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Chrysler 300M 1999 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 1999 Chrysler 300M: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

350Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
6Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
50Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Steering52 complaints

52 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags51 complaints

51 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure49 complaints

49 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine42 complaints

42 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train34 complaints

34 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 04V021000.

Brakes27 complaints

27 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats16 complaints

16 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 03V035000.

Unknown Or Other15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts4 complaints

4 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 00V034000.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

00V034000Reported February 4, 2000 - 204,000 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on February 4, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 204,000 vehicles across all affected models.

03V035000Reported February 5, 2003 - 1,066,000 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on February 5, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 1,066,000 vehicles across all affected models.

04V021000Reported January 13, 2004 - 2,315,768 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on January 13, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 2,315,768 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA03011Opened July 17, 2003 - Closed January 30, 2004

AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK. Resulted in recall campaign 04V021000.

EA03011Opened July 17, 2003 - Closed January 30, 2004

AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK. Resulted in recall campaign 04V021000.

PE03010Opened February 27, 2003 - Closed September 2, 2003

THROTTLE CONTROL FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE03010Opened February 27, 2003 - Closed September 2, 2003

THROTTLE CONTROL FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE03010Opened February 27, 2003 - Closed September 2, 2003

THROTTLE CONTROL FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE03010Opened February 27, 2003 - Closed September 2, 2003

THROTTLE CONTROL FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

19984
199915
200022
200135
200234
200358
200461
200545
200621
200712
200815
20093
20104
20114
20121
20131
20146
20156
20161
20171
20201
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.