KnownCarProblems2003 Chrysler 300M Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Chrysler 300M, most often about the engine (33% of complaints, typically around 63,500 miles). It is 5th of 5 300M model years by number of complaints.
Most common 2003 Chrysler 300M problems
Engine
11 complaints · 33%Half of these problems showed up before 63,500 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system, engine.
Dt: the consumer states that 2003 Chrysler 300M stalled on the freeway at 55 MPH. The check engine light came on , and the car did not restart immediately. Consumer had to wait about 25-30 minutes before vehicle restarted. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the repair shop. It was diagnosed as the cam shaft…
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…
Air bags
4 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: side/window, frontal.
While driving the SRS light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the driver side air bag needed to be replaced.
Our 2003 Chrysler 300M airbag light and dtc code p 0581 both went on approximately 3 months ago. P0581 indicates cruise control multi-function input a circuit high. The car has 38,000 miles. I spoke with a Chrysler dealer and was told the two occurrences indicated a bad 'airbag clock spring coil'. In my research I…
Brakes
3 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
Car is jerking as it is trying to shift to the next gear at 55+ miles per hour. It is also sluggish like it is working harder to just drive and the check engine light has come on but aamco transmission and gp auto couldn't find anything work with the engine or transmission. Gp auto tells US it is the aps brake system…
Fuel system
3 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: delivery.
Engine would not start due to faulty fuel relay, subsequent check engine indicator lamp, show faulty fuel system. To date, 4 attempts to correct problem by the manufacturer authorized servise center has not corrected faulty fuel system.
Car is jerking as it is trying to shift to the next gear at 55+ miles per hour. It is also sluggish like it is working harder to just drive and the check engine light has come on but aamco transmission and gp auto couldn't find anything work with the engine or transmission. Gp auto tells US it is the aps brake system…
Electrical
3 complaints · 9%The preset drivers seat and mirror does not go to the preset position when the key fob has been pushed(unlocked) it works sometimes,(50%).
The car was in the garage carport during the night. At about 5:25 in the morning the car start to burning by itself and it looks like an electricity failure has happened. The car burned all the front parts from the front bumper to the dash.
Transmission
3 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
Had just gotten car back from dealers garage for air conditioning repair. Had driven less than about 10 miles slow city driving 35mph max. When suddenly without warning of any kind the transmission went to full throttle instantaneously. Hit brakes, tried to change gears, steer out of traffic, almost impossible to…
The contact owns a 2003 Chrysler 300M. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the contact noticed that the transmission would not shift into third gear. The contact restarted the vehicle and it functioned properly; however it would violently jerk when slowing down. The dealer was aware of the issue and made two attempts…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2003 Chrysler 300M recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
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 2003 Chrysler 300M
- What are the most common problems with the 2003 Chrysler 300M?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (11 complaints, typically around 63,500 miles); air bags (4 complaints); brakes (3 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2003 Chrysler 300M have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2003 Chrysler 300M. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2003 a bad year for the Chrysler 300M?
- It is 5th of 5 300M model years by number of complaints, with 33 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.