The car began to stall, losing power at around 20mph. The first indication of something being wrong was the failing of radio, A/C and dimmed lights. The car began to jerk, shake, eventually coming to a complete stop. It was preventing shifting from drive gear to park gear. After a few moments, it allowed shifting to park and turned off. Initially thought the battery failed, so replaced it. Later discovered the alternator was cooked. Then determined the issue was related to a recall on the alternator.
2012 Chrysler 300 acceleration complaints
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2012 chrysler 300. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle defective speed sensors, brakes and acceleration issues. *smd the consumer stated the ABS light illuminated. The consumer was informed the parts would need to be ordered. The consumer stated as he approached a stop sign, he applied the brake to slow down. However, the brakes faded and the vehicle accelerated into the median. He hit the sign posted at the media. There was damage to the grill, bumper and under carriage. *jb on may 13, 2015, the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, where a diagnosis revealed a defective rear speed sensor. Updated 10/27/15.*jb the consumer stated earlier in the year, the right front speed sensor was defective and replaced.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. While driving at 50 MPH, the electronic throttle control warning light illuminated and the vehicle lost power. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 39,000. Updated 4/27/15*cn the consumer stated the etc light illuminated. Updated 04/30/15
I was entering the freeway and at about 45 MPH the car just stalled dropping speed to about 15 MPH so I released the gas pedal and started to gain speed when I was going to merge onto the first lane at about 50 MPH the car stalled again stopping the traffic behind me. I almost drove off the freeway to avoid the cars behind me. Thats the scariest but like a month ago it did the same thing at a stop light it just wouldn't respond when I tried to take off so I had to turn it off and start it again.
I came to a stop at a four way intersection. I accelerated to turn at about 5mph instead of the car turning the steering locked up for about 1-2 seconds. Then drove normal until I got to my destination which was a few minutes away & turned the car off. I got off the car & went into the store. Went I finished shopping I returned to the car & tried to start it up. It would not start & steering wheel & brakes were locked. The power steering light, stability control & brake lights would blink & say service engine. About an hour into this I tried to turn the car on. It turned on but the steering wheel was barley turnable I tried to move it a few inches. For the wrecker service personal once I moved it the cars steering was back to normal & working. I plan on taking it to the dodge dealership tomorrow morning.I just really hope this does not happen again while driving at a high speed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. While driving approximately 3 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed and there was an eight second delayed response. The failure recurred ten times while driving at low speeds. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer twice and the brake pedal sensor was replaced. The dealer also inspected the brake pedal wiring in which there was no defect. The failure recurred after the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 10.
When switching from the accelerator pedal to the brake pedal my foot hits the plastic surface on the upper part of the foot well. This can delay the time it takes to hit the brakes. I removed the chrysler issue floor mat to resolve the problem. This would be a safety issue with people with shoe size over 11.
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