Dashboard Crack problems of the 2000 Chrysler 300M

Dashboard is cracked on either side of passenger airbag - significant cracks approx. 8 inches long on each side, where the airbag is located.

Chrysler 200m front dash passenger area. Vertical crack appeared at 2" and has increased in size to over 12" over time. Passenger air bag is located in this area of the dash; appears as if internal pressure is causing crack to increase in size. Unclear if passenger air bag has been compromised or will operate properly if deployed. Multiple complaints of cracked passenger dash area have been documented with no apparent corrective action to resolve systemic issue. Local dealerships are hesitant to repair/replace due to airbag liability and while I fully understand the age of the car should be taken in to consideration (normal wear and tear) this vehicle has been meticulously maintained. The car is still being manufactured and Chryslers' quality control team should be engaged to evaluate number of complaints, risk analysis of passenger air bag functionality, and recommended corrective action plan. Beyond cosmetic inconvenience, the crack in my dashboard continues to grow in size and I am uncertain if my passenger air bag is, or will be compromised. Doing nothing does not resolve the question of air bag reliability, and I understand the financial implication of a bulletin for a nine year old car, however there is also the potential to offer some type of fix for the dashboard for those whose vehicle is still is good working order and who wish to keep the car. Recommend engagement of Chrysler quality control team and resulting bulletin to provide owners with an option to repair the dash.

Crack in dashboard panel above passenger airbag.

The dash pad is cracked approximately at the seam for the passenger side air bag.

Dash is cracking along the lines of the passenger airbag; this appears to be a structural failure of the material; possibley due to internal scoring to provide directed air bag deployment.

My 2000 chysler 300m has a cracked dashboard along the seam of the passenger side airbag. This seems to be a common problem based on research I have conducted. The dealer has indicated that there is no recall on this item, even though this is a manufacturer fault that cannot be repaired short of replacing the dashboard.

2000 Chrysler 300 m ---cracked dashboad on passenger side of car. Dealer not willing to replace known problem.

We recently bought a 2000 Chrysler 300m. About a month after we purchased this car a crack started on the dash over the passenger side airbag. It has since grown to about 10 inches. We are concerned this may be a safety issue and could affect the deployment of the airbag when needed. This seems to be an overall problem with this car as we have seen in online message boards and believe Chrysler should respond and fix this problem before someone gets injured because of this.

Dashboard crack over passenger side air bag. Dealer will not repair under warranty/dealer cost. Chrysler says dash must be replaced. Concerned about additional cracking and airbag deployment problems.

Passenger side dash has a vertical crack that extends for about 4" where the passager side airbag is. The car was not in any kind of accident or situation that would have casued this problem. I am concerned about the functionality of the airbag in the passenger side due to the cracked dash. My son cut his finger on the edges of the crack when he was investigating it as small children tend to do. I called the dealer I purchased the car from because I bought the extended warrenty from Chrysler. The dealer told me it was not covered and a new dash was approx. $1000. 00 to replace. This incident is unacceptable and is concerning to the safety of my family.

Crack on dashboard - 2000 Chrysler 300.

Crack on dashboard over passenger's airbag panel.

The dashboard is starting to crack in three separate locations all surrounding the passenger side airbag creases. It appears this would be a safety issue since it compromises the airbag component where my wife sits everyday to and from work. If the three cracks continue all the way around the airbag will the airbag spontaneously deploy? if I decide to seal the three cracks will this effect the way the airbag deploys (or possibly make it not deploy) to the vehicle passenger?.

Year 2000 model Chrysler 300m. Dashboard cracking on passenger side. Crack is vertical, and is not 2 " long. The car has not been in any accidents that could account for this defect.

Dash is cracking around the air bag on the passenger's side. Dealer notified.

There was a crack in the dashboard located over the passenger's side air bag compartment. Consumer contacted Chrysler online customer service which advised consumer to have the entire dashboard replaced. Also, it was indicated that this procedure could modify the air bag's effectiveness.