2006 Chrysler 300: won't start

Filed Oct 9, 2018 · Brakes, Engine · 150,000 miles · WA

On my way to work I stopped and put $15 dolalrs in the tank I was just below a half tank now. I drove roughly 5-10miles and when I was driving around 30mph the oil can light came on and then my steering got tight and brakes got tight. It was like they went out. My car engine then shut off and I coasted to the shoulder the best I could. This almost caused a large accident. I tried starting the car immediately after it made noise but would not start a couple minutes later I started it and the car started fine.

Filed Mar 8, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 265,000 miles · TX

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.

Filed Oct 7, 2017 · Engine · 200,000 miles · GA · crash

When my key is turned to the "on" position without fully starting the vehicle, it starts stalling at low speeds and will not start without pressing the gas pedal. This will continue for approximately one week before the vehicle will return to normal performance. By normal performance, I mean it will start without pressing gas pedal and no stalling at low speed. When taking vehicle for routine services, I must inform the technicians not to place key in the "on" position or the problem start all over again. So far, I've had one accident due to this problem.

Filed Oct 24, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · 104,222 miles · NJ

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

Filed Sep 16, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 81,000 miles · IL

Started car the next day after fueling car the night before at gas station on the corner from my home it started riding real slow it making funny noise when it started riding better,but got in the car the next day no start car was taken to 2 mechanic shop 1st one you need a engine did not believe it 2nd shop broke it down need engine full of oil changed every 3 months only problem had was that plastic ring on when car would not get out of gear which I'm not the only one that this has happened too now I have no car only had for 4/ years and this has happen a lot wow wasted money and I always let this car run before I moved because years ago my grand father said chrysler were cold nature cars warm them up I was not even ready for my tune-up.

Filed Jul 12, 2015 · Electrical · FL

Car cut off in the middle of the road would not start. Changed the alternator and charged the battery it ran for a day and cut off again. All the warning lights came on and the wipers would not go down,the horn wouldn't work,and the blinkers or radio wouldn't work. Took to the dealer and 4 sensors to the computer module went bad. Car had to be towed to the dealership for the diagnosis.

Filed Jun 26, 2015 · Engine · 134,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. While parked, the vehicle did not start until after the third attempt. The muffler produced white smoke that then turned blue. The vehicle was taken to the contact's residence and was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 134,000.

Filed Mar 25, 2015 · Engine · 97,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. While parked, the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the valves needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000.

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.

Filed Apr 8, 2014 · Fuel system · 64,000 miles · CA

After filling my tank my car wouldn't start. Called my husband waited for him approx 15 minutes and car started. As I left the gas station and accelerated the car stalled in the middle of a 3 lane busy street. I coasted with no power to the right and turned on my hazards. After multiple attempts to restart it I had it towed to my mechanic. He couldn't find anything wrong, picked it up next day, seemed fine. Started filling tank to 3/4, accidentally filled full 1x since, same problem last night. Called 2 chrysler dealers this morning (4/8/14) to fix problem. They said chrysler is working on fix, nothing they can do. Sooooooooo dangerous!!!!!! This is wrong, I have little kids and I am scared to death car will die in middle of intersection.

Filed Mar 11, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · 88,824 miles · SC

The car was filled up with fuel and no more than 2-5 miles from the gas station while driving the engine cut off with no warning while in traffic. Was able to restart the engine and continue on and within a mile it stalled out again in traffic. This time the car would not start. The car was pushed to the side of the road. The oil pressure light was also coming on so did not want to push the car and cause further damage. After 45 mins I restarted the car fine and was able to drive 1 mile before it stalled out at a stop sign. Again no warning and the car lost all power and you were unable to stop the car easily or turn the wheel since all power was lost. The oil pressure light did come on again but did not occur until after the car engine cut off and all power was lost. This time I checked the oil and the level was fine but I still added an extra quart of oil. Then within 5 mins I was able to start the car and drive it the rest of the way 1-2 miles to the dealership. Upon arriving at the dealership we checked the error coded. The dealership than changed the oil and did a full inspection and drive of the car and was unable to reproduce the issue I was seeing before going to the dealership.

Filed Jan 9, 2014 · Electrical · 65,420 miles · CA

As I was driving my car shut-off and started back up on it's own when I was starting from a red light. Going up the next hill it did it after stopping at a stop sign. Over the next few days it would do this at different times and different speeds. At times it would not start back up on it's own I had to turn the key. Eventually, it starting shutting off at the garage I sent it to while being run on machines. It turned out to be a computer problem that required a new computer be put in. I am filing this incident because for the 2007 model of the same car there was a recall and free replacement of the computer. I have been told by an chrysler maintenance worker that the reason the 2007 was covered was that the sub-contractor for that year was participating with chrysler to pay for the recall or paying it themselves. However, the sub-contractor for the 2006 model was not. I believe chrysler is responsible for their end product and should pay for my new computer and installation. This work cost me over $2,100 for a problem that they knew about. My mechanic was told by one chrysler dealer that there just have not been enough 2006 models with the 2007 issue to warrant a recall. They even provided the chrysler mechanic to install the computer and reset it for the shop I had the work performed.