2011 Chrysler 300: whining or grinding noise

6 of the 200 complaints about the 2011 Chrysler 300 describe whining or grinding noise.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 3%
typical mileage: 54,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 13 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Whining or grinding noise by model year

2018
2
2013
2
2012
4
2011
6
2010
1
2008
1
2006
1
2005
1

What owners say

Filed Dec 5, 2016 · Electrical · 83,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chrysler 300. While driving various speeds, the battery saving mode warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that there was an abnormal whining noise accompanied by an abnormal odor during the failure. The following day, while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and the battery saving mode warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator caused the battery to fail and both would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.

Filed May 16, 2016 · Electrical · 119,000 miles · TX

For the past couple of weeks I've noticed that my vehicle would make a weird whining noise when I would crank it in the morning. So today while cranking my vehicle I noticed that it was hesitant to start then I received a message on the dashboard stating "battery saver mode". I then noticed the whining noise getting louder and louder and then I started to smell a burning smell that was coming through the vents. I noticed that chrysler issued an alternator recall for 3.6l vehicles only and I feel that one should be issued to cover those who have the 5.7l vehicles. I've noticed that several individuals have complained about this issue and chrysler should do something to fix it.

Filed Dec 22, 2014 · Electrical · 54,000 miles · WA

I was driving my car and I heard a whine from the engine compartment. The battery indicator light came on and I received a "battery saver mode" message on the evic. I parked the vehicle. When I shut it off, the engine had a strong odor of burning plastic about it. When I got back into my car the power was completely gone. Attempts to jump start the vehicle were unsuccessful.

Filed Nov 6, 2014 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 45,213 miles · KS

On the afternoon of 11/5/2014 I was driving at a speed of approx. 45-50 MPH when I noticed my 2011 chrysler 300 making a whining sound. Shortly after that I smelled what seemed like burning plastic. I then noticed that my ABS and ESC lights appeared on the dashboard. A message stating "battery saving mode" appeared on the hud and everything began to shutdown. I had zero control over the steering and braking. What's so bad is that I had my 20 month old and my 10 year old kids in the vehicle at the time. I was unable to jump start the car and ended up having to get it towed to a chrysler dealer.

Filed Jul 21, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 51,000 miles · NC

I was on interstate 40 when I noticed a whining noise coming from my vehicle just as I took my exit. I was able to make it to my destination when I noticed a burning smell coming from under the hood. I went to the nearest gas station and soon as I pulled in my vehicle began shutting down. The message said it could not detect my key and it was going into battery saving mode. Shortly after that, all power was lost and I was unable to restart the vehicle, I was unable to roll up my windows and lock my doors. It was after midnight when this occurred and the gas station was closed I had to enlist help from strangers to try and figure out the problem to no avail. I ended up staying at a hotel overnight and the next morning I was able to get a jump and get to the nearest auto parts store where they tested the battery and determined the alternator was failing. I am now in a position where I cannot drive my vehicle with the lights on,which means I cannot drive at night I can't use the AC and it is july, or drive with the radio on until I am able to replace the alternator. I am running off of battery power alone until this problem gets fixed.

Filed Jul 16, 2014 · Electrical · 48,500 miles · IL

First noticed a "whining" noise when idling that increased as I accelerated. I had a burning smell, not sure how it was related. Next sign of trouble was "battery saver mode" message on electronic display. Soon after, reverse camera stopped working, the radio turned off by itself, rear defroster and other electrical components didn't work. Last sign was traction control & ABS lights flashed on and off randomly. Right as I pulled into the dealership, car completely lost power (no steering, wipers came on, all lights on dash flashed and headlights were flashing). 2 dealerships told me they haven't heard of this but online searches seemed to indicate a problem with alternator and battery.