2002 Chrysler 300M Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 300M years
- About as many complaints as other years 4th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 83 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Chrysler 300M. That ranks 4th out of 8 300M model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (13 complaints, 16%), typically at around 41,944 miles. Complaints mention 13 crashes, 3 fires, 13 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 83owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 13complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Chrysler 300M problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 13 | 16% | 41,944 | — | — |
| Power Train | 12 | 14% | 73,600 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 12% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 10 | 12% | 84,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 9 | 11% | 55,750 | — | — |
| Seats | 8 | 10% | 72,800 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 8% | 12,256 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 5% | 50,800 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 4% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 4% | 73,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 4% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 4% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 2% | 78,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 174,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | 8,012 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Chrysler 300M recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seats:front assembly:recliner
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly.
Risk: If the seat back unexpectedly reclines while the car is being driven, it could result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the recliner bolts. Owner notification began on april 23, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Throttle control failure (PE03010) — opened Feb 27, 2003, closed Sep 2, 2003.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler 300M. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the front driver's seat back fractured. The contact stated that upon sitting in the front driver's seat, the seat back collapsed and landed on the rear seat. The contact attempted to adjust the seat…
The horn does not work which in the state of New Hampshire is a safety inspection item, and the dashboard lights work intermittently (not working more often than working) rendering the gauges unreadable at night. Not sure the exact date of the horn failure, but the steering wheel cruise control and…
My driver's side mirror has oozed a gel and lost reflective properties. It is very dangerous to change lanes and get on interstate highways. This happened pretty quickly. It started with turning an amber color, then every time it rained it would appear as a gel leaked from bottom of mirror glass…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler 300m. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle, the driver side seat reclined independently and failed to readjust back into the upright position. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 03v035000…
When using the driver side seat heater, the seat overheated and burned the seat and the jacket i was wearing.
Other Chrysler 300M years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 300M | 71 | 1 |
| 2003 300M | 33 | 0 |
| 2002 | 83 | 1 |
| 2001 300M | 91 | 3 |
| 2000 300M | 242 | 6 |
| 1999 300M | 351 | 3 |
| 1998 300M | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 300M | 0 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chrysler 300M?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 13 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Chrysler 300M?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 Chrysler 300M a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 300M model years, the 2002 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.