2011 Chrysler 300: windshield wiper failure

Filed Jul 24, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 140,000 miles · MD

Takata recall cruise control don't work. Heated seats don't work rear back up camera don't works check engine light always on, sometimes door entry senses don't work, and when wipers is on dash lights dim

Filed Nov 3, 2014 · Electrical · 80,200 miles · MO

Saturday morning, I was driving on the highway and my 'battery saving mode' light came on. Then the brake light came on even though the brake was not engaged. Then the wipers went on. Numerous other lights came on indicating trouble. The radio went off on its own and I tried repeatedly to get it back on and no luck. The on screen print changed to another language. I exited the highway to head to the dealer and on the exit ramp, my car lost all power. Luckily, was in one of the two lanes and cars were able to go around me. A gentleman who had witnessed my trouble on the highway pulled over to help me. I couldn't even unlock the other doors or open the trunk (where the battery is located) and he could not get in as I had the seat pulled forward to drive and it would not budge due to no electric power. I had police wait behind me for an hour and a half until the tow truck arrived. The car was towed to the dealer at my expense. The dealer advised this morning after doing a diagnostic test the alternator burned up the battery and I have to have both of them replaced! Cost is approx. $1100. I contacted chrysler and they advised this vehicle is not subject to a recall. My issues sound identical to others reported here! How in the world can this be acceptable? Also this is my 4th chrysler 300. I am very lucky this did not occur on the highway itself in the midst of rush hour.

Filed Sep 16, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 52,000 miles · HI

Driving 40 MPH when battery light illuminated and a burning smell coming from car, I immediately opened the door and began to veer off the road. All the lights illuminated on the dash, the radio shut off, gauges stopped working, power steering stopped, brakes were not functioning, wipers came on and car came to a complete stall and began to vibrate. All doors locked and windows were not functioning. The car was completely dead and I almost got trapped in it. Took it to the dealer and they said it was a bad alternator which ruined my battery. Was charged nearly $1,000.00.

Filed Sep 12, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 69,000 miles · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chrysler 300. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the collision, ABS, and traction warning indicators illuminated. Additionally, the power steering failed and the wipers activated independently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000. Updated 10/31/14*lj updated 4/28/2015

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.

Filed Jul 13, 2014 · Electrical · 36,800 miles · OK

The first occurred 4 days earlier and it had burnt out my battery. I was told by the dealership that it was the alternator and they could not repair it until next week and had no loaner car for me. I had the battery replaced and the electrical system checked. They told me the electrical system checked out on the computer, was working as designed and must of been the battery. While driving on interstate 4 days later, battery indicator light illuminated along with the ABS and anti-skid lights. Windshield wipers came on, radio cut off and then lost power and acceleration. Coasted to side of highway and opened the hood where there was the odor of electrical short and burning. This is the same thing that happened 4 days earlier. When I took it back to the dealer was told by service personnel that they have been having the same problem with this same year and model vehicles. Mileage is 36,800.

Filed Jun 10, 2014 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · NJ

Radio shut off. All of a sudden there was a picture battery light on the dash. It was raining hard, therefore, I had to pull over because the wipers did not functioned properly due to the problem (it went to a slow motion). As soon as I pulled over, the car shuts off. Had to get my car pushed by a cop and my boyfriend out of a dangerous spot where it left me stuck, towed, taken to the dealer for them to tell me that it is the alternator and repairs are around $800, and a 63$ diagnosis fee! Really!? No one has it in stock, and one store told me "there must be something wrong with those alternators because the factory doesn't have them either, sorry you need to call the dealer."