10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,000 miles

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problem #6

May 302010

300M

  • 59,000 miles
(the contact owned a 2000 Chrysler 300M. While driving at approximately 65 mph, the front driver seat involuntarily reclined resulting in a crash that destroyed the vehicle. A police report was filed. One person was reported injured. The vehicle had not been inspected at the time of the complaint. The failure and current mileages were approximately 59,000.

- Pheonix, AZ, USA

problem #5

Dec 062006

300M 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 72,000 miles
: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the front driver side seat adjuster failed and the seat back fell backwards. The vehicle was taken to the sales/service dealer. The manufacturer was notified.

- Las Cruces, NM, USA

problem #4

Oct 022003

300M

  • miles
Consumer received a recall notice for driver's side recliner. However, it was the passenger's side recliner that broke. Consumer's husband sustained back injury when he sat in the passenger's side seat after having back surgery and the bolts broke.

- West Enfield, ME, USA

problem #3

May 272003

(reported on)

300M

  • miles
Ltr of complaint re customer service with employee of stone mountain Chrysler... the dealer failed to contact the consumer to schedule recall# 03V035000. The consumer will hold Chrysler accountable and liable for damages and injuries associated with their defective bolts. Scc

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #2

May 292003

(reported on)

300M

  • 91,000 miles
After slamming on brakes the force of impact caused consumer's back to slam against the back of the seat. Seatback broke off on one side. Consumer feels it may be a bolt.

- Riverdale, GA, USA

problem #1

Apr 272000

(reported on)

300M

  • miles
When applying ABS brakes pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, and resulting in a collision. Also, rear passenger's seat belt did not lock up, seatback collasped, and the air bags did not deploy. Please give any furher details.

- Newport News, VA, USA