2000 Chrysler 300M seats problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seats on the 2000 Chrysler 300M — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chrysler 300m. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the front driver seat malfunctioned causing the back of the seat to suddenly recline to a full horizontal position. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that a plastic gear to the…”
filed Sep 3, 2014
“I was stopped at a red light vehicle behind me did not stop and rear ended me. Both front seats in my car let loose and the seat backs went fully reclined. My wife and I were both laying on our backs with heads on the back seat. The car was still moving, it was hard for me to get upright and stop…”
filed Sep 27, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN…Campaign 03V035000 · Feb 5, 2003
Seats problems in other 300M years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 300M | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 300M | 2 | 6% |
| 2002 300M | 8 | 10% |
| 2001 300M | 6 | 7% |
| 1999 300M | 15 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Chrysler 300M
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.