Dt*: the contact stated, each time the automatic transmission was placed into reverse or drive, there was a loud banging noise. The vehicle was also sluggish during acceleration. The vehicle was inspected by a dealership, who was unsure of how to repair the problem. The dealer directed the contact to file a complaint with the federal safety agency, so there would be a record.
2006 Chrysler 300 transmission complaints
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When vehicle is placed in reverse, you must keep your foot on the brake, as the car rolls forward (this is on any slight incline) does this everytime. Chrysler says, I have to keep my foot on brake when going in reverse to keep car from rolling forward. Feels like the reverse gear is not locking in place as it is supposed to. Safety issue .
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.
2006 chrysler 300 touring, loud noise from brake pedal, dealer found return spring improperly installed from factory. Repair did not correct the problem. Recall repair on transmission did not fix the problem. Front brakes pull when applied at any speed. The car has a loud/hard engine idle.
On 1/25/06 I lost all acceleration on my 2006 chrysler 300c 4dr. Sedan. The engine was running, pressing the accelerator revved the engine but their was absolutely no acceleration. Luckily there was a shoulder, I was in the right lane and was able to coast over before being struck by the truck behind me. The vehicle was "repaired" by the dealer (mcdonough chrysler in east brunswick, nj) and returned to me on 2/10/06. The same thing happened to my wife while driving south on us route #1. This time there was no shoulder and the tractor trailer behind her only avoided hitting her by swerving to the left and going around her. When the vehicle was towed the tow truck operator made a comment that he tows "about 20 of these cars a week." this may be an exaggeration but it would seem to indicate a serious problem.
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.
Dt: while driving on the highway at 35 MPH the front right passenger side axle broke off with the wheel intact. This happened without warning, no previous incidents. The vehicle skidded to the side of the road, and this was where the vehicle came to a stop. No other vehicles were involved. Witnesses called police who quickly arrived on the scene. The vehicle was towed to a garage. The vehicle was left behind at the garage, and the consumer wanted to continue her trip and got a rental car to proceed further. The consumer was instructed to file complaint by the insurance adjustor.
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