MYRModel Year Report

2002 Chrysler 300M

● Typical for this model
2002 Chrysler 300M
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:39:38.592Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
83
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2002

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

17% of complaints

Complaints per year

1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 1 complaint 1995: 0 complaints 1995 1998: 0 complaints 1999: 351 complaints 1999 2000: 242 complaints 2001: 91 complaints 2002: 83 complaints 2002 83 2003: 33 complaints 2004: 71 complaints
1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 1 complaint 1994 1995: 0 complaints 1995 1998: 0 complaints 1998 1999: 351 complaints 1999 2000: 242 complaints 2000 2001: 91 complaints 2001 2002: 83 complaints 2002 83 2003: 33 complaints 2003 2004: 71 complaints 2004
1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 1 complaint 1994 1995: 0 complaints 1995 1998: 0 complaints 1998 1999: 351 complaints 1999 2000: 242 complaints 2000 2001: 91 complaints 2001 2002: 83 complaints 2002 83 2003: 33 complaints 2003 2004: 71 complaints 2004

2002: 83 complaints

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YearComplaints
19933
19941
19950
19980
1999351
2000242
200191
200283
200333
200471

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

17% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery and interior/under dash.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2022-05-18

Steering

14% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing tie rod assembly and linkages.

CRASHINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2002 Chrysler 300M. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the contact suddenly lost control of the steering causing the vehicle to crash on the guard rail. The air bags did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-09-15

01/12/2002 -three hours after I picked up the car from the dealer, at about 45-50 miles/hour, could not stop the car, lost control of the car , and hit frontal the concrete divider on the highway. The car has been totaled.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-04-15

Also filed under Engine and engine cooling

Power train

14% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and torque converter.

Air bags

12% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASHINJURY
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Vehicle was involved in a rollover crash, struck a tree head-on and neither air bag deployed. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-06-07

Engine and engine cooling

12% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing engine and cooling system.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    2003-02-27Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-09-02 Throttle control failure
  2. R
    2003-04-23Seats03V035000 On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly.

    Remedy: 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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. R
    2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2002 Chrysler 300M — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 14 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 12 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 03V035000 · Seats
  • Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2002 Chrysler 300M reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2002 Chrysler 300M is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chrysler 300M?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2002 Chrysler 300M have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.