2002 Chrysler 300M Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 12%of 83 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2002 Chrysler 300M, 12% of the 83 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Design flaw in Chrysler 300M 3.5 motor engine-- block head restrcition causing car to constantly overheat. I ahve spent well over $1000.00 now to get this fixed and correctly diagnosed and was notified by mechanic and Chrysler dealership that they have had 268 cases of these 300M vehicles with this problem. Very dangerous for overheating and possibility of fire. Chrysler headquaters has no knowledge, (I say apparently), but feel free to call montgomery brewbaker chrsyler and haigler's auto repair in montgomery alabama and they will gladly indicate the seriousness of this situation. …”
NHTSA complaint #10217827, filed 2008-02, 57,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler 300M. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the temperature gauge began to display that the vehicle had overheated. The vehicle was driven onto the emergency lane, shut off, and allowed to cool down. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the water pump, thermostat, and overflow reservoir tank were all replaced. The failure continued to occur whenever the vehicle was turned on for approximately fifteen minutes. The failure mileage was 116,000. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10416229, filed 2011-07, 116,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler 300 m. The contact stated that the vehicle shut off without warning while driving between 1-15 MPH. The failure occurred a year ago during the winter. The steering and power brakes became difficult to maneuver, and the engine lost power. The failure caused the contacts vehicle to cross into oncoming traffic. The last repair was performed in october 2006. Since the repair no failures occurred until recently. While driving 15 MPH down hill the contact depressed the accelerator pedal and nothing happened. …”
NHTSA complaint #10189350, filed 2007-05, 35,000 miles“2002 Chrysler 300 m overheating concerns customer states that the metal filling from the manufacturing of the engine plugged the cooling system causing engine to overheat**cc the consumer stated that he wants a recall and compensation from the manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #10194652, filed 2007-06“Squeaky sounds coming from windows, motor goes in the windows, 2002 Chrysler 300M special edition repaired at 300 a window. Two rear windows were affected. Overheated engine.”
NHTSA complaint #10290310, filed 2009-10Related service bulletins
- 10191460Feb 26, 2016Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Chrysler 300M
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Chrysler 300M
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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