Tl* the contact owned a 2006 chrysler 300. While the vehicle was stationary, it caught on fire while the contact was asleep. The contact woke up and smelled burnt rubber and a chemical/electrical odor outside the trailer home. The contact stated that the fire melted the coating off of the trailer home. The fire department extinguished the fire prior to the contact waking up. A fire report was filed and the cause of the fire was undetermined. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was destroyed. A dealer and the manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 188,000.
2006 Chrysler 300 electrical complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle intermittently stalled without warning. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, depressed the brake pedal, and restarted the vehicle. In addition, warsaw chrysler dodge jeep ram (2777 n detroit st, warsaw, in 46582, (574) 306-0489) replaced the fuel tank, but the failure continued. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer due to a potential electronic communication failure. The contact did not authorize the dealer to diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 114,397.
The ignition is hard to start
Tl* the contact owned a 2006 chrysler 300. While driving approximately 30 MPH and smoking a cigar, the contact perceived an odor of burning plastic. The contact pulled out the ashtray and saw flames. The contact immediately pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road. The vehicle became engulfed in flames in less than five minutes. The fire department was called and extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was totaled and was towed to a tow yard. The dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to coast to the side of the road and the contact powered off the engine. The vehicle was able to restart after numerous attempts. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch and key needed to be replaced. The vehicle was later taken to perry chrysler dodge jeep ram (2340 national city, ca 91950, (619) 477-1234), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The manufacturer referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The approximate failure mileage was 212,885. *tt consumer stated ignition switch failed many times to start the engine, and also happened once while drivving. Updated 8/30/18
My vehicle suddenly shuts down after a short period of driving it has stopped several times in the middle of traffic and needless to say I was berated and once even threatened as several other vehicles could not pass this could cause an accident or someones life
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while being operated at various speeds. Also, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The failure was intermittent. The dealer (atlanta west chrysler dodge jeep ram, 1251 thornton rd, lithia springs, ga) replaced various components, but the contact was unaware of the diagnosis results or the repairs that were completed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
A week ago I was driving and my car stalled out and dash lights came on and the steering wheel locked up and all I could do was to let it come to a stop after trying to steer it failed. Car would not start at all, it only made a slight noise when trying to turn the ignition switch, but went totally dead. Had it towed home and checked out by a mechanic. Was told that my spark plugs were burned out and the oil pump failed, thenhad spark plugs replaced, thats when it started and stopped for good. That's when I was told about the oil pump and he tried turning the front part of the motor it would not turn, he then told me I need a motor. I've taken good care of my car and have proof. I've seen many complaints about this happening to the chrysler 300's. I'm lucky that I didn't get hurt or in a bad wreck. Is chrysler going to help their customers with this problem or wait till someone is seriously injured or killed. I'm just on social security and can't afford to have it repaired or replaced. I bought this car brand new, now I'm stranded and can't afford to buy a car. They need to help their customers. I was driving the car and was about to get onto the freeway. I also been having coolant leaking and car ran hot several times, couldn't find where the coolant leak was, had to check every other day and add more coolant. No coolant was on the ground under the car. Became hard to start and had me stranded on the side of the road and freeway several times and had to wait for it to cool off before checking and adding more coolant, and waited awhile longer before starting it to drive home. Chr chrysler need to buy this car back. It's been taken care of, looks new, has no dents and no rust, inside is clean, no damage, only little wear. I'm the only owner.
Shifter stays stuck in park. When applying brake, can't shift.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of electrical power and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. After the failure occurred, it took a week before the vehicle became operable. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, but could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 197,296.
There is a recall #k39 issued by chrysler for 2005 to 2007 model year vehicles regarding the transmission gear shift lever interlock and my vehicle is stuck in park as the description of the recall states but chrysler maintains it is not their problem
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled, but did not completely lose power. The check engine, battery, and electronic throttle control warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be replicated. The warning indicators were reset. The failure recurred the next morning. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
Vehicle just stopped running, engine quit for no reason at all. In traffic, lost power steering and brakes when motor quit. Pulled over to side and engine started fine then quit again. After third or fourth time it started and ran fine the rest of the way home.
Takata recall , security system shuts down car I was at the gas station and the security system shut the whole car down as well as the and a ignition repair the car blocked the remote key from starting it and just would not click when turning the key would not crank, lights stop coming on the only thing it would do is chime when the driver door was open and this happen to me on the way home from work on the high way , breaks when applying the emergency break the car still this happened when I parked in the drive way and the drive way is a little slope moves
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. While driving at any speed, the instrument panel flashed continuously. The vehicle lost power and nearly stalled. The issue recurred numerous times. The manufacturer and dealer were notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle randomly stalled numerous times. The dealer was unable to replicate and diagnose the cause of the failure for over a month. The contact was not informed of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags) and 16v352000 (air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. Parts distribution disconnect. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. Each time the fuel tank was filled with fuel, the vehicle would stall without warning after coming to a stop. The dealer could not find the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 101,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. While driving 65 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed, but the cause of the failure was not specified. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,700.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, all warning lights illuminated and the gauges decreased. In addition, the vehicle stalled and restarted independently. The contact mentioned that the vehicle accelerated independently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000.
While driving vehicle will suddenly stall and cut out making it really dangerous on the freeway the car will just shut down and you have to put it in neutral and started all over again now it stalls even in drive sitting at traffic light.
The car will randomly shut off for no reason, sometimes while its parked idling and other times at highway speed. I've had two different dealers try and fix without success. I've spent over a $1000 dollars in "repairs" and still have the same problem.
Takata recall I was driving on the street when my car shut off on me I then attempted to turn the car back on and it wouldnt budge my dashboard lights flicker on and off I constantly had to get a jump untill it wouldnt want to power on anymore
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. While driving 20 MPH, the vehicle jerked as if it would stall. The vehicle eventually stalled and was able to be restarted; however, the failure recurred several times. On february 2, 2016, the vehicle stalled again after the fuel tank was filled. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The repairs were performed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,700.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. Without warning, the horn failed to work and became stuck. The dealer was notified of the failure. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags). The dealer placed the contact on a waiting list after scheduling a recall repair appointment. The dealer stated that the parts were not available. The contact waited several months and was unable to determine when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was unable to determine when the parts would be supplied to the dealer. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 111,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. While driving approximately 5 MPH and while at a complete stop, the vehicle stalled without warning. In order to start the vehicle, the gear had to be placed in the park position. The air bag warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, but no failures could be found. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer a second time; however, no failures were found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but there was no resolution. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the failure was unable to be determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 87,000.
The indicator lights on the dash come on while driving, witch causes the head lights to go out. I think this is a very dangers thing to happen. Chrysler corporation should recall this model car and take care of the problem before I have an accident.
Tl* the contact owned a 2006 chrysler 300. After driving the vehicle approximately 20 miles and parking it in the driveway, there was a burning odor inside the vehicle. Approximately 15 minutes later, a pedestrian alerted the contact that there was smoke underneath the hood of the vehicle. Soon after, the front of the vehicle was engulfed in flames. The fire department extinguished the fire and filed a report. The vehicle was not towed to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 139,000.
The car will randomly shut off. There are no codes or warning. It has shut off while moving, and while sitting at a light. One time almost caused an accident with my son in the car! I have replaced the computer, throttle body, and several coil packs. While each repair helped the car will still stall. Very frustrating!
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