2006 Chrysler 300: engine failure

Filed Sep 21, 2022 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · MO

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the transmission shifter seized in park(P) and failed to shift to drive(D) or reverse(R). The contact stated that the vehicle was undrivable. After turning off and restarting the vehicle, the gear shifter operated normally. The contact stated that over time the failure became progressively worse and more frequently. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 05V460000 (Power Train). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Jul 25, 2019 · Engine · NC · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the driver noticed smoke from the front of the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine blew and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not called. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage and VIN were not provided.

Filed Mar 21, 2018 · Engine · 160,000 miles · FL

While driving down the interstate, all of a sudden out of nowhere, I noticed that my coolant indicator lever had not moved. A few miles later, it started running rough so I pulled over immediately and then it started smoking so bad I thought it would catch fire! I didn't even want to open the hood because I was so afraid! Thankfully for a fdot officer who did open it and stayed with me in pouring rain until a tow truck came! At the dealership, they told me that the timing belt broke not giving me any warning whatsoever and resulted in my engine failure. They stated I needed to replace the entire engine at a cost of over $7000!!! I could have been killed how this all happened! No warning! No way to have known there was an issue or that the car was overheating! Chrysler should be ashamed!

Filed Mar 8, 2018 · Steering · 147,101 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized intermittently. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the power steering pump and hose were replaced. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 147,101.

Filed Mar 7, 2016 · Brakes, Steering · 140,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the brake pedal failed to engage without warning. The vehicle stopped independently. The vehicle was towed to the dealer on several occasions; however, the failure was unable to be determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Dec 29, 2015 · Engine · 107,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine blew a rod and that there were metal fragments in the pistons as a result the engine would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 107,000. The VIN was not available. ...updated 03/14/16 *bf

Filed Sep 4, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 132,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. While driving and turning left or right at unknown speeds, the engine seized. The vehicle's gear was placed in the park position, but would not restart. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 132,000.

Filed Aug 12, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 80,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. While driving at 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled. In addition, while in park, the vehicle independently started and jerked and the engine and steering wheel made abnormal noises. The contact also stated that the steering wheel seized and as contact attempted to turn the vehicle off, the key failed to turn and remained in the on position. All interior lights flickered. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Jun 9, 2015 · Engine · 50,650 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for routine maintenance. The technician diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,650.

Filed Jan 27, 2015 · Engine · CA

My chrysler 300 electric throttle light and engine light were intermittently coming on it was running rough, jerking and stalls out. I took it to moss bros., my dealer to find out what was going on. The diagnostic showed the number one coil misfiring they put the intake manifold and then the head and found oil sludge. I was told at this point it could mean a new engine.

Filed Nov 5, 2014 · Engine · 93,000 miles · NY

While picking up my children from school the car failed to start, when I turned the key it made a horrible clanking sound (from the engine), at that point I had no choice but to leave the car there and walk home from school with the kids. I had just driven the car 6 miles from work, and the car gave no prior warning signs of this imminent failure. The following morning I had the car towed to my local mechanic, he later informed me that the valve seat came out of place (walked) and the car will need a new engine block and/or extensive work to repair the problem. He quoted the job to be at $7000, he also explained to me that this is a common problem particularly with the 2006-2008 chrysler/dodge hemi models, which should've been addressed by the manufacture due to the frequency in which this problem was occurring. I have always kept up with all scheduled maintenance and routine oil changes in my car, so I was totally surprise when this happened at 90,000 miles. Currently I don't have the financial means to have the car repaired on my own, and I'm asking is there any way that I can be compensated through the manufacturer for this problem? [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jul 18, 2014 · Engine · 208,000 miles · KS

Engine begin making a loud knocking noise steering wheel locked up could not turn or do anything with the car. I immediately put hazards on, noise stopped car began to slow down until it completely stopped. Car would not start back . Later found out it was do to oil sludge built up. Oil light never came on when the oil was out causing engine failure.