2002 Chrysler 300M Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 14%of 83 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2002 Chrysler 300M, 14% of the 83 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,600 miles.
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.
“Whom it may concern: when I first purchased my car the transmission went out 3 weeks after sale the dealership repaired it and sent me on my way. I have now yet over 5k worth of receipts of repairs completed prior to the transmission going out yet again this time while driving with my children the car shut off in motion in middle of a 4 way. The electrical system while driving all light s interior pops on while driving and cause friction in the speed. This has been actively doing this for approx. …”
NHTSA complaint #10684205, filed 2015-02, 174,000 miles“Transmission shifter cable malfunction,tranny stuck in auto shift mode. No warning light on but shifter free shifts cannot put in park. Turned car off will not start, the word done pops up on dash. Researched online same problems with other 300M model years from 1999 to 2004.”
NHTSA complaint #10456741, filed 2012-04, 97,070 miles“This car has now been serviced 3 times for a recurring transmission leak. One of which was so severe that the car had to be towed to the dealer for repair. They occurred on 4/25/03, 4/30/03 and 10/03/03.”
NHTSA complaint #10041180, filed 2003-10, 10,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler 300M. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle suddenly began to jerk and would not accelerate. The contact indicated that the defect continued while driving at low speeds. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The failure mileage was 106,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10555121, filed 2013-12, 106,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler 300 m. The contact stated that he heard an abnormal noise coming from the frontal part of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The dealer stated they had to replace the left side transmission shift outer bearing. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was awaiting a return call from the manufacturer. The failure and the current mileage was 73,600.”
NHTSA complaint #10470650, filed 2012-08, 73,600 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10021684Apr 26, 2007Generic powertrain control module (pcm) procedure.
- 10021239Aug 25, 2006Powertrain control module initialization.
- 10013731Mar 2, 2005Powertrain control module initialization.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Chrysler 300M
13 complaintsEngine cooling
10 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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