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2000 Chrysler 300M electrical system problems

14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2000 Chrysler 300M6% of all complaints for this model year.

14
Electrical System complaints
6%
share of all complaints
61,000 mi
median reported incident mileage
0 / 3
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • 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…

    filed Feb 2, 2016

  • 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…

    filed Jul 30, 2015

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Related service bulletins

  • KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not…

    9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 22, 2020
  • KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not…

    9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 22, 2020
  • Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery…

    08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 22, 2020
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Electrical System problems in other 300M years

YearReportsShare
2004 300M1420%
2003 300M39%
2002 300M1316%
2001 300M89%
1999 300M185%
300M electrical system problems by year →

Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.