2000 Chrysler 300M Review

Huge Mistake Buying Chrysler 300M!!!!

Written by: ChryslerJunk on 09/28/2009

Vehicle

2000 Chrysler 300M 4 Dr STD Sedan

Review

I was stupid enough to go from owning a reliable, quality built Honda Accord to purchasing a Chrysler 300M in late 1999. Big mistake. I was suckered into believing in American made and falling for the cool exterior design...what was underneath was pure junk. I can't tell you the amount of money, worry, disappointment, and absolute frustration this vehicle has brought me. I remember bringing it home thinking I would baby it and have it for years...imagining it could be considered a classic some day...what a naive notion that was. It's a Chrysler stupid!!!! USA Auto Execs dismissed Dr. Deming who wanted to teach them about Total Quality Systems. So he went to Japan where they listened.

Favorite Features

Bought it for roomy interior and sporty styling, high performance engine. Thought I was the smart guy getting BMW like performance for 1/2 the price. This only lasted for about 20K miles. Didn't drive the vehicle much for 4 of 10 years as I had a company vehicle so babied it...to no avail.

Suggested Improvements

80K miles after 10 years. Here's my gift from Chrysler Corp: cracked dashboard, inoperable power window,(My favorite)interior water leaks in Winter with 2" water, ignition column jam(tow), trans fluid hose rupture (tow),oxidized headlights, front speakers failure, int trim failure. TOTAL JUNK!!!!!

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My 300M - 248,849 miles same eng and trns.

Written by: Ray K on 07/31/2009

Vehicle

2000 Chrysler 300M 4 Dr STD Sedan

Review

I have put 248,849 miles on my 300M, still has the original engine and transmission. I have to say I did keep up with the oil changes, most of my driving was highway driving for about 100 per day. The 300M has served me well. The problems I have had with the car was that all 4 of the automatic door locks needed to be replaced, warranty handled the cost of 2 and I footed the cost for the other 2. I even tried to get them to replace the last 2 before the door locks failed and the warranty ran out but no luck. Also the air-conditioner required about 1,000 dollars of work to get fix after 7 years. If those items didn't go wrong I may have gotten another. Surprise, but I'm driving a Prius now.

Favorite Features

acceleration, audio system

Suggested Improvements

Better service for defective door locks.

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hey

Written by: derek on 05/26/2009

Vehicle

2000 Chrysler 300M 4 Dr STD Sedan

Review

I bought my 300m with 44,000 miles on it. It now has 126,000. Its been alright but this past year stupid things have been happening. I had to replace my tie rods twice in 4 years. My rear doors locks are screwed up. My struts in the front end are bad. I think my muffler is ripped. Its all wear and tear stuff. Nothing Major. I have maintained it very well. Tune ups oil changes brakes. Its never left me stranded on the side of the road. Overall its an ok car. Not great but I hope it last another 3 4 years.

Favorite Features

none

Suggested Improvements

beter tie rods and suspension

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Liked almost everything about the car

Written by: Ken on 02/20/2009

Vehicle

2000 Chrysler 300M 4 Dr STD Sedan

Review

I had my 300M about 1 1/2 years. It ran and handled very well. Gas mileage was good at 21-25mpg, with an avg of about 23mpg. But, what was being stated in these reviews came to light. Condenser ($700), power steering lines ($200) and front end parts needed replaced. I replaced many parts under the front end and still couldn't get rid of the clunking noise. Finally, you need to remove the front fascia to replace a simple light bulb.

Favorite Features

Auto-stick, multi-cd player, sound system, 255 hp engine and handling are very good. I liked the interior for comfort and quality.

Suggested Improvements

Here's an idea- upgrade the suspension parts and the air conditioning condenser.

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Good, Bad, and Ugly

Written by: Renee on 12/14/2008

Vehicle

2000 Chrysler 300M 4 Dr STD Sedan

Review

The good: my 2000 300M drive and handling on the highway and around corners is great! the bad is occassionally my interior lights for no reason start to flash on and off which can be very distrubing when you are drivig on the highway at night and you look like an emergency vehicle racing down the highway also i've had to replace my center caps 3 times at 20.00 a replacement my roters have been replaced 2 twice the weather stripping around the doors has been replaced also the door lock motor is sprung the speakers have blowen, the heater blows cold air, transmission and oil leak (its now at the shop) the ugly the car paint is pealing terribly but I love this car! thanks Chrysler

Favorite Features

Heated seats, sun roof

Suggested Improvements

Be like the foreign car manufacturers. Produce a quality product, have better pride in the quality of the work they are selling to the consumer. Offer the product for a reasonable price

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