Model year
2001 Chrysler 300
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name 300 for 2001. Under the matched name 300M, NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 91 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for 300M are STEERING (12), STEERING:RACK AND PINION (11), POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (8). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 19 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 242 complaints
- 2001 91 complaints
- 2002 83 complaints
- 2003 33 complaints
- 2004 2 complaints
- 2005 825 complaints
- 2006 1,002 complaints
- 2007 498 complaints
- 2008 714 complaints
- 2009 83 complaints
- 2010 123 complaints
- 2011 200 complaints
- 2012 426 complaints
- 2013 306 complaints
- 2014 237 complaints
- 2015 99 complaints
- 2016 76 complaints
- 2017 82 complaints
- 2018 153 complaints
- 2019 61 complaints
- 2020 9 complaints
- 2021 20 complaints
- 2022 5 complaints
- 2023 6 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2001. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300M | 3 | 91 | 1 |
Recalls for 300M
03V035000 · Feb 5, 2003
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.
01V273000 · Aug 2, 2001
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES (NON-SUNROOF ONLY) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."
00V366000 · Nov 9, 2000
CHILD SEAT
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A…
Complaints for 300M
91 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 3, fire flag on 2, injury field 3, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for 300M
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE03010 | THROTTLE CONTROL FAILURE · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL; VEHICLE SPEED… | Feb 27, 2003 | Sep 2, 2003 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 M · 3.5L · Automatic (S4) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2001 Chrysler 300 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.