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2001 Chrysler 300m Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2001 Chrysler 300m has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,560,226 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 122 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SEATS 03V035000 2003-02-05 1,066,000 affected
Defect

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

Consequence

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.

STRUCTURE 01V273000 2001-08-02 282,470 affected
Defect

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."

Consequence

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…

CHILD SEAT 00V366000 2000-11-09 1,211,756 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

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.

Complaints by component

STEERING
12
1crashes1fires1injuries
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
11
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
8
AIR BAGS
6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6
1fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
6
EQUIPMENT
5
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
5
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
4
1crashes1injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
4
Total complaints122

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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).' *pm”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2018-04-09

“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…”

ENGINE · reported 2017-03-01

“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…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2017-03-01

“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…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2015-11-11

“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…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2015-10-20

“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…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2015-09-01

“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. *tr”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2015-04-06

“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…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2014-08-22

Defect investigations

Investigation PE03010 Opened 2003-02-27 · closed 2003-09-02

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…

Investigation PE03010 Opened 2003-02-27 · closed 2003-09-02

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…

Investigation PE03010 Opened 2003-02-27 · closed 2003-09-02

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…

Investigation PE03010 Opened 2003-02-27 · closed 2003-09-02

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…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2001 Chrysler 300m as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.