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US recalls (1)
Seats: front assembly, recliner
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.
Risk and remedy
Risk: IF THE SEAT BACK UNEXPECTEDLY RECLINES WHILE THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RECLINER BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Seats and restraints
2003-02-14 · campaign 2003-035
On certain vehicles, the driver seat recliner bolts could break which would allow the seat back to recline unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion. Correction: Dealer will replace the recliner bolts with new shoulder bolt and, for vehicles with power driver seats built through January 2000, the recliner tracks will be realigned and a longer recliner driveshaft will be installed to prevent disengagement.
Owner complaints (83)
Owners filed 83 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Chrysler 300 (13 crashes, 3 fires, 13 injuries, 1 deaths reported). Among 8 model years of this model, it ranks #4 for the most complaints (median 83).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 13 | |
| Power train | 12 | |
| Steering | 10 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 10 | |
| Air bags | 9 | |
| Seats | 8 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 7 | |
| Suspension | 4 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2002 Chrysler 300.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2002 Chrysler 300M 4-DR. | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2002 Chrysler 300 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| 300 M 3.5 L Automatic (S4) | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 |
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