general problems of the 2000 Chrysler 300M

Nine problems related to structure have been reported for the 2000 Chrysler 300M. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Chrysler 300M based on all problems reported for the 2000 300M.

1 Structure problem

Failure Date: 07/10/2005

The dash cover along the left side of the passenger air bag on my Chrysler 300m has cracked. This crack has grown until it matches the entire length of the air bag compartment. Another crack has recently developed along the right side of the air bag. Body shops refuse to repair this area because of the liability involved with the air bag deployment.

2 Structure problem

Failure Date: 01/02/2005

The dash cover along the left side of the passenger air bag on my 2000 Chrysler 300m has cracked. This crack has grown until it matches the entire length of the air bag compartment.

3 Structure problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2005

Dashboard padding began to split as a small 2 inch area on the right side of the air bag on the passenger's side compartment/cover area. Over the course of the last 2 years dashboard padding finished splitting on right side and all of left side spontaneously. Is now split on both right and left sides of the airbag compartment leaving only bottom side of padding left holding airbag in dash. Clearly visable that dashboard padding spliced too deep around airbag compartment when manufactored. Asked dealer-jack wolf to look at, told it would not be able to be replaced by manufactorer for free, unless risk of harm. How could it not be a risk of air bag deploying inadvertently? consumer concerned that it will cause a problem with air bag deploying improperly or inadvertently.

4 Structure problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2004

Two lengthly cracks in the vinyl covering of the dash above the airbag on passenger side.

5 Structure problem

Failure Date: 09/12/2004

The consumer saw cracks on the front passenger air bag compartment.

6 Structure problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2004

The passenger's side dashboard where the air bag was located cracked on both sides. Consumer was concerned that the air bag will be affected.

7 Structure problem

Failure Date: 01/07/2004

Dashboard on the passenger side of my Chrysler 300m is cracked on both sides of the airbag.

8 Structure problem

Failure Date: 07/08/2001

My dashboard of my 2000 Chrysler 300m became cracked and couldn't be repaired because out of warranty. Chrysler can't help me with it at all. It needs to be taken care of because this could result in injury.

9 Structure problem

The dashboard on passenger's side is coming apart. The driver is able to see the lining of the air bag. Dealer has been contacted.

Dashboard Crack problems	16
Structure problems	9
Door problems	3