In july, I was stopped at a stop sign. My car went dead - engine stopped, lights, radio went off. I put it in park and restarted. Next occurrence was about a month later at a stop sign again. Last occurrence was september 22, 2014 - this time the car felt like it was decelerating on the interstate at approx. 60 MPH - the malfunction light flashed and the esp bas light came on. After I got off the highway, the car completely shut off at a stop sign. I put it in park and restarted. My mechanic has installed a program update b/c he couldn't identify the problem. I do know I filled up my car the friday prior to the last occurrence and did not drive it until the monday am when this last incident occurred.
2005 Chrysler 300 engine complaints
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Bubbles in back left tire, wheel shaking, trunk closed on owners hand. The dealership hollywood kia did not take car back next day, we left keys with receptionist who refused to give a receipt, kept 2000 deposit and is selling the online for 2000 more than we paid. My name still on title.
The vehicle will frequently shut off while driving. It will completely lose power. It also stalls, the gear shift has gotten stuck in park and would not move. The main concern is the fact that it cut off on me on the highway again today at 75mph!! Very dangerous!! Luckily the semi truck was able to swerve around me but that could have been a fatal accident! Something needs to be done about this....
My 2005 300c has been stalling since january 2014, I later found out due to a faulty fuel tank. I had multiple instances of stalling and engine shuttering hard, and very hard restarts almost getting t-boned two times during the stall and restart process. While on the waiting list for a new tank, my hemi engine blew up costing 6k for a new motor. This engine was meticulously maintained with records, I called chrysler and asked their engineers to investigate "if the engine failure could have been caused by the tank hydro locking". After many calls to unhelpful people, some of whom did not even know about the tank issue, the supervisor refused to escalate my request to engineering and summarily closed the case, in spite of his employee first telling me to prove it and helping me get a tear down quote from the local dealer for a root cause analysis. So now they say even if I prove it, they will not investigate if tanks are the cause of engine failures and they closed my case. I think it is doubly unsafe if the bad tanks are also blowing engines, and it is bad corporate behavior to deny a link but refuse to have the engineering dept. Look at the possibility of a linkage. The outright refusal to acknowledge the issue or assist even if/when I prove that the tank caused the engine to blow, is beyond unethical and I request that the link between bad tanks and blown engines be investigated by the federal safety agency and service bulletin issued, and other appropriate measure to mitigate this.
The car stalls on all turns. Very dangerous when merging into traffic patterns and freeways. I have heard that these gas tanks are defected.
My daughter (12yrs.) and I were on the freeway/car pool lane (double yellow lines) and the car stalled/turned off completely. I tried not to panic but I daughter did when the lights, engine and not to mention the steering wheel was very hard to turn. At this time I had to cross over the double yellow line and cut off a few cars who all most rear ended me, all cars honked at me and my little one was freaking out. It took 24 minutes to get off the freeway because it kept stalling and wouldn't continue to stay on. This is a very un safe situation, I pray no one gets hurt from this. Car continued to stall and turn off and at this time it's just sitting because of funds and just fed up with this car.... Not mention my parking lock mechanism broke last month and my engine blown due timings chain stretching. Had to rebuild the whole engine that cost me $5,000.00, so you know at this time I will never purchase a chrysler ever again. I new I should have stayed with chevrolet! !!!!!!
My daughter & I are driving my car, a 2005 chrysler 300c with the v8 engine and experiencing a stalling problem after filling up with gas. Upon leaving the gas station and merging into local traffic the car then stalls causing a dramatic loss of speed and loss of control. For my daughter she was lucky that there was a driveway (for another gas station) at the corner so she rolled into another gas station without hitting any cars and causing an accident.the same problem reappeared when next time, I left the gas station after filling up and the car stalled after I traveled about 200 feet and had just merged into traffic on a busy local road. Luckily I was able to restart the car after it stalled in the middle of this road. The car is now stalling every time I fill the tank and I will be taking it to a chrysler dealer to get fixed. This problem was investigated by the federal safety agency (reference case pe3-016) they found that the problem was caused by filling up the car with higher ethanol gas which was causing the gas shut-off float located inside the gas tank to swell and stick in the open position which allowed fuel to enter a purge line. Chrysler responded by extending fuel tank warranties to153,817 vehicles, namely the v8 versions on the chrysler 300s, dodge chargers and dodge magnums for the 2006 model year. (reference ) I request this dangerous problem get readdressed on a number one priority basis and that chrysler expand the fuel tank warranty along with ensuring reimbursement to all owners who paid a dealership to fix this problem......thank you.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler 300c. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH, the engine suddenly stalled. The vehicle restarted and resumed normally. The multiple failure only recurred after refueling and when traveling at low speeds. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 142,000.
The 2005 chrysler engine failed without warning on the interstate in the middle of heavy traffic . I lost all engine power possibility facing a steering lock down without the capacity to steer the vehicle off the interstate. After prior engine internal maintenance and regular oil changes the engine still failed placing my family lives in jeopardy. I was able to steer the vehicle with more effort to the roadside safely. The chrysler 2.7 liter engine according to manufactures and consumers reviews is an ongoing problem, could lead to the safety of drivers on the road check it out for yourself. This engine is prone to break down and should be reviewed for safety reasons , thank god I was not killed on the highway I had no escape, I could have been rammed from the back of the vehicle or if I or my family were foolish enough to get out of the vehicle we could have been instantly killed.
Every time I fill my car up to full, it will stall several times when driving or at a light. The stalls occur until the fuel level has dropped.
Once getting off the interstate and turning onto a frontage road, driving 35 MPH my car lost power and stalled. I pulled onto the side of the road, turned my car off, and it turned back on. However, this problem has been occurring off and on since august 2013 (7-8xs). It most commonly stalls after filling up with gas. The steering wheel will often times become locked when trying to make a turn when the car stalls. The esp/bas light, check engine light, and a red light with a lightening bolt with vertical lines on each side of it (symbol not in chrysler manual) all turn on when the car stalls. The car stalls 3-4xs before making it to the destination. I have brought my car in to an automotive repair shop 3xs and leave without any explanation of the current problem.
1st time car stalled after fillup. Next time morning after a fillup, car stalled then wouldn't start. Last time stalled as entering freeway almost an accident.
The car stalls out at slow speeds and this is occurring shortly after filling up the gas tank or when the tank is almost empty. If you do a google search on "300c stalling" you will literally see 1000's of complaints on this issue. The fix seems to be "replace the gas tank" according to the dealer/chrysler. If this is the case and it's a known issue, why isn't chrysler replacing everyone's tanks. I've been in several situations that were near miss accidents entering/exiting a parking lot into busy traffic or merging onto a freeway where the car stalled and I lost all power to the steering and brakes. This has happened several times since I owned the car (which I bought brand new) but at the time I thought maybe it was just basic vapor lock. As it turns out, that's not the case. This is a serious safety issue as you can imagine what could happen if you try to enter traffic from a parking lot or try to merge onto a freeway from an onramp and the car stalls out. Chrysler isn't stepping up to the plate to resolve this matter. To make matters worse, it seems only the original or early models of the vehicle are having this issue and likely all of them are out of warranty so there's no recourse to the consumer except to spend the money out of pocket for the parts and labor. The problem seems to occur when the car goes from an idle (or slow moving speed - 15/25 MPH) to when you accelerate (speed at which you accelerate to is not a factor). Please advise/help.
Car has been stalling after every gas fill-up for the past couple of months unless I am traveling at a steady speed of over 20 MPH for at least 15 miles after fill up. Stopping at a light or making a left turn and stalling out is a nightmare! It only happens after a fill up. At this point I try to guess at what point to turn off the gas when refueling to avoid this very dangerous condition.
There was an oil leak at the rear of vehicle and the dealer replaced the rear axle pinion seal and yoke. Also on this day the trim piece around the drivers seat came loose and they replaced the six (6) screws that had fallen out. Next the driver side sun visor clip broke and they replaced it. As of this report, june 6, 2013, both visor clips are broken. Lastly, the carpet on the floor board front passenger side is coming up. 02/17/05, there was a recall on vehicle d29 reprogram PCM and tcm08-d2-91-82, recall on vehicle d28 battery cable stud fasteners recall d28 inspect bulkhead stud 08-d2-81-82 ; recall on vehicle d50 radiator isolator brackets. The bolts were broken and replaced with rad support brackets 07-30-10-50 07-d5-01-82. I was charged 32.05 for labor, g.o.g., epa plus tax. 08/24/07, slack in left outter tie rod end. The seeing oil light was replaced on 05/22/09 for $166.63 and it was recommended that the bleeder housing (leaking) $197; water pump & thermostat $854.00. Replaced throttle body on 07/02/12. The key comes out of ignition switch while car is in motion, check engine light is on 8/7/13 . The ecu replaced on 8/22/12, car wouldn't go over 25 MPH and RPM stuck @ 1000. The radiator was replaced on 05/13/13, had a leak. The timing chain, water pump and plenum gasket was replaced on 06/03/13 and my check engine light and that etc light are still flashing in the dash. The reason "supposedly" now is that chrysler issued a bulletin for mechanics to have car owners to return the vehicle to dealership and pay to replace the crankshaft position sensors and this is as of june 6, 2013. I don't have anymore money, time nor patience for this vehicle! Obviously, it is a lemon, by no stretch of the imagination. The company should be ashamed of the obvious fraudulent advertisement of their products. I am seeking to sue the company. They knew vehicle was no good.
I was driving with the A/C on and it just completely shut down. The air conditioning does not work at all now, wont light up or anything. Since this has happened, the air light has been on as well.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler 300. The contact stated the vehicle would intermittently stall while driving various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. Updated 12/16/11
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chrysler 300. The contact stated after turning the vehicle on the check engine light came on and the vehicle would hesitate and then accelerate. The failure occurred intermittently. The check engine light would also illuminate when the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and other local mechanics but no one could duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 105,000.
Tl* the contact owns 2005 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to local repair shop where it was diagnosed that the engine would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included on any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 125,000.
2005 chrysler 300 engine problems on november engine light turned on car did not want to star half hr later turned on too it to mechanic replace coolant air bleeder belt center. January 10, 2011 engine light on again car started stalling and went dead.
Motor locked.
Car blew up.
My engine has been ticking from the beginning about 2 days after I bought it. Cash! For my dad's birthday.. Brand new from town and country dealership. They told me to bring it back, this is in conyers ga. I took it back they kind of joke around said wasn't that the 1 on the show rm flr I said yes. Then they said maybe when they drove it from tenn. It had no oil in it. It is a new engine and it will stop, or the gas cap was not on right and they would fix it. Each time I bought it back the noise would stop for a while then it would come back. Just keep your oil changed and there will be no problem this is what mr. Larry repair boss told me. Well. I didn't hear the noise as much when I picked it up and the rental car was getting expensive and they try to tell me I didn't buy the extra warranty but I did! They told me I could keep driving it. Or they tried to sell me a newer one...sell no way! Because my job requires me to drive I need a good running car. (I'm a minister) now the noise is louder and the engine sounds like it is losing power. I can not say how many times I told them that the car needed a new engine but they kept on trying to sell me another car instead of replace the car or fix it with a new engine. The right side of my car pulled to the right when braking and they told me to go to good year and I did. They said it was manufacturing that they could not tighten up that side take it back but I ended up paying for good year to fix that. Now the warranty is gone for real and the noise is louder. It is not the fly wheel or the trans. It is in the engine rt side in the back under the headgasket. I'm an retired jeep employee and I use to inspect on the engine line. I knew this was not good to keep happening so now I have to pay for a engine too? Wow pistons or lifters, or something is wrong with that car in my engine! Help! [xxx] is it because I'm a girl? They didn't listen or got treated this way. Help! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
My engine has been ticking from the beginning about 2 days after I bought it. Cash! For my dad's birthday... Brand new from town and country dealership. They told me to bring it back, this is in conyers ga. I took it back they said they fixed it. Or it is a new engine and it will stop, or the gas cap was not on right and they would fix it. Each time I bought it back the noise would stop for awhile then it would come back. Just keep your oil changed and there will be no problem this is what mr. Larry repair boss told me. Well. I didn't hear the noise as much when I picked it up and the rental car was getting expensive and they try to tell me I didn't buy the extra warranty but I did! They told me I could keep driving it. Or they tried to sell me a newer one...sell no way! Because my job requires me to drive I need a good running car. (I'm a minister) now the noise is louder and the engine sounds like it is losing power. I can not say how many times I told them that the car needed a new engine but they kept on trying to sell me another car instead of replace the car or fix it with a new engine. The right side of my car pulled to the right when braking and they told me to go to good year and I did. They said it was manufacturing that they could not tighten up that side take it back but I ended up paying for good year to fix that. Now the warranty is gone for real and the noise is louder. It is not the fly wheel or the trans it is in the engine right side in the back under the head gasket. I'm an retired jeep employee and I use to inspect on the engine line. I knew this was not good to keep happening so now I have to pay for a engine too? Wow pistons or lifters, or something is wrong with that car in my engine! Help! [xxx] is it because I'm a girl? They didn't listen or got treated this way. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
My 2005 300 has had multi-problems since I bought it brand new in 2005. 1st the water out housing has been replaced twice and chrysler refuses to admit there is a problem with it, the gear shifter assembly has gone out on it at only 25k, that was not allowing me to shift from park to any gear. The oil pressure switch just went out today, I'm so sick of this car and most of all sick of chrysler not accepting responsibility for any of this. Some of these issues pose a serious safety concern and will cause a tragic accident if not addressed promptly and repaired by chrysler at no cost to the customer.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler 300c. Upon starting the engine, the vehicle immediately stalled. The engine was restarted and immediately began to exhibit an unusually high increase in rpms. The contact then heard a loud bang noise coming from under the hood followed by the engine stalling a second time. Upon further inspection, the contact found the engine block and large deposits of oil on the ground. The vehicle had not been diagnosed by the dealer and there were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 78,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler 300 purchased used in 2008. He stated while driving at speeds of 75 MPH the vehicle made a loud exploding noise and stalled. The vehicle was towed to his independent mechanic where it was found the engine had failed. The mechanic stated the engine blew due to lack of lubrication, however there was oil in the engine. There were no recalls and no repairs were made to date. The failure mileages was 57,000 and current was 57,500. The VIN was not available.
1. The events leading up to the failure. There are hundreds of reports on the internet about long term and systemic oil sludge problems causing sudden catastrophic engine failures in dodge and chrysler vehicles using the 2.7l v6 engine spanning from approx 1998-2005. My well maintained 2005 chrysler 300 engine failed suddenly and dangerously while driving. And this was 1 month after paying the chrysler dealer $850 to change the transmission fluid and coolant at factory suggested dates. With only 56,000 miles and oil changed every 5000 miles (owners manual suggests 7500) the chrysler dealer initially wanted over $2000 to fix an unexplained internal water pump leak, and timing chain failure. Only after heated discussion did they back down and repair it for a $100 deductible under the 7/70 drivedrain warranty. 2. The failure, how often it occurs, its consequences. Simply using google and entering "chrysler 2.7l engine failure" leads to hundreds of reports of suspected oil sludge (due to poor engine design and oil not flowing properly) that causes sudden and dangerous unexplained engine failure involving thousands of dollars. Chrysler and its dealers first attempt to blame customers for not changing the oil enough or using the right oil etc. In my case my dealer said "...chrysler is being very quiet asking us to use all new parts and not giving us alot of information...". 3. What was done to correct the failure; I.e, parts repaired or replaced (and if old part is available). My dealer said chrysler told them not to talk about it and to use new and modified parts they gave them and not to use any of the old parts.
Engine in 2005 chrysler 300 limited has been using oil since bought. The car was but from the car dealerships owner. It was his wife's car and had 18,000 miles on it. Have taken it back to chrysler dealership for service and have complained about the oil usage. To date they have done nothing to determine where the oil is going. Have notified chrysler by certified letter with no response from them at all.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chrysler 300. The contact parked her vehicle, but it failed to restart. After several attempts to restart the vehicle, she called aaa and had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The dealer stated that a new engine was needed. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel and no maintenance was done to the engine prior to the diagnosis. The contact was recently at the dealer for an oil change, in which there were no failures. The failure mileage was 65,815.
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