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#BS-2002-CHR300-710C

2002 Chrysler 300m

Based on reports from 104 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
104
Crashes
17
Fires
3
Recalls
2
TSBs
78
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 104 complaints, 17 crashes, 3 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

interior exterior lights flash

3 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

rotors worn brake pedal pulsates

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

periodically wont start

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

9 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 72K miles.

!Inspect the Air Bags:frontalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

16
0–30K
15
30–60K
19
60–90K
9
90–120K
5
120–150K
5
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (19 reports) • Median: 72K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (9 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical9 (9%)
Air Bags:frontal6 (6%)
Drivetrain6 (6%)
Seats6 (6%)
Steering6 (6%)
Engine6 (6%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor4 (4%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine4 (4%)

2002 Chrysler 300m: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2002 Chrysler 300m, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 71,934 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 72K-mile mark.

Air Bags:frontal Issues

Air Bags:frontal complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2002 Chrysler 300m, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to air bags:frontal-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2002 Chrysler 300m, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Seats Issues

Seats complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2002 Chrysler 300m, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seats-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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02
21
03
6
04
8
05
4
06
8
07
5
08
4
09
3
10
3
11
5
12
5
13
11
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6
15
3
16
1
17
1
22
1
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2002 Chrysler 300m. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

03V035000Apr 2003

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.

09E012000May 2009

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 CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 104 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Chrysler 300m Model Years

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2002 Chrysler 300m: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Chrysler 300m?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2002 Chrysler 300m is related to the electrical, with 9 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2002 Chrysler 300m reliable?
The 2002 Chrysler 300m has 104 complaints, 17 crash reports, and 3 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2002 Chrysler 300m problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2002 Chrysler 300m have any recalls?
Yes, the 2002 Chrysler 300m has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Chrysler 300m problems start?
Based on 69 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 71,934 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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