2001 Chrysler 300M power train problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2001 Chrysler 300M — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving the vehicle at 30 mph, I got a check engine light. The vehicle transmission would not shift to the next higher gear during acceleration. Note: this was also evident by an increase of engine rpm's on the tachometer. This vehicle was purchased new by myself in 2001. It has only 17,508…”
filed Aug 22, 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chrysler 300m. The contact was decelerating from 30 mph when the vehicle independently shifted into first gear. The vehicle was shut off and when restarted, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic and they advised him…”
filed Feb 25, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other 300M years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 300M | 12 | 17% |
| 2003 300M | 3 | 9% |
| 2002 300M | 12 | 14% |
| 2000 300M | 12 | 5% |
| 1999 300M | 32 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Chrysler 300M
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.