MYRModel Year Report

2002 Chrysler 300M

● Typical for this model
2002 Chrysler 300M
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:24:23.836Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chrysler 300M Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 highlighted. 1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 1 complaints 1995: 0 complaints 1995 1998: 0 complaints 1999: 351 complaints 1999 2000: 242 complaints 2001: 91 complaints 2001 2002: 83 complaints 2002 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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: electrical system — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20220518

STEERING 7%

7% of complaints: steering — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
SEATS 7%

7% of complaints: seats — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler 300M. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the front driver's seat back fractured.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250714

POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 6 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 7%

7% of complaints: air bags — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020607

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20030227 — PE (closed 20030902)

THROTTLE CONTROL FAILURE

R 20030423 — seats

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 FREE

Campaign 03V035000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090511 — exterior lighting

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 CONF

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.

Campaign 09E012000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Chrysler 300M — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 03V035000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E012000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2003 ● 2004 ● 2001

WORST YEARS

■ 1999 ■ 2000 ● 2001

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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 11% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 Chrysler 300M have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.