2000 Chrysler 300M: problems, recalls and reliability

“After starting my car before work in the morning, the drivers steering column/dash area burst into flames that were bright blue/white in color and unable to extinguish. The fire department report stated an electrical fire in the drivers dash area or steering column. This fire engulfed my entire car very quickly, and nearly burnt down my house! The car was in my driveway about 6 feet from my home. As it was burning, I heard the engine keep restarting itself as if something was going on with the ignition cylinder or system. It was stationary. Please help!”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jan 2015

“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chrysler 300m equipped with uniroyal, tire line: tiger paw, tire size: 225/55r1797j, and dot number: y900fpuu. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the seal between the rim and the tire separated causing loss of air to the tire. It was unknown the location of the tire that failed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where an unknown repair was performed but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure tire and vehicle mileage were 128,000.”Owner report · Wheels · Jan 2015

“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chrysler 300m. The contact stated that the key failed to eject from the ignition properly. The key would only eject from the ignition after multiple attempts. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The ignition switch was replaced, however, the failure recurred multiple times. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,236.”Owner report · Electrical System · Nov 2014

“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chrysler 300m. The contact stated that the clock spring failed to work and the air bag warning lamp illuminated when the failure occurred. Also, the contact mentioned that the horn failed to work and the cruise control malfunction. The vehicle was not inspected and diagnosed. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 99v343000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.”Owner report · Air Bags · Aug 2014

“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chrysler 300m. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the front driver seat malfunctioned causing the back of the seat to suddenly recline to a full horizontal position. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that a plastic gear to the seat motor assembly had failed. The contact was informed that parts were no longer available to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no remedy was offered. The failure mileage was 104,387.”Owner report · Seats · Jul 2014

“While turning a corner my steering wheel turned one direction while my tires stayed straight. Also while driving down the highway at 45 miles an hour. My car went into the opposite lane almost head on into another vehicle when my wheels decided to turn back when I turned the steering wheel almost to the end of steering ratio. This car is going to end up killing someone. Then there will be a major law suit. I replaced the rack & pinion. Worked for about a month and now it is starting to do it again. Also replaced the tie rod ends. The bolts back out or become loose on the rack & pinion. Have had to tighten them on many occasions.”Owner report · Steering · Jun 2014

“The contact owns a 2000 Chrysler 300M. The contact stated that the lift support struts of the hood and the trunk had failed, causing the trunk and the hood to close on her head when raised. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.”Owner report · Structure · Apr 2013