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#BS-2000-CHR300-710C

2000 Chrysler 300m

Based on reports from 294 owners and 7 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
294
Crashes
19
Fires
6
Recalls
7
TSBs
95
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 294 complaints, 19 crashes, 6 fires, and 7 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

cracked dashboard

14 complaints • Severity 5.6/10

$X,XXX
2

rims are badly corroded and do not hold air

3 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

steering rack

2 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the StructureHIGH

31 owners reported structure issues — failures commonly reported around 59K miles.

!Inspect the SteeringMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

23
0–30K
58
30–60K
41
60–90K
18
90–120K
8
120–150K
13
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (58 reports) • Median: 59K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Structure (31 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Structure31 (11%)
Steering24 (8%)
Wheels & Tires22 (7%)
Air Bags:frontal18 (6%)
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch14 (5%)
Steering:rack And Pinion14 (5%)
Airbags10 (3%)
Wheels:rim9 (3%)

2000 Chrysler 300m: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Structure Issues

Structure complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2000 Chrysler 300m, with 31 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 59,082 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 59K-mile mark.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2000 Chrysler 300m, with 24 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2000 Chrysler 300m, with 22 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Air Bags:frontal Issues

Air Bags:frontal complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2000 Chrysler 300m, with 18 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to air bags:frontal-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2000 Chrysler 300m. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (7 recalls)

00V033000Mar 2000

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE MOLDING FLASH ON THE PRIMARY LEVER MAY PREVENT THE OPERATION OF THE G-LOCK AND TILT LOCK FUNCTIONS ON SOME OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE RETRACTORS.

00V034000Mar 2000

SEAT BELTS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE TURNING LOOP (ATL) TOP MOUNTING BOLT WAS INADEQUATELY MANUFACTURED.

00V366000Nov 2000

CHILD SEAT

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.

01V273000Dec 2001

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

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."

03V035000Apr 2003

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 294 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 7 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Chrysler 300m Model Years

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2000 Chrysler 300m: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Chrysler 300m?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2000 Chrysler 300m is related to the structure, with 31 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2000 Chrysler 300m reliable?
The 2000 Chrysler 300m has 294 complaints, 19 crash reports, and 6 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2000 Chrysler 300m problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2000 Chrysler 300m have any recalls?
Yes, the 2000 Chrysler 300m has 7 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Chrysler 300m problems start?
Based on 161 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 59,082 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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