2008 Chrysler 300: engine failure

Filed Feb 1, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · 64,626 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. While driving 30 MPH, the accelerator pedal seized while attempting to accelerate without warning. Once the contact depressed the brake pedal, the failure stopped. The failure occurred randomly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle control failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 64,626.

Filed Nov 25, 2015 · Electrical · 52,400 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. The contact stated that when the ignition switch was turned to the on the position, the engine failed to start. After several attempts, the vehicle was able to start. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 52,400. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Nov 19, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · LA

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. Upon making a left or right turn, there was an abnormal noise, the steering wheel seized, and the contact had to apply force to turn the steering wheel each time the failure recurred. The dealer was notified of the failure several times, but was not able to replicate the failure and provide a permanent remedy. The vehicle was also included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags) and 14v567000 (electrical system) and the part was not available for several months. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Sep 28, 2015 · Electrical · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle seized and the instrument panel lights illuminated on and off. The vehicle was able to restart after numerous attempts, but the failure recurred. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown.

Filed Sep 10, 2015 · Electrical · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the key was coming out of position in the ignition and the steering wheel seized. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable timeframe to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available and stated that the contact was number 701 on the waiting list. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Sep 9, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 127,157 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. The contact stated while driving at 55 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate and the steering wheel seized. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v567000 (electrical system) and 15v313000 (air bags) however stated that the parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,157. Updated 11/23/15*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. Updated 2/3/2016 *js

Filed Sep 8, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 95,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. When the vehicle was started, it failed to shift into drive and the steering wheel seized without warning. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v567000 (electrical system) and 15v313000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repairs were 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 failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

Filed Aug 28, 2015 · Engine · 116,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact restarted the vehicle and, while reversing, the vehicle overheated. The contact mentioned there were three fan blades missing, which scratched and punctured the radiator. The contact stated that fuel leaked from the radiator. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the radiator seized and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 116,000.

Filed Aug 6, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. There was an abnormal noise coming from the engine and the oil warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition module failed and that the part was on back order. The dealer provided a temporary remedy of modifying the ignition switch and upon restarting the vehicle, there was an engine failure. The vehicle remained at the dealer due to the vehicle being unsafe to drive. The parts were not available for the federal safety agency campaign id numbers: 14v567000 (electrical system) and 15v313000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Ma 10/15/2015

Filed Jul 28, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 149,367 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the engine failed to start. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v567000 (electrical system) and 15v313000 (air bags); however, the parts needed for the recall repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 149,367.

Filed Jul 16, 2015 · Driver assistance, Steering · 40,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the power steering seized and the traction control indicator illuminated. The failure recurred three or four times. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

Filed May 22, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 86,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. While driving 15 MPH, the vehicle lost power and the steering wheel seized. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The failure recurred numerous times. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the parts were unavailable to perform the repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.