Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Big Disappointment - 1999 Chrysler 300M
  By Brajules - April 15 - 9:11 pm

  Engine blew at 135,000 miles stranding my teenage son and his friends on the side of the road at night. We had already replaced 2 rims, tie rods, alternator, two window motors, heated seats all before 100,000. Fixed the roll back when in park issue that at the time Chysler denied a problem and then 9 months later, surprise! A recall of which even then Chrysler refused to pay for even though we sent them proof! The dash lights started flickering shortly before the engine blew! We had a Chrysler Town and Country that was in the shop 27 times in the first 7 months that Chrysler finally agreed to trade in for this car. I have two relatives that work for Chrysler and they drive Chevys!

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  Best Chrysler I ever owned. - 2003 Chrysler 300M
  By "Big Daddy" - March 26 - 2:34 pm

  Ive had only two minor "glitches" in approx 4 and one half years of ownership. They were both associated with the transmission...A trans light on the dash which was reset by Mobil station Mechanic in July 2006 with no problem detected and a software update installed by Chrysler dealer in March 2007 which corrected a slight "hitch"in the transmission when it shifted from 3rd to 4th gear.The only other"problem" is with the "air dam" which is very low in front and has a tendency to ride onto the concrete car stops in every parking lot if Im not careful.It is a little annoying to say the the least.Otherwise, its change oil and filters,gas-up and go (22 mpg). I also own a 93 Jeep Wrangler.

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  Good Styling Otherwise Disappointing - 2003 Chrysler 300M
  By K. Bronstrup - March 4 - 12:51 pm

  We traded in a 96 Jeep Grand Cherokee on this vehicle. Gas mileage averages 21 MPH mostly open road driving (worse than our Jeep). Since we bought the car weve lost all the transmission fluid due to a 99 cent clamp coming loose. We were quoted over $175.00 to replace a simple plastic clamp that secures the transmission lines to the case. The power moon roof broke and it cost us $25 to get an estimate of $1,350 to repair it (we wont bother). Overall quality is quite poor compared to Toyota, Ford or Mercedes. Due to the ridiculous cost of repair and maintenance this will be our last Chrysler FOREVER. On a positive note we have always liked the styling of the 300M.

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  Just a little nervous... - 2001 Chrysler 300M
  By Sans Spin - January 31 - 7:28 pm

  At about 30K the car started to overheat. I forget what was wrong but fixing it was $600. Not too long after that the check engine light came on and remains solid. According to Auto Zone its something to do with the computer. Ive not taken it in yet because I dont have the $XXX to fix it! More recently, at 57K its starting to give me lots of weird signals. Right now, the radio stops playing after just an hour. It doesnt just cut off but if you touch the volume button, it quits. And... to top it off... dash lights will flicker on and off.

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  I should have known better... - 1999 Chrysler 300M
  By TW - January 12 - 5:57 pm

  Ive been hesitant at buying a Chrysler ever since the transmission problems of the 80s. This car caught my eye and made me forget about the way Chrysler didnt stand behind their product in the past. My two 7 inch long cracks in the dash around the airbag knocked me back to reality. Chrysler doesnt care and says that its "environmental". Since I cant trade the car like this and it will cost over $1000 to fix it, this car has now become my official beater. Unfortunately, the internal dash lights are now starting to flicker and the transmission is sporadically jerking, so I dont think my beater is going to last much longer.

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  mounding problems - 1999 Chrysler 300M
  By vegastyle - January 11 - 2:37 pm

  one month after purchasing the car - the gas pedal fell to the floor with no movement so i just sat there finally towed it was covered under warranty. computer malfunctions covered warranty. 63,000... 3000 passed the warranty transmission goes, two windows stop working then a short time later rack pinion needed replaced some other rod needed replacing... another short time later two rims needed replacing two fans went so car over heated...windshield cracked from having the heat on... battery connectors corroded.. alternator went... i used all 700 words allowed to complain about this car... every time i get into it i wonder what will be next... as soon as i can a new car is next.

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  Great Car - 2004 Chrysler 300M
  By Rebecca - December 22 - 5:16 pm

  I have had this car for only a few weeks but I love it and it is so comfortable and stylish. Handles very well in the snow!

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  Good Used Car - 2002 Chrysler 300M
  By David - December 1 - 10:14 am

  Funny that I just replaced the Michelins on mine with Avons too and it made a huge difference in road noise. Overall a beautiful car design that is aging well. I looked and looked and finally decided on this for my $10k used car purchase. I dont think you will find another car out there in the price range with all of the equipment. Car handles well and has decent power. Interior design and fit definitely lags behind imports. Gas mileage is poor too. Overall nice size and plenty of room.

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  nice car for the money - 2002 Chrysler 300M
  By M - November 18 - 12:22 pm

  I got it 1 year ago. First of all, when I hear about road noise I will say check you tires, I got new set form tire rack, avon tires, those are grat both in noise, handling and price, half of what you have to pay for Michelins. Overall I will say that the car is fun to drive, I like it. Exchanging brake pads from standard metal to ceramic (cost the same) would get rid off the brake dust, great.

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  For the Money - 2002 Chrysler 300M
  By Ashley - October 18 - 10:23 am

  For the money... This is a good car to buy used you can buy this exact car for 12900, w/60k miles 10/18/06. You get near luxury options wrapped up with a decent body/engine. I would be upset if I had paid 30k. 12k was better. Reliabilty has been ok, had tranny problems. way below avg sound system (nothing premium about it) horrible road noise. some problems with interior parts. decent performance/handling, great exhaust note!