Tl* 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 and the interior lighting would randomly remain illuminated when the vehicle was off and the key was removed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to provide a specific diagnosis, but indicated that the failure may be electrical. The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.
The worst 2001 Chrysler 300M problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Steering29
- Transmission11
- Airbags10
- Engine9
- Brakes8
- Electrical8
- Seats6
- Body5
- Fuel system5
- Suspension5
- Wheels3
- Acceleration2
- Seat belts2
- Tires1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2001 Chrysler 300M
Recalls 3
Seats: front assembly: recliner
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly.
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 03V035000 · Recall details
Structure: frame and members
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, there is a potential for injury if the occupant's head were to contact the b-pillar.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 01V273000 · Recall details
Child seat
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
- Remedy
- Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.
Recall number 00V366000 · Recall details
See all 3 recalls for the 2001 Chrysler 300M
Defect investigations
Throttle control failure
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 the federal safety agency that no safety-related defect exists.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances. See attached report for additional information.
PE03010
Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Chrysler 300M 74
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This SKU is a Engine Heater Hose Assembly
- KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number
- Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
- Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the...
- Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard...
- Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to...
- Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision...
- Wiper If Mopar OE wipers are unavailable, the below alternatives can be offered instead
- Return: Wiring Assy
- Inspect and Return: Trim Cover Assy
2001 Chrysler 300M fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6‑cyl | FWD | 16 | 24 | 19 |
What 2001 Chrysler 300M owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
2001 chrysler 300m smell of gas inside and outside of car after sitting overnight. Changed o rings and no visable leaks. Baffling mechanic..... [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chrysler 300m. The contact noticed an abnormal fuel odor coming from the vents inside the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
I have been trying to get the air bag recall resolved on my car. I checked in september and again october 16 and told that they do not have replacement parts. When I go on the chrysler web site for recall information, it says that parts are available. I feel that chrysler, or the dealer, are not giving me top priority. In the mean time, I am at risk. I checked this out again today with the same result.
My son was driving to college on the interstate and both the driver and passenger front air bags deployed. He did not have an accident, hit an animal or hit a pothole. There was no damage to the vehicle other than the airbags deploying. My son was not injured, he was still able to see the road and pulled over to the shoulder and called me to inform me what happened and ask what to do. As he was close to his college I told him to be careful but continue on to school, I would call his uncle who is a mechanic and then let him know what to do after his class was over. I called the insurance company and my brother. My brother said to have him drive it to his shop so he could look at it. The insurance company started a claim. The insurance company has investigated and does not believe it will be covered as there was not a collision of any kind and the airbags deploying for no reason is not covered under my comprehensive insurance. My brother ran a diagnostic and these are the codes that came up: active - "driver squib" and "passenger squib", stored - "orc accelerometer", "driver squib #1 circuit open", "passenger squib #1 circuit open" and "driver squib #1 short to ground". There was obviously a malfunction somewhere within the airbag system. Any assistance with this issue would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Very very strong gas smell while driving cannot find leak afraid of fire found suggestions on forum on line says near driver side exactly where it smells. Still smells 35 min after driving.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chrysler 300m. When the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
While driving the vehicle at 30 MPH, I got a check engine light. The vehicle transmission would not shift to the next higher gear during acceleration. Note: this was also evident by an increase of engine RPM's on the tachometer. This vehicle was purchased new by myself in 2001. It has only 17,508 miles on it!. Checking of the engine fault light revealed a p0601 trouble codei. This is an internal fault in the powertrain control module (PCM). I have seen similar problems noted by other 2001 chrysler 300 m owners, upon conducting a search on the computer. Since this appears to be a common problem for this vehicle, I would like to know why there have not been any recalls!
Oct 2013 five months after I just had my car fixed . As I was driving through the green light I heard a noise like grinding my car stopped I could not go forward or backward, I was stopped in the far right lane of a three lane street I had to put on my flashers. I could not be move only by a tow truck. I had just had tire rods changed in may 2013 and rack n pinion fixed in may which that broke as I was backing out of a parking spot had to be towed. As I was taking the car to the dealership that had fixed it. Tow truck driver noticed tire rod bracket had broke as he was putting car down into parking area. So what I paid to get fix was broke again part could have been defected tire rod bracket. With my family I could have been hurt if I had been on the freeway.
Tl-the contact owns a 2001 chrysler 300. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, she noticed flames and smoke emitted from underneath the hood. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. The driver exited the vehicle immediately without sustaining any injury. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The cause of failure had not been determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The failure mileage and VIN were unavailable. Js
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Questions about the 2001 Chrysler 300M
Is the 2001 Chrysler 300M reliable?
Owners have filed 91 complaints about the 2001 Chrysler 300M, close to a typical 300M model year.
What is the 2001 Chrysler 300M year score?
The 2001 Chrysler 300M scores 71 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Chrysler 300M: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Chrysler 300M?
Steering, with 29 complaints, typically around 67,000 miles. Next is transmission (11).
How many recalls does the 2001 Chrysler 300M have?
3 recalls, covering seats, structure and child seat.
What year does the Chrysler 300M have bad steering?
The Chrysler 300M model years with the most steering complaints are 2000 (53 complaints), 1999 (48 complaints) and 2001 (29 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2001 Chrysler 300M get?
Official estimates for the 2001 Chrysler 300M range from 19 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.5L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 16 city and 24 highway.
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