I was driving on the off-ramp of a freeway and my car abruptly stalled. There were no warning lights or anything. After several tries, my car started up again. Approximately 2 months later, the same thing happened while I was driving on the freeway. This time, it took approximately 20 minutes for my car to start up again.
2006 Chrysler 300 electrical complaints
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Our chrysler 300c has stopped running while driving at least 10 times over the last year or so. On freeway and city streets. It usually starts back up once your stopped. My wife is afraid to drive it anymore. It is a very scary situation. No engine, no ps and no brakes. No code or check engine light. Everyone I have talked to with a 300 has had the same problem, no matter what the year or engine. Like most there is no sense taking it to dealer. They just say no code and give you some bs story about what caused it. No come up with a fix. Chrysler knows they have a problem and won't man up and fix it. They would rather someone die first to save money. It has to be in the computer. Just like toyota and their fly by wire throttle that was causing all the crashes. What is the public suppose to do if they won't step up.
After filling up engine complete shut down , after pulling into intersection. Problem has happened about 6 times. Very careful not to fill tank full. As we have researched this problem , and find there are a lot of people with the same complaint. Very dangerous. Don't know what to do because, chrysler doesn't seem to acknowledge the problem.. Any help is appreciated.
All equipment on the dashboard shut down for about 2 minutes. Even though I know I was going somewhere around 55 MPH, and trying to stay with traffic, I could not tell my speed, the RPM read zero, the gas level read empty, and my speed read zero. Then all the dashboard lights came on and all was normal again. This repeated maybe 4-5 times in a row. Off for about 2 minutes, on for maybe a minute, then back off. We have experienced all of this happening momentarily (maybe lasting a second) since we bought the car used 1 1/2 years ago. Dealership could not get it to happen for them, so they could do nothing for it. This issue has now escalated to a point that I feel it could be dangerous if it continues, or gets worse.
Exterior lights flicker on and off everyday while I'm driving even though the light knob is in the off position the lights will go on and off(exterior lighting and dash lights). Took it to a few mechanics and they say I need to replace the electrical wiring which costs $400-600!! Please recall this is not safe and I'm obviously not the only owner experiencing this problem,thanks!
Car stalls while driving without warning. I've had this happen at least three times and a couple of times, I had trouble restarting the car. The unpredictable nature of the problem make me apprehensive to drive the car on the highway, or on any long trips.
I turned my ignition on to warm my vehicle before getting in to travel. I warmed the vehicle for about twenty of twenty five minuites. I came out and put some belongings into the vehicle and went back inside of my office for about another five minutes. When I returned to get into my vehicle, it had jump into reverse and was going backwards into traffic. The oncoming traffic dodged the vehicle by going around it. It finally landed into a ditch of water. Lots of water damage, and damage to the body. No one was hurt, because no one was in the vehicle. May vehicle was in good shape. I had never had anyneed for major repairs. Who is responsible for the default, malfunctioning and damage done to my vehicle? I called the manufacturer and was told that my vehicle was not in recall, therefore they are not accountable.
While driving, all the warning lights came on and flashed for about 2 seconds. This continued to happen about once a week, or sometimes 3x per day. Once, all the gauges went dead as well. Very distracting and unsettling while driving. My wife had a similar problem with her chrysler town and country van, and sears suggested she replace the battery. Her problem seems to have been solved. Mine continues to be a problem. The fresno chrysler dealer told me they have never heard of this problem, although there are multiple complaints of this discussed on the internet. Here are a few sites: http://www.300cforums.com/forums/srt8-specific-general-discussion/25584-indicator-warning-lights.html http://www.300cforumz.com/showthread.php?t=92854 http://www.carcomplaints.com/chrysler/300c/2006/electrical/flashing_warning_lights_loss_of_electrical_power.shtml they suggest replacing the entire wiring system and the computer, at a cost of $4200.00. Please check and see how many similar wiring harness failures/replacements have been made on 300s and if this is a common problem that needs to be investigated and recalled.thank you
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the electronic throttle control and traction control lamps illuminated immediately after the vehicle stalled. The contact also stated that the failure occurred several times before and the brakes did not function properly during the failures. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 37,500 and the current mileage was 38,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the contact noticed smoke pouring from the radio. The contact removed the radio deck and then noticed sparks and smoke coming from the wiring located behind the deck. The contact stated that the windows would not function and the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel immediately following the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving, smoke was emitted into the vehicle through the vents. The contact mentioned that after pulling over, she was unable to remove the vehicle from park and both the tail and brake lights were malfunctioning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that there was a pinched wire in the trunk which caused the shortage. As a result, the wiring harness would need replacing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 65,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. The contact was driving approximately 25 MPH when the instrument panel lights began to flicker intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed the failure as an electrical failure. The vehicle was repaired. After the repairs were made, the vehicle would decelerate independently and the engine would exhibit an abnormal fluctuation of rpms. The check engine light would also illuminate sporadically. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the technician advised that the steering wheel module would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Engine light came on. Took to dealer in stockton, ca. Claimed it needed $1,800 repair. Claimed short runner valve failure.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. While driving 72 MPH, the contact smelled something burning and the vehicle became engulfed in smoke. The contact pulled over and exited the vehicle to investigate the issue. He observed that the wires were burning from the front of the vehicle to the rear. He called the dealer to order a new wiring harness, but it is on back order. The current mileage was 61,258 and failure mileage was 61,200.
Smelled smoke and then noticed cabin of car filling with smoke as I was driving home. Made it to front of building where I live, got out of car and saw smoke billowing from trunk. Opened trunk and saw flames. Closed trunk. Ran into building, had concierge put out fire with fire extinguisher. Austin fire department showed up after fire was extinguished. Afd incident # 07086697.
Tl* - the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300c. The contact's tire pressure indicator lights became illuminated on the dashboard. The incident occurred while driving at 35 MPH. When the dashboard warning indicator lights are lit, the vehicle stalls. The tire pressure indicator light for the rear tires has been failing since august of 2006. The entire dash board warning light system has turned on 2 to 3 times. The tire pressure indicator light illuminates on the dash board after driving 10 miles per hour.
Tl*- the contact stated he took his 2006 m300 for service at his local dealership. While driving the vehicle completely lost power. He began to smell smoke in the passinger compartment of the vehicle. He got out the vehicle he notice flames coming from the back where the battery is located. He contacted the local fire dept. The contact believes that his vehicle was not serviced correctly. No police report was taken.
I recently purchased a new chrysler 300m (limited edition) 2006. Weeks after purchasing, the engine stalls and then resumes while driving; the engine shuts completely off while stopped; and, the engine, after starting it once it has shut-off, would not go in the appropriate gear shift. The vehicle was taken to the dealership 6 times and the problem still exists. I have been without my vehicle close to 2-months. Every time they have returned my vehicle, it has to be returned for the same cause.
I just purchased a chrysler 300c back in july. I had to return to the dealership 4 times for the ez-up window on the driver side malfunctioning. They stated to me that chrysler knows about the problem but don't know how to fix it. Every time they reset the computer, the window works for about 3 days then stops working. This is getting annoying to me.
Dt*: the contact stated after shifting the transmission from park to reverse, the brake pedal was released and the vehicle accelerated on its own. The brake pedal was depressed again, but the vehicle did not respond. The vehicle stopped after hitting a ditch. There was minor damage to the vehicle and no injuries. The vehicle was towed the dealership, the computer stored no codes and the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. Updated 8/1/2006 - the consumer's vehicle started electrical problems a week after it was purchased. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer several times for repairs. The radio went out then came back on. The all the panel light went out. The dealer replaced the cluster. The esp bas light illuminated on the dash. The dealer replaced the parking brake switch. The driver's side window auto up function failed. The dealer calibrated the auto up function. When turning the key to start the vehicle it doesn't start. Sometimes it takes 3 or 4 tries before the vehicle will start. The dealer replaced the wireless control module. Ignition switch was replaced because the vehicle wouldn't start.
Car became unpredictable touch the accelerator it would lunge when in gear, idle was erratic was afraid to drive it. So it has been sitting until my appointment date that is 7-6-06. I went out to see if I could drive it. So with two malfunction indicators it will be towed to dealer.
Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the clutch was depressed and all the transmission fluid leaked out of the vehicle. The dealership replaced a transmission seal. Also, the power steering fluid was leaking and the dealership has ordered a new rack and pinion assembly. There has also been a noise under the dash, but the dealership was unable to determine a problem.
Dt*: the contact stated the horn is difficult to press. The vehicle was seen by a dealer. The dealer could not perform any repairs and determined this was a design issue. The dealer suggested the contact should find a more sensitive area of the horn to press. Updated 03/28/06.
My 2006 chrysler 300 with 6800 miles on it has been in the shop twice for the A/C and has not yet been fixed. After traveling for a distance, A/C stops blowing cold air. The first time it went to the shop, they did not detect anything and told me to bring it in when it is accruing. The second time it stopped, I drove straight to the dealer with it not working and they still told me it is not giving any code to tell them what is wrong so they cant fix anything. They agreed with me that something is wrong, but they could not determine it. So I have a new car with an A/C that just stops when it wants, and I am just supposed to deal with it as they will say.
I purchase a 300 touring on nov 5 2006. This was a brand new car with only 4 mile. The check engine light came on the first time on nov 17. I contacted the dealership and took the car in. I was told that they did a diagnostic test and didn't see any code indicating that anything was wrong. The light was reset and the car was return to me. I drove it again for several days and the light came back on again for the second time nov 23 2006. I contact the dealership again and took the car in. I was told that when the tech started the car he didn't see the light on. I was told to take the car home. When the problem started the car had less than 1500 miles. I don't feel safe driving this car. I have the feeling the dealership is just resetting the light and not trying to fix the problem. I did notice on your site that this was a problem with the 300 touring.
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