Major Problems with 2002 Chrysler 300M Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2002 Chrysler 300M

2002 Chrysler 300M GASOLINE Victims: 3

2002 Chrysler 300M SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Victims: 2

2002 Chrysler 300M CONTROL ARM Victims: 2 Mileage: 28000 miles

Browse 2002 Chrysler 300M complaints by category

Problems with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN and STEERING are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Chrysler 300M owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM originally the dash on the car would flicker on and off. for the last 16 months the number 7 fuse...	8 ~ 38402 miles
POWER TRAIN transmission shifter cable malfunction tranny stuck in auto shift mode. no warning light on but shifter free shifts cannot put...	6 ~ 88445 miles
STEERING i like many other have a dangerous problem with my 2002 chrysler 300m steering. i am told the inner tie	6 ~ 99333 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS vehicle was involved in a rollover crash struck a tree head-on and neither air bag deployed. dealer and manufacturer were	6 ~ 34538 miles
SEATS we were rear ended while stopped at a traffic signal. both of our seats came loose from the floor and...	5 ~ 81987 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the car has on the latest being the fourth occasion noted being able to go into drive or reverse. there	4 ~ 8500 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while traveling on the highway the vehicle stalled without warning. *jb...	4 ~ 8750 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS when having routine service performed on the vehicle at 22 000 miles i was advised that the rotors on the...	4 ~ 13065 miles
ENGINE on my way to work on may 8th 2014 my battery light came on. in a split second decision i...	3 ~ 124667 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING my 2000 chrysler 300m with aprox 83 000 miles began to experience a loose feel to the steering clunks upon...	3 ~ 119702 miles
TIRES the chrysler 300m special tires were unsafe for winter driving. dt jb...	3 ~ 18333 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving vehicle continuously overheats and shuts off. the dealership admits there is a problem but are unable to resolve	3 ~ 38667 miles
SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler 300m. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph he heard a squeaking...	2 ~ 79800 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING my speedometer cluster and heater a/c air conditioner climate temperature control lights quit working.i feel this is a hazard to...	2 ~ 73500 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving 25 mph battery warning light illuminated. vehicle lost power and a fire started under the hood. the fire...	2 ~ 30500 miles
AIR BAGS while driving 70 mph the vehicle was involved in a five car pile up. the front and side air bags	2 ~ 9206 miles
STRUCTURE consumer stated the front bumper hit the curb when he attempted to park the vehicle. consumer stated the car sat...	2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL this occurred two times in identical sinerios. as you go to park car you apply brake as you approach wheel...	2 ~ 17500 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC this occurred two times in identical sinerios. as you go to park car you apply brake as you approach wheel...	2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER while driving if vehicle hit the slightest pump in the road it will pull to the right. this results in...	2 ~ 78500 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2002 chrysler 300 m overheating concerns customer states that the metal filling from the manufacturing of the engine plugged the...	2 ~ 28500 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM fuel hose that runs to the fuel rail has a hole on it that squirts fuel on the manifold that	1 ~ 9000 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL whom it may concern: when i first purchased my car the transmission went out 3 weeks after sale the dealership...	1 ~ 174000 miles
WHEELS tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler 300m. the contact stated that the wheel rims were rusted and corroded from...	1 ~ 98000 miles
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler 300m. while driving approximately 30 mph the contact noticed that the right side...	1 ~ 130000 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my speedometer cluster and heater a/c air conditioner climate temperature control lights quit working.i feel this is a hazard to...	1 ~ 109000 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS i parked my car at an airport parking lot. lot was full and i had to valet park. i turned...	1 ~ 98300 miles
LINKAGES > STEERING vehicle was driven on 02/06/07 approximately 60 miles on the highway at 65 miles per hour. vehicle was then parked...	1 ~ 82105 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY horrendoos moldy odor came from heating/air conditioner when itwas turned on. service manager citrus chrysler says nothing can be done...	1
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS 2002 chrysler 300m driving on busy highway (rt20) at 40 mph heard a loud bang next think i knew i...	1 ~ 72600 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING electrical issue started about six months after purchasing my 2002 chrysler 300m. the lights would spontaneously flicker for no reason...	1 ~ 35000 miles
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler 300 m. the contact stated that the vehicle shut off without warning while...	1 ~ 35000 miles
RIM > WHEELS i have a 2002 chrysler 300m. the design of the wheel rim is bad. the rims of my car are...	1
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS i own a 2002 300m chrysler and on may 17 2005 when leaving the dealership from receiving some maintenance work...	1 ~ 74000 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM automatic transmission torque converter defective at 41 944 miles under extended warranty warning light came on first time and dealer...	1 ~ 41944 miles
TORQUE CONVERTER > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN automatic transmission torque converter defective at 41 944 miles under extended warranty warning light came on first time and dealer...	1 ~ 41944 miles
PARKING BRAKE parking brake failed. the cause has yet to be determined however dealer stated that parts to repair parking brake were	1 ~ 8012 miles
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION while driving front driver's side tire detached from drive shaft causing vehicle to roll over and collide into a tree.	1 ~ 28000 miles
MACPHERSON STRUT > FRONT > SUSPENSION chrysler 300m 2002 13000 miles front strut bolts and washers corroded. two washers fractured and bolts without support. other two...	1 ~ 13000 miles
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING the steering wheel had rotted which caused the metal to show. dealer notified. *jb...	1 ~ 15000 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY while driving down nj route 1/9 (northern nj) the sunroof exploded. the glass blew up and portions fell onto my...	1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC faulty breaking system. *nlm...	1
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 01/12/2002 -three hours after i picked up the car from the dealer at about 45-50 miles/hour could not stop the...	1
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING 01/12/2002 -three hours after i picked up the car from the dealer at about 45-50 miles/hour could not stop the...	1
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS while driving at 15-20mph and making a left turn the right front wheel disconnected from vehicle. vehicle was towed to	1
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM car still won't start. still waiting for computer. dealer has had for 14 full days. i only had it for	1
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY windshield has a white film on it and would not come off even when washing vehicle. can hardly see out	1
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE when the consumer moved the vehicle backwards the front bumper fell off. *jb...	1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES there is rust inside the trunk lid and the rear passenger doors causing the doors and trunk lid not to...	1
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the head lights displayed poor visibility. *jb there appeared to be a flaw in the design of the vehicle that...	1

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