I had heard of the faulty engine lifter assembly with these 3.5l engines. Never had a problem with mine until now. Started the car up to go to work about 5:30 am. Horrible lifter ticking sound came from the engine. Bought the car at 91,000 miles. Changed the oil before the 5,000 mile recommended intervals. Chrysler should step up and fix these 3.5l engines through a recall.
2006 Chrysler 300 engine complaints
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My car shuts off while driving and slowing down. Its happened 5 times this month. This seems to be a recurring problems with this car. There should be a recall.
While driving app 55 MPH at app 8pm at night my cars lights and all the dash lights went out and the car completely stalled. I was able to turn on flashers and coast the car to the side of the road. I sat there for several minutes and then the car restarted. Fortunately there was no one following behind me. I have been out of town on business and used a company car. Upon my return I took my car to our local shop today. They were unable to detect any problems, however shared an article stating more than 150,000 chrysler owners have had similar trouble. They contacted the nearest dodge/chrysler dealer in aberdeen washington who offered no help or information. They could give no reason for the incident. We have not received any recall notice, nor information regarding any possible problems. How should I proceed? I am unable to drive my vehicle for fear this may happen again, and this time I may not be so fortunate. This has created a significant burden and stress. It seems someone should be accountable and that there is a significant liability by not being notified of this significant safety issue. Is this an issue I need my attorney to address? Thanks in advance for your help. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The car stalled within 1/8 mile after stopping to fill the tank with gas.
I stopped at a stop sign and the car stalled. It started right up, but had a hard time finding drive when I put it into drive. After that it ran fine. This same problem has occurred many times since. It happens randomly with no warning. It seems to happen more often after refueling, but also happens at any fuel tank gauge reading. Also the car hesitates at freeway speeds on occasion, but doesn't stall when this happens. I took the car to two dealers and after spending $500 they couldn't fix the problem. I called chrysler and they were no help. My wife won't drive the car and I fear it will stall pulling out into traffic after a stop. After some investigation I have realized that thousands of 2006 300c owners have had the same problem and chrysler is fully aware of this issue. How the dealers can pretend they have never heard of this problem and take money from me to fix the problem with my car, knowing they won't fix it, has to be criminal. Safety concerns were never addressed by the dealers or chrysler as well.
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).
I was on the highway and the car completely power down and shut off. I was able to pull over to the side of the road waited a few mintues and restarted the car. The car is continuing to stall out. This is very dangerous this will happening at high speeds.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. The contact stated the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
This morning I went to the gas station this morning after I put the gas in my car it turn off automatically can't get out of gas station with out turn it on 3 times move forward a little and then turn off completely after a couple minutes got out of the gas station and I was driving to my house afraid,scare of something may happen ,I stopped in stop sign it turn off again I turned back on and then drove again got into medium traffic street and it was no emergency it turn off bit this time I got a truck behind me so I turn my car into the walk side cause the truck was close to me and I would of hit me from behind my front lower bumper scratched, almost ripped ,I turned on again and reverse slowly back into the street the truck driver came to ask me what happen? ,if I was ok ? I explain to him what happen he told me I should not be driving the car anymore but I have to work he left and I kept driving with my emergency lines on a couple minutes after turn off again this time nobody was behind me turn it back on and drove again a block away from my house turn off again so I look for a safe place to parked and walked home,I call a friend to give me ride to work cause can't loose money or days or my job!!! It happen to me before I kept turn it on and I burn the water temperature sensor and killed the battery that in total cost me 411.95 dollars and I cant be working to fix this car is low in miles but no safe at all ...reopen the investigation the federal safety agency workers or drive my car for a day ...check the case on a cloverdale resident.
Shortly after I filled up my car it started stalling out. I was on the freeway and the car completely power down and shut off. I was able to pull over to the side of the road waited a few minutes and restarted the car. The car is continuing to stall out and I don't know what else to do. I have been to the dealership and they are not aware of what to do and just want me to bring it in an let it sit. But I need transportation that does not stall out and it is very dangerous my children were with me in the car when I lost power.
Engine stalls out and this is the 2 second time of this happening with in 4 weeks could have died.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power and stalled. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic for diagnostic testing, but the cause of the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 96,542.
2006 chrysler 300. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle power loss while driving. *smd a diagnosis revealed the crankshaft sensor failed.
Stalled when passing another vehicle, died backing out of driveway into street and almost hit by another vehicle. Randomly dies at stop signs. I don't feel safe driving car.
Stalling occurs at low speed and at stops. Check engine light occurred may twice with the stalling, so therefore mechanics aren't detecting the problem through diagnostics test. I've had 3 diagnostics test ran thus far. I was told could be due to something dealing with the fuel parts-I'm not technically inclined in car terminology. Please help. I provided a guestimate of the first initial occurrence. Thanks
Vehicle will not shift into gear from park. No warning lights are illuminated on the dashboard, there is nothing indicating there is any issue. Pressing the brake does not seem to unlock the shift lock mechanism that would allow me to shift into gear. Contacted chrysler group and was informed that although there have been recalls for the same problem in other model years, the 2006 model year is not currently covered.
I filled up the gas tank and shortly after entering the highway and accelerating the engine stalled on me in the middle of traffic. It took several attempts to restart. Since then it has stalled on me every time I fill up the gas tank so I have only been filling it 3/4 full and I have no problem. I found out there was a recall for the problem (pe13-016) and called chrysler but was told my VIN number was not covered even though it fit the exact criteria of the recall. Chrysler could not tell me why my vehicle was not covered.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. While driving 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The dealer stated that the manifold absolute pressure sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 140,000.
After filling up the fuel tank, after approximately 30 seconds the engine shut down. It was hard to restart, but finally restarted. When pulling out fromt the fueling station, the car began to buck and jerk intermittently. When stopped at a red light, it stalled again. I restarted the car. When I proceeded when the light turned green, the car again stalled. This occured for the next 5-6 miles, then stopped occurring. This happened every time I refilled the fuel tank. Since ooa 15 december 2011, I cannot fill my fuel tank and have to stop it before the nozzle shuts if off. If I inadvertenly let it fill until the nozzle clicks off (doesn't matter the fueling pump/station), it will buck and stall for the next several miles until some of the fuel is burned off in the tank.
2006 chrysler 300. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle stalled in oncoming traffic and gas line factory malfunction.
Car engine stalls after refueling. This has been happening for a year. I just found the federal safety agency study on the problem.
Engine stalls after tank fill up. I am concerned that an accident may occur when the engine stalls as you pull out into traffic.
The car engine stopped and the brakes, the steering wheel did not work, and almost caused an accident.it happened several times when I turn the car to the left, then it dies in the middle of the curve, especially after filling the gas tank completely.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. The contact stated that while traveling 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where unknown repairs were performed. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred after the repair. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 90,040. The VIN was not available.
Vehicle stall after fueling up.
After I fill my tank the vehicle will stall over and over. This has happened many times.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. The contact stated that after refueling, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified about the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 92,253.
I purchased the used car on july 20,2013 from car center in waldorf, md. One week of driving the car I had to fill the gas tank up. Once I started to drive it the car began to stumble and shut off on me while I was driving. I immediately called car center and I was given a loaner car 08/01/13 and the car was supposedly taken to waldorf ford and dodge to have it looked at. I called the waldorf ford and dodge to discuss my car. They told me the only thing they did was cut a new key for the car, which I had them fax me the receipt of the work done. My car shut off another 2 times while I was driving, just after fueling. When I personally dropped the car off at waldorf jeep and chrysler dealership the technician told me that I'm not the first one to complain about my car shutting of while driving, just after filling up my gas tank. I asked him was there a recall on the car that was not done. He said they're investigating it. I asked him what do I do in the meantime, his [xxx] answer just don't fill it all the way up. On 04/16/14, my car stalled in the middle of a busy highway while I had the green light to cross it. We were almost side swiped by another vehicle because they're light turned green and I couldn't get the car started in time to get out of the way. I no longer feel that this is "safe" to drive but yet I'm still stuck with these payments! Please help I love the car but want something that is safe to drive. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle would suddenly stall. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 15,000.
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