Owner-reported complaints naming the electrical system, filed with NHTSA
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Electrical reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
12
Latest May 18, 2022
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
14%
of 83 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
3
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
1
What this page shows
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2002 Chrysler 300M submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 12 reports on file name it.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Owner reports naming electrical
Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed
Electrical
Filed May 18, 2022
The horn does not work which in the state of New Hampshire is a safety inspection item, and the dashboard lights work intermittently (not working more often than working) rendering the gauges unreadable at night. Not sure the exact date of the horn failure, but the steering wheel cruise control and audio controls stopped working, and I checked some forums that confirmed said failure might also disable the horn, and that is what happened. The problem occurs even when parked.
NHTSA ID
11465138
Incident
Nov 1, 2021
ElectricalPowertrain (other)
Filed Jun 1, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER 300M. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHIFTED DOWN INTO A LOWER GEAR SEVERAL TIMES WITHOUT WARNING AND THEN THE VEHICLE STALLED REPEATEDLY. THE CONTACT HAD TO CONSTANTLY PULL THE VEHICLE OVER, TURN OFF THE VEHICLE, AND RESET THE COMPUTER IN THE VEHICLE TO PREVENT THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA ID
10722709
Incident
May 16, 2015
ElectricalExterior lighting
Filed Aug 27, 2014
HEADLIGHTS BLINK ON THERE OWN. *TR
NHTSA ID
10628783
Incident
Aug 5, 2014
Mileage
38,000 mi
ElectricalExterior lighting
Filed Aug 20, 2014
MY SPEEDOMETER CLUSTER AND HEATER A/C AIR CONDITIONER CLIMATE TEMPERATURE CONTROL LIGHTS QUIT WORKING.I FEEL THIS IS A HAZARD TO DRIVING, WHEN YOU CAN NOT SEE HOW FAST YOU GOING AT NIGHT.I CALLED CHRYSLER HEADQUARTERS AND THEY SAID THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO.I AM NOT THE ONLY CAR LIKE THIS, THERE IS OTHER CARS AROUND THE SAME YEAR WITH THE SAME PROBLEM.I THINK THIS SHOULD BE CHECKED INTO. *TR
NHTSA ID
10626919
Incident
Aug 16, 2010
Mileage
109,000 mi
Electrical
Filed Mar 22, 2013
THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND THE MECHANIC WOULD PUT THE CAR ON THE MACHINE BUT HE COULD NOT FIND OUT WHAT WAS WRONG. THE RADIO WAS THE FIRST TO GO OUT. THERE HAS BEEN SEVERAL TIMES WHEN THE ALARM SYSTEM CAME ON WHILE I WAS IN THE HOUSE AND THERE WAS NO ONE NEAR MY CAR. THREE YEARS AGO, THE SPEEDOMETER WAS NOT WORKING ONE DAY WHILE I WAS DRIVING, BUT IT STARTED BACK WORKING. NOW THERE IS SOMETHING RUNNING MY BATTERY DOWN OVER NIGHT. THE ALTERNATOR IS ALRIGHT AND I REPLACED THE BATTERY. THE TIRE PRESSURE DISPLAY IS NOT WORKING. *TR
NHTSA ID
10504209
Incident
Jul 2, 2006
Mileage
50,000 mi
Electrical
Filed Feb 10, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2002 CHRYSLER 300M. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD TURN ON AND OFF ON WITHOUT ASSISTANCE. THE RADIO, CRUISE CONTROL AND TRACTION CONTROL ALSO TURNED ON AND OFF AS WELL. THE TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD BUT THE TIRE PRESSURE WAS CHECKED AND THERE WAS NOT A PROBLEM. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIANS WERE ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE BUT COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE SINCE IT WAS ELECTRICAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000.
NHTSA ID
10381395
Incident
Jul 22, 2010
Mileage
48,000 mi
Driver assistanceElectricalInterior & seats
Filed May 29, 2010
ELECTRICAL ISSUE STARTED ABOUT SIX MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING MY 2002 CHRYSLER 300M. THE LIGHTS WOULD SPONTANEOUSLY FLICKER FOR NO REASON WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, LUCKILY LIGHTS CAME BACK ON. BATTERY DRAINS OUT EVERY 3-6 MONTHS. AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE THE CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY- THE DEALER CLAIMED THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIX A PROBLEM IF IT WASN'T OCCURRING AT THEIR SHOP; ALTERNATOR CHECKED AND WAS WORKING. THE BATTERY ISSUE HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. A YEAR AGO THE PROBLEM WITH THE 3RD GEAR BEGAN. I WAS DRIVING WITH MY CHILDREN WHEN THE CAR SEEMED TO HAVE DOWN SHIFTED, IT FELT HEAVY. THE CAR HAS ALSO TURNED OFF WHILE DRIVING ONE TIME. INPUT/OUTPUT SPEED SENSORS REPLACED, TRANSMISSION OIL CHANGED, GROUND WIRE CHECKED . *TR
NHTSA ID
10333834
Incident
Jun 10, 2006
Mileage
35,000 mi
AirbagsElectrical
Filed Jun 13, 2005
Crash reported1 injury reported
AT FAULT ACCIDENT. AREA OF IMPACT WAS FRONT DRIVER SIDE. FAILURE OF AIRBAG TO DEPLOY CAUSED SERIOUS BRUISING TO MY CHEST, ARMS AND LOWER ABDOMENT. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED BY INSURANCE COMPANY.
NHTSA ID
10125166
Incident
Jun 14, 2004
Mileage
21,725 mi
Electrical
Filed Mar 1, 2005
Crash reported
CHRYSLER 300M 2002 DASHBOARD BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED BEFORE LOSING POWER. *BF WHEN THE CONSUMER EXITED THE VEHICLE, HE OPENED THE HOOD AND DISCOVERED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS ON FIRE. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE BATTERY POST HAD A HIGH PROPENSITY FOR FIRES. *JB
NHTSA ID
10113625
Incident
Jan 5, 2005
Electrical
Filed Jan 28, 2005
Fire reported
WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH BATTERY WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. VEHICLE LOST POWER, AND A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT, AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK THE FIRE WAS THE CAUSE OF ONE OF THE TERMINALS ON THE BATTERY. *TT
NHTSA ID
10109125
Incident
Jan 5, 2005
Mileage
61,000 mi
Electrical
Filed Aug 31, 2004
ORIGINALLY THE DASH ON THE CAR WOULD FLICKER ON AND OFF. FOR THE LAST 16 MONTHS THE NUMBER 7 FUSE BLOWS AND TAKES OUT THE DASH AND THE TAIL LIGHTS. IF YOU ARE DRIVING AT NIGHT IT BECOMES A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. THE DEALERS HAVE LOOKED AT THIS PROBLEM A DOZEN TIMES OR MORE AND IT HAS YET TO BE RESOLVED. *AK
NHTSA ID
10088912
Incident
Feb 3, 2003
Mileage
5,488 mi
Electrical
Filed Jan 3, 2002
CAR STILL WON'T START. STILL WAITING FOR COMPUTER. DEALER HAS HAD FOR 14 FULL DAYS. I ONLY HAD IT FOR 12 DAYS.*AK
NHTSA ID
756374
Incident
Dec 20, 2001
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