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Filed Aug 29, 2015 · Lights · 135,000 miles · IL

While driving at night my vehicle head lights turn off and on, then some time will not come back on. I have to turn the light switch on and off to get my lights back on.

Filed Mar 12, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 77,000 miles · WA

While driving automobile, noticed headlamps & dash lights dimming and shutting off. Turned headlight switch off and on several times, which resulted in the headlamps turning back on. The problem seems to be occurring more frequently.

Filed Nov 19, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 125,000 miles · TX

My car as continually given me problems with flickering headlights. I contacted my local dealer and had them to check it out and found nothing, but the problem still exist. No mechanic can find the problem, but it still exist. I have been to a few chrysler forums and see other owners are experiencing the same problem. This has been a real frightening experience me and my family.

Filed Nov 5, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 119,372 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the esp and bac light illuminated on the instrument panel. In addition, the contact mentioned that the turn lights, side mirrors and all power windows failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 119,372. Re-mailed 11/25/14*lj updated 1/28/15*cn the consumer stated the following components failed: horn, AC compressor, AC fan, radiator fan, radio, wipers, speedometer, air bag indicator and battery. Updated 02/18/15

Filed Oct 14, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · AL

The headlight switch is faulty. The headlights begin to flash and will not stay on. This is extremely dangerous!

Filed Oct 12, 2014 · Lights · 116,000 miles · WI

Purchased this car in 2012 with a 3 month warranty. 1 month later lights started flickering occasionally. Then while driving 60 MPH on local highway lights went out totally. Pulled off road and waited until they came back on. Took back to where I purchased it, they took it to chrysler dealer and I was told it was "reprogrammed". No problems until last night when lights started flickering again. Just a matter of time before they go out totally again at night driving down some dark country road. This is a dangerous situation and hopefully no one will get killed before I can get this car back to a dealership, and this time I will have to pay for it myself. Apparently chrysler has no interest in providing a permanent fix for this problem.

Filed Apr 2, 2014 · Lights · 175,000 miles · TX

While driving my headlights and interior lights will just turn off. This is very dangerous. I have found other chrysler owners on the website with the same issue. Please help. Below is what I found on the website. 1. I have a 2005 chrysler 300 touring and over the weekend on saturday night I was out driving down the highway and my headlights began to flicker & completely went out! When the lights went out it was for a moment but at night without headlights (on a dark road) a few seconds, etc. Seems like an eternity. Than they started to flicker off/on and go out again, before they stayed on; like this expensive car that I paid my money for should be doing. It is a danger that could very well cause an accident!! If not a recall than chrysler should have the professional courtesy to send out a letter about this hazardous/dangerous defect that requires us to pay for this so-called unforeseen deficiency! No one from a corporate stand point can say that this is a dangerous and we should send letters too besides posting it on the internet (not everyone is internet savvy). I feel that when the car was built this problem should have been foreseen and I am not pleased with the way chrysler, as a whole entity, is attempting to resolve this defect. [xxx] 2. I love my 300 had it since it was brand new.. Last month I notice my lights blinking in the middle of the day when I was behind a big truck. Since then it appears to happen almost everytime I start the car and tends to go away after 30 minutes of running. At night it is very dangerous. The lights will blink and sometimes go completely off.. When I turn them off they come back on..then go out again I turn the switch and they come back on.. Sometimes the dash lights also go completely out and other times they go from dim to bright and back to dim. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Dec 30, 2013 · Lights · 100,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the headlights intermittently failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the software needed to be updated. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the manufacturer's recall. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Aug 23, 2013 · Lights · 138,688 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the headlights flickered on and off. The contact replaced the battery and the bulbs however, the failure was not corrected. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who updated the computer system but the update did not correct the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 138,688.

Filed Jul 30, 2013 · Electrical, Lights · 87,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, the headlights and panel lights failed to illuminate. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000. .... Updated 10-17-13 *bf updated 10/29/2013

Filed May 3, 2013 · Lights · FL

The headlights and interior lights flicker on and off while im driving my 2005 chrysler 300.. This is a very serious and dangerous issue especially while driving at night. Not only do people get annoyed thinking im flashing my lights at them, it can cause a serious accident..there needs to be a recall made on this issue and I see im not the only one with the same problem..

Filed Apr 9, 2013 · Electrical, Lights · 100,000 miles · MO

While driving my 300, all the dash board lights will come on and the gauges will go all the way up, then back down. Almost as if I were just starting the vehicle. All will go back to normal quickly and my car never looses power. This may happen 10-15 times in 5 minutes. Now, the headlights will come on by themselves and go off several times. I can't drive my vehicle at night as I don't want the lights to go out on me. I feel sorry for the people in front of me as my car keeps turning the lights on and off. This is a serious safety issue. I have already read about several of the same problems and chrysler isn't worried about their customers safety or looking into this issue. This should have been a recall as many complaints and issues there are out there. I would like to see chrysler step up and take some responsibility for their product. After talking to the service manager at the dealership, he said that it could be the power distribution in the truck. It is a very expensive part to replace for a could be problem. It can't been tested as the problem happens so fast, they wouldn't be able to hook it up to the machine to read the problem. Having 4 daimler chrysler vehicles, I would like to think that they would take care of their long time customers and look into the issue. This is a major safety issue and I would like to see a recall.

Filed Mar 25, 2013 · Lights · 125,000 miles · MO

Hid headlights randomly flicker on and off. Occasionally while driving at night the lights will turn off. When switch is in automatic mode, the lights will randomly flicker in both daylight and nighttime.

Filed Jun 17, 2012 · Lights · 51,000 miles · PA

Headlights turn on and off by themselves while driving. At night sometimes they will go on and off and sometimes they will stay off. This is a very dangerous safety issue and the cars should be recalled. The car has never been in an accident or flood but has developed this electrical problem. Possible problem with a relay or body module. Dealer has no clue as why headlights are doing this.

Filed Dec 12, 2011 · Lights · 90,000 miles · ME

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler 300. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the headlights and the instrument panel lighting began to flash on and off until the headlights failed completely. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostics but the mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Apr 13, 2010 · Electrical, Lights · 118,000 miles · MN

My headlights have been flickering on an off too lately. I have no brights and I can't control my park lights or my regular lights. I'm a little scared to drive at night. It's obviously electrical, but I haven't taken it in yet because it's going to cost $.

Filed Mar 21, 2009 · Airbags, Lights · 36,000 miles · CO

Car pulls to the right. Steering wheel vibrates/shakes at higher speeds-wheel alignment that didn't correct problem passenger air bag intermittently comes on and off headlights come on and off. Left completely off now.-told need new ballast but cannot afford.

Filed Nov 29, 2008 · Lights · 60,000 miles · VA

Headlights go off and on randomly and blink frequently includes interior lights. Very dangerous at night. No headlights then they come back on.

Filed Nov 13, 2008 · Lights · 15,000 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chrysler 300. While driving approximately 55 MPH at night on normal road conditions, the headlights blinked continuously until the engine was turned off. The warning indicators illuminated intermittently on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing on two separate occasions, but the technician was unable to determine the cause of the failure. Recently, the headlights failed to operate when activated at night. The vehicle has not been repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 15,000 and current mileage was 20,715.

Filed Oct 9, 2008 · Lights · FL

Almost 10 months ago, I was driving in the evening with my headlights on when someone stopped me and told me one headlight was off. The headlight was turning off and on but would not go out completely so I figured it was just loose. Then the headlights were taking turns shutting off and on and at times shutting off completely. This is very dangerous so I avoid going out at night. When I could get the time off from work I scheduled an appointment with the chrysler dealer and they said it was the right headlight modular and it would be approx.$900+ dollars to fix. I cannot afford this. Dealer said to check with chrysler because it looks like a defect and they may have had a recall in the past. I am not the original owner and did not know if the original owner had this problem. I have only had the car for about 2 years. Please help me.

Filed May 24, 2007 · Lights · 32,000 miles · TX

Chrysler 300 c right front hid malfunction while driving, chrysler has not been able to fix after 3 tries. Light keeps going off and on.

Filed Oct 24, 2005 · Airbags, Lights · 4,000 miles · CA

Dt: the contact stated heard clanking sound from the rear end. Contacted the dealership, and they said the transmission was going out. After they fixed the transmission 2000 miles later it went out again. He asked the dealership for a new transmission. After the initial time of fixing the transmission they didn't clean the transmission with a lint free cloth so it caused the transmission to clog up, causing the vehicle to stall. The second time to repair the transmission the parts will not be available until november 2005. The brake light comes on intermittently. . A technical service bulletin was issued concerning steering. The vehicle pulls to the right, after being fixed it pulled to the left. T he talked to the dealership about the air bag light coming on. They put it on a machine. He was told that there was a sensor that had to be replaced. They had to get the parts off the assembly line because they didn't have the parts to fix this vehicle.

Filed Dec 2, 2004 · Lights · 650 miles · MD

Two days after I purchased my 2005 chrysler 300 touring, all of the lights on the car began to flash off and on intermittently. Happens on interior and exterior lights. This is especially bothersome while driving at night, not only for the driver, but for the vehicles in front of me. I have had it back to the dealer for repair, but they cannot fix it. They are waiting until the manufacturer provides them with a fix. Meanwhile, I believe this to be a hazardous condition.

Filed Jul 17, 2004 · Lights · 400 miles · CA

Chrysler 300c . Poor headlights, unable to see highway reflectors no road illumination.

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