2009 Chrysler 300: sudden loss of power

Filed Mar 18, 2021 · 143,000 miles · OH

I have a 2009 chrysler 300 that intermittently shuts itself off while driving. When it does this, it loses al power. Lights, flashers, dash lights all turn off. I lose power steering, power brakes and have to manually steer it and brake it to get it off to the side of the road. Once it is out of traffic I put it in park, turn off the key and then, and only then, I can restart it. When all of this happens, there is no codes. I took it to the dealership where I purchased it and they said that everything is fine because there isn't any codes. I called chrysler customer service and filed a case. #78850950. They claimed to have any prior knowledge of this happening on any other chrysler product. The last time the car shutdown I was making a left hand turn and it shut itself down as I was going across a very busy highway and it almost caused an accident as cars swerved out of the way so not to hit me broadside. Neither chrysler or it's dealership will help me get this problem fixed stating that they have done everything that they are required to do and that the diagnostic machines says there isn't a problem. I suggested that they take the car and drive it around because it will indeed repeat in a couple of days time. The dealership told me that since it's a 2009 that I would be better off getting a new car.I told them that I want this one fixed. They told me that it would cost me thousands for them to hook up test equipment and drive it around. It is in my opinion that this is a safety issue and it will be only a matter of time before someone is killed. There are several similar complaints on the internet. I offer you this car to inspect and drive and see if what I am telling you is in fact what is occurring. What bothers me the most, that this car shuts off all the power and there isn't a single code being generated by the computer.

Filed Dec 25, 2018 · Electrical · 80,121 miles · OH

This car has a plastic key fob used as the key. Sometimes I turn the key and nothing happens. I have replaced the battery repeatedly in the fob itself. I wish it had a metal key so I could figure out if it is something in the ignition or in the fob itself. I'm afraid I am going to lose power when driving and crash. The dealer said a new ignition is over $1000 but I am not convinced this will solve my issue. I am also afraid an electrical problem could make my airbags not work or a fire inside. I know chrysler has recalled 2 million cars for ignition issues but mine has not been included thus far and I'm not sure why. I do not think the problem will magically correct itself, but it is intermittent with no rhyme or reason just depends

Filed Nov 2, 2015 · Electrical · 65,000 miles · MA

2009 chrysler 300. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle sudden power loss while driving. *smd the consumer stated all of the electronics in the vehicle went dead. There was no warning. He was able to restart the vehicle. On sunday march 21, 2016, the vehicle lost all power again, without prior warning. The engine instantly stopped running, forcing the consumer to man handle the vehicle without power steering or brakes. Updated 04/21/16.

Filed Jan 4, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 94,302 miles · NC

I own a 2009 chrysler 300c is exhibiting the following circumstances. Stall is leading to unnecessary endangerment of my and other highway users' survivability. This automatically raises the risk of death for consumers utilizing the roadways be it two lane or multi- lanes, city or rural roads. My 2009 chrysler 300c is supposed to be a high performance vehicle and these deficiencies only add insult to injury. I do not believe the excuse of "we don't know" will satisfy the family of a loved one lost in a vehicle accident. I request a fail-safe protection when the following defects exist, I.e. Stall, sudden shutdown, loss of power, and in traffic appears out of the ordinary. Chrysler is explicably compounds this stall safety problem by not providing the most efficient mechanical expertise available and swiftly correct this safety issue as an issue to consumers for satisfactory of this safety hazard. I have performed the initial risk assessments and potential hazards that may arise during the execution of mechanical malfunctions of my 2009 chrysler 300c. The ignition is either loose and not communication with the other components to properly operate the vehicles and continue to shut off, stall, stop, etc. Etc. Etc. This empirical evidence points in the opposite direction of safety and further more compound this problem. There is a need and explanation given for these destructive mechanical malfunctions. I do not want a death, crash, injury, or fire.

Filed Nov 17, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · 85,000 miles · NC

While driving on the freeway my chrysler 300 died while I was accelerating into heavy traffic going approximately 55 MPH. The vehicle just cut itself off. It lost power to the engine, I lost my power steering, nor could I brake. I was close to being slammed in the rear. I was able to maneuver it to the edge of the freeway because I was luckily in the right hand lane. It took several tries to get the motor to restart. This power loss has happened on several occasions and is very frightening. From time to time I must continue to turn the ignition to the start position. It appears that there is play within the ignition switch and no contact is made preventing it to power on.