service was told by senior supervisor they…
My wife was driving our 2001 300M when she smelled something burning in the car ,the lights started flashing,and it smelled so hot that she was afraid the car was going to catch on fire. She stopped and could not find the source at the time. After she got home we discovered that the heated drivers seat had shorted out…
Equipment
6 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: electrical.
Lose steering, bobbing steering with rumbling noise- diagnosis need new rack and pinion, having 3rd one put in now. Will lock up in a turn, will become very hard to turn left, sounds like out of steering fluid but not. I think possible part has changed or something not right with car or part. Something needs to be…
Some background: I noticed the steering wheel was a little sloppy on my 300M and took it to a local dealer to be diagnosed. They told me the rack and pinion should probably be replaced. I had it replaced for around $1200. A year and a half later while traveling for christmas, I pulled off the interstate (from doing 70…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2001 Chrysler 300M recalls
Seats: recliner
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly.
Body and structure: frame and members
Risk: In the event of a crash, there is a potential for injury if the occupant's head were to contact the b-pillar.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Child Seat
Risk: In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Fix: Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Throttle control failure
Summary
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.
Questions about the 2001 Chrysler 300M
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chrysler 300M?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (29 complaints, typically around 63,500 miles); transmission (11 complaints, typically around 74,500 miles); air bags (10 complaints, typically around 65,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2001 Chrysler 300M have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 5, 2003 (seats). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2001 a bad year for the Chrysler 300M?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about 300M model year since 2000, with 91 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.