1999 Chrysler 300M Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 4%of 351 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,400miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the seats of the 1999 Chrysler 300M, 4% of the 351 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,400 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Crash in Chrysler 300M. I had adjusted my seat when I got in my car. As I was driving, the seat detached from track and pulled away, subsequently I rear ended another car. I made the complaint to Chrysler who made a recall on the seat bolt but I was not notified of the recall. I have had the same/forwarded address.”
NHTSA complaint #10114015, filed 2005-03, 67,000 miles“My 1999 300 m has the following issue: ******* recall id # 57541 - seats:front assembly:reclinerplushide details recall date: feb 05, 2003 model affected: 1999 Chrysler 300M summary: on certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly. Consequences: 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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10681180, filed 2015-02, 140,000 miles“While driving driver side seat back declined backwards. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled to the side of the road. Vehicle was taken to a mechanic, who provided a temporary solution by tightening a bolt. The mechanic indicated that the failure will recur if the seat motor isn't replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10081662, filed 2004-07, 156,000 miles“The front power seat adjuster and seat tracks moved forwards and backwards when making stops. The dealer replaced the seat adjuster drive block screws in the left and right seat track assembly (TSB# 23-19-01) but the driver's side still moved.”
NHTSA complaint #8022578, filed 2002-11, 54,629 miles“While driving consumer smelled something burning. After checking the vehicle the wiring under the driver's seat was burning. Consumer proceeded to pull the wiring apart to stop the burning.”
NHTSA complaint #10115684, filed 2005-03, 108,618 milesRelated recalls
- 03V035000Feb 5, 2003On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly.Covers: Chrysler 300M 1998–2002, Dodge Intrepid 1998–2002, Chrysler Concorde 1998–2002 +1 more
Seats: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Chrysler 300M
51 complaintsBody and structure
49 complaintsSteering
48 complaintsEngine cooling
33 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
32 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsWheels
22 complaintsSuspension
21 complaintsTires
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Chrysler 300M
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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