Total Complaints
4 filings
CHRYSLER 300M · model year
1994 CHRYSLER 300M
4 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1994CHRYSLER300M carries 4 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 1994 300M is seats:front assembly:recliner with 1 filings, followed by power train:automatic transmission (1) and structure:body:door (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 1994 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.
4
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 |
|---|---|
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| VISIBILITY | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20040307SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
I OWN A 2001 CHRYSLER 300M WHICH I PURCHASED NEW A CARMAX CHRYSLER, JEEP DEALERSHIP HERE IN GEORGIA. I HAVE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS THAT I'VE TRIED TO GET REPAIRED OR COMPLIED WITH BUT WITH NO SUCCESS. 1. I READ ABOUT AND HEARD ON THE NEWS ABOUT THE RECALL ON THE FRONT SEAT RECLINER ASSEMBLY SO I INQUIRED WITH THE DEALER AS TO WHEN I COULD BRING THE CAR IN FOR COMPLIANCE AND WAS TOLD I WOULD RECEIVE A LETTER FROM CHRYSLER WHEN TO BRING IT IN. I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANYTHING FROM CHRYSLER TO THIS DATE ON ANY RECALLS. 2. THE CAR HAS 62,000 + MILES ON IT NOW BUT OVER THE PAST 3YRS. I HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THE TRANSMISSION SEVERAL TIMES WHEN DELIVERING IT TO THE DEALER FOR MAINTENANCE. ONCE THEY REPLACED THE FILTER AND FLUID BUT ON OCCASIONS IT STILL MAKES SOME NOISES. 3. I HAVE ALSO COMPLAINED ABOUT THE EXCESSIVE WIND AND EXTERIOR ROAD NOISE THAT IT MAKES. ON THE CARS LAST MAINT VISIT. 12/16/03, 58595MI. I WAS TOLD THAT ALL THE DOOR SEALS WERE BAD AN
20040307POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
I OWN A 2001 CHRYSLER 300M WHICH I PURCHASED NEW A CARMAX CHRYSLER, JEEP DEALERSHIP HERE IN GEORGIA. I HAVE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS THAT I'VE TRIED TO GET REPAIRED OR COMPLIED WITH BUT WITH NO SUCCESS. 1. I READ ABOUT AND HEARD ON THE NEWS ABOUT THE RECALL ON THE FRONT SEAT RECLINER ASSEMBLY SO I INQUIRED WITH THE DEALER AS TO WHEN I COULD BRING THE CAR IN FOR COMPLIANCE AND WAS TOLD I WOULD RECEIVE A LETTER FROM CHRYSLER WHEN TO BRING IT IN. I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANYTHING FROM CHRYSLER TO THIS DATE ON ANY RECALLS. 2. THE CAR HAS 62,000 + MILES ON IT NOW BUT OVER THE PAST 3YRS. I HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THE TRANSMISSION SEVERAL TIMES WHEN DELIVERING IT TO THE DEALER FOR MAINTENANCE. ONCE THEY REPLACED THE FILTER AND FLUID BUT ON OCCASIONS IT STILL MAKES SOME NOISES. 3. I HAVE ALSO COMPLAINED ABOUT THE EXCESSIVE WIND AND EXTERIOR ROAD NOISE THAT IT MAKES. ON THE CARS LAST MAINT VISIT. 12/16/03, 58595MI. I WAS TOLD THAT ALL THE DOOR SEALS WERE BAD AN
20040307STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
I OWN A 2001 CHRYSLER 300M WHICH I PURCHASED NEW A CARMAX CHRYSLER, JEEP DEALERSHIP HERE IN GEORGIA. I HAVE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS THAT I'VE TRIED TO GET REPAIRED OR COMPLIED WITH BUT WITH NO SUCCESS. 1. I READ ABOUT AND HEARD ON THE NEWS ABOUT THE RECALL ON THE FRONT SEAT RECLINER ASSEMBLY SO I INQUIRED WITH THE DEALER AS TO WHEN I COULD BRING THE CAR IN FOR COMPLIANCE AND WAS TOLD I WOULD RECEIVE A LETTER FROM CHRYSLER WHEN TO BRING IT IN. I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANYTHING FROM CHRYSLER TO THIS DATE ON ANY RECALLS. 2. THE CAR HAS 62,000 + MILES ON IT NOW BUT OVER THE PAST 3YRS. I HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THE TRANSMISSION SEVERAL TIMES WHEN DELIVERING IT TO THE DEALER FOR MAINTENANCE. ONCE THEY REPLACED THE FILTER AND FLUID BUT ON OCCASIONS IT STILL MAKES SOME NOISES. 3. I HAVE ALSO COMPLAINED ABOUT THE EXCESSIVE WIND AND EXTERIOR ROAD NOISE THAT IT MAKES. ON THE CARS LAST MAINT VISIT. 12/16/03, 58595MI. I WAS TOLD THAT ALL THE DOOR SEALS WERE BAD AN
20040307VISIBILITY
I OWN A 2001 CHRYSLER 300M WHICH I PURCHASED NEW A CARMAX CHRYSLER, JEEP DEALERSHIP HERE IN GEORGIA. I HAVE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS THAT I'VE TRIED TO GET REPAIRED OR COMPLIED WITH BUT WITH NO SUCCESS. 1. I READ ABOUT AND HEARD ON THE NEWS ABOUT THE RECALL ON THE FRONT SEAT RECLINER ASSEMBLY SO I INQUIRED WITH THE DEALER AS TO WHEN I COULD BRING THE CAR IN FOR COMPLIANCE AND WAS TOLD I WOULD RECEIVE A LETTER FROM CHRYSLER WHEN TO BRING IT IN. I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANYTHING FROM CHRYSLER TO THIS DATE ON ANY RECALLS. 2. THE CAR HAS 62,000 + MILES ON IT NOW BUT OVER THE PAST 3YRS. I HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THE TRANSMISSION SEVERAL TIMES WHEN DELIVERING IT TO THE DEALER FOR MAINTENANCE. ONCE THEY REPLACED THE FILTER AND FLUID BUT ON OCCASIONS IT STILL MAKES SOME NOISES. 3. I HAVE ALSO COMPLAINED ABOUT THE EXCESSIVE WIND AND EXTERIOR ROAD NOISE THAT IT MAKES. ON THE CARS LAST MAINT VISIT. 12/16/03, 58595MI. I WAS TOLD THAT ALL THE DOOR SEALS WERE BAD AN
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1994 CHRYSLER 300M have?▼
The 1994 CHRYSLER 300M has 4 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1994 CHRYSLER 300M?▼
The most-complained component for the 1994 CHRYSLER 300M is SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION and STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR.
Is the 1994 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.