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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 2C3LA43R97H740829 · Checked Aug 8, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 3

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2C3LA43R97H•••••• 2007 Chrysler 300

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443on the model
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Most reported Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1 Suspension 1 Engine And Engine Cooling 1

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Engine And Engine Cooling Jun 2014
I started up the vehicle and there was a weird noise coming from up under the hood. I thought it could have been the vehicle beside me so I turned my car off and the noise stopped. I started my vehicle again and heard the noise again. So I turned off the motor, raised the hood…
Suspension Feb 2012
The contact owns a 2007 chrysler 300. While driving approximately 30 mph,the vehicle began to vibrate and sway back and forth abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The technician stated that the sway bar would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
Electronic Stability Control (esc) Jan 2009
Vehicle appears to have a faulty esp (assume it stood for emergency skid protection) or anti-lock brake system. The car will slid on minor downward slops when snow is on the ground even when moving at a very slow speed (10-20mph). It doesn't have to be much snow on the ground…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2C3LA43R97H740829 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.