Seat complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (seat frames, recliners, heated seats and seat tracks).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Intrepid. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the seat back fell backwards onto the rear driver's side seat. The contact grabbed the steering wheel and held himself up and safely stopped the vehicle. The contact braced the seat upright and drove the vehicle to his residence. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact researched and referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 03V035000 (Seats) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.
Consumer made an appointment with the dealer for recall 03V035000 repairs concerning seat back recliner bolt. Dealer indicated to the consumer that the repairs would take a half hour. Vehicle was at dealer for two hours and the dealer mechanic didn't look at the vehicle.
The contact's father owned a 2001 Dodge Intrepid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: NHTSA Campaign Number: 03V035000 (Seats) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list as the vehicle was totaled. The local dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact stated that the vehicle was donated to the local fire department and no longer exists.
Tl contact owns a 2001 Dodge Intrepid. The contact backed her vehicle out of a parking space at 2 MPH, placed it into drive, and barely depressed the accelerator pedal when the driver's seat collapsed. Frantically, she shifted into park and stopped the vehicle. The dealer stated that a plastic piece on one of the seat arms was stripped, which caused the failure. The repair cost would total approximately $955. The contact experienced a minor strain in her shoulder due to the sudden seat collapse. The current mileage was 110,968 and failure mileage was approximately 110,500. Updated 07/15/08 the seat adjuster assembly was broken. Updated 07/15/08
On January 15, 2004 I brought my Dodge Intrepid VIN#2b3hd46rxh103584 to dohn bohn Dodge in metairie, la for replace of the drivers side recliner seat bolts. This was being done per a recall notice I received. The NHTSA campaign number id number is #03V035000. An invoice was issued stating the repairs were completed. On September 15, 2004 the same drivers side seat recliner bolt sheared in half and I lost control of the car and had an accident. I am under doctors care for injuries sustained. I reported this information to dahimler Chrysler on 10/04/2005 and they gave me a claim number #12695236. I contacted a local dealership lakeshore Dodge and they informed since I had the recall already done I would have to pay for the service. I declined and had the bolt replaced by my insurance company and retained the bolt.
On May 30, 2003, adrian chyrsler center performed a manufacturer's recall to replace the bolts on the driver's front seat back of my car. On June 7, 2004, while in line at a fast food drive-through, one of the replaced bolts broke,and the seat fell backwards onto my daughter; my feet came off the brake pedal, and my car collided with a pick up truck which was stopped in line ahead of me.
I bought this 1999 Dodge Intrepid from cliffs used cars sales two months ago. Everything seemed good one month or less later driver seat breaks goes backwards. The exterior headlights can't see at night. Tried every type if bulb its the housing units. Now front ebr clynks over every bump and majesa thunp when hard turbubg lft or rt. Steering is out if line. Have no means of getting it repaired still paying in it. 166000 niles and owe $1500.00. Can anyone help me? This should fall under the recalls
Driver's side seat back unexpectedly reclined while driving. As a result, driver's foot hit accelerator pedal and vehicle went into an intersection, hitting another vehicle. None of the airbags deployed.
Related recalls (1)
Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the recliner bolts. Owner notification began on April 23, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a…
Frequently asked questions
Which Dodge Intrepid years have seat problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2000 (33), 1999 (14), 1995 (11), 1998 (8) and 2001 (8) model years. Seat complaints make up 3% of all complaints for the 2000.
Is there a recall for Dodge Intrepid seat problems?
Yes — 1 recall, including 03V-035 (recliner, Feb 5, 2003). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Dodge Intrepid seat problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 94,000 miles; 12% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the front assembly › recliner (53 mentions), followed by the front assembly › power adjust (5).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.