Total Complaints
5 filings
CHRYSLER 300M · model year
1993 CHRYSLER 300M
5 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1993CHRYSLER300M carries 5 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1993 300M is engine and engine cooling:cooling system with 1 filings, followed by power train:automatic transmission (1) and visibility:power window devices and controls (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 88 investigation files overlapping the 1993 300M, and 7 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
5
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20040422VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ALL THREE SYSTEMS FAILED AT THE SAME TIME.IT WOULD APPEAR THAT THE PROBLEM IS ELECTRICAL(FUSE,RELAY,ETC.)THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON.I`M NOT SURE AS TO WEATHER IS IS OPERATING PROPERLY.THE WINDOW WILL NOT OPERATE AND THE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM WILL NOT COME ON(NO DISPLAY)BUT THE A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH CAN BE HEARD ENGAGING ON THEN OFF AGAIN.
20040422ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ALL THREE SYSTEMS FAILED AT THE SAME TIME.IT WOULD APPEAR THAT THE PROBLEM IS ELECTRICAL(FUSE,RELAY,ETC.)THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON.I`M NOT SURE AS TO WEATHER IS IS OPERATING PROPERLY.THE WINDOW WILL NOT OPERATE AND THE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM WILL NOT COME ON(NO DISPLAY)BUT THE A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH CAN BE HEARD ENGAGING ON THEN OFF AGAIN.
20040422AIR BAGS
ALL THREE SYSTEMS FAILED AT THE SAME TIME.IT WOULD APPEAR THAT THE PROBLEM IS ELECTRICAL(FUSE,RELAY,ETC.)THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON.I`M NOT SURE AS TO WEATHER IS IS OPERATING PROPERLY.THE WINDOW WILL NOT OPERATE AND THE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM WILL NOT COME ON(NO DISPLAY)BUT THE A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH CAN BE HEARD ENGAGING ON THEN OFF AGAIN.
20031119POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE CAN BE STARTED WHILE THE GEARSHIFT IS IN DRIVE. *AK
Mileage: 48,523
20010816ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
Compare 1993CHRYSLER300M to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 7 Open
RQ25005Recall QueryOpen
Recall 23V-413 Post Remedy Failures
PE25009Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Intermittent Loss of Electric Power Steering
RQ25002Recall QueryClosed
Recall 19V-293 Post Remedy Failures
PE24018Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Engine Stall With Intermittent Restart
RQ24004Recall QueryOpen
Loss of motive power due to an internal wiring connector short.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1993 CHRYSLER 300M have?▼
The 1993 CHRYSLER 300M has 5 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1993 CHRYSLER 300M?▼
The most-complained component for the 1993 CHRYSLER 300M is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION and VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS.
Is the 1993 CHRYSLER 300M safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.