This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
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.
The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler 300M. While driving approximately 50 mph, the transmission slipped when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle stalled and the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was able to be restarted, but the failure recurred numerous times. The dealer stated that the transmission was the cause of the failure. In addition, the driver's seat began reclining unexpectedly. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 03V035000 (seats). The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
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
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.
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