2006 Chrysler 300: loss of power steering

Filed Nov 21, 2024 · Engine, Fuel system · CA

2006 Chrysler 300 Touring 3.5L V6 engine. Car has intermittent stall at slow speeds or at complete stop. Sometimes feels like it stumbles, other times it dies suddenly and unable to tell the engine shut down. I have to put car in park and completely switch the ignition fully off and turn back on to start position. When it stalls while rolling, I have to brake and bring car to full stop, with no power steering, and go through the same start procedure. No trouble codes are generated, and no check engine light indicator illuminated. Car usually starts right up, but sometimes I have to keep cranking starter, stumbles to catch as if starving for fuel. A/C was on first two times but also happens with A/C off. Research online reveals an open recall for the fuel tank on the 300C model with a 5.7L or 6.4L engine. Problems described on the 300C model are nearly identical to what my 300 Touring is experiencing. PCM replacement does not correct problem. Some noticed it happening only with a full tank. Stopgap measure is to only fill no more than 3/4 tank. I am currently testing this idea. The safety issue is significant and twofold; three times I have had one other adult and two children in the car. While stalled at a major intersection traffic signal trying to restart the engine, other vehicles approached from the rear at 50-55 MPH. A rear end collision with children in the back seat would likely be fatal. Secondly, during a stall event while the car is moving, it is extremely difficult to steer the vehicle to a safe place, and braking takes significant pedal pressure once power assist bleeds off. This is a serious concern and obvious collision hazard, as I may not be able to stop or steer to a safe location or avoid a hazard. I had the car at the dealer for over three weeks in July 2024 and they were unable to duplicate the issue. Their answer was to drive car until it happens more frequently. This is unacceptable. No other solution or repair was provided.

Filed Apr 5, 2018 · Fuel system · 41,000 miles · MS

After fill up tank the car stalls 3 to 6 times in the first 5 miles. Completely dead no power steering no nothing. Will restart. Then do it again.

Filed Jan 9, 2017 · CA

Engine stalls without warning while driving at highway speed and in town driving causing loss of power steering and power brake function. In and out of garage for over a year. Currently at chrysler dealership. After over 3hr diagnoses they told us that it needs a timing belt and water pump. They didnt know what was causing the engine to stall. Contacted chrysler 1/3/17 stated that a starcase file would be opened to resolve this issue. Didnt seem aware of this being a widespread problem with this year make and model. As of 1/9/17 no closer to resolving this issue. This car is not safe to drive.we gave our daughter our car to drive for the past 6 months as this car is not safe to drive.

Filed Dec 18, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 58,000 miles · AZ

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.

Filed Sep 28, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · 121,500 miles · CA · 1 injury

After work I was driving home as usuall down a very busy main road with alot of traffic and light controlled intersections. I was about 25 min away from home when I was beginnign to make a lane change and excellerate over to the right lane. As I began to get over without a warning or notice my power steering went out and I was unable to turn my wheel without excessive force. As I continued to cost into the other lane and grab ahold of the steering I realized not only did this shut off but the engine did as well. I guided the car to the safest place I could (still in the middle of the intersection and put the car in park. Hundreds of cars drove by honking and swearing at me leaving me stuck in my vehicle as it was to unsafe to get out. After about 15 min of that streess a helpful older man helped push me to a safer part of the street until my boyfriend could get to me and have the car towed home. After a week and a half and close to 500 later I was called with the news that a cylindar collapsed causing my engine to fail. It would be a 7,000-9,000 repair at the least. The problem with this is that I still owe 13000 on this vehicle and it barely blue books at 10000. So why would I pay the money when I have never had an issue with this vehicle in the 3 years of owning it and had no warning or way to prevent it. I always took my car to a dealer to be maintenced and never missed an oil change so how could this be happening to me. Now I am stuck with a car in front of my house that doesnt work and had to purchase another vehicle in the mean time while I am dealing with trying to make chrylser responsible for this horrible situation. I have done massive research on this issue and learned that this year is already known for this issue and found over 200 compaints with people just like me who this happened to. Please help me to get this repair covered or my car purchased back.

Filed Aug 5, 2015 · Steering · 90,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. While making a left turn at approximately 30 MPH, the steering became difficult to maneuver without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Jul 13, 2015 · Fuel system · 47,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the power steering failed which caused the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The failure recurred multiple times after refueling the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. 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 contact also received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags); however, the parts were unavailable to perform the repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 47,000.

Filed Jan 7, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 131,000 miles · MD

After filling up with fuel the vehicle stalls about 3 or 4 times. I looked this issue up and there was a recall, but it was VIN specific. I refueled on 7 january 2015, and was turning onto a busy highway, the car stalled while I was turning, I placed it in neutral and restarted it. About 1/2 mile down the road it again stalled, I lost power steering, and once again had to put it in neutral. The automobile stalled one more time and then resumed normal operation. I am afraid that this will happen when I am accessing an interstate where the consequences will be much worse.

Filed Mar 10, 2014 · Engine · 78,000 miles · NJ

After refueling the car will stall after leaving service station. Very dangerous, loss of power steering,brakes,engine dies. Was told it was purge solenoid had it replaced. Seemed to be alright for awhile , but it has happened again. I looked up problem on internet & it appears this is commend problem.

Filed Feb 17, 2013 · Engine, Fuel system · 71,502 miles · NY

After a gas fill up the car would stall at various speeds. Once stalled there is no power steering.

Filed Feb 12, 2013 · Engine, Fuel system · GA

2006 chrysler 300c. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle stalling while driving. *smd the consumer stated the stalling would only occur after filling the gas tank. The dealer was unable to find a problem and there were no error codes displaying on the computer. The consumer stated the last stalling incident, he lost steering control and had to shift the vehicle to neutral quickly and try and restart the vehicle. A diagnosis revealed there was a fuel supply problem and the fuel tank needed to be replaced at a cost of $ 1400.62.

Filed Oct 13, 2009 · Steering · 32,000 miles · MA

At 36,000 miles the inner tie rods are worn and very loose. Outters are worn but not as badly. Car is out of warranty (over 36 months). When I called the dealer they said this is a common problem and they have seen it happen at less than 36,000 miles. Failure consequences will be complete loss of steering control and accidents. This a serious and dangerous manufacturing defect and should be addressed immediately.