1993 Chrysler 300M: common problems
Owners of the 1993 Chrysler 300M filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and cooling and air bags. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Engine and cooling 67% of all complaints
- 2 Air bags 33% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 33% of all complaints
- 4 Visibility 33% of all complaints
- Engine and cooling: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Air bags: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Visibility: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 3 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
All three systems failed at the same time.it would appear that the problem is electrical(fuse,relay,etc.)the airbag light is on.I`m not sure as to weather is is operating properly.the window will not operate and the climate control system will not come on(no display)but the a/c compressor clutch can be heard engaging…
Consumer states that vehicle can be started while the gearshift is in drive.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the 300M has 99 complaints (9 years in the data). This year has 3, below average.
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Chrysler 300M?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine and cooling, air bags, powertrain. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: airbag warning light (33%), A/C or heater (33%), windows, sunroof (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1993 Chrysler 300M?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1993 Chrysler 300M from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 1993 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.