After exiting highway, I slowed car speed down to about 25 MPH when the car suddenly experienced a loss of engine power, power steering and power brakes. Car was still in driving mode. I was able to restart car after waiting 10 to 15 minutes.
2008 Chrysler 300 brakes complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the module transmitters needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was jerking and the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ABS module needed to be reset. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 140,000.
While driving slow, the brake pedal was depressed and went all the way down with no braking effect. A complete loss of hydraulic resistance and stopping capacity. If this vehicle had been on an interstate highway at 70 MPH with an emergency simi truck panic stopping in front of this vehicle, the driver would not survive. With this happening to this vehicle this may be a rare event, but if I did not report this , it would be neglect on my part.
This car is a lemon! I see other people's issues and I cannot believe this car hasn't been totally recalled and overhauled! Every month since I got it ( my first used car!).. It was at rental company for 1 1/2 years then I was the sucker that bought it! The tie rods go once a year and mechanics 'all talk who chrysler made them bad I guess" then the goodyear intregrity's hydroplane....the suspension sounds like beverly hillbillies...I was told that the noises I hear are not the shocks I had replaced but are now the actual front arm controls of my car that are rotting away...another thing is the engine "kicks in hard" when going into 2nd shift (automatic)..the horn is hard to press..the front tires rub, you can hear then when turning even though I am up to date on rotors and pads...let's see what else oh yes just paid $400 because the car started to overheat so when I was there getting that fixed I told them how my car has always had condensation on it in the winter..I can chisel off the ice particles on the inside! They said I needed a whole new housing of some sorts fixed so they did that..hum what else? Oh now the engine light is on and the car is chugging and jerking like I'm in a farmer's tractor! It's 10/2013 and I have 2 more years to go to pay...I have no more $$$ thanks chrysler..god bless america...2 more to pay on this..I should have stuck with honda or go toyota!
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and a loud squealing and grinding noise was heard. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the passenger and driver side front brake pads were replaced but the failure persisted. In addition, the contact stated that the ignition module had failed and was informed that the part was on backorder. The manufacturer was notified and they were unable to provide an expected date for the part. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
I had several complete brake jobs to get rid of the swilling and noise from the brakes when I stop. None of the things that I had done by the dealership fixed the problem. The dealership stated I had to live with the problem. I still have the same problem today. I have other friends with chrysler that states they have the same problem. Please note- this vehicle was purchased new.
While coming to a controlled stop at an intersection w.4th st & trimble rd mansfield, ohio there was a significant bang and a sharp change in the cars dynamic. The rear passenger side wheel locked up causing a screeching skid. I observed a deflated tire. Upon changing the tire there was significant damage to the aluminum rim as if an explosion had occurred. A visible large gaping hole could be seen in the wheel. The vehicle would not roll forward freely, however it would roll freely in reverse. The vehicle was towed to char's cars st rt 39 mansfield ohio where it was purchased approximately 3 days ago.....after conferring with their service manager [xxx], he stated that the bolts on the caliper sheared off. This raises great concern for the safety of myself and others. This vehicle was purchased for my son whom is in the us military and would be driving over 456 mi back to his base......please come investigate! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The car stutters when braking, the dealer informed me this was not uncommon and is related to the ABS system and is not a safety hazard. I have seen other comments on this web site that causes me concern?
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300c. While the contact was driving approximately 45 MPH, the front end of the vehicle began to shake during braking. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on three separate occasions for the same failure where the front brake pads were replaced each time. On the third recurrence, the front rotors were resurfaced with the replacement of the front brake pads. The failure recurred after 11,000 miles. The vehicle had not been repaired for the most recent failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and they informed the contact that there were no recalls related to the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 6,681....updated 09/21/11 *bf the consumer stated on august 26, 2011 he paid $834.78 to have the rotors and pads replaced. Updated 12/13/11.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the contact applied the brakes but the vehicle did not stop until crashing. A police report was filed and the contact suffered a concussion. Due to the contacts injuries, the contact was unaware of the full details of of the crash. The vehicle was towed to a towing company lot but the failure was not diagnosed and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 40,800.
I stated their was a rubbing type noise in right/left front wheel when turning. The result was nothing. The second occurrence was august 13, 2008 with the same problem. The third time day chrysler resurfaced front and rear rotors. The subsided but occurred again. The brakes drag and pulsate when stopping. I continue to have noisy front wheels while driving forward. When backing the automobile up the front brake pads are not stationary meaning they should not move in brake calipers. The steering knocks when turning. I have complained to the chrysler corporation.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. While driving 60 MPH downhill, the vehicle began vibrating and shaking severely when the brake pedal was depressed. The steering wheel also shook. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they replaced the rotor. The failure recurred and the rotor was replaced once again. The manufacturer stated that the failure was caused by how the contact was stopping the vehicle. The failure recurred and the dealer changed the brake pad and rotor again, but the failure persists. The failure mileage was 12,000.
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