Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the engine stalled. The contact received a notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the part needed to remedy the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000. Updated 3/13/15*cn updated 9/11/2017
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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle causing a 3-vehicle chain collision. A police report was filed. There were two injuries reported from the other vehicles which required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a salvage yard. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. Mailed out 01/13/15
Every time I put my car in park and turn off car key wouldn't come out had to start it back up and turn back off sometimes it did sometimes it didn't know my battery is bad I blame the ignition for that just after I started to have problems with the ignition my battery keep dying I took it to get charged I was told it was good by auto parts tested and everything for free put it back in the car now its died again.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The contact stated that her vehicle was unable to be remedied because parts were unavailable. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the engine and power steering seized. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 75,000. Updated 1/13/15*cn the consumer stated the vehicle completely shut down while at a stop sign. It also shut down while pulled over in a turning lane. The consumer stated the vehicle would take 5 to 10 minutes to start. Each morning the vehicle would need to be jump started. Updated 06/3/2015
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. The contact stated that while at a stop light, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasion. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.
I had been complaining for two years about a ticking sound in the engine. I was told by ginn chrysler that it was nothing. The vehicle used to try to cut off while running. Finally, on mother's day (2010) just leaving hard rock hollywood casino while driving on the florida turnpike at approx. 70 MPH; the engine completely cut off in the middle of heavy thruway traffic. We were lucky enough to be close to an off ramp and coasted to a stop on the shoulder of the exit ramp.. We had to remain there for 3 hours until someone was kind enough to pick us up and take us home. My 83 year old mother-in-law had to stand up for a few hours until we were picked-up. The engine had to be replaced for $2450.23. A few months later, after receiving the new engine, the vehicle would have difficulty starting for four years. It seemed to want to cut off again. I reported this to massey and dadeland chrysler and was finally told after a free 24 point inspection during a oil change that it was the tipm. Now, on 11/20/2014, I was told that it was the fobik in a recall letter. After being told of the numerous safety problems, I could not drive the car for fear of harming the public or myself and my passengers. I cannot drive this vehicle until it is repaired. I feel that I should be given a vehicle to drive until such time in the future. Until then, I do not have my own transportation. I have paid $33,000 for this car. The consumer was informed the total integrated power module was replaced. Updated 08/19/15*jb the consumer stated for several years he experienced problems with the vehicle not wanting to start or would cut off unexpectedly. One set of keys stopped working and the power steering would fade. Updated 08/24/15.
Getting off of the beltway and the car stopped. Luckily I was able to pull on the side and restart the car. It has happened at least four other times. Once pulling out of a gas station into traffic, sitting at a red light and driving about 30 miles an hour on a residential road. This is not safe. Chrysler has issued a recall with no part on hand yet to fix this problem. This is a safety hazard and meanwhile an 82 year old woman has to drive her car never knowing when it will just shut down. Chrysler is making no attempt at offering rental cars or as I see it getting the part to the dealers to fix it. Why should the owner incur rental fees because this car is completely unsafe to drive.? I would like some answers as soon as possible. I called chrysler and was reread the recall letter and was told nothing would be done and that chrysler had no intention of supplying anyone with a rental car that has had the car shutdown while driving it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. While driving 40 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn, the engine stalled, and the warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) and believed the failure was related to the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Heater core blew in the car. Fortunately, the car was parked when it happened, but if I'd still been driving, the fluid that dispelled would have burnt my legs and feet as I was wearing shorts and flip-flops. This incident was further exasperated by the fact that the car had been in & out of the dealership (prestige in las vegas) march, april, may & june of 2014 for several issues and a lot of them had something to do with temperature sensors, gauges, water leakage, etc. I found it difficult to understand how it could not have been known to have a problem with all that had happened with the car during those times. At one point, they had my car for 33 days trying to find the problem!! Having the heating core where it is and having it blow the hot fluid out on the driver's side from under the dash is the most ludicrous thing I've ever heard. I am so thankful that I had gotten out of the car or I'm sure I would have had 3rd degree burns from my knees down or worse.
I bought a new chrysler 300 in 2008. The 300 is having very major issues in july 10, 2010 / september 09 , 2011 / september 04 2012 / august 12 , 2013/ , june 2014 / september 2014 the 300 had to be towed many times because the car will not start; this car was shutting down while driving what is very dangerous and scary ; when we put the car in neutral the car might restart, we had some very unsafe driving concerns at this time when the vehicle was stalling repetitively anywhere (freeway, regular street, when driving slow, fast), we were told it was due to a faulty ignition module and 6 times we came to chrysler it was something related to a faulty ignition we kept driving the 300 not feeling safe , the car stalls anytime ,anywhere , the dealership seems unable to fix the issue . My wife who mainly drove the car decided to let me drive the 300 because she was not feeling safe driving with the kids scared to get into a car accident because the engine never stopped shutting down anywhere she drives ( freeway, street) the ignition issue is consistent 1 year apart ,july 2010,september 2011,september 2012 , august 2013 june 014 ,september 2014 , I am certain if nothing seriously is done I will contact you again next year for the same issue. This faulty ignition issue must be fix permanently at chrysler dealership cost; my family is not safe driving this car; ; the dealership is well aware of the issue for many years now but they ignore us. I have enough that is why I contact you to see if anything you can do to help me resolving this issue. I will ask first for a refund associated to all ignition issues and a total fix of the problem I sent a certified complaint letter to chrysler in june 2014 but still waiting for a response.
Traveling at approximately 30 MPH and the car stalled - it was not after a gas fill up as so many have reported with the 2006 model year. This is a 2008 300c hemi awd - this has happened at least 10 or 15 times since last november!!! Had it back to the dealer - no codes or suggestions to fix. Read forums on line that said it could be the egr - bought one and replaced the egr but it just stalled again today. What is the problem with these hemis??? Gotta get this problem fixed before someone gets hurt or killed!! Action please.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted and resumed as normal. The failure recurred sporadically. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. Updated 08/27/14*lj updated 09/16/2014
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was not able to diagnose the problem. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 111,635.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted and resumed normal operation. The failure occurred after refueling on eight separate occasions. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they were unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
The car turns off all by itself while I'm driving down the road. This has occurred four times now.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact restarted the vehicle and it functioned properly. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 56,500.
On 2/27/2014 I was driving on the free way and my windshield wipers stopped working. It was very dangerous due to the fact that it was pouring rain out, and I had zero visibility on the highway. I had to pull over on to the shoulder, where I waited approximately 30 minutes before I was able to get my wipers to work again. On my way home from work later that day, as I was driving on the freeway once again, my car completely turned off leaving me stranded in the middle of the free way. I was able to get my car started and get home safely , although I was terrified. Took my car to the dealer on 3/1/2014. Tech stated it was a bad wiper motor, part replaced and still wipers will not work. Replaced fuses and relays as recommended per dealer tech, still wipers will not work I have spent over 500$ in these repairs and still my wipers are not working. Now the dealer is saying that I have a bad tipm (totally integrated power module). However, I am unable to get my car fixed since the part is on back order. Apparently chrsyler has known about this problem for a while now since the part is on a national back order. I believe chrysler should recall all vehicles with a defective tipm. The dealer has given me an estimate of 1200$ for replacing the tipm. It's very aggravating since now I must pay for a rental car for who knows how long since not even dealers know when the part will be available. I will never buy another chrysler, dodge or jeep product again. After doing some extensive research, I have found that several models have this same issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300c. The contact stated that immediately after refueling, the vehicle stalled as the check engine warning lamp illuminated. The contact mentioned that he was able to restart the vehicle immediately after the failure. The contact inspected the vehicle and diagnosed that there was a defective sensor in the engine. The contact made repairs to the vehicle but to no avail. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 68,000 and the current mileage was 69,206. ...updated 03/07/14 *bf the consumer stated the PCM was replaced three times, but to no avail. The consumer stated the problem was a bad ignition coil. Found through more testing. Possibly when the temperature of the engine varied it created an open in the coil causing the coil to have electrical discharge into the wiring harness, which was causing the PCM to shut down, reset and then stall. Updated 03/18/14
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. The contact was driving 25 MPH when the windows became inoperable. The contact also stated that the engine would sporadically fail to start. The failures were recurring. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacture was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000...updated 01/13/14 *bf updated 01/16/14
The cooling fan broke off a blade which put a hole in the radiator and blew the alternator. I had to replace the radiator = 450.00 battery - 100.00 cooling fan = 150.00 alternator = 185.00 885.00 later on the cooling fan should not have broke.
My car has been cutting off while driving. It happened about 5 times this year. The most recent incident was a wake up call that I could not ignore. I was going about 15mph making a left turn on to a busy street from another busy street and before I could complete the turn it cut off with cars behind me and to my left and right. I had no control over the car and started to veer into the occupied right lane. I had my too young daughters with me and it was very scary. I was able to cut the car back on immediately but this was unsafe. The other times I was driving straight and did not have to use the wheel to steer. I had no idea that if the car cuts off the steering goes with it. We took the car to chrysler who could not diagnose it, I then took it to my mechanic who could not diagnose it. He kept the car for about 3 days to see if he could replicate the issue - he couldn't. There was another chrysler 300 my mechanic said just got dropped off with the very same issue. I called chrysler who said to take it back in and they will work with us to see what the issue is. I wanted to let you know because I am not confident it will get fixed and I believe this poses a serious safety issue for the public. Please look into this because others may ignore it at first like I did. But when my young girls where in the car and I had no control, I had to take action.
I was stop at the light and when the light change, I proceeded to drive and I heard a terrible noise that sound like a flat tire. I quickly pull off the road and found out the it was my radiator and red fluid was coming out. I found out later at the chrysler dealer repair service that the fans had came a loose and puncture the radiator. He stated that several of the same type of car had the same problem with the fans coming loose and puncturing the radiator. Their should be a recall on that part and I should be refunded the money I had to spend to get it repaired.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. The contact stated that anti-freeze was leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that anti-freeze was leaking into the motor and as a result, the connector water outlet needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 81,000 and the current mileage was 81,119.
We have 5 chrysler 300's used for transporting our residents in and around our community 4 out of 5 of these vehicles have had the same issue. The cooling system fan blades come apart and the shrouds of the fan go through the radiator causing immediate leakage of all coolant and destroying the radiator. As of date 4/30/12 chrysler/dodge has yet to recall this defect and is not covered under warranty. This is obviously a problem with this year, model and needs to recalled on the 300's and the dodge chargers.
We have 5 chrysler 300's used for transporting our residents in and around our community 4 out of 5 of these vehicles have had the same issue. The cooling system fan blades come apart and the shrouds of the fan go thru the radiator causing immediate leakage of all coolant and destroying the radiator. As of date 4/30/12 chrysler/dodge has yet to recall this defect and is not covered under warranty. This is obviously a problem with this year, model and needs to recalled on the 300's and the dodge chargers.
We have 5 chrysler 300's used for transporting our residents in and around our community 4 out of 5 of these vehicles have had the same issue. The cooling system fan blades come apart and the shrouds of the fan go through the radiator causing immediate leakage of all coolant and destroying the radiator. As of date 4/30/12 chrysler/dodge has yet to recall this defect and is not covered under warranty. This is obviously a problem with this year, model and needs to recalled on the 300's and the dodge chargers.
We have 5 chrysler 300's used for transporting our residents in and around our community 4 out of 5 of these vehicles have had the same issue. The cooling system fan blades come apart and the shrouds of the fan go through the radiator causing immediate leakage of all coolant and destroying the radiator. As of date 4/30/12 chrysler/dodge has yet to recall this defect and is not covered under warranty. This is obviously a problem with this year, model and needs to recalled on the 300's and the dodge chargers.
I received a letter back from the manufacture listing this car as a dodge magnum , although car is a chrysler 300 , it is at chrysler jeep eagle in west palm beach fla [xxx] is in the service department, I have been waiting over a week only to be stalled , and also the car was purchased new, at the time I purchased the car the sales man gave me a service book for a dodge charger and told me its the same thing, why come chrysler is having such a hard time with the VIN on the vehicle. This is the 2nd trip they made and then told me they was looking for the wrong car. The letter I received stated I told them I purchased the car used not so supposedly this car was new when I bought it. And has already had a slow start up and idle. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I was driving the mr car all of a sudden it started smoking,I lost power then engine light came on.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. The contact stated that while waiting at a traffic stop, she heard a loud popping noise and then temperature gauge indicated that the vehicle was overheating. The contact mentioned that once she exited the vehicle, she realized that all of the radiator fluid had drained out. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who diagnosed that the electric power radiator cooling fan had separated and punctured the radiator. As a result, both needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in aany recalls. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 49,000 and the current mileage was 53,000.
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