1999 Chrysler 300M body complaints

Filed Oct 29, 2003 · Airbags, Body · 65,000 miles · NH

The passenger side dashboard where the air bag is located is cracking. The consumer is concerned that the air bag will malfunction.

Filed Oct 7, 2003 · Body · WI

I own a 1999 chrysler 300m and I noticed that the dashboard has a crack along the left side of the passenger air bag. I went to a vinyl shop to get it repaired and they told me they would not be able to repair it because it could affect the airbag deployment. My only option is to get the dashboard replaced which my dealer told me would cost $1000. The dealer told me that having the crack there could also affect the airbag deployment. I am not the first person to complain about the dashboard cracking in this area on this car. This repair should be covered by chrysler, as it's their shoddy vinyl. It should be noted that this problem doesn't seem to be occurring in newer models and therefore I would assume chrysler has found a fix.

Filed Sep 23, 2003 · Body · 57,000 miles · NM

There was a split in the middle of the dashboard where the air bag was located. The dealership was unable to repair the split because it may render the airbag operation. The cause of the split had not been determined. *ak *sc

Filed Sep 14, 2003 · Body · 55,000 miles · NJ

Cracks in dash that follow the outline indentations of the passenger side air bag.

Filed Aug 11, 2003 · Body · IL

I have a 1999 chrysler 300m. On the passenger side of the dash board, a crack exists on the whole left line of the airbag. Now, another crack is forming on the right side of the airbag line. I know of another 300m that has the same problem. I am complaining because chrysler refuses to fix this obvious defect because my car is past the factory warranty (53,000 miles). Even that being the case, I feel chrysler should be responsible for fixing this problem. I am concerned if this could affect the way the airbag will perform, or cause it to deploy when it is not intended to. I would appreciate your help and inquiries on this subject.

Filed Apr 30, 2003 · Body · MD

The dashboard developed a long split/crack above the passenger side air bag.

Filed Apr 22, 2003 · Body, Brakes · NM

There were problems with electric windows and a crack in the dash. The electric windows had stuck shut due to the tight seal designed to reduce the wind noise, and the crack in the dash was around the passenger side air bag and appeared where the material was stretched over the air bag underneath. Also, when the vehicle was two months old, the front wheel rotors had to be replaced, the battery was replaced in the first year, before 50k a defective bearing on the cooling fan was required to be replaced. *mr *scc

Filed Apr 7, 2003 · Body · 60,000 miles · PA

The vehicle's dashboard separated from the airbag. The dealer was notified. *nlm....

Filed Dec 15, 1998 · Body · TN

Vehicle has a plastic bumper which absorbs any residue and will not come off. Dealer contacted and cannot remedy the problem. Materials made from the manufacturer are defective. Problem still exists. Provide further information.