300 (2002)
Reliability Score
Complaints by Engine Code
3.5-V6-Gas
3.5L 6-cylView details
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4.7-V8-Gas
4.7L 8-cylView details
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Chrysler 300, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2002 Chrysler 300
On a used 2002 Chrysler 300, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the electrical system (14), the transmission and drivetrain (13) and the engine (13). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 14 owner complaints on the 2002 Chrysler 300 about the electrical system.
- Accelerate gently through every gear, then once at full throttle. Shift into Reverse and back to Drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 13 owner complaints on the 2002 Chrysler 300 about the transmission and drivetrain.
- Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 13 owner complaints on the 2002 Chrysler 300 about the engine.
- Latch and tug every seat belt, move every seat through its full travel and lock each seatback.Safety. NHTSA has 10 owner complaints on the 2002 Chrysler 300 about the seats, seat belts and interior.
- With the engine cold, check the coolant level and color, then watch the temperature gauge on the drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 10 owner complaints on the 2002 Chrysler 300 about the cooling system.
Recalls (2)
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.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2002-2002 Chrysler 300 complaints?
Owners have filed 92 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002-2002 Chrysler 300. The systems they name most often are the electrical system, the transmission and the engine.
Is the 2002-2002 Chrysler 300 a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 92 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002-2002 Chrysler 300. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002-2002 Chrysler 300 have?
NHTSA has 92 owner complaints on file for the 2002-2002 Chrysler 300 as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2002-2002 Chrysler 300?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls covering some 2002-2002 Chrysler 300 vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Chrysler 300?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the electrical system, the transmission and the engine, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the 300 have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2002 Chrysler 300. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 92 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.