2008 Chrysler 300 brakes problems

Filed Nov 20, 2024 · Brakes, Driver assistance · NC

When taking vehicle for test drive about a month ago, the check engine light was on and after driving it, i noticed when AC was on and when off, the car loses power. When i go to pull out it has no power and i almost got hit in the side every time i would pull out from a busy highway. They had check engine light looked at and they said computer told them it was air valve leak or something like that. I had appointment for them to further assist and they said they could not find anything wrong. I can hear where the valve might be leaking at. The brakes are not good. I had to put on the brakes today fast and brake pedal acted like they were gonna skid out from under my foot. Brakes are new so why is it acting like i have no brakes and there is barley any acceleration. Something is going on and i don't want to be in a car accident just because our warnings are being over looked.

Filed Mar 13, 2017 · Brakes, Engine · 115,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. While driving 65 MPH, a loud noise was heard coming from the engine. Also, the vehicle felt unbalanced while driving. The service engine and battery warning indicators illuminated. The contact pulled off the roadway, turned off the vehicle, inspected under the hood, and found nothing unusual. The noise persisted as the contact drove home. Upon attempting to drive home, the key was unable to unlock the driver side door. The contact had recently purchased the vehicle and the dealer did not give her a key fob. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that all four brake pads were worn and needed replacement, as well as the egr valve and gasket, front outer tie rods, and front upper control arms. The vehicle was repaired. The contact mentioned that all four tires were also replaced. The contact stated that an independent mechanic informed her that the dealer should reimburse her for the repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed May 19, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · 80,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The gauges malfunctioned and the vehicle became inoperable. The contact received a recall notification under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The diagnostic determined that the failure was an anti-lock brake issue. After a 23 point inspection, the vehicle was still inoperable. The motor fractured and locked after the inspection and the hoses were dry rotted. In addition, there were two bolts on the floorboard of the vehicle. The radiator leaked fluid after the repair with an additional case of spark plug rust. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed May 4, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the low beams, turn signals, and gauges on the instrument panel flickered. In addition, the service engine and TPMS warning lights remained illuminated for an extended period of time. The brake pedal was periodically slow to respond and did not fully depress, so the contact constantly had to apply force to ensure that the vehicle stopped. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v567000 (electrical system) and 15v313000 (air bags). The contact called the manufacturer who stated that the parts were not available. The contact was uncertain if the repairs would be completed within a reasonable time frame. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Dec 4, 2015 · Brakes · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v373000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Sep 3, 2015 · Acceleration, Brakes · 56,460 miles · NJ

Lost power when ignition switch moved from drive position. Ignition switch sticks. Can pop out of position if you are not careful to make sure it is in correct position before you move vehicle. Took me days to figure this out. Took it to chrysler dealership several times in 2013. They were never able to fix this problem, then this recall came out. I am still driving with this problem. Dealerships never have the parts to fix either one of the recalls, and cant tell me when they will... Have the parts. Very frustrating. Need this vehicle for work, but I don't feel safe driving it.I deal with 2 dealerships in my area. They have not been very helpful.

Filed Aug 27, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 114,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. The contact received notices for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v567000 (electrical system) and 15v313000 (air bags); however, the parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The dealer stated that parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact stated that all the windows and the trunk failed to open intermittently. Also, the vehicle would hesitate when shifting gears and the brake pedal sank to the floor when depressed. The dealer was made aware of all the failures. The failure mileage was 114,000.

Filed Jul 6, 2015 · Airbags, Brakes · 90,000 miles · WI · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, brakes was depressed and failed to respond without warning. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle stalled. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a head injury and the front passenger sustained a knee injury that both required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician informed that the brakes was operating as designed. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed May 11, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · UT · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. The contact stated that upon pulling into a parking space, the brake pedal was applied and extended to the floor and failed to stop the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle surged forward over a curb and then crashed into a building. The driver did not sustain any injuries. A police report was filed and the insurance company sent the vehicle to a repair shop for further repairs. The vehicle was not diagnosed to determine the reason for the failure. The contact was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Updated 7/9/15*cn updated 9/15/2015

Filed Apr 21, 2015 · Brakes, Engine · 99,758 miles · TN

While driving down the road the engine would just lose power and shut down completely, leaving me without brakes or the ability to steer. Sometimes the ignition switch would hang and not start the engine until about the fourth or fifth try. So, I took the car in for service and repairs to fix the problem. They said the problem was in the ignition...something to do with the wcm module or win module or forbik and only the dealer could repair it. On april 1, 2014, jim cogdill dodge chrysler jeep ram, 8544 kinston pike knoxville, tn 37919 did the work. Then, after I had spent a total of $576.62 for parts and labor, I get a letter from chrysler informing me of safety recall p57 / the federal safety agency 14v‑567. November 19, 2014, I sent in all of the requested information and forms and receipts stating that I had paid for repairs and that I wanted a refund. On december 10, 2014, I received an email from chrysler's customer assistance center case manager stating that they "will be able to look into my reimbursement request further when the parts are available". As of today, april 21, 2015, the "parts" are still not available and neither is my refund. My reference with chrysler cac for this claim is case #[xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).