2008 CHRYSLER 300 Problems & Complaints
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
359 complaints
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V567000 (Electrical System); however, the repair failed to prevent a failure from occurring. The contact stated that several days after the recall repair was completed, the contact had to adjust the ignition switch to start the vehicle. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.
Nov 18, 2025
The contact’s friend owns a 2008 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated that while his friend was starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal burning odor entering the vehicle through the vents. The contact was informed that there was an unknown warning illuminated. The contact’s friend was no longer able to start the vehicle. Additionally, the key fob was not able to unlock the doors. The contact stated that the key fob battery was replaced; however, the vehicle was no longer starting. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V567000 (Electrical System) however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
Jan 13, 2025
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle lost motive power without warning. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the residence. The contact stated that an independent mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure; however, the mechanic stated that the failure could be related to the ignition switch. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to start intermittently; however, the contact stopped driving the vehicle due to a fear that the failure might recur while driving with his family. The contract stated that the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V567000 (Electrical System) in 2020. The dealer was contacted and stated that he had to pay for a diagnostic test and repair since the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 186,145.
Apr 17, 2023
THE DEALER CHANGED THE IGNITION SWITCH PER THE RECALL 14V567000 FOR THE VEHICLE ABOUT 2-3 YEARS AGO FOR A DIFFERENT ISSUE WITH THE SWITCH. MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE CAR ABOUT WEEK AGO JULY 30, 2020, SHE SAID SHE WAS AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT ON A BUSY STREET (LINCOLN HIGHWAY) IN CHICAGO HEIGHTS IL AND WHEN IT TURN GREEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO GO AND THE VEHICLE CUTOFF AND WOULD NOT START BACK UP. I ARRIVED TO HER LOCATION. ANOTHER DRIVER HAD PUSHED HER INTO A PARKING LOT TO GET HER OUT OF THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY, I TRIED TO START THE CAR AND IT WOULD NOT CATCH. IT WOULD CRANK PUT NOT TURN OVER, I HAD TO GET IT TOWED HOME. AFTER SOME TESTING OF COMPONENTS, SPARK, GAS PRESSURE AND FUEL PUMP IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A BAD IGNITION SWITCH WITH A P2533 CODE THAT STATED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH RUN POSITION SIGNAL. THIS IS A VERY TROUBLING EVENT SINCE MY RECENTLY TURN 18 DAUGHTER HAS NO EXPERIENCE WITH THIS SORT OF THING AND THANKFULLY THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT OR PHYSICAL HARM DONE. I SPOKEN WITH A PERSON AT A CHRYLSER DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT ABOUT MANUFACTURER COVERAGE BUT SHE DID NOT HAVE A CLUE AND TRANSFERRED MY CALL TO THE PARTS DEPARTMENT THAT STATED IT MIGHT RUN $800- 1,000.00 TO REPLACE THE SWITCH.
Aug 09, 2020
CAR WILL TURN OFF WHEN DRIVING OUT OF NOWHERE AND I HAVE TO RESTART THE CAR ALL OVER AGAIN. IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES ONE TIME AS I WAS TURNING INTO A STREET ANOTHER TIME AS I WAS SWITCHING LANES. THIS LAST TIME I WAS AT A STOP LIGHT AND THE CAR DID IT AGAIN.
Mar 05, 2020
+ 354 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
96 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START WHEN THE KEY WAS TURNED IN THE IGNITION. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDOWS, AIR CONDITIONER, AND RADIO ALSO FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), 15V313000 (AIR BAGS), AND 16V352000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 259,000.
Jul 20, 2017
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER (PHILLIPS CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM, 3440 S PINE AVE, OCALA, FL 34471 (352) 732-7577) TO SCHEDULE THE REPAIR FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V352000 (AIR BAGS). THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY REPLACED THE AIR BAGS, BUT THE CONTACT WAS NOT AWARE. THE DEALER WAS TO REPROGRAM THE KEYS, BUT MADE NO MENTION OF THE RECALL REPAIR FOR THE AIR BAGS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE KEY WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED BY THE CONTACT. THE DEALER LATER CALLED THE CONTACT TO INDICATE THAT THEY WOULD PROVIDE A SOLUTION FOR THE ELECTRICAL RECALL. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE TWO AIR BAG RECALLS HAD BEEN REPAIRED WITHOUT THE CONTACT'S AUTHORIZATION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED TO ADDRESS THE ELECTRICAL RECALL AND THE TWO AIR BAG RECALLS. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Jul 13, 2017
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS), 15V313000 (AIR BAGS), AND 16V352000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUES. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Aug 29, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 16V352000 (AIR BAGS). HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Aug 16, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS) AND 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Jul 27, 2016
+ 91 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
80 complaints
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V352000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Jan 18, 2024
Dealer is unable to order the recalled air bag. I had it in to be fixed a month ago, verified with dealer they had the part before I made the appointment. Took it in and they advised it is on backorder. Called 1q/10 and they advised they are NOT ALLOWED to order the part. What am I supposed to do?
Nov 12, 2022
I don't know what had happened I was driving one day and my air bag light came on and it stayed on. Never been in a accident since I got the car had it since 2021
Sep 23, 2022
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. T-BONED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, SUDDENLY A VEHICLE CAME OUT OF A PARKING LOT, THE CONTACT T-BONE THE VEHICLE ON THE DRIVER SIDE. THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED. THE CONTACT WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE. THE DIAGNOSIS WAS BACK SPASMS, SHOULDER PAIN AND WHIPLASH. THE CONTACT WAS TREATED AND RELEASED. THE POLICE WAS PRESENT AN A POLICE REPORT WAS ISSUED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IMPOUND LOT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED RECEIVING RECALL NOTIFICATIONS FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V373000 (AIR BAGS) AND 15V352000 (AIR BAGS ), PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT
Apr 21, 2020
I RECIEVED A AIRBAG RECALL NOTIFICATION FROM: FCA US LLC, CIMS 482-00-85, PO BOX 218008 AURBURN HILLS, MI 48321-8008
Oct 24, 2018
+ 75 more complaints for this component
ENGINE
23 complaints
While stopped at a stop light, one of the radiator cooling fans (plastic) disintegrated, severely damaging the radiator beyond repair. Engine coolant was quickly lost. We pulled off to the side of the road. We had to replace the cooling fans and radiator.
Jun 19, 2021
PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY, I LATER NOTICED FLUID ON THE GROUND. OPENED UP HOOD AND FOUND OUT RADIATOR FAN BLADE BROKE OFF AND PUNCTURED THE RADIATOR RESULTING IN HAVING TO REPLACE BOTH RADIATOR AND FAN ASSEMBLY. CHRYSLER ISSUED A CSN (CUSTOMER SERVICE NOTICE) THAT THIS MAY HAPPEN, BUT NO SAFETY RECALL ISSUED.
Sep 11, 2018
WE DROVE THE CAR TO GEORGIA FROM MISSISSIPPI. AS WE PULLED IN THE DRIVEWAY WE HEARD A LOUD NOISE AS SOMETHING WAS CRUMBLING. WE SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND NOTICED COOLANT ALL OVER THE GROUND. WE CALLED A MECHANIC AND HE SAID THE FAN TORE UP AND CAUSED THE BLADES TO PUNCTURE HOLES INTO THE RADIATOR. IT WAS FIXED AND AS WE BEGAN TO LEAVE WE WENT ABOUT5-10 DOWN THE ROAD AND THE CAR MADE A LOUD SOUND WE SHUT IT OFF INSTANTLY AND ADDED COOLANT HOWEVER THE CAR WOULD NOT START AGAIN. TRIED BOOSTING IT OFF AND IT STILL WON'T START. WE ARE BEING TOLD THE ENGINE SEIZED. WE HAD NO WARNING LIGHTS COME ON . CAR DROVE LIKE A PERFECT CAR. THEY DID SAY THE OIL WAS 1/2 QUART LOW. WE ARE GONNA TOW IT BACK TO MISSISSIPPI TO HAVE IT FIXED
Jul 21, 2018
MY 2008 CHRYSLER 300C SRT DESIGN WITH THE 5.7 HEMI DROPPED A VALVE SEAT AND BROKE THE #6 PISTON WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. I KNOW THIS PROBLEM USUALLY HAPPENS ON SHORT DRIVING DISTANCES BUT HERE IS THAT ONE OCCURRENCE WHERE IT HAPPENED WHEN ENGINE WAS AT FULL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. IT STARTING MISS FIRING WHILE DRIVING AND BY THE TIME WE COULD GET TO THE SHOULDER TO STOP IT WAS BLOWING SMOKE LIKE CRAZY. THE CAR HAD 127,000 MILES ON IT BUT TRUST ME WHEN I SAY THIS IT WASN'T FROM LACK MAINTENANCE. I LOVE CARS AND TAKE EXTREMELY WELL CARE OF MINE. WHEN I PULLED THE VALVE COVER TO REMOVE THE HEAD IT WAS SO CLEAN IN THE VALVE TRAIN THAT EVEN MY FRIEND WHO IS TRIPLE MASTER ASE CERTIFIED MECHANIC SAID, " [XXX] THAT'S ONE OF CLEANEST ENGINES HE HAD EVER SEEN. AFTER EXTENSIVE RESEARCH I HAVE FOUND OUT THAT MANY DODGE AND CHRYSLER VEHICLE OWNERS HAVE HAD THE VERY SAME ISSUE, MAYBE JUST ANOTHER CYLINDER WHERE VALVE SEATS HAVE JUST DROPPED. TO MY UNDERSTANDING IT'S THE CHOICE IN MATERIAL THEY USED IN THE SEAT ITSELF AND THEN PRESSING IT INTO AN ALUMINUM HEAD IS WHERE THE PROBLEM LIES. DIFFERENT METALS HAVE DIFFERENT REACTIONS TO HEAT WHERE ONE METAL SUCH AS ALUMINUM WILL HEAT FASTER THAN THEN THE METAL USED IN THE VALVE SEAT. CAUSING VALVE SEATS TO COME LOOSE AND DROP INTO THE CYLINDER CHAMBER CAUSING CATASTROPHIC FAILURE IN ENGINES. HOW CAN THIS NOT BE RECALLED BY THE MANUFACTURER WHEN IT IS CLEARLY A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. I'M STILL MAKING PAYMENTS ON THIS CAR AND NOW I'M LOOKING AT $5000.00 TO GET A REMANUFACTURED LONG BLOCK AND THEN PAYING TO HAVE IT INSTALLED. I FEEL THE CHRYSLER CORPORATION SHOULD BE HELD LIABLE FOR VEHICLES THAT HAVE DROPPED VALVE SEATS. THERE'S NO WARNING AS TO WHEN IT WILL HAPPEN BUT REST ASSURED IF YOU OWN A 2003 TO 2008 5.7 HEMI CHANCES ARE IT WILL HAPPEN TO YOU TOO. I WANT WHAT'S FAIR AND THAT'S TO BE REIMBURSED FOR COST OF A NEW ENGINE. PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Sep 16, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE IN THE PARK POSITION, THE VEHICLE JOLTED AND THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL SOUND FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT OPENEND THE HOOD AND OBSERVED THAT THE RADIATOR FAN FAILED AND CAUSED THE PARTS TO PIERCE THE RADIATOR WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, RADIATOR FLUID LEAKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 50,200.
Jul 24, 2017
+ 18 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
18 complaints
I HAVE A 2008 CHRYSLER 300 AND CHRYSLER HAS STOPPED PROVIDING UPDATES TO THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM IN 2018. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AS THE NAVIGATOR PROVIDES PROMPT TO TURN ON THE ROAD WHICH NO LONGER EXIST AS WELL AS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAYS WHICH ARE SHOWN TO BE IN THE MIDDLE OF A FOREST OR SWAMP.
Apr 05, 2021
HAIR LIKE CRACKS ABOVE FUEL PUMP! CONSTANTLY LEAKING GAS N CAR STALLING OUT!!!
Mar 22, 2021
WE HAD THE IGNITION SERVICED A FEW YEARS BACK THEN IT SAT INOP UNTIL RECENTLY NOW THE SAME PROBLEM WITH IGNITION ONLY THIS TIME IT WONT SHUT OFF
Nov 09, 2019
THE FLOOR SHIFTER IS HANGING IN PARK AFTER I HAVE PLACED THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND TURNED THE ENGINE OFF. WHEN I GET BACK IN THE CAR AND START IT UP, I CAN NOT GET IT OUT OF PARK. THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM / RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH CHRYSLER SATISFACTION NOTIFICATION K39 FOR THE 2005-2007 MODELS.
May 31, 2018
I HAVE NOT RECEIVED RECALL LETTER FOR PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG
Aug 17, 2017
+ 13 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
15 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND, WHILE REVERSING, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THERE WERE THREE FAN BLADES MISSING, WHICH SCRATCHED AND PUNCTURED THE RADIATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL LEAKED FROM THE RADIATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE RADIATOR SEIZED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 116,000.
Aug 28, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AND THE CONTACT NOTICED STEAM COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE THREE FAN BLADES MISSING, WHICH SCRATCHED AND PUNCTURED THE RADIATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL LEAKED FROM THE RADIATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Jun 15, 2015
GETTING OFF OF THE BELTWAY AND THE CAR STOPPED. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO PULL ON THE SIDE AND RESTART THE CAR. IT HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST FOUR OTHER TIMES. ONCE PULLING OUT OF A GAS STATION INTO TRAFFIC, SITTING AT A RED LIGHT AND DRIVING ABOUT 30 MILES AN HOUR ON A RESIDENTIAL ROAD. THIS IS NOT SAFE. CHRYSLER HAS ISSUED A RECALL WITH NO PART ON HAND YET TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND MEANWHILE AN 82 YEAR OLD WOMAN HAS TO DRIVE HER CAR NEVER KNOWING WHEN IT WILL JUST SHUT DOWN. CHRYSLER IS MAKING NO ATTEMPT AT OFFERING RENTAL CARS OR AS I SEE IT GETTING THE PART TO THE DEALERS TO FIX IT. WHY SHOULD THE OWNER INCUR RENTAL FEES BECAUSE THIS CAR IS COMPLETELY UNSAFE TO DRIVE.? I WOULD LIKE SOME ANSWERS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. I CALLED CHRYSLER AND WAS REREAD THE RECALL LETTER AND WAS TOLD NOTHING WOULD BE DONE AND THAT CHRYSLER HAD NO INTENTION OF SUPPLYING ANYONE WITH A RENTAL CAR THAT HAS HAD THE CAR SHUTDOWN WHILE DRIVING IT. *TR
Nov 19, 2014
HEATER CORE BLEW IN THE CAR. FORTUNATELY, THE CAR WAS PARKED WHEN IT HAPPENED, BUT IF I'D STILL BEEN DRIVING, THE FLUID THAT DISPELLED WOULD HAVE BURNT MY LEGS AND FEET AS I WAS WEARING SHORTS AND FLIP-FLOPS. THIS INCIDENT WAS FURTHER EXASPERATED BY THE FACT THAT THE CAR HAD BEEN IN & OUT OF THE DEALERSHIP (PRESTIGE IN LAS VEGAS) MARCH, APRIL, MAY & JUNE OF 2014 FOR SEVERAL ISSUES AND A LOT OF THEM HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH TEMPERATURE SENSORS, GAUGES, WATER LEAKAGE, ETC. I FOUND IT DIFFICULT TO UNDERSTAND HOW IT COULD NOT HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH ALL THAT HAD HAPPENED WITH THE CAR DURING THOSE TIMES. AT ONE POINT, THEY HAD MY CAR FOR 33 DAYS TRYING TO FIND THE PROBLEM!! HAVING THE HEATING CORE WHERE IT IS AND HAVING IT BLOW THE HOT FLUID OUT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FROM UNDER THE DASH IS THE MOST LUDICROUS THING I'VE EVER HEARD. I AM SO THANKFUL THAT I HAD GOTTEN OUT OF THE CAR OR I'M SURE I WOULD HAVE HAD 3RD DEGREE BURNS FROM MY KNEES DOWN OR WORSE. *TR
Oct 24, 2014
WE HAVE 5 CHRYSLER 300'S USED FOR TRANSPORTING OUR RESIDENTS IN AND AROUND OUR COMMUNITY 4 OUT OF 5 OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE. THE COOLING SYSTEM FAN BLADES COME APART AND THE SHROUDS OF THE FAN GO THRU THE RADIATOR CAUSING IMMEDIATE LEAKAGE OF ALL COOLANT AND DESTROYING THE RADIATOR. AS OF DATE 4/30/12 CHRYSLER/DODGE HAS YET TO RECALL THIS DEFECT AND IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A PROBLEM WITH THIS YEAR, MODEL AND NEEDS TO RECALLED ON THE 300'S AND THE DODGE CHARGERS. *JS
Apr 30, 2012
+ 10 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
14 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE THAT SOUNDED LIKE BOILING WATER. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEED. THE CONTACT COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESUMED DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,000.
Sep 16, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEPARATE OCCASIONS. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, SMOKE APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO STALL AFTER THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
May 23, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO FUNCTION AS IF IT WERE ATTEMPTING TO START EVEN THOUGH THE ENGINE WAS ALREADY STARTED. THE CONTACT POWERED THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE STARTED NORMALLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WOULD NO LONGER ILLUMINATE. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 15V313000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 139,000.
Oct 13, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER OR DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 15V313000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 107,392.
Oct 05, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE SUCCESSFULLY AFTER A COUPLE OF ATTEMPTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,000.
Sep 29, 2015
+ 9 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
11 complaints
TRANSMISSION PUMP ISN'T WORKING
Feb 20, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ANTI-FREEZE WAS LEAKING INTO THE TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT HAD NOT ISSUED A POWER TRAIN RECALL TO PROVIDE A REMEDY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Dec 18, 2018
UNABLE TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK WHEN CAR IS COLD AND FIRST STARTED. SECOND ATTEMPT LETS IT GET OUT OF PARK. CHRYSLER STATES THIS IS NOT PART OF RECALL K39 HOWEVER SYSTEMS ARE THE SAME. WHEN CAR IS WARM THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN.
Dec 13, 2017
WHEN COLD CANNOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK. HAVE TO RESTART TO GET IT TO SHIFT. TOLD BY CHRYSLER NOT COVERED INDER RECALL K59 TRANSMISSION INTERLOCK PROBLEM. ALL EVIDENCE HOWEVR SEEMS TO POINT TO THE SAME PROBLEM ON THIS YEAR 300. HAVE APPT TO HAVE LOOKED AT BY DEALER WAS TOLD BY CHRYSLER COULD ALSO BE FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH WHICH WAS REPLACED.
Nov 28, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER WOULD NOT RELEASE FROM PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 35,000.
Jan 24, 2012
+ 6 more complaints for this component
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
7 complaints
Engine stall immediately following fuel tank fill up. Chrysler refuses x53 lifetime extended warranty. Service bulletin 14-002-14 Applies to 2005-2006. I own 2008. Identical car. Identical problem. Happens every time fuel is filled.
May 27, 2025
There is a fuel smell in the car, for the first 1/4 tank of gas. The smell is really bad in the back seat. After the car is under 1/2 tank the fuel odor begins to subside. Passengers in car begin to have headaches and upset stomachs. After veiwing other chrysler forum's - I believe this to be common with this style of car and an extreme Safety issue
Jan 23, 2025
PURCHASED 2008 CHRYSLER 300C ABOUT A MONTH AGO. INTERIOR HAS ODOR OF GASOLINE. I GOOGLED AND READ ABOUT THE ISSUE. SEEMS IT IS NOT UNCOMMON AND SOME FOLKS HAVE FOUND CRACKED PUMP OR A NEED FOR REPLACING THE SEAL OF PUMP. I DON'T SEE ANY FUEL SITTING ON TOP WHEN I PULL UP THE REAR SEAT. USUALLY SMELL AFTER CAR SITS FOR AWHILE THEN SEEMS TO DISSIPATE WHILE DRIVING.. COULD IT BE SOMETHING ELSE IN ENGINE? THIS IS AN EVERYDAY OCCURRENCE WITH THE ODOR.
Oct 25, 2019
FUEL LEAK UNDER RIGHT REAR SEAT
Feb 02, 2019
SINCE FUELING THERE IS A STRONG SMELL OF GAS INSIDE VEHICLE AND NEAR PASSENGER REAR WHEEL WELL AFTER VEHICLE SITS. THERE IS NO SIGN OF LEAKING ANYWHERE. FOUND A LARGE NUMBER OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS, BUT NO SOLUTIONS ONLINE.
Oct 09, 2017
+ 2 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
5 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300 AWD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS) AND WANTED TO KNOW HOW TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR REPAIRS. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO THE LOCAL AUTHORIZED DEALER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000.
Sep 02, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE REVERSING AT A LOW SPEED, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ANOTHER INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BUT THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE WHAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE AS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Aug 13, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE STOPPED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,000.
Mar 02, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND BECAME STUCK. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER. HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000.
Nov 18, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE AT APPROXIMATELY 12-15 MPH, THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED WHEN THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THEN BECAME STUCK TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AND CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER SIDE OF A VEHICLE SITTING IDLE AT A TRAFFIC STOP, AND THEN CRASHED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HEAD AND NECK INJURIES, AND THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL AUTO BODY SHOP FOR INVESTIGATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 49,500.
May 22, 2012
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
5 complaints
THE CAR STUTTERS WHEN BRAKING, THE DEALER INFORMED ME THIS WAS NOT UNCOMMON AND IS RELATED TO THE ABS SYSTEM AND IS NOT A SAFETY HAZARD. I HAVE SEEN OTHER COMMENTS ON THIS WEB SITE THAT CAUSES ME CONCERN? *TR
Oct 17, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300C. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE DURING BRAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR THE SAME FAILURE WHERE THE FRONT BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED EACH TIME. ON THE THIRD RECURRENCE, THE FRONT ROTORS WERE RESURFACED WITH THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FRONT BRAKE PADS. THE FAILURE RECURRED AFTER 11,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED FOR THE MOST RECENT FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS RELATED TO THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,681....UPDATED 09/21/11 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED ON AUGUST 26, 2011 HE PAID $834.78 TO HAVE THE ROTORS AND PADS REPLACED. UPDATED 12/13/11. *JB
Aug 26, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP UNTIL CRASHING. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE CONTACT SUFFERED A CONCUSSION. DUE TO THE CONTACTS INJURIES, THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF THE FULL DETAILS OF OF THE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOWING COMPANY LOT BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 40,800.
Apr 14, 2011
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS ARE VIBRATING SEVERELY, I HAD THE PADS & ROTORS REPLACED BY THE DEALER AND WITHIN 30 DAYS THE PROBLEM WAS BACK. EVERYTIME THE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED I HEAR NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR PLUS SHAKING. *TR
Jul 19, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH DOWNHILL, THE VEHICLE BEGAN VIBRATING AND SHAKING SEVERELY WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE STEERING WHEEL ALSO SHOOK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE ROTOR. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE ROTOR WAS REPLACED ONCE AGAIN. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY HOW THE CONTACT WAS STOPPING THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE DEALER CHANGED THE BRAKE PAD AND ROTOR AGAIN, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000.
Sep 26, 2008
SUSPENSION
4 complaints
TAKEN CAR TO THREE DIFFERENT MECHANICS AND THEY CAN NOT FIND SOURCE OF PROBLEM, EVEN WITH THE MECHANIC EXPERIENCING THE SERIOUS SHAKING WHILE BRAKING ON MOUNTAINOUS HIGHWAYS. INSPECTED BRAKES, TURNED ROTORS, REPLACED SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND SHAKING STILL OCCURS. SOME PROBLEM ON THESE MODELS BECAUSE MY BROTHER IN LAW HAD SAME EXPERIENCE WITH HIS 300C. NOW CAR DRIVES FINE IN TOWN AND ON FREEWAY AT SPEED. 120K ON CAR NOW.
Oct 09, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, AN ABNORMAL SOUND EMITTED FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE FRACTURED. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE BALL JOINT WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BALL JOINT WAS NOT REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.
Apr 13, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300C. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MADE A SQUEAKING NOISE WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE BALL JOINT WAS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 45,920.
Aug 17, 2012
AT ALL SPEEDS THE FRONT END WOULD RATTLE, TOOK TO AUTHORIZED DEALER THEY REPLACED SHOCKS,STABILIZER ETC. THIS DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. I CONTACTED THE SAME DEALER AND THEY EXPLAINED THAT THEY HAVE HAD A LOT OF TROUBLE WITH THE 300 FRONT ENDS AND TO BRING IT BACK AND THEY WILL RE EVALUATE THE PROBLEM. I FEEL THAT THE FRONT CLIP IS LOOSE. *JS
Apr 16, 2012
TIRES
4 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT ALL FOUR TIRE PRESSURE SENSORS FAILED TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE MODULE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,648. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Sep 27, 2016
CONTINENTAL CONTI-PRO CONTACT TIRES P225-60R18 99H TOOK CAR IN FOR VALVE JOB AND WHILE DRIVING HOME THE FRONT END WAS SHAKING. TOOK BACK AND WAS DUE TO BAD TIRES, STEEL BELT COMING THROUGH ON FRONT CONTINENTAL CONTI PRO CONTACT TIRES. THE TIRES HAD AT LEAST ANOTHER 20,000 MILES WEAR LEFT ON THEM. THIS WAS THE SECOND SET OF TIRES (NOT ORIGINAL TIRES) ON THIS VEHICLE SO SHOULD HAVE LASTED LONGER THAN THIS. TIRE DEFECT?? *JS
Jan 01, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE SENSORS IN THE VALVE STEM AREA WERE DEFECTIVE AND HE COULD NOT CHANGE THE TIRES UNTIL HE RECEIVED NEW ONES. THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TIRE CENTER TO REPLACE THE TIRES WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE SENSORS WERE DEFECTIVE. HE WAS REFERRED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE HE ORDERED THE SENSORS WHICH HE HAD BEEN WAITING ON FOR 2 MONTHS AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 41,173. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 40,000.
Sep 10, 2010
GOODYEAR INTEGRITY TIRES HYDROPLANE EVERYTIME IT RAINS. I HAVE ALREADY HAD ONE ACCIDENT BECAUSE I COULDN'T STOP. I'VE RUN A RED TRAFFIC LIGHT AND I HAVE EXPERIMENTED IN A PARKING LOT AND HYDROPLANED TRAVELING AT 15 MPH. *TR
Aug 30, 2009
VISIBILITY
4 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING IN COLD TEMPERATURES, ALL THE WINDOWS IN THE VEHICLE FOGGED UP IMPAIRING VISIBILITY TO THE DRIVER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000. UPDATED 04/04/16*LJ
Jan 05, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DEFROSTER BECAME INOPERABLE AND ALL THE WINDOWS BECAME FOGGY. THE FAILURE ONLY OCCURRED IN COLDER, WINTER MONTHS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 12/20/13*CN
Nov 25, 2013
SINCE PURCHASING MY NEW 2008 CHRYSLER 300, I HAVE HAD DIFFICULTY KEEPING THE INTERIOR WINDOWS CLEAR FROM CONDENSATION. THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM WHEN IT IS RAINING OR COLD/SNOWING. I HAVE TRIED VARIOUS SETTINGS OF THE CLIMATE CONTROL INCLUDING MAKING SURE IT IS TAKING IN OUTSIDE AIR VS RECIRCULATING, SETTING THE TEMP AT HOT, COLD, MEDIUM, DEFROST, AC, ETC. I HAVE EVEN PURCHASED A PRODUCT LIKE DAMP RID TO PULL MOISTURE FROM THE AIR, BUT IT IS NOW A DAILY PROBLEM TO TRY TO SEE ESPECIALLY THROUGH THE SIDES OF THE WINDSHIELD AND FRONT SIDE WINDOWS. ON ONE RECENT OCCASION, I RETURNED TO MY CAR AFTER WORK AND THERE WAS A SOLID LAYER OF FROST ON THE INSIDE OF MY WINDSHIELD. *TR
Jan 15, 2011
I WAS DRIVING MY 2008 CHRYSLER 300 TOURING ON MY WAY HOME NORTH BOUND ON RICHMOND AVE APPROACHING THE INTERSECTION OF VICTORY BLVD AT A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 25 MILES PER HOUR . MY MOON ROOF OF MY VEHICLE EXPLODED LITTERING GLASS ALL OVER THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MY VEHICLE AND THE GLASS CAUSED CUTS AND ABRASIONS ON MY RIGHT HAND AND SCALP. THE GLASS ALSO SCRAPED AND CUT THE INTERIOR FRONT SEATS OF MY VEHICLE. *TR
Mar 26, 2008
SERVICE BRAKES
4 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V373000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Dec 04, 2015
WHILE DRIVING SLOW, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN WITH NO BRAKING EFFECT. A COMPLETE LOSS OF HYDRAULIC RESISTANCE AND STOPPING CAPACITY. IF THIS VEHICLE HAD BEEN ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH WITH AN EMERGENCY SIMI TRUCK PANIC STOPPING IN FRONT OF THIS VEHICLE, THE DRIVER WOULD NOT SURVIVE. WITH THIS HAPPENING TO THIS VEHICLE THIS MAY BE A RARE EVENT, BUT IF I DID NOT REPORT THIS , IT WOULD BE NEGLECT ON MY PART. *TR
Apr 03, 2014
I HAD SEVERAL COMPLETE BRAKE JOBS TO GET RID OF THE SWILLING AND NOISE FROM THE BRAKES WHEN I STOP. NONE OF THE THINGS THAT I HAD DONE BY THE DEALERSHIP FIXED THE PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP STATED I HAD TO LIVE WITH THE PROBLEM. I STILL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM TODAY. I HAVE OTHER FRIENDS WITH CHRYSLER THAT STATES THEY HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. PLEASE NOTE- THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW. *TR
Jun 11, 2013
WHILE COMING TO A CONTROLLED STOP AT AN INTERSECTION W.4TH ST & TRIMBLE RD MANSFIELD, OHIO THERE WAS A SIGNIFICANT BANG AND A SHARP CHANGE IN THE CARS DYNAMIC. THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL LOCKED UP CAUSING A SCREECHING SKID. I OBSERVED A DEFLATED TIRE. UPON CHANGING THE TIRE THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE ALUMINUM RIM AS IF AN EXPLOSION HAD OCCURRED. A VISIBLE LARGE GAPING HOLE COULD BE SEEN IN THE WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ROLL FORWARD FREELY, HOWEVER IT WOULD ROLL FREELY IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO CHAR'S CARS ST RT 39 MANSFIELD OHIO WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED APPROXIMATELY 3 DAYS AGO.....AFTER CONFERRING WITH THEIR SERVICE MANAGER [XXX], HE STATED THAT THE BOLTS ON THE CALIPER SHEARED OFF. THIS RAISES GREAT CONCERN FOR THE SAFETY OF MYSELF AND OTHERS. THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED FOR MY SON WHOM IS IN THE US MILITARY AND WOULD BE DRIVING OVER 456 MI BACK TO HIS BASE......PLEASE COME INVESTIGATE! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Aug 18, 2012
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3 complaints
I HAVE MADE CONTACT WITH A LOCAL CHRYSLER DEAL ABOUT BOTH RECALLS ON MY 300 WITH NO RESULTS. I'M TOLD THEY WILL CONTACT ME WHEN PARTS ARE AVAILABLE, BUT THEY NEVER CALL. I WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY COST IF THESE RECALL ISSUES DO DAMAGE TO MY OWN VEHICHLE OR PASENDER IN MY VEHICLE. I HAVE TRIED NUMERIOUR TIMES TO GET THESE ISSUES RECTIFIED AND HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO MAKE HEADWAY WITH THE DEALERSHIP.
Sep 13, 2016
THE DEALERSHIP WILL NOT FIX MY AIRBAG RECALL. (MAIMK HAIK HOUSTON, TX) I NEED SOMEONE TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE FAST. THIS IS MORE THEN A SAFTY ISSUE. I HAVE MADE THREE APPOINTMENTS AND THEY HAVENT FIXED MY CAR YET.
Aug 31, 2015
I GOT A RECALL ALMOST A YEAR AGO FOR THE IGNITION SWITCH AND ABOUT A MONTH OR SO AGO FOR THE AIR BAG. CHRYSLER HAS TOLD ME NEITHER PART IS AVAILABLE. MY CAR MAY START AND IT MAY NOT START FOR MONTHS. IT'S BEEN TOWED SEVERAL TIMES AFTER NOT STARTING WHILE OUT OR GETTING OFF WORK LATE. I FEEL CHRYSLER HAVE PUT ME IN SOME VERY DANGEROUS SITUATIONS OF BEING STRANDED. I DON'T AND CAN'T DRIVE MY CAR BECAUSE OF THE RECALLS. I PAY FOR INSURANCE ON A CAR I CAN'T DRIVE. I FEEL THAT CHRYSLER SHOULD BUY MY CAR BACK BECAUSE IT IS NO USE TO ME AND VERY INCONVENIENT. I PAID THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS FOR YOUR PRODUCT AND THIS IS HOW YOU TREAT YOUR CUSTOMERS. SHAME ON YOU CHRYSLER CORPORATION!!!!!!!
Jul 31, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW BEAMS, TURN SIGNALS, AND GAUGES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FLICKERED. IN ADDITION, THE SERVICE ENGINE AND TPMS WARNING LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS PERIODICALLY SLOW TO RESPOND AND DID NOT FULLY DEPRESS, SO THE CONTACT CONSTANTLY HAD TO APPLY FORCE TO ENSURE THAT THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 15V313000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN IF THE REPAIRS WOULD BE COMPLETED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
May 04, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR AND FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD OVER A CURB AND THEN CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. THE DRIVER DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE INSURANCE COMPANY SENT THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP FOR FURTHER REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED TO DETERMINE THE REASON FOR THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 7/9/15*CN UPDATED 9/15/2015*JS
May 11, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND A LOUD SQUEALING AND GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE FRONT BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION MODULE HAD FAILED AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS ON BACKORDER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO PROVIDE AN EXPECTED DATE FOR THE PART. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Jul 24, 2013
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3 complaints
2008 CHRYSLER 300. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION SWITCH RECALL AND RENTAL VEHICLE REIMBURSEMENT. *SMD THE CONSUMER HAD TO WAIT SIX MONTHS, FOR THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE PART WAS ON BACK ORDER. ALSO, THE RADIATOR WAS LEAKING, DUE TO A BROKEN FAN. *JB
Oct 28, 2015
THE COOLING FAN BROKE OFF A BLADE WHICH PUT A HOLE IN THE RADIATOR AND BLEW THE ALTERNATOR. I HAD TO REPLACE THE RADIATOR = 450.00 BATTERY - 100.00 COOLING FAN = 150.00 ALTERNATOR = 185.00 885.00 LATER ON THE COOLING FAN SHOULD NOT HAVE BROKE. *TR
Oct 04, 2013
MY CAR HAS BEEN CUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING. IT HAPPENED ABOUT 5 TIMES THIS YEAR. THE MOST RECENT INCIDENT WAS A WAKE UP CALL THAT I COULD NOT IGNORE. I WAS GOING ABOUT 15MPH MAKING A LEFT TURN ON TO A BUSY STREET FROM ANOTHER BUSY STREET AND BEFORE I COULD COMPLETE THE TURN IT CUT OFF WITH CARS BEHIND ME AND TO MY LEFT AND RIGHT. I HAD NO CONTROL OVER THE CAR AND STARTED TO VEER INTO THE OCCUPIED RIGHT LANE. I HAD MY TOO YOUNG DAUGHTERS WITH ME AND IT WAS VERY SCARY. I WAS ABLE TO CUT THE CAR BACK ON IMMEDIATELY BUT THIS WAS UNSAFE. THE OTHER TIMES I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT AND DID NOT HAVE TO USE THE WHEEL TO STEER. I HAD NO IDEA THAT IF THE CAR CUTS OFF THE STEERING GOES WITH IT. WE TOOK THE CAR TO CHRYSLER WHO COULD NOT DIAGNOSE IT, I THEN TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC WHO COULD NOT DIAGNOSE IT. HE KEPT THE CAR FOR ABOUT 3 DAYS TO SEE IF HE COULD REPLICATE THE ISSUE - HE COULDN'T. THERE WAS ANOTHER CHRYSLER 300 MY MECHANIC SAID JUST GOT DROPPED OFF WITH THE VERY SAME ISSUE. I CALLED CHRYSLER WHO SAID TO TAKE IT BACK IN AND THEY WILL WORK WITH US TO SEE WHAT THE ISSUE IS. I WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW BECAUSE I AM NOT CONFIDENT IT WILL GET FIXED AND I BELIEVE THIS POSES A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE FOR THE PUBLIC. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS BECAUSE OTHERS MAY IGNORE IT AT FIRST LIKE I DID. BUT WHEN MY YOUNG GIRLS WHERE IN THE CAR AND I HAD NO CONTROL, I HAD TO TAKE ACTION. *TR
Sep 27, 2013
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000.
May 22, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
Mar 03, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE FLUCTUATED ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TURNING LEFT AND RIGHT INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE SPUN TO THE SIDE BANK OF THE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Jan 14, 2015
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
3 complaints
I HAD BEEN COMPLAINING FOR TWO YEARS ABOUT A TICKING SOUND IN THE ENGINE. I WAS TOLD BY GINN CHRYSLER THAT IT WAS NOTHING. THE VEHICLE USED TO TRY TO CUT OFF WHILE RUNNING. FINALLY, ON MOTHER'S DAY (2010) JUST LEAVING HARD ROCK HOLLYWOOD CASINO WHILE DRIVING ON THE FLORIDA TURNPIKE AT APPROX. 70 MPH; THE ENGINE COMPLETELY CUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF HEAVY THRUWAY TRAFFIC. WE WERE LUCKY ENOUGH TO BE CLOSE TO AN OFF RAMP AND COASTED TO A STOP ON THE SHOULDER OF THE EXIT RAMP.. WE HAD TO REMAIN THERE FOR 3 HOURS UNTIL SOMEONE WAS KIND ENOUGH TO PICK US UP AND TAKE US HOME. MY 83 YEAR OLD MOTHER-IN-LAW HAD TO STAND UP FOR A FEW HOURS UNTIL WE WERE PICKED-UP. THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED FOR $2450.23. A FEW MONTHS LATER, AFTER RECEIVING THE NEW ENGINE, THE VEHICLE WOULD HAVE DIFFICULTY STARTING FOR FOUR YEARS. IT SEEMED TO WANT TO CUT OFF AGAIN. I REPORTED THIS TO MASSEY AND DADELAND CHRYSLER AND WAS FINALLY TOLD AFTER A FREE 24 POINT INSPECTION DURING A OIL CHANGE THAT IT WAS THE TIPM. NOW, ON 11/20/2014, I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS THE FOBIK IN A RECALL LETTER. AFTER BEING TOLD OF THE NUMEROUS SAFETY PROBLEMS, I COULD NOT DRIVE THE CAR FOR FEAR OF HARMING THE PUBLIC OR MYSELF AND MY PASSENGERS. I CANNOT DRIVE THIS VEHICLE UNTIL IT IS REPAIRED. I FEEL THAT I SHOULD BE GIVEN A VEHICLE TO DRIVE UNTIL SUCH TIME IN THE FUTURE. UNTIL THEN, I DO NOT HAVE MY OWN TRANSPORTATION. I HAVE PAID $33,000 FOR THIS CAR. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE TOTAL INTEGRATED POWER MODULE WAS REPLACED. UPDATED 08/19/15*JB THE CONSUMER STATED FOR SEVERAL YEARS HE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE NOT WANTING TO START OR WOULD CUT OFF UNEXPECTEDLY. ONE SET OF KEYS STOPPED WORKING AND THE POWER STEERING WOULD FADE. UPDATED 08/24/15. *JB
Nov 23, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN, THE ENGINE STALLED, AND THE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND BELIEVED THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Nov 17, 2014
I BOUGHT A NEW CHRYSLER 300 IN 2008. THE 300 IS HAVING VERY MAJOR ISSUES IN JULY 10, 2010 / SEPTEMBER 09 , 2011 / SEPTEMBER 04 2012 / AUGUST 12 , 2013/ , JUNE 2014 / SEPTEMBER 2014 THE 300 HAD TO BE TOWED MANY TIMES BECAUSE THE CAR WILL NOT START; THIS CAR WAS SHUTTING DOWN WHILE DRIVING WHAT IS VERY DANGEROUS AND SCARY ; WHEN WE PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL THE CAR MIGHT RESTART, WE HAD SOME VERY UNSAFE DRIVING CONCERNS AT THIS TIME WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STALLING REPETITIVELY ANYWHERE (FREEWAY, REGULAR STREET, WHEN DRIVING SLOW, FAST), WE WERE TOLD IT WAS DUE TO A FAULTY IGNITION MODULE AND 6 TIMES WE CAME TO CHRYSLER IT WAS SOMETHING RELATED TO A FAULTY IGNITION WE KEPT DRIVING THE 300 NOT FEELING SAFE , THE CAR STALLS ANYTIME ,ANYWHERE , THE DEALERSHIP SEEMS UNABLE TO FIX THE ISSUE . MY WIFE WHO MAINLY DROVE THE CAR DECIDED TO LET ME DRIVE THE 300 BECAUSE SHE WAS NOT FEELING SAFE DRIVING WITH THE KIDS SCARED TO GET INTO A CAR ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE ENGINE NEVER STOPPED SHUTTING DOWN ANYWHERE SHE DRIVES ( FREEWAY, STREET) THE IGNITION ISSUE IS CONSISTENT 1 YEAR APART ,JULY 2010,SEPTEMBER 2011,SEPTEMBER 2012 , AUGUST 2013 JUNE 014 ,SEPTEMBER 2014 , I AM CERTAIN IF NOTHING SERIOUSLY IS DONE I WILL CONTACT YOU AGAIN NEXT YEAR FOR THE SAME ISSUE. THIS FAULTY IGNITION ISSUE MUST BE FIX PERMANENTLY AT CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP COST; MY FAMILY IS NOT SAFE DRIVING THIS CAR; ; THE DEALERSHIP IS WELL AWARE OF THE ISSUE FOR MANY YEARS NOW BUT THEY IGNORE US. I HAVE ENOUGH THAT IS WHY I CONTACT YOU TO SEE IF ANYTHING YOU CAN DO TO HELP ME RESOLVING THIS ISSUE. I WILL ASK FIRST FOR A REFUND ASSOCIATED TO ALL IGNITION ISSUES AND A TOTAL FIX OF THE PROBLEM I SENT A CERTIFIED COMPLAINT LETTER TO CHRYSLER IN JUNE 2014 BUT STILL WAITING FOR A RESPONSE. *TR
Sep 26, 2014
STRUCTURE
3 complaints
THE PAINT ON THE TRUNK AND HOOD HAVE STARTED FADING TO THE POINT OF RUSTING IN CERTAIN AREAS. I TOOK IT TO CHRYSLER AND THEY STATED IT WOULD NOT BE COVERED BECAUSE IT WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH, WHICH IT WASN'T. I HAVE CHECKED ON THE INTERNET AND HAVE FOUND SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR
Oct 10, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT OPENED THE REAR TRUNK LID. THE TRUNK LID INDEPENDENTLY CLOSED ON THE CONTACT RESULTING INJURIES TO THE HEAD, NECK AND SHOULDER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THEY ADVISED THAT THE TRUNK PROPS WERE DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE UNAVAILABLE.
Mar 10, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300LX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICE HE NOTICE THAT THE CRASH IMPACT BUMPER WAS MISSING. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED USED IN DECEMBER 2009. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER AND EXPLAINED THAT THE CRASH IMPACT BUMPER WAS MISSING AND THEY TOLD HIM THAT HE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE AS IS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,290 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 83,257.
Sep 15, 2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
3 complaints
I RECEIVED A LETTER BACK FROM THE MANUFACTURE LISTING THIS CAR AS A DODGE MAGNUM , ALTHOUGH CAR IS A CHRYSLER 300 , IT IS AT CHRYSLER JEEP EAGLE IN WEST PALM BEACH FLA [XXX] IS IN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT, I HAVE BEEN WAITING OVER A WEEK ONLY TO BE STALLED , AND ALSO THE CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW, AT THE TIME I PURCHASED THE CAR THE SALES MAN GAVE ME A SERVICE BOOK FOR A DODGE CHARGER AND TOLD ME ITS THE SAME THING, WHY COME CHRYSLER IS HAVING SUCH A HARD TIME WITH THE VIN ON THE VEHICLE. THIS IS THE 2ND TRIP THEY MADE AND THEN TOLD ME THEY WAS LOOKING FOR THE WRONG CAR. THE LETTER I RECEIVED STATED I TOLD THEM I PURCHASED THE CAR USED NOT SO SUPPOSEDLY THIS CAR WAS NEW WHEN I BOUGHT IT. AND HAS ALREADY HAD A SLOW START UP AND IDLE. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Oct 08, 2011
TRANSMISSION BANGS WHEN SHIFTING GEARS WHILE DRIVING. WHEN SHIFTING GEARS FROM PARK TO DRIVE, SOMETIMES IT MAKES A BIG BANG/KNOCK GOING INTO GEAR. ALSO, ENGINE HAS DIED WHILE WAITING AT A STOP LIGHT. ENGINE RPM NEEDLE FLUCTUATES WHEN DRIVING. *TR
Dec 07, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE SLIPPED INTO A LOWER GEAR AND DROPPED DOWN TO 30- 40 MPH. THE CONTACT HEARD A CONTINUOUS GRUMBLING NOISE AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DIMMED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 620 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120. UPDATED 04/23/08. *LJ
Apr 04, 2008
SEAT BELTS
3 complaints
THE LENGTH OF THE WEBBING ON THE BUCKLE STALK IS TOO LONG TO PROPERLY INSTALL A CAR SEAT. AN APPROVED METHOD TO PROPERLY INSTALL A CAR SEAT IN THIS SITUATION IS TO TWIST THE BUCKLE. IF THIS IS DONE IT PUTS THE BUCKLE IN THE BELT PATH OF A FORWARD FACING SEAT. WHILE TIGHTENING THE BELT THE LOCKING LATCHPLATE BROKE. IT IS VERY LIGHTWEIGHT. ANOTHER INCIDENT OCCURED WITH ANOTHER DODGE THE NEXT WEEK WITH ANOTHER TECH.
Dec 15, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT OBSERVED A MALFUNCTION WITH THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLE. THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED TO RELEASE WITH AN OCCUPANT POSITIONED IN THE SEAT BELT. THE OCCUPANT LOOSENED THE WEBBING AND WAS ABLE TO SQUEEZE OUT OF THE SEAT BELT. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED FOR THE MALFUNCTION AT THIS TIME. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000. UPDATED 05/13/10. *LJ
Feb 17, 2010
THE REAR SEATBELTS IN THE VEHICLE DO NOT FIT MY 11 AND 13 YEAR OLD CHILDREN. THE PART THAT THE BELT PLUGS INTO APPEARS TO BE TOO LONG, THUS THE BELT IS PULLED UP BY THE SHOULDER TO POSITION IT ACROSS THE MIDDLE OF MY CHILD. THE BELT WILL NOT RIDE ON THE HIPS AS REQUIRED TO BE PROPERLY BELTED IN THE VEHICLE. *TR
Mar 04, 2008
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
IT SEEMS CHRYSLER DOESN'T HAVE THE CORRECT FUEL PUMP ! THEY SELL MY 3 DIFFERENT ONES AND ALL DO NOT WORK. THEY EVEN MATCH IT WITH THE VIN! I CAN'T GET ONE TO WORK AND I SPENT THOUSANDS. A LOT OF OTHERS ON 300 FORUMS HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE !! SO MANY 6.1 AND HIGHER THAT NEED THAT FUEL PUMP BUT CHRYSLER SEEMS TO KEEP SENDING ME PARTS AND TAKING MY MONEY! PLEASE HELP
Jul 16, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE MERGING INTO THE RIGHT LANE AT 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE COMPUTER MODULE AND THE WIRELESS KEY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND REPROGRAMMED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR FURTHER INSPECTION AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL PUMP MAY BE LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,504.
Sep 24, 2014
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
2 complaints
AIR BAGS CAME OUT WITH METAL FRAGMENTS SHOOTING OUT AND I AND MY SIGNIFICANT OTHER WAS INJURED THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION IT WAS BLACK ICE AND I SLIDE THOSE AIRBAGS COULD HAVE PUT MY EYES OUT. *TR
Jul 01, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE STRIP ABOVE THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT WAS LIFTED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000. UPDATED 09/11/15*LJ UPDATED 10/31/2017*CN
Jun 26, 2015
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND MY CAR JUST STOPPED WORKING DIED. WOULDNT TURN BACK OVER. HAD TO TOW IT HOME HASNT MOVED SINCE
Jan 16, 2020
SINCE THE FIRST OCCURRENCE, THIS HAS HAPPENED MANY, MANY TIMES .. THE ENGINE WILL NOT TURN OVER EITHER WITH THE KEY FOB IN THE IGNITION OR REMOTELY. AT TIMES I HAVE HAD TO KEEP ATTEMPTING TO START THE CAR FOR AS LONG AS 20 MINUTES BEFORE IT FINALLY TURNS OVER. YOU CAN HEAR SOMETHING THAT SOUNDS LIKE ELECTRICAL RELAYS IN THE REAR OF THE CAR, BUT THE ENGINE DOESN'T SEEM TO ENGAGE. OTHER ISSUES: ON ONE OCCASION, THE CAR STALLED WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT. ON SEVERAL OTHER OCCASIONS, WHILE SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT, IT SEEMS THE REAR AXLE IS MAKING A "CLUNKING" SOUND AND IT FEELS AS THOUGH THE TRANSMISSION IS DOWNSHIFTING WITHOUT ANY INPUT FROM THE DRIVER. I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE USED A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO. *TR
Mar 17, 2015
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
2 complaints
WAS DRIVING VEHICLE AND OUT OF NO WHERE THERE WAS STEAM/SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER HOOD, THE CAR HOWEVER NEVER RAN HOT ACCORDING TO TEMPERATURE GAGE. COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON, I PARKED IT, FILLED IT WITH COOLANT AND TOOK IT TO CHRYSLER THE NEXT MORNING. DEALERSHIP CLAIMED THAT THE CAR OVERHEATED AND DAMAGED THE MOTOR, HOWEVER ACCORDING TO THE GAGE THE CAR NEVER RAN HOT.
May 25, 2018
THE ENGINE COOLING FAN ON MY 2008 CHRYSLER 300 (3.5L V6) SEPARATED/BLEW APART DURING THE FAN OPERATION AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE RADIATOR. THE FAN AND RADIATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE IS A RECALL NOTICE ON THE ENGINE COOLING FANS FOR THE CHRYSLER 300 (2006-2008) AS LISTED ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE; HOWEVER, CHRYSLER CLAIMS THAT MY CAR (2008 CHRYSLER 300) IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE RECALL. THIS IS THE SAME ISSUE AS REPORTED BY OTHER CHRYSLER 300 DRIVERS.
Jun 24, 2015
VISIBILITY/WIPER
2 complaints
FOR THE LAST FEW YEARS THE INTERIOR WINDOWS FOG UP REAL BAD WHEN IT GETS BELOW 32 DEGREES. IT IS GETTING WORSE AND VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE I CAN'T SEE OUT OF THE WINDOWS AFTER DRIVING A VERY SHORT DISTANCE. THE DEALER HAS CHANGED THE BLEND DOOR ACTUATOR AND THE HEATER CORE BUT THIS HAS NOT MADE ANY DIFFERENCE . THEY HAVE TOLD ME NOW THAT THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHAT TO DO BECAUSE THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR. I HAVE A LIFE TIME WARRANTY ON THE CAR AND I NEED TO HAVE THIS FIXED BECAUSE OF SAFETY REASONS. I HAVE CHECKED ON THE INTERNET AND OTHER PEOPLE HAVE THIS SAME PROBLEM SO IT IS NOT JUST MY VEHICLE. THE WINDOWS CLEAR UP AFTER THE VEHICLE STOPS FOR A WHILE. THIS ONLY HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. I HAVE TRIED ALL DIFFERENT HEARTER / DEFROSTER SETTINGS AND NOTHING WORKS. I HAVE CONTACTED CHRYSLER AND THEY HAVE BEEN NO HELP. THEY SET UP AND APPOINTMENT AT THE DEALER FOR ME BUT THEY OFFERED NO HELP AT ALL. I CALLED THEM BACK AND THEY SAID THAT THEY WOULD HAVE SOMEONE CONTACT ME BUT THAT NEVER HAPPENED.
Jan 27, 2018
I WAS GOING DOWN A SIDE STREET BY MY HOUSE AND I WENT OVER A LITTLE BUMP IN THE ROAD AND SURPRISINGLY MY WINDSHIELDS WENT ON! I PULLED OVER WITH MY HUSBAND AND WE COULDN'T SHUT THEM OFF! HE LOOKED IT UP IN THE DRIVERS MANUAL TO NO AVAIL SO WE DROVE IT OVER TO OUR LOCAL GARAGE ON A BEAUTIFUL DAY WITH THE WIPERS GOING. THE GUYS SAID THE ONLY THING THEY COULD DO IS GO ON THE TOP ON THE BATTERY AND PULL THE FUSE..SO THAT'S WHAT I HAD TO DO TO USE THEM. ONCE YOU PUT THE FUSE IN, THEY DO NOT STOP. I GOT A DIAGNOSTIC, RIP OFF THERE, CHARGED WAY TO MUCH,, THEY SAID THE WIPER MOTOR HAD TO BE REPLACED..IT WAS AND NOTHING GOT FIXED..SO I WENT TO A CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP WHERE I KNEW I'D BE PAYING $$$ BUT IT HAD TO BE DONE...PAID FOR ANOTHER DIAGNOSTIC, THEY SAID IT WAS SOMETHING THAT STARTED WITH A TI? WISH I HAD THE PAPER WITH ME...SO THEY CHARGED $547 TO DO 3 HOURS OR WORK AND ONLY HALF FIXED IT..BELIEVE IT OR NOT IT IS NOW 10/2013! STILL NOT FIXED...CHRYSLER NOW SAID THEY'D HAVE TO PULL OUT THE DASHBOARD AND IT MAY COST ANOTHER $400 AND YOU KNOW WHAT IT WILL BE?! A $20 RELAY SWITCH I BET! BOY I GOT BURNED ON THIS LEMON..OH THERE'S MORE LET ME MAKE ANOTHER COMPLAINT! *TR
Oct 07, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE WIRELESS IGNITION NODE MODULE WAS STUCK BETWEEN THE RUN AND START POSITION. THE KEY DID NOT REMAIN IN THE RUN POSITION. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED THREE OTHER TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THAT THE WIRELESS IGNITION MODULE FAILED AND NEEDED A SPRING REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,783.
Oct 04, 2017
I HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH MY CHRYSLER 300, 2008 MODEL WITH MY ENGINE SHUTTING OFF COMPLETELY WHILE DRIVING. SINCE 2012, IT HAS HAPPENED TWICE ON THE FREEWAY, ONCE AT A STOP LIGHT, AND AT LEAST 8 OR 9 TIMES WHERE IT REFUSES TO START THE CAR. I TOOK IT IN TO MY CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP WHERE I BOUGHT THE CAR BRAND NEW (80 MILES, COMING IN FROM ORLANDO, I WAS TOLD) IN 2008. THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE PROBLEM WAS THE TIPM (TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE), AND I HAD TO PAY $597 FOR THE REPAIR. WHEN MY CAR SHUT OFF ALL BY ITSELF INT HE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY, I HAD ONCOMING TRAFFIC, AND HAD TO MAKE A QUICK SWERVE ONTO THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY (SHOULDER) AS QUICKLY AS I COULD WHILE THE TIRES WERE STILL MOVING IN ORDER TO STAY SAFE. THAT WAS SIMPLY DANGEROUS AND WOULD HATE TO SEE OTHERS WHO PERHAPS MAY HAVE CHILDREN IN THEIR CAR GO THROUGH THE SAME EXPERIENCE. THE CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP STATED:"TIPM INTERNAL FAILURE CAUSING INTEM NO START AND DELAY WHEN START 2.00" THIS IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE THAT HAS NOT BEEN ADDRESSED, AND EVIDENTLY, THERE ARE FORUMS ON THE WEB, AS WELL AS MANY ARTICLES AND USER COMMENTS ON THE SAME ISSUE. KINDLY ADDRESS THIS SAFETY ISSUE WITH URGENCY BEFORE SOMEONE IS HARMED. THANK YOU, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Mar 22, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR WINDOWS FAILED TO ROLL DOWN WHEN THE WINDOW SWITCHES WERE DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START WHEN THE KEY WAS PLACED IN THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,000.
Apr 20, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDOWS FAILED TO OPERATE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONER BECAME INOPERABLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.
Jun 08, 2015
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
2 complaints
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. UPON MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED, AND THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY FORCE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL EACH TIME THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE SEVERAL TIMES, BUT WAS NOT ABLE TO REPLICATE THE FAILURE AND PROVIDE A PERMANENT REMEDY. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS) AND 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Nov 19, 2015
I HAVE BEEN GETTING CHRYSLER RECALL LETTERS FOR 9 MONTHS NOW. (RECALL# P57 NHTSA 14V 567). EVERY MONTH WHEN I CALL DEALERSHIP, ATLANTIC CHRYSLER-JEEP, 6820 TILTON RD, PLEASANTVILLE, NJ 08232 PHONE:(609) 646-8600, THEY TELL ME THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PART AND DO NOT KNOW WHEN THE PART WILL BE AVAILABLE. THERE ARE 200 CARS ON RECALL BEFORE MY TURN. I AM WORRIED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE AIRBAG AND IGNITION STICKING BETWEEN START AND RUN POSITIONS.
Oct 16, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
HAD TWO OCCASIONS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS WHERE AS I'M DRIVING ALONG, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF AND WAS BARELY ABLE TO KEEP CAR FROM COLLIDING WITH OTHER VEHICLES ON ROAD. MOST RECENTLY, I EXPERIENCED A 3RD INCIDENT WHERE WHILE DRIVING AT APPROX 30 MPH, ALL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE. PULLED OVER AND SHUT OFF CAR. AND TRIED TO RESTART. ENGINE STARTED BUT WAS IN 'LIMP' MODE AND HAD CODES IN COMPUTER. HAD CAR TOWED TO MECHANIC AND THEY STATED CODES P0344 , P0340 & B1A35 PRESENT. ADVISED THAT MOTOR NOW HAS A KNOCK IN IT AND WOULD NEED AN ENTIRE REPLACEMENT.
Aug 10, 2015
EVERY TIME I PUT MY CAR IN PARK AND TURN OFF CAR KEY WOULDN'T COME OUT HAD TO START IT BACK UP AND TURN BACK OFF SOMETIMES IT DID SOMETIMES IT DIDN'T KNOW MY BATTERY IS BAD I BLAME THE IGNITION FOR THAT JUST AFTER I STARTED TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE IGNITION MY BATTERY KEEP DYING I TOOK IT TO GET CHARGED I WAS TOLD IT WAS GOOD BY AUTO PARTS TESTED AND EVERYTHING FOR FREE PUT IT BACK IN THE CAR NOW ITS DIED AGAIN. *TR
Nov 30, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
THE CAR IGNITION IS NOT WORKING,UNABLE TO KNOW WHEN THE CAR WILL START.
Aug 09, 2015
ON APRIL 7, 2015 I HAD TROUBLE STARTING MY CAR. I THOUGHT IT WAS THE STARTER AND TOOK THE CAR TO MY LOCAL SERVICE STATION WHERE MY CAR "DIED". THEY EVALUATED THE CAR AND TOLD ME IT WAS THE KEY AND WINS COMPONENT. ON APRIL 8, THE SERVICE STATION MANAGER CALLED ME TO SAY THAT THE LOCAL CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP DID NOT KNOW WHEN THEY WOULD BE ABLE TO GET THE PART, SO I RENTED A CAR. ON APRIL 17, I WAS ADVISED TO CALL CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SERVICE. I NOW HAD A CASE NUMBER AND WAS TOLD MY ISSUE WOULD BE EXPEDITED BUT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE IN THE USA. ON APRIL 27, I WROTE TO THE PRESIDENT AND VP OF CHRYSLER CORPORATION ASKING FOR THEIR HELP. ON MAY 6, I RECEIVED A CALL FROM MIKE AT CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS SAYING THE PART WOULD BE HERE ON MAY 13 (IT WASN'T) AND CHRYSLER WOULD PAY FOR MY CAR RENTAL (WHICH THEY DID). ON MAY 26, I WAS TOLD THAT THE KEYS WERE IN BUT NOT THE WINS COMPONENT - THAT MIGHT NOT BE READY UNTIL JULY. LATER THAT DAY, MY CAR WAS FIXED !! BUT WITH JEEP PARTS. IT COST ME OVER $1200; THE TRUNK DOESN'T OPEN WITH THE KEY; THE TIRE LIGHT REMAINS ON AT ALL TIMES AND THE CHRYSLER PART IS STILL NOT AVAILABLE. AND I MAY HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR AGAIN ONCE THE RIGHT PART COMES IN!!!
Jul 06, 2015
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
I HAVE REPLACED EVERYTHING ON MY FRONT END TRYING TO GET RID OF NOISES, LIKE METAL HITTING METAL AND NOTHING HAS WORKED. I HAVE REPLACED MY SHOCKS SEVERAL TIMES AND THE RIDE IS STILL ROUGH. I FEEL THAT THE MONEY I HAVE SPENT SHOULD BE REIMBURSED. THE CAR'S SUSPENSION HAS BEEN HORRIBLE. I HAVE SPOKE WITH THE DEALER AND HAD HIM REPAIR SEVERAL PARTS AND WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER, THESE CARS HAVE THE SAME SUSPENSION PROBLEMS. ONCE THEY GET SO MANY MILES ON THEM THEY ALL TEND TO MAKE NOISES NO ONE CAN FIND. AT WHAT POINT DOES THE MANUFACTURER OR THE GOVERNMENT STEP IN AN TAKE CARE OF ALL THESE PROBLEMS, THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN A RECALL ISSUED ON THEM AT THIS POINT.
Jul 30, 2015
2008 CHRYSLER 300. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WHILE DRIVING AND PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE RECALL. *SMD ALSO, THE FRONT STRUT ARMS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB
May 13, 2015
STEERING
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN. THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS) AND 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIMEFRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Jul 13, 2015
PREMATURE OUTER TIE ROD WEAR/FAILURE PLEASE CHECK THE ANGLE OF THE TIE ROD CONNECTION. *TR
Jun 28, 2012
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
2 complaints
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE ENGINE WOULD JUST LOSE POWER AND SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY, LEAVING ME WITHOUT BRAKES OR THE ABILITY TO STEER. SOMETIMES THE IGNITION SWITCH WOULD HANG AND NOT START THE ENGINE UNTIL ABOUT THE FOURTH OR FIFTH TRY. SO, I TOOK THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE AND REPAIRS TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THEY SAID THE PROBLEM WAS IN THE IGNITION...SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE WCM MODULE OR WIN MODULE OR FORBIK AND ONLY THE DEALER COULD REPAIR IT. ON APRIL 1, 2014, JIM COGDILL DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM, 8544 KINSTON PIKE KNOXVILLE, TN 37919 DID THE WORK. THEN, AFTER I HAD SPENT A TOTAL OF $576.62 FOR PARTS AND LABOR, I GET A LETTER FROM CHRYSLER INFORMING ME OF SAFETY RECALL P57 / NHTSA 14V-567. NOVEMBER 19, 2014, I SENT IN ALL OF THE REQUESTED INFORMATION AND FORMS AND RECEIPTS STATING THAT I HAD PAID FOR REPAIRS AND THAT I WANTED A REFUND. ON DECEMBER 10, 2014, I RECEIVED AN EMAIL FROM CHRYSLER'S CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER CASE MANAGER STATING THAT THEY "WILL BE ABLE TO LOOK INTO MY REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST FURTHER WHEN THE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE". AS OF TODAY, APRIL 21, 2015, THE "PARTS" ARE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND NEITHER IS MY REFUND. MY REFERENCE WITH CHRYSLER CAC FOR THIS CLAIM IS CASE #[XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Apr 21, 2015
AFTER EXITING HIGHWAY, I SLOWED CAR SPEED DOWN TO ABOUT 25 MPH WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. CAR WAS STILL IN DRIVING MODE. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART CAR AFTER WAITING 10 TO 15 MINUTES. *TR
Jan 19, 2015
WHEELS
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WHEELS WERE DISINTEGRATED DUE TO CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Nov 18, 2014
LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR IN DASH CAME ON, SO I WAS GOING TO CHECK TIRE PRESSURES. WHILE TAKING OFF PLASTIC VALVE STEM COVER, THE METAL VALVE STEM BLEW OFF, RELEASING ALL THE AIR IN FRONT TIRE. I TOOK IT TO THE CHRYSLER DEALER TO HAVE IT REPAIRED.( $170.00 ) THEY TOLD ME THEY HAVE SEEN THIS BEFORE, WHERE IT CORRODED AROUND VALVE STEM CAP AND BLEW OFF. GOOD THING I WAS NOT ON THE HIGHWAY. METAL VALVE STEMS
Nov 18, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2 complaints
VEHICLE KEY DOES NOT TURN BACK; ACCESSORIES, DOES NOT COME ON. *TR
Nov 10, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DIRECTIONAL SIGNALS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY AND CAUSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO RISE ABOVE NORMAL LEVEL WHEN BEING DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FAILED TO COOL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE FAILURES. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC THAT WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A FAILURE CODE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 67,000.
Apr 29, 2013
STEERING,SUSPENSION
2 complaints
TIE RODS ONE BOTH FRONT WHEELS WORE OUT PREMATURELY AT 39,000 MILES. PREMATURE WEAR ALSO CAUSED PREMATURE TIRE WEAR AND SHAKING OF STEERING WHEEL WHEN DRIVING ABOVE 40 MILES PER HOUR. HAD THE ISSUE FIXED AND THE TIRES REPLACED, ONLY TO HAVE THE TIE RODS WEAR OUT AGAIN AT 57,000 MILES. NO OTHER ISSUE WAS FOUND TO BE WRONG WITH THE CAR. THE REPLACEMENT TIE RODS WEAR OEM. SECOND REPLACED TIE RODS WERE AFTERMARKET. *TR
Mar 05, 2013
TIE ROD END SEVERELY WORN AFTER 17,000 MILES OF NORMAL USE. CAUSED SEVERE TIRE WEAR AND TIRE ROLL. IN ADDITION, MADE HANDLING OF VEHICLE DIFFICULT DUE TO THE CONSTANT SWAYING MOTION. DEALER HAS REPLACED DEFECTIVE ITEM. *TR
Sep 02, 2009
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
I informed the dealership of ignition switch recall shortly after purchasing vehicle. The dealership stated " the VIN number shows no recalls". And that was it said there nothing showing up. I KNOW ignition switch is messed up because every time I would turn the car off I could still feel it running. I've had my car a year and now it will not crank due to ignition switch and now fuel air intake is also messing up and has caused cylinder 6 to miss fire. I have been without a vehicle for a month now and I need it fixed. When test driving the car, it would slow down as I was turning into a place of business and almost getting hit by another vehicle.
Dec 08, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
1 complaint
When taking vehicle for test drive about a month ago, the check engine light was on and after driving it, i noticed when AC was on and when off, the car loses power. When i go to pull out it has no power and i almost got hit in the side every time i would pull out from a busy highway. They had check engine light looked at and they said computer told them it was air valve leak or something like that. I had appointment for them to further assist and they said they could not find anything wrong. I can hear where the valve might be leaking at. The brakes are not good. I had to put on the brakes today fast and brake pedal acted like they were gonna skid out from under my foot. Brakes are new so why is it acting like i have no brakes and there is barley any acceleration. Something is going on and i don't want to be in a car accident just because our warnings are being over looked.
Nov 20, 2024
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
FOR THE AXLE OR THE WHEEL BEARINGS OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT EVERY TIME I TURN THE WHEEL TO A CERTAIN ANGLE IT POPS ALSO HAS HARD VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING THE BUTTONS HAVE FALLEN OFF THE SEATS THE STEERING PULLS TO THE RIGHT HAS RUST BY THE GAS TANK 0102 SINCE BANKS SENSORS HAVE ONE OUT AND HAS STOPPED STARTING OCCASIONALLY HAVE REPLACED KEY FOB BUT IT OCCASIONALLY STILL HAPPENS AND THE FLOW SENSOR ALERT IS COMING ON FOR THE CODE AIRBAG RECALL NEEDS DONE THE WHEELS PRESSURE SENSOR GAUGE NEVER TURNS OFF FOR THE ALERT I'VE HAD TO HAVE MY CAR TOWED THREE TIMES BECAUSE I'M NON-START AND ENGINE LIGHT IS STILL ON ALSO DANGEROUSLY THE HEAT SHIELD HAD COME APART ON MY CAR JUST RECENTLY 2020 SUPER DANGEROUS WHILE DRIVING
Nov 04, 2020
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE, THINKING IT WAS GREAT. I TRIED DRIVING IT HOME, AND NEVER MADE IT. I LOST ALL POWER ON THE HIGHWAY IN FRONT OF THE SEMI. IN RETURN I DID NOT HAVE BRAKES, I DIDN'T HAVE STEERING, ALL LIGHTS TURNED OFF, AND TO TOP IT OFF IT WOULDN'T START AGAIN. I'VE REPLACED THE PCM, STARTER, ALTERNATOR, THE POWER DISTRIBUTION, ALL THE FUSES/RELAYS, AND HERE I AM STILL SPENDING HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS TO TRY TO GET MY VEHICLE TO WORK AGAIN, AND IT'S NOT SEEMING POSSIBLE. I HAVE 2 KIDS AND NOW ONCE I GET IT STARTED I MUST WORRY IF IT'LL HAPPEN AGAIN. THE CAR ONLY HAS 120,000 MILES ON IT. IT'S BEEN VERY WELL KEPT. AND NOW I'VE BOUGHT ALL THESE PARTS AND PAID ALL THIS MONEY TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. AND NOW I'M OUT OF MY OTHER VEHICLE, AND WITH THE CORONA VIRUS I AM OUT OF WORK, AND HAVE NO WAY TO KEEP SPENDING MONEY TO FIX IT OR FIND OUT THE PROBLEM. THE ELECTRIC LIGHT WAS ON I REPLACED THROTTLE AND SENSOR AS WELL. THAT DIDN'T FIX IT NEITHER.
Mar 21, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
ON 1/31/18 I TOOK MY CHRYSLER 300 IN FOR THREE RECALL (P57) (R25) AND (S43) WHEN I PICK MY CAR UP I WAS TOLD THAT RECALL P57 WAS NOT DONE DUE TO PART BEING ON BACK ORDER AND IT WOULD BE 2 OR 3 WEEKS. ON 2/1/18 I RECIVED A CALL FROM DEALERSHIP REMINDING ME OF APPOINTMENT 0N 2/2/18 TO BRING MY CAR IN FOR RECALL ISSUES P57 THAT THEY HAD PART SO I DID. AFTER PICKING MY CAR UP ON 2/2/18 I WAS ON MY WAY HOME AND MADE A STOP AND WHEN I GOT BACK IN MY CAR IT WOULD NOT START, SO I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME THAT WHAT THEY DID WOULD HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH THE CAR NOT STARTING BUT IF I NEEDED A TOW TRUCK TO BRING THE CAR TO THEM THEY WOULD LOOK AT IT, BUT IF IT WASN'T CAUSED BY WHAT THEY DID I WOULD HAVE TO PAY TO HAVE IT FIXED. MY CAR HAD NO ISSUES TILL THE DEALERSHIP FIXED THE 3 RECALLS, NOW IT WONT START AND THE IGNITION MAKES A CLICKING NOISE WHEN U TRY TO START IT AND CANT MOVE SHIFTER OUT OF PARK. ALSO NO RECALL STICKERS WERE PUT IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT SHOWING THAT A RECALL ISSUES WAS FIXED AND IT SHOWS ON LINE THAT THE RECALL ISSUES STILL HAS NOT BEEN DONE. WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT THIS.
Feb 11, 2018
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
CAR WAS RUNNING FINE WENT TO MOVE IT OUT OF SOMEONE'S WAY STARTED FINE MOVE THE CAR WENT BACK OUT AN HOUR LATER AND THE CAR WILL NOT START CRANKS BUT DOES NOT FIRE
Dec 11, 2017
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
CAR COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN ON US. NO HESITATION, NO WARNING JUST COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING, PARK, REVERSE OR AT STANDSTILL! HAVE TAKEN IT TO MECHANICS AND TO CHRYSLER 3 TIMES AND THE CAN NOT FIGURE OUT WHY IT'S SHUTTING DOWN! THIS HAPPENS SEVERAL TIMES DAILY.
Sep 17, 2017
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
TIPM IS BAD CASING A NO START ISSUE AND THE CAR WILL PERIODICALLY STALL AND NOT RESTART LEAVING YOU STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD.
Jul 31, 2017
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE. ALSO, THE VEHICLE FELT UNBALANCED WHILE DRIVING. THE SERVICE ENGINE AND BATTERY WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED OFF THE ROADWAY, TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE, INSPECTED UNDER THE HOOD, AND FOUND NOTHING UNUSUAL. THE NOISE PERSISTED AS THE CONTACT DROVE HOME. UPON ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE HOME, THE KEY WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. THE CONTACT HAD RECENTLY PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE HER A KEY FOB. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT ALL FOUR BRAKE PADS WERE WORN AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT, AS WELL AS THE EGR VALVE AND GASKET, FRONT OUTER TIE RODS, AND FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARMS. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT ALL FOUR TIRES WERE ALSO REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INFORMED HER THAT THE DEALER SHOULD REIMBURSE HER FOR THE REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000.
Mar 13, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
NOTHING WITH A SWITCH ON THE STEERING COLUMN/STEERING WHEEL WORK. THAT INCLUDES WIPERS/WASHER, TURN SIGNALS, HORN, HIGH BEAMS, CRUISE CONTROL OR ANY RADIO/INFORMATION CENTER FUNCTIONS WITH BUTTONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL. THE STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT IS ON. IN ADDITION, NOTHING ON THE DOORS WORKS EITHER.
Jan 29, 2017
AIR BAGS,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE DRIVER WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE DRIVER WAS GOING TOWARDS A CURVE AND THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE LEFT ANKLE, SHOULDER, KNEE AND LOWER BACK. THE REAR PASSENGERS SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE SHOULDERS, HEAD, BACK AND LEGS AND THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE RIGHT ANKLE. ALL OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Jan 10, 2017
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE HOOD UNLATCHED AND FLEW UP WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 149,000.
Dec 19, 2016
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
LEAVE HOME HAVE TAIL LIGHTS SOME WHERE THEY GO OUT.
Nov 09, 2016
POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
TAKATA RECALL ORIGINAL COMPLAINT # 10897887 ATY GENERAL COMPLAINT # [XXX] DEAR [XXX]: THANK YOU FOR CONTACTING THE OHIO ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE. WE HAVE BEEN CORRESPONDING WITH CHRYSLER REGARDING YOUR COMPLAINT. A COPY OF THEIR RESPONSE IS ENCLOSED. ACCORDING TO THEIR LETTER, UNFORTUNATELY, THE BUSINESS HAS NOT AGREED TO RESOLVE YOUR COMPLAINT. OUR INFORMAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS IS VOLUNTARY AND INVOLVES COMPROMISE BY BOTH SIDES. DESPITE OUR BEST EFFORTS, A FAVORABLE RESOLUTION CANNOT ALWAYS BE REACHED THROUGH OUR OFFICE. WE RECOGNIZE THIS IS NOT THE RESOLUTION YOU WANTED. HOWEVER, THE INFORMATION THAT YOU HAVE PROVIDED WILL BE RETAINED IN OUR COMPLAINT SYSTEM AND MAY BE USED TO HELP US IDENTIFY PATTERNS OF BAD BUSINESS PRACTICES. IF YOU WISH TO PURSUE THIS MATTER FURTHER, SMALL CLAIMS COURT MAY BE AN OPTION IF THE AMOUNT INVOLVED IS UNDER $3,000. IF OVER $3,000, YOU MAY WISH TO CONSULT WITH A PRIVATE ATTORNEY TO DISCUSS YOUR OPTIONS. WE REGRET WE CANNOT BE OF FURTHER ASSISTANCE IN THIS MATTER. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US IN THE FUTURE SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY OTHER CONCERNS. VERY RESPECTFULLY YOURS, [XXX] ATTORNEY GENERAL OF OHIO [XXX] THEY OFFERED TO PAY FOR A RENTAL CAR FOR SIX MONTHS. THE CAR IS MY SON'S. HE IS 19. HE CAN?T DRIVE A RENTAL CAR AT HIS AGE. HAD THEY OFFERED THE MONEY THEY WERE WILLING TO SPEND ON A RENTAL CAR, I COULD HAVE BOUGHT HIM A USED CAR AND SOLD THE CHRYSLER FOR THE AMOUNT OWED. THIS HAS BEEN A WASTE OF TIME AND YOUR POWERLESS. REGARDS: [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Sep 29, 2016
SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
IS TURNED ON THE LIGHT OF THE BAG OF AIR AND IS SHUT DOWN THE SYSTEM OF THE AIR CONDITIONING
Sep 07, 2016
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,TIRES
1 complaint
MY RADIO HAS A HOLE IN IT. THERE WAS A POP NOISE AND THEN EVERYTHING LEAKED OUT THE CAR WAS ONLY JUST STARTED, NOT OVER HEATING I STOPPED TO TALK TO A NEIGHBOR WHEN WE HEARD THE POP NOISE AND A PIECE OF PLASTIC WAS STICKING OUT OF THE FAN AREA I LATER LEARNED IT WAS FROM MY FAN ASSEMBLY. HOW DOES THIS HAPPEN TO A CAR WITH LESS THEN 56,000. MILES THAT GOES TO DEALERS FOR SERVICE, THIS CAR IS A LEMON. THEY HAD TO REBUILD TRANSMISSION AT 27,000. MILES, BRAKES AND ROTORS LAST YEAR FOUR NEW TIRES, AND THAT DEALER SAID I WAS GOING TO NEED FRONT END WORK, I HAVE BEEN TO THREE DIFFERENT DEALERS AND DON'T FEEL I CAN TRUST ANY OF THEM . THEY SEEM TO FIND THINGS TO DO EVEN IF NOT NEEDED . I DON'T THINK MY TRANSMISSION WAS LEAKING WHEN THEY SAID IT WAS EITHER I WOULD HAVE SEEN IT ON THE GROUND AS IT SITS IN MY DRIVEWAY BUT I DO THINK IT WOULD HAVE BEEN LEAKING WHEN I LEFT THERE,AS THERE NOT GOING TO CHANCE ME BRINGING IT SOMEWHERE ELSE . THIS CAR IS A LEMON AND I SHOULD GET A FULL REFUND. WITH ALL RECALLS NEEDED NEW TIRES AND ROTORS BRAKES ETC, LAST YEAR AND THEY SAID SOMETHING ABOUT FRONT END WORK WILL BE NEEDED . SERVICE DEPTS, ARE NOT TRUST WORTHY WHEN I TOOK IT FOR AN OIL CHANGE SIX MONTHS LATER IT HAD NO OIL HOW IS THAT HAPPEN. DO THEN NOT FILL IT UP SO DO I HAVE TO TAKE IT TO BE CHECKED AFTER AN OIL CHANGE AT LESTER GLEN CHRYSLER NOT TO SPEAK OF THE RECALLS ON THIS CAR. UPDATED 10/04/16 *BF
Aug 10, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
SIGNED UP FOR THESE 3 RECALLS A LONG TIME AGO NEVER HEARD ANYTHING THEY SAY THEY DON'T HAVE THE PARTS THIS IS WRONG .
Aug 06, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE GAUGES MALFUNCTIONED AND THE VEHICLE BECAME INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE DIAGNOSTIC DETERMINED THAT THE FAILURE WAS AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKE ISSUE. AFTER A 23 POINT INSPECTION, THE VEHICLE WAS STILL INOPERABLE. THE MOTOR FRACTURED AND LOCKED AFTER THE INSPECTION AND THE HOSES WERE DRY ROTTED. IN ADDITION, THERE WERE TWO BOLTS ON THE FLOORBOARD OF THE VEHICLE. THE RADIATOR LEAKED FLUID AFTER THE REPAIR WITH AN ADDITIONAL CASE OF SPARK PLUG RUST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
May 19, 2016
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION, WHICH RESULTED IN A SIDE IMPACT COLLISION. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. AFTER THE FAILURE, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THERE WAS ONE INJURY THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 15V313000 (AIR BAGS). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 40,000.
Apr 08, 2016
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SEIZED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. ONCE THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE FAILURE STOPPED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED RANDOMLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE CONTROL FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 64,626.
Feb 01, 2016
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
THIS IS THE 4TH TIME THAT MY CAR HAS DONE THIS ,WHILE I'M DRIVING THE CAR I JUST LOSE CONTROL OF THE CAR, I CAN'T STOP EVEN WHEN I HIT THE BREAKS THE CAR WANT STOP THE CAR TAKES OFF WHILE I'M BEHIND THE WHEEL ,THE SPEED EVEN GOES UP I HAVE TO ,SHUT THE CAR OFF IMMEDIATELY FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH THAT STARTS THE CAR,I HAVE ALMOST BEEN IN TWO BAD CAR ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE ,I HAVE TOOK THE CAR TO A LOCAL SHOP I WAS TOLD ITS NOTHING THEY CAN DO BECAUSE THE CAR IS RUNNING BY COMPUTER ,IT IS VERY SCARY I HAVE HAD MY KIDS IN THE CAR EACH TIME THIS HAS HAPPEN ,
Nov 24, 2015
POWER TRAIN,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD AND STALLED AS THE TRACTION CONTROL AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,000.
Oct 23, 2015
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTIFICATIONS FOR THE POWER TRAIN AND ENGINE; HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS WERE NOT PROVIDED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Sep 16, 2015
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, IT FAILED TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 15V313000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000.
Sep 08, 2015
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
LOST POWER WHEN IGNITION SWITCH MOVED FROM DRIVE POSITION. IGNITION SWITCH STICKS. CAN POP OUT OF POSITION IF YOU ARE NOT CAREFUL TO MAKE SURE IT IS IN CORRECT POSITION BEFORE YOU MOVE VEHICLE. TOOK ME DAYS TO FIGURE THIS OUT. TOOK IT TO CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES IN 2013. THEY WERE NEVER ABLE TO FIX THIS PROBLEM, THEN THIS RECALL CAME OUT. I AM STILL DRIVING WITH THIS PROBLEM. DEALERSHIPS NEVER HAVE THE PARTS TO FIX EITHER ONE OF THE RECALLS, AND CANT TELL ME WHEN THEY WILL... HAVE THE PARTS. VERY FRUSTRATING. NEED THIS VEHICLE FOR WORK, BUT I DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING IT.I DEAL WITH 2 DEALERSHIPS IN MY AREA. THEY HAVE NOT BEEN VERY HELPFUL.
Sep 03, 2015
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTICES FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 15V313000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE REPAIR. THE DEALER STATED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE DELAY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL THE WINDOWS AND THE TRUNK FAILED TO OPEN INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO, THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE WHEN SHIFTING GEARS AND THE BRAKE PEDAL SANK TO THE FLOOR WHEN DEPRESSED. THE DEALER WAS MADE AWARE OF ALL THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 114,000.
Aug 27, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,TIRES
1 complaint
2008 CHRYSLER 300. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TPMS VALVES REPLACEMENT ISSUE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED $100 WAS A LOT OF MONEY TO REPLACE TPMS VALVES, ESPECIALLY SINCE HE DIDN'T DAMAGE THEM. ALSO, HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE AIR BAGS. HOWEVER, THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *JB THE CONSUMER RECEIVED ANOTHER RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE WIRELESS IGNITION NODE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORSE. HOWEVER, THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 05/19/16. *JB
Aug 26, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND THE OIL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION MODULE FAILED AND THAT THE PART WAS ON BACK ORDER. THE DEALER PROVIDED A TEMPORARY REMEDY OF MODIFYING THE IGNITION SWITCH AND UPON RESTARTING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN ENGINE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE REMAINED AT THE DEALER DUE TO THE VEHICLE BEING UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 15V313000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. MA 10/15/2015
Aug 06, 2015
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND POSES AN EMINENT DANGER FOR THE OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC DUE TO SAFETY ISSUES FOR OUTSTANDING RECALLS. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALERSHIP HAVE NO REMEDY AVAILABLE WITH NO TIMEFRAME OF WHEN A REMEDY WILL BECOME AVAILABLE FOR THE P57 RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALERSHIP WILL NOT COMPENSATE FOR THE VALUE OF THE CAR, AND WILL NOT OFFER A RENTAL VEHICLE UNTIL REPAIRS CAN BE MADE, PLEASE REFER TO DETAILS BELOW: MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER: P57 SUMMARY: IGNITION SWITCH SAFETY RISK: REMEDY: RECALL STATUS:RECALL INCOMPLETE. REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE MANUFACTURER NOTES: THIS RECALL DATA LAST REFRESHED:AUG 5, 2015NHTSA MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER: R25 SUMMARY: THE DRIVER AIRBAG INFLATOR HOUSING MAY RUPTURE, DUE TO EXCESSIVE INTERNAL PRESSURE, DURING NORMAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT EVENTS. THIS CONDITION IS MORE LIKELY TO OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXPOSED TO HIGH LEVELS OF ABSOLUTE HUMIDITY FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME. SAFETY RISK: AN INFLATOR RUPTURE, DURING AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT EVENTS, COULD RESULT IN METAL FRAGMENTS STRIKING AND POTENTIALLY SERIOUSLY INJURING THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT(S). REMEDY: THE DRIVER AIRBAG INFLATOR MUST BE REPLACED. RECALL STATUS:RECALL INCOMPLETE
Aug 05, 2015
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
WHILE TRAVELING ON I465 EAST AND DRIVING 65 MILES AN HOUR I CHANGED LANES TO EXIT THE HIGHWAY AND THE CAR SHUT OFF.I PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND RESTARTED THE ENGINE. ON MARCH 3RD 2014 THE CAR WOULD NOT START AND I HAD IT TOWED FROM ANDERSON INDIANA TO INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA BY AAA. I HAVE SINCE PAID $1400 FOR PARTS AND LABOR AND MY VEHICLE IS STILL NOT RUNNING. I ALSO PAID THE VEHICLE OFF WHILE IT WAS NOT RUNNING AND HAD TO PURCHASE ANOTHER VEHICLE. ALL THIS WITHOUT BEING AWARE OF AN IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEM.
Jul 28, 2015
STEERING,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE POWER STEERING SEIZED AND THE TRACTION CONTROL INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE OR FOUR TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
Jul 16, 2015
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
MY 2008 CHRYSLER 300 HAD RECEIVED TWO NOTICES FOR RECALL,1 FOR THE IGNITION SWITCH AND 1 FOR THE AIRBAG/ I CALLED CHRYSLER CORPORATE FOR AN UPDATE FOR THE IGNITION SWITCH RECALL WHICH I RECEIVED ABOUT 10 MONTHS AGO AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS NO ESTIMATED DATE WHEN THE PART WILL BECOME AVAILABLE AND I WILL HAVE TO WAIT ;AFTER MULTIPLE PHONE CALLS I ASKED FOR THEM TO GIVE ME A RENTAL CAR IN ORDER TO DRIVE IN A SAFE CAR WHILE THEY WILL KEEP MY CAR AND FIX THE IGNITION AND THE AIRBAG ISSUE BUT I WAS DENIED THE RENTAL CAR AND WAS TOLD I WILL HAVE TO DEAL WITH THE ISSUE ,THEY WILL NOT RENT A CAR FOR MY FAMILY AND THEY DO NOT HAVE ANY ESTIMATE WHEN THE IGNITION PART WILL BE AVAILABLE;EVEN IF I INSISTED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY AND THE FACT A RECALL FOR THE AIRBAG WAS IN TO, THEY DID NOT CARE ;I WENT TO THE CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP TOO AND THE RESPONSE WAS THE SAME ,IT LOOKS THEY ARE ON THE SAME PAGE;NO RENTAL CAR FOR ME AND AS THEY INSINUATED TO ME IF WE GOT INTO A CAR ACCIDENT " THOUGH LUCK"/ I AM NOT SURE WHAT TO DO NOW ; I TRIED TO CONTACT CHRYSLER CORPORATE MULTIPLE TIMES,. THE CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP THE SAME AND STILL NOT HAVE A SOLUTION TO MY PROBLEM;I AM IGNORED BY CHRYSLER BY SOME ISSUES IN MY CAR VERY DANGEROUS AND LIFE THREATENING BUT NOTHING HAD BEEN DONE AND NO ESTIMATE IN PERSPECTIVE.I WILL NEED SOME HELP TO HAVE THE ISSUE RESOLVED;MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE CAR EVEN YESTERDAY WHICH STALLED ON THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET AGAIN FOR NO REASON AND IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME ;AS MY WIFE SAYS " SHE LEAVE HER LIFE INTO GOD'S HANDS "I DO NOT THINK THIS IS AN ACCEPTABLE AND RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOR FROM A SUCH BIG CORPORATION AND SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE TO HELP CUSTOMERS LIKE ME IN DISTRESS. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING. *TR
Jul 14, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, BRAKES WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A HEAD INJURY AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED A KNEE INJURY THAT BOTH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THAT THE BRAKES WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
Jul 06, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TIRES
1 complaint
LETTER FROM SENATOR NELSON ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE ISSUES WITH CHRYSLER VEHICLE. *SMD 2008 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONSUMER STATED THE IGNITION SWITCH IN HER VEHICLE WAS RECALLED. AT ANY TIME, THE VEHICLE COULD SHUT DOWN AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO RECTIFY THE RECALL. IN MARCH, THE TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. SHE WAS INFORMED THE TIRE SENSOR HAD TO BE ORDERED. *JB UPDATED 06/22/15. *JB
Jun 10, 2015
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
CANT DRIVE CAR IN RAIN WHEN GOING UP HILL TIRE LOCK UP SO I HAVE TO GO SLOW LIKE ONE OFF THE REAR TIRES IS WANTING TO GO BUT ITS NOT ABLE TO SO CAR STARTS ACTING WEIRD IT ONLY DOES IT IN THE RAIN. *TR
Apr 12, 2015
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
2008 CHRYSLER 300. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING IN THE MIDDLE OF A MAJOR INTERSECTION. *SMD THE CONSUMER FILLED UP THE TANK AND THE VEHICLE RE-STARTED. HOWEVER, THE GAUGE READ 3/4 FULL. THE CONSUMER STATED THE INCIDENT HAPPENED A SECOND TIME. ALSO, THE WATER PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB
Apr 06, 2015
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
THE PROBLEM STARTED WITH THE CAR SHUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING. NOW THE CAR WON'T START AT ALL DUE TO THE FAULTY IGNITION IN THE 2008 CHRYSLER 300 WHICH HAS HAD A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM SINCE SEPTEMBER OF 2014. IT IS THE P57 RECALL. WE HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO DRIVE OUR VEHICLE FOR 3 MONTHS. AND CHRYSLER NOR ANY OF THEIR AFFILIATES/DEALERSHIPS HAVE OFFERED US ANY FIX BE IT TEMPORARY, PERMANENT OR BY JUST LOANING US A CAR. WHICH IS RIDICULOUS AND REALLY IS A HARDSHIP FOR A MOTHER WITH AN INFANT AND 5 YEAR OLD WHO GOES TO SCHOOL. *TR
Mar 25, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
EVERY TIME I START MY CAR CANT TAKE KEY OUT IT TAKES FOREVER OR IT DOES NOT SO I HAVE TO OPEN TRUNK DISCONNECT NEGATIVE TO BATTERY AND PLUG BACK ON THEN THE IGNITION SWITCH MAKES A CLICK NOISE THEN I CAN TAKE KEY OUT ITS BEEN 5 MONTHS AND NO PART YET. MY CRUISE CONTROL SOMETIMES WORKS AS WELL ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. *TR
Feb 28, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE
1 complaint
IGNITION SWITCH ISSUE IS STILL NOT RESOLVED. I CALLED CHRYSLER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THERE IS NO ETA ON WHEN THEY ARE GOING TO RECEIVE THE PARTS TO GET MY VEHICLE FIXED. I HAVE RECENTLY HAD ISSUES WITH MY CAR NOT STARTING AT ALL IN ADDITION TO THE IGNITION SWITCH STICKING. I TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL SHOP AND THEY FIXED THE IGNITION RELAY. AFTER THAT, I RECEIVED THE IGNITION RECALL FROM CHRYSLER. CHRYSLER IS REFUSING TO REIMBURSE ME FOR THE IGNITION RELAY AS THEY INDICATED THAT, AT THIS TIME, THEY CANNOT CONFIRM THAT IT IS PART OF THE RECALL (RELAY FAILED DUE TO CORROSION) AS THE REPRESENTATIVE WAS NOT SURE WHAT WOULD NEED TO BE FIXED IN THE RECALL ?????? CHRYSLER HAS ALSO REFUSED TO PROVIDE ME ANYTHING IN WRITING OF THEIR DENIAL OF REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE CORRODED IGNITION RELAY. THE REPRESENTATIVE WOULD ONLY GIVE ME HER FIRST NAME, [XXX], AND NO OTHER ASSISTANCE. SHE ASSURED ME THAT THEY WOULD NOTIFY ME WHEN THE IGNITION SWITCH COMES IN AND CHRYSLER HAS A RECORD OF MY CALL AND CLAIM. THIS IS NOT VERY COMFORTING KNOWING THAT I AM DRIVING WITH A SAFETY RECALL AND ONGOING ISSUES; NO ESTIMATION ON WHEN THE PARTS ARE GOING TO BE READY; LET ALONE WHEN IT WILL BE FIXED. BAD PART IN MY CAR AND DEALING WITH A COMPANY THAT WILL NOT EVEN GIVE THE COURTESY OF PROVIDING SOME TYPE OF DOCUMENTATION! I AM REQUIRED TO RELY ON THEM TO HAVE A RECORD OF MY INDIVIDUAL ISSUE WHEN THEY CANNOT EVEN GIVE ME AN APPROXIMATE DATE ON WHEN THE PARTS WILL EVEN BE AVAILABLE. UNBELIEVABLE!!!! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Jan 21, 2015
STEERING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS APPLIED BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS HARD TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Jan 09, 2015
STEERING,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE REMEDIED BECAUSE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE ENGINE AND POWER STEERING SEIZED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000. UPDATED 1/13/15*CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WHILE AT A STOP SIGN. IT ALSO SHUT DOWN WHILE PULLED OVER IN A TURNING LANE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD TAKE 5 TO 10 MINUTES TO START. EACH MORNING THE VEHICLE WOULD NEED TO BE JUMP STARTED. UPDATED 06/3/2015 *JS
Nov 28, 2014
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE MODULE TRANSMITTERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS JERKING AND THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS MODULE NEEDED TO BE RESET. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
Nov 25, 2014
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
MY VEHICLE SHUTS OFF WHEN AT A STOP SIGN OR LIGHT. PRETTY MUCH WHEN THE MOTOR IS IDLE IT TURNS OFF. IT ALSO FEELS LIKE IT STUTTERS WHILE TRYING TO SPEED UP. I HAVE READ ONLINE THAT MANY CHRYSLER 300 HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. ITS CAUSING ME LOTS OF PROBLEMS WHILE IM DRIVING BECAUSE SOMETIMES AT STOP LIGHTS RIGHT BEFORE THE LIGHTS CHANGES TO GREEN MY CAR WILL TURN OFF SO I HAVE TO QUICKLY TRY TO TURN IT BACK ON TO TAKE OFF. *TR
Apr 24, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
ON 2/27/2014 I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREE WAY AND MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. IT WAS VERY DANGEROUS DUE TO THE FACT THAT IT WAS POURING RAIN OUT, AND I HAD ZERO VISIBILITY ON THE HIGHWAY. I HAD TO PULL OVER ON TO THE SHOULDER, WHERE I WAITED APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES BEFORE I WAS ABLE TO GET MY WIPERS TO WORK AGAIN. ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK LATER THAT DAY, AS I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY ONCE AGAIN, MY CAR COMPLETELY TURNED OFF LEAVING ME STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREE WAY. I WAS ABLE TO GET MY CAR STARTED AND GET HOME SAFELY , ALTHOUGH I WAS TERRIFIED. TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALER ON 3/1/2014. TECH STATED IT WAS A BAD WIPER MOTOR, PART REPLACED AND STILL WIPERS WILL NOT WORK. REPLACED FUSES AND RELAYS AS RECOMMENDED PER DEALER TECH, STILL WIPERS WILL NOT WORK I HAVE SPENT OVER 500$ IN THESE REPAIRS AND STILL MY WIPERS ARE NOT WORKING. NOW THE DEALER IS SAYING THAT I HAVE A BAD TIPM (TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE). HOWEVER, I AM UNABLE TO GET MY CAR FIXED SINCE THE PART IS ON BACK ORDER. APPARENTLY CHRSYLER HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS PROBLEM FOR A WHILE NOW SINCE THE PART IS ON A NATIONAL BACK ORDER. I BELIEVE CHRYSLER SHOULD RECALL ALL VEHICLES WITH A DEFECTIVE TIPM. THE DEALER HAS GIVEN ME AN ESTIMATE OF 1200$ FOR REPLACING THE TIPM. IT'S VERY AGGRAVATING SINCE NOW I MUST PAY FOR A RENTAL CAR FOR WHO KNOWS HOW LONG SINCE NOT EVEN DEALERS KNOW WHEN THE PART WILL BE AVAILABLE. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER CHRYSLER, DODGE OR JEEP PRODUCT AGAIN. AFTER DOING SOME EXTENSIVE RESEARCH, I HAVE FOUND THAT SEVERAL MODELS HAVE THIS SAME ISSUE. *TR
Mar 04, 2014
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
THIS CAR IS A LEMON! I SEE OTHER PEOPLE'S ISSUES AND I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS CAR HASN'T BEEN TOTALLY RECALLED AND OVERHAULED! EVERY MONTH SINCE I GOT IT ( MY FIRST USED CAR!).. IT WAS AT RENTAL COMPANY FOR 1 1/2 YEARS THEN I WAS THE SUCKER THAT BOUGHT IT! THE TIE RODS GO ONCE A YEAR AND MECHANICS 'ALL TALK WHO CHRYSLER MADE THEM BAD I GUESS" THEN THE GOODYEAR INTREGRITY'S HYDROPLANE....THE SUSPENSION SOUNDS LIKE BEVERLY HILLBILLIES...I WAS TOLD THAT THE NOISES I HEAR ARE NOT THE SHOCKS I HAD REPLACED BUT ARE NOW THE ACTUAL FRONT ARM CONTROLS OF MY CAR THAT ARE ROTTING AWAY...ANOTHER THING IS THE ENGINE "KICKS IN HARD" WHEN GOING INTO 2ND SHIFT (AUTOMATIC)..THE HORN IS HARD TO PRESS..THE FRONT TIRES RUB, YOU CAN HEAR THEN WHEN TURNING EVEN THOUGH I AM UP TO DATE ON ROTORS AND PADS...LET'S SEE WHAT ELSE OH YES JUST PAID $400 BECAUSE THE CAR STARTED TO OVERHEAT SO WHEN I WAS THERE GETTING THAT FIXED I TOLD THEM HOW MY CAR HAS ALWAYS HAD CONDENSATION ON IT IN THE WINTER..I CAN CHISEL OFF THE ICE PARTICLES ON THE INSIDE! THEY SAID I NEEDED A WHOLE NEW HOUSING OF SOME SORTS FIXED SO THEY DID THAT..HUM WHAT ELSE? OH NOW THE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND THE CAR IS CHUGGING AND JERKING LIKE I'M IN A FARMER'S TRACTOR! IT'S 10/2013 AND I HAVE 2 MORE YEARS TO GO TO PAY...I HAVE NO MORE $$$ THANKS CHRYSLER..GOD BLESS AMERICA...2 MORE TO PAY ON THIS..I SHOULD HAVE STUCK WITH HONDA OR GO TOYOTA! *TR
Oct 07, 2013
EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
2008 CHRYSLER 300M. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS CONCERNING THE AC SYSTEM *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE A/C WAS BLOWING OUT HOT AIR. THE DEALER FOUND THE HIGH PRESSURE A/C LINE LEAKING.
Sep 25, 2012
SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER HAVING REPAIRS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE UNDER A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL FOR THE AIR BAGS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT AFTER REPLACING THE SEATS UNDER THE RECALL, THE AIR BAGS WERE NOT INSTALLED BACK IN THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE WHO OFFERED TO COVER THE FULL COST OF REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 10,058. UPDATED 05/11/12 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, IT CAME WITH CLOTH SEATS. HOWEVER, THE SEATS WERE CHANGED TO LEATHER. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR PULLING TO RIGHT WHILE DRIVING, THE SERVICE TECH RIPPED THE LEATHER WITH THE SEAT BELT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP. HOWEVER, IT WAS DISCOVERED THE AIR BAG WERE NOT IN THE LEATHER POCKETS, AND IT LOOKED AS THOUGHT THEY HAD BEEN CUT OUT. UPDATED 06/08/12
Apr 02, 2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING THE MR CAR ALL OF A SUDDEN IT STARTED SMOKING,I LOST POWER THEN ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. *TR
Oct 06, 2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS
1 complaint
MY DRIVER SIDE SEAT WARMERS MALFUNCTIONED AND ENDED UP TURNING ON BY ITSELF AND OVERHEATING AND IN TURN, BURNING THE DRIVER'S SEAT. I INITIALLY PARKED THE CAR WHERE I USUALLY DO AND WAS PLANNING ON TAKING THE CAR THE NEXT DAY TO THE CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP BY MY HOME. I WOKE UP ON THE MORNING OF AUGUST 31, 2011, WALKED UP TO MY CAR (WHICH HAD BLACK WINDOWS FROM THE SMOKE FROM THE FLAMES) AND OPENED MY CAR DOOR TO FIND MY DRIVER SIDE SEAT BURNED TO ASHES. THIS IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM AND THE SITUATION WITH MY CAR IS BEING FIXED AND CHRYSLER IS TAKING CARE OF THE PROBLEM. I DO NOT WANT THIS TO HAPPEN TO ANYONE ELSE. I PULLED UP SOME INFORMATION ABOUT OTHER CHRYSLER CARS WITH SEAT WARMERS AND OTHER PEOPLE HAS EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT OVERHEATING AND BURNING THEIR DRIVERS SEAT TO ASHES. *TR
Sep 21, 2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
MOTOR OF THE FAN HEATER MAKE A BIG NOISE, WILL BE REPLACE UNDER WARRANTY. *TR
Mar 19, 2011
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 complaint
I STATED THEIR WAS A RUBBING TYPE NOISE IN RIGHT/LEFT FRONT WHEEL WHEN TURNING. THE RESULT WAS NOTHING. THE SECOND OCCURRENCE WAS AUGUST 13, 2008 WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THE THIRD TIME DAY CHRYSLER RESURFACED FRONT AND REAR ROTORS. THE SUBSIDED BUT OCCURRED AGAIN. THE BRAKES DRAG AND PULSATE WHEN STOPPING. I CONTINUE TO HAVE NOISY FRONT WHEELS WHILE DRIVING FORWARD. WHEN BACKING THE AUTOMOBILE UP THE FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE NOT STATIONARY MEANING THEY SHOULD NOT MOVE IN BRAKE CALIPERS. THE STEERING KNOCKS WHEN TURNING. I HAVE COMPLAINED TO THE CHRYSLER CORPORATION. *TR
Apr 13, 2009
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
I RENTED A CHRYSLER 300 OVER THIS PAST WEEKEND. I WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT IT WAS THE SCARIEST RIDE I'VE HAD IN A WHILE. HAVE YOU EVER TESTED THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM ON ICE. IT NOT ONLY DOES NOT WORK, IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. I HAD TO DRIVE ABOUT SIX HUNDRED MILES ON ICY AND WINDY WYOMING ROADS WHICH PROVED TO BE QUITE SCARY IN THE 300 WITH ESP. SINCE I DON'T HAVE ANOTHER VEHICLE OF MY OWN WITH THIS FEATURE, IT TOOK A WHILE TO FIGURE OUT WHY THE CAR DIDN'T WANT TO DRIVE STRAIGHT DOWN THE ROAD, EVEN AT FAIRLY SLOW SPEEDS. THESE CARS SHOULD HAVE A HUGH RED WARNING STICKER ON THE DASH TO WARN PROSPECTIVE DRIVERS THAT THIS FEATURE IS NOT SAFE TO USE IN THE WIND AND ON ICE. THIS PROGRAM, IF NOT TURNED OFF IN THESE CONDITIONS WILL BE THE CAUSE OF MANY VEHICLE CRASHES, INJURY, AND PROBABLY DEATHS! *TR
Jan 26, 2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,INTERIOR LIGHTING,EQUIPMENT,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
WE HAVE TAKEN OUR 2008 CHRYSLER 300 TO 2 DIFFERENT CHRYSLER DEALERS AND THEY HAVEN'T FIXED OUR CAR. OUR CAR WINDOWS, AC, LIGHTS, BRAKE LIGHTS, FAN ETC DON'T WORK SEVERAL TIMES. WE HAVE TO STOP THE CAR AND GET TO A SAFE PLACE TO RESTART THE CAR AND SOMETIMES WE GET THE POWER BACK. THE FIRST CAR DEALER ARE SAYING THEY DON'T SHOW ANY ERROR IN THE SYSTEM. THE OTHER DEALER TOLD US SOMEONE MAY HAVE OPENED THEIR GARAGE AT THE SAME TIME WE STARTED OUR CAR AND THEY SAW A COUPLE OF ERRORS BUT THEY CAN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. THEY WANT US TO BUY AMERICAN CARS AND THEN WE GET CHEATED AND LIED TO BY CHRYSLER. THEY SHOULD FIX OUR CAR. *TR
Oct 22, 2008
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The 2008 CHRYSLER 300 currently has 758 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 2008 CHRYSLER 300?
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