2002 Chrysler 300M Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 10%of 83 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the seats of the 2002 Chrysler 300M, 10% of the 83 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,800 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.
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.
“We were rear ended while stopped at a traffic signal. Both of our seats came loose from the floor and the hinges broke on our seat backs. Our auto was totaled and taken away by the other persons insurance company.”
NHTSA complaint #10219740, filed 2008-02, 58,000 miles“2002 Chrysler 300M driving on busy highway (rt20) at 40 MPH, heard a loud bang, next think I knew I was laying flat in the car in back seat looking at ceiling. Rear seat back broke and seat fell backward, I found myself crossing double yellow line going into oncoming traffic. Called dealer Chrysler-plymouth of schaumburg (ill) they claimed there was no recall on my car and charged me $467.00 for repairs to replace broken seat mechanisms. I brought in a copy of recall from internet, he said it did not apply to my car.”
NHTSA complaint #10160565, filed 2006-06, 72,600 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler 300M. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the front driver's seat back fractured. The contact stated that upon sitting in the front driver's seat, the seat back collapsed and landed on the rear seat. The contact attempted to adjust the seat however, the front driver's seat failed to adjust. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11673312, filed 2025-07, 73,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler 300M. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle, the driver side seat reclined independently and failed to readjust back into the upright position. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 03v035000 (seat). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 69,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10836876, filed 2016-02, 69,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler 300M. While entering the drivers seat, it extended to the rear seat. The contact observed that the seat adjuster was broken. The dealer stated that there were no recalls; however, it could be repaired at the owners expense. The failure and current mileages were 71934. Updated 11/03/09 updated 11/04/09”
NHTSA complaint #10281190, filed 2009-08, 71,934 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 2002 Chrysler 300M
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsBrakes
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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