The contact owns a 1999 Chrysler 300M. The contact experienced air bag failure in the dashboard. The dealer stated that no repair would be performed because the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The failure mileage was 40,000 and current mileage was 56,000. Updated 03/18/08. Updated 03/18/08

- Southgate, MI, USA

I own a '99 Chrysler 300M. The dash has develop a 10" vertical crack on the dash above the air-bag. I spoke with several other owners of similar 300M's, all have experienced this problem. I feel thesis a flaw in manufacturing and a major safety issue that needs to be corrected.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

The contact was involved in a crash. The contact's vehicle was struck by an eighteen wheeler on the driver's side front and quarter panel. The vehicle went airborne and landed on all four wheels. However, the front airbags never deployed. The occupants in the vehicle were wearing seat belts. Upon initial impact the passenger seat belt unbuckled, she was thrown around the vehicle and landed on top of the driver. The driver and passenger sustained injuries to the back and neck areas. The police filed a report at the scene. The vehicle was repaired. Updated 02/13/06.

- Dallas, TX, USA

Six to seven inch crack appeared in dashpad on left side of passenger airbag. Appears that airbag could deploy or perhaps malfunction in the event of a frontal crash.

- Johnson City, TN, USA

Last spring when I pulled my car out of my heated garage that it was stored in all winter I noticed about a 3" crack on the left side of the passenger side airbag. Since then, that crack has grown to over 7" long and another one appeared this winter on the right side of the airbag that is about 3" long. I am afraid that the airbag will deploy without provacation. I also found that this may be a common problem on this website: www.chelstyle.com/chelstyle_jeep_complaints_chrysler_complaints_300M_dashboard_complaints_before_you_buy_A_chrysler_jeep.htm I went to the dealer and he said there is nothing the dealership can do about it and he has seen others with the same problem.

- Eighty Four, PA, USA

Dashboard has cracked open around the outline of the passenger side airbag. Separate cracks of 3,4, and 6" lengths. Cracks began appearing right after expiration of warranty. According to manufacturer, only fix is to replace whole dash and they will not cover it. Afraid of airbag deployment implications.

- Greensboro, NC, USA

Noticed foot long crack above passenger side air bag shorlty after buying vehicle. 1999 Chrysler 300M. More information can be found at: P209.ezboard.com/F300menthusiastsclubfrm8.showmessage?topicid=647.topic.

- New Braunfels, TX, USA

Took car in for recall on the stick replacement. Dealership also replace speakers in front dashboard. Dash since then is cracked alone the passengers side air bag. This is a very dangerous and serious crack that can lead to an unexpected air bag deployment, we have records to prove that the dealership crack the dash when (they) dealership remove the front speakers for replacment as well as the recall on the stick shift recall.

- Portsmouth, VA, USA

While vehicle was parked dual airbags deployed inadvertently. No injuries reported.

- Moline, IL, USA

Cracks appeared on the front passenger's side air bag compartment. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

- Dover, DE, USA

2 inch vertical crack in dashboard over the passenger airbag.

- Colleyville, TX, USA

1999 Chrysler 300M. 8 inch crack in dashboard following the seam of the passenger airbag. Can not be repaiered only solution is to replace the entire dashboard cover.

- Apex, NC, USA

I have a split over the passenger side air bag. The split started out 3 inches long and now is 8-9 inches in length. My vehicle was taking to the Chrysler dealership and told this was not a warranty item and the car is out of warranty, so I would have to come up with $1500 plus installation for a new dashboard. There are at least 50 300M's in this area, that have the same problem and I wish I could get all of them to put in a complaint, but some people never do what needs to be done. This seems to be a material problem were the material is stretched over the air bag. I am not sure if the air bag will deploy or if it will deploy when not necessary startling me as I drive and cause an accident. I've looked on this web site and see where several others have complained and I complained previously. Is this defect being investigated? this seems to be a safety issue and could cause serious problems. My vehicle was taken to a vinyl repair shop and the service man said he wouldn't fix it, because he would be afraid the air bag wouldn't deploy properly.

- Landover, MD, USA

10 inch vertical crack over passenger side air bag compartment.

- El Mirage, AZ, USA

While vehicle was at the dealer, the front air bags deployed after the mechanic pulled the release button for the hood.

- Preston, MD, USA

Was struck on front passenger side of car by oncoming vehicle. Airbags did not deploy on impact.

- Sanford, FL, USA

Passenger side air bag has created enough pressure on the dashboard material so as to cause a 6 inch vertical split in the material. Is this an indication that the air bag could prematurely discharge and possibly present a hazard to a passenger and/or startle the driven sufficiently so as the precipitate an accident.

- Laurel, MD, USA

1999 Chrysler 300M less than 3 years old has dash splitting where passanger side airbag is placed. Dealer refered me to a vinyl repair place who had repaired several others for them. Repairman refused to repair for fear of possible interference with proper operation of air bag. He stated that he had seen many with same problem.

- Bradenton, FL, USA

Consumer states that there is a crack on the passener side dash. Consumer is concern that the vehicles airbag may or may not deploy.

- Madisonville, KY, USA

While driving hit median concrete and ran into some trees head-on, airbags did not deploy. Vehicle totaled. Dealer contacted.

- Edison, IL, USA