2007 Chrysler 300 brakes problems

Filed Aug 21, 2025 · Brakes · OH · fire

On August 18th, 2025 around 6:45 pm, our anti-lock break system stopped working, started smoking and caught fire. The fire came up through the engine under the hood and melted everything. There were no warning signs. Just smoke and flames. Luckily we were able to pull over and exit the vehicle. The fire was extinguished with 2 fire extinguishers. The car is a total loss.

Filed Feb 7, 2025 · Airbags, Brakes · VA · crash · 4 injuries

This vehicle was involved in a tragic car accident. The passengers both suffered deep laceration to the skull and other vital parts of the body. There was a recall notice that was sent to the owner 4 months after the fatal accident had occurred. Based on police inspection of the vehicle, they’ve determined there was mechanical failure to the vehicle which can be seen through a police bodycam at the police impound lot. The front passenger suffered a 6 inch deep cut to the skull according to the medical examiner’s report. The child in the rear also suffered a deep laceration to the ankle and foot despite being restrained in a child seat. Driver suffered a graze cut to the side of his head and survived the tragic accident after recovering from a coma he stated that the brakes did not function properly when depressed moments prior to the accident. Data recorder from the vehicle shows the driver was depressing the brake pedal the entirety of the time up to the moment of impact. This vehicle was t-boned by an suv, and this accident should have been survivable, however the passenger seat looks to be torn out of its brackets according to the pictures from the accident scene. I am requesting this vehicle be investigated as there are many vehicles similar to this one that could have dangerous defects which were outlined in the safety recall notice that was mailed to the owner. The safety recall did mention to stop driving this vehicle immediately, however this notice did not arrive in a timely manner to where anyone could have taken action immediately. I am requesting that this vehicle be inspected for not only the safety of the community it’s but for identifying why two people lost their lives due to a manufacture failure that could have been prevented if notification was sent in a timely manner. Thank you and I look forward to following up with someone regarding this immediate and dangerous concern. I have the original letters and when they were mailed to the owner.

Filed Oct 9, 2024 · Brakes · NY · crash

Something with throttle it will shake and slow down at a certain speed

Filed Feb 10, 2023 · Brakes · 75,200 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler 300. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated. The warning lights remained constantly illuminated whenever the vehicle was started. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the ABS module needed to be reprogramed. The independent mechanic informed the contact that the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 06V493000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,200.

Filed Jul 30, 2020 · Acceleration, Brakes · 117,000 miles · RI

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the ABS warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. Additionally, the cruise control was inoperable. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle failed to decelerate after the accelerator pedal was released. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was possibly due to cruise control malfunction. The contact was not provided a decisive answer to the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 117,000.

Filed Apr 22, 2019 · Brakes · KY

The vehicle was parked. We got into the vehicle to drive and the car would not shift out of "park". After doing research, and learning it was an issue with the park release button, we were able to manually get the car into "drive". This was necessary because we were parked at the er of a hospital. Since we couldn't put the car in "park" and we weren't able to get it to a mechanic right away, we would put it in "neutral" and use the emergency brake. The problem is the emergency brake started failing, which seems odd since it was only used a few times.

Filed Oct 5, 2018 · Brakes, Electrical · 165,000 miles · MO

Ignition module not functioning implausible vehicle speed. Preventing the vehicle from stopping. Ab

Filed Mar 8, 2018 · Brakes, Electrical · 139,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chrysler 300. While the key was in the ignition, the vehicle failed to start. The brake pedal was applied, but was stiff and failed to respond. All the instrument cluster indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and then towed to franklin sussex auto mall (315 route 23 north, sussex, nj 07461). The codes were reset and diagnosed that the ignition switch housing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The contact was referred to the federal safety agency. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 139,000.

Filed Nov 6, 2017 · Brakes · 110,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chrysler 300. While driving 15 MPH, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was towed to moore chrysler jeep in peoria, arizona 85382, where it was diagnosed that a plug became detached from the front ABS, which caused all of the brake fluid to leak out of the vehicle. The hydraulic pump was replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

Filed Nov 25, 2016 · Airbags, Brakes · 39,000 miles · PA

Airbag recall not done no parts [xxx] my teen drives the car. And brakes did lock up two different times making horrible sound only low miles on car have brakes fixed repeatedly. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).