Came out to my car and smoke was coming out from the hood, opened it up smell was comng from the altenator, smelt like burnt plastic. My eletrical went out no way of starting car up and had to open manually with car key to get in.
2012 Chrysler 300 electrical complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. While driving approximately 35 MPH with the radio on, the radio turned off without warning. The battery saver message was displayed and the ABS and traction warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle did not lose power, but hesitated while driving home. The contact researched the issue online and found the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). All star dodge chrysler jeep ram (11503 st charles rock rd, bridgeton, mo 63044 (314) 291-2050) confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer also confirmed that the VIN was excluded from the recall. No further assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Alternator went out while driving on a busy interstate no warning repalace alternator new battery battery light want go out
Driving at night. Noticed car was" whining" and emitting burnt plastic odor. Lights dimmed. Information (evic) screen reported "battery saver mode". Checked car upon arriving home. Burnt odor from location of alternator.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning, the vehicle was towed to a dealer (j1 automotive repair incorporated, 591 s main st, lombard, il 60148, (630) 932-4427) and the alternator assembly was replaced. The dealer and manufacturer stated that because the alternator assembly was 180 amps, it was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system), although the vehicle exhibited the same failure related to the recall concerning the 160 amp alternators. In addition, a new recall was issued: the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,172. Updated 08/31/17*lj the consumer stated the trunk release was malfunctioning as well.
Limited edition 75th anniversary mopar. Continually blows the 25 amp fuse for the acc, anti-sway, & and systems. Alternator has caught fire on on one occassion. Chrysler either doesn't care or does not possess the expertise to resolve the problem. Battery & alternator replaced after fire. 4091 miles later I am experiencing the same blown fuse problem. Chrysler "independant" investigator from eaa (mike sobiecki) filed report to chrysler a few weeks ago. No call from chrysler to me regarding this issue (there is a chrysler case number on this). I need help. I work out of state and I-ve already broke down during interstate travel on I-10.
Car had no issues. Was driving and all of a sudden out of no where everything in car was flickering on and off. Speedometer was going up and down and couldn't steer car. The smell was like something was on fire. Thought it was battery (even though there was no issues before) bought a new battery and the burning and smoke was worse. Couldn't even drive it home. This is a common problem w this vehicle yet this VIN isn't included in the recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. While driving 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an unknown chrysler dealer in bronx, new york where it was determined that the alternator and the battery failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 40,000. The VIN was not available.
Alternator went out without any warning. Battery was drained by alternator had no warning. I drive to work and everything was fine had no warning lights on that anything was malfunctioning in the car. When I tried to leave work I couldn't I was not even able to get into the car. Bought a new battery the next day and alternator drained that one too so had to go get the alternator replaced.
While driving my chrysler 300 shut down no electrical power unable to put the car in park no warning signs and stopped in traffic. Unable to use hazard alights as well.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the passenger side tail light fractured without warning. The vehicle was already at the dealer (stephen wade chrysler jeep dodge ram fiat 1724 hilton dr, st george, utah 84770) where it was being serviced for an existing recall. The dealer diagnosed that the stop tail turn lamp failed, which caused the tail light to melt. The tail light needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted or made aware of the failure the failure mileage was approximately 42,000. Updated 08/23/17*lj updated 11/06/2017*js
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. While driving approximately 25 MPH, several warning alerts were present on the instrument panel and the vehicle suddenly shut down. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the alternator was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The local dealer momentum chrysler of fairfield, california was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v634000(electrical system). The contact was informed that the recall only included the 160 amp alternators. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,000. ...updated 11/15/17 *bf
My cars radio went out first then AC blowing warm air then all gauges going crazy and had a burning smell of plastic. Was on a city street came up to stop sign and car just died. This could of been very dangerous. Thank goodness I wasn't on highway. I am told it is my alternator and this should be included with other recalls of alternators. I see they do have recalls on 2012 chrysler 300 for alternator, but my VIN # isn't included in the recall, but should be included.
Had alternator and battery replaced today 06/30/2017 due to shortage. Noted numerous internet complaints about this for chrysler 300. There is a safety recall that includes 'certain' 2011 thru 2014 chrysler 300's ("p60 / the federal safety agency 14v‑634...fca has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2011 through 2014 model year dodge durango, chrysler 300, dodge challenger, dodge charger and 2012 through 2014 model year jeep grand cherokee vehicles equipped with a 3.6l engine and a 160 amp alternator.") I checked with my local chrysler dealership and the federal safety agency VIN recall look-up tool and my car has no open recalls. However, I do not find it a coincidence that my car has this problem if other chrysler 300's are having the problem enough to generate a recall. I had the battery and alternator replaced at a local repair company for $962 and some change. As the safety recall warns and denotes the possibility of ... "the driver will have limited or no detection of the alternator failing, which can result in vehicle shutdown while driving" ... This is exactly what happened to me at an intersection in heavy traffic on 06/29/17. I think my VIN should be included in the safety recall and chrysler should be responsible for the repairs. Thank you for your time.
My battery light came on when I was leaving the grocery store. About a mile away I stopped at stoplight at a busy intersection on the highway and dash lights started coming on and off, radio and AC coming on and off and then car dies and will not restart. After 5 or 10 minutes get it restarted and will barely move. Luckily there was an auto parts store just around the corner. When I pull in the parking lot, car will not shift out of drive, will not shut off, wind shield wipers come on and won't go off, gauges all going crazy and have to use emergency brake so my car won't run through the front of the store while I go into store to get help. The guy hooks up to diagnostic device and it gives a read error. (hooks up to another car and no error). Finally get car to shut off after about 20 minutes. He tests battery and comes back low. New $200 battery and starts up fine, everything working again. Pull out of parking lot and start smelling something burning, smoke coming through vents, weird sound. Pull over and same things happen - gauges going crazy, wipers on, won't shift out of drive, won't turn off. Get out of car and take key out with me and wipers come on. Have to take out fuse to get them to go off. Lights come on. Have to disconnect battery to get them off - all of this when the key is not even in the car! $60 to have car towed to shop and $600 to have alternator replaced. Why is the 180 amp alternator not part of the p60 recall when it is having the same exact issues as the 160 amp alternator that was recalled??? I keep seeing others saying they keep having the alternator go out again even after they replace it. I have had this car for 5 years and never and problems with it other than general maintenance stuff. I don't not feel safe driving it any longer.
Battery and alternator went completely out at 78500 miles with no warning signs at all. Drove to work and had no lights to indicate anything was failing in the car when I went to go home at 3am. I couldn't get into the car because battery was dead. Had to lay out of pocket for a new battery and alternator plus labor when I had just purchased the car 3 months ago.
My 2012 chrysler 300 3.6l v6 went in battery save mode as I was driving then shut off. It would not start so I boost it off and was able to get it started. I drove a circle around the apartment complex and the car begin to smoke. The 180amp alternator was smoking and burning up. I changed the alternator and replaced the battery. Now the car cranks and stay running but will not drive. No dash lights are working and I can not put it into gear. If I turn the wheel to the right or left completely then the A/C and dash lights n radio work but the car still will not go into my desired gear. I have lost a lot of time and money because of this issue and nowhere online is there answers for this problem.
While driving with my children, the cars warning lights lit up and alarms started beeping. The service engine light came on as well as the fcw off message, I smelled smoke and heard a whiring sound. After pulling in my driveway, I popped open the hood and found nothing out of the ordinary. 20 minutes later I started up the car and started driving, again without any issue. When coming back home (4 mile round trip), I heard a whiring sound again, smelled smoke and lights and alarms again. Fortunately, I was pulling into the driveway. At this point, I could see smoke coming from under the hood. I popped the hood and saw smoke billowing from the area of the alternator. After the smoke stopped I attempted to start the car to move it and roll up windows but could not, the car had no power. After researching the issue, I was glad to see that there was a recall on the alternator for my car. However, I was disappointed to learn that my VIN was not included in the recall. After further research, I determined that the recall was only for the 160 amp alternator, my car has the 180 amp. This alternator failed in the exact same way as the 160 amp alternators. I was very lucky that this happened while turning into my driveway and not a busy intersection. Since this was not part of the recall, I am now out $1000. I have read similar stories of the exact same issue with the 180 amp alternators. This is a safety issue, please help.
Vehicle not recalled on p60 recall due to 180 amp alternator but all symptoms are same. Traction control lights came on then radio shut off ,service trans flashed, ABS came on,battery save mode came on,no power, wipers came on ,while slowing trans went into park. Opening hood I had a strong burning electrical smell area of alternator, it was hot to touch I checked voltage at battery 1.42 instead of 12+ seams this problem goes past the 160amp alts.this happened on a city street vehicle went about 1 mile from start to total stop in middle of street blocking traffic, could not release parking brake to move to side of street. Had repairs made at shop where it was towed. They had to replace alt and battery and an information tag on alt was burned also. The shop checked to see if it was part of the recall which it wasn't.
I have a 2012 chrysler 300 limited with a 3.6l v6 and 180 amp alternator. Failure occurred at 88000. Show very similar symptoms for recall number 14v634000 (low power mode, battery light, complete electrical system failure) was told by chrysler that they would not cover it since the recall was for the 160 amp alternator. I had to replace out of pocket with total repair cost at 1200.
Alternator and battery compliant - on wednesday, may 26 while driving on a city street I noticed that my car had a burning odor and a whining noise coming from the engine. After driving approximately 7 miles I noticed the battery saver mode light came on. At that point, I drove another approximate 2 miles before parking my car in a parking lot. After returning to my car an hour later my car started but the radio did not come on. I attempted to drive my car to the dealership but after approximate 0.2 miles it shut off completely without warning. After doing research this appears to be the same problem as the 3.6l chrysler 300 had a recall on. My car is a 5.7l hemi 300s. It has been a death trap from one day and at this point I'm afraid to drive it because of the alternator issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the battery save mode illuminated and the brake light began to flash while the engine stalled. The vehicle was merged to a shoulder lane. The vehicle was unable to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired as of yet. The manufacturer was called and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign: 14v634000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was approximately 134,000.
It was a recall worked on my car for automatic shifter,then my car been having a kind of problem.on the 4/23/17 day after my birthday got in my car to started,my car start smoking and completely shut off..went on the internet to see if anyone relating to my problem,then was a recall for 300 2012 on electrical..I think the dealer or chrysler not reporting the problem. More people reporting the same problem.
While driving a red low battery light comes on while driving on the highway...car starts to shut down and I find a sage location....as I pull to a sage location car losses control...the steering wheel locks up and it will not shift into park...this goes on for 5 min as the car is turning wind sheild wipers on and radio flickers on by it self...so I replace battery and proceed to drive home...I get about 20 min down the road and it proceeds to happen agin...not only does the headkights cut iff at night...but MPH read 0 and I was going over 50 MPH
The car lost power and stalled. Crash caused buy faulty altenator and lead positive power wire
Experienced total electrical failure after replacing alternator and battery- electrical failure affects everything- unsafe to drive
The car would nor go into any gear,(d, r,n) it kept popping into park and after it set for an hour, it shifted into gear and I was able to drive it home.
On march 12, 2017 I was driving chrysler 2012 300 vehicle on a busy highway,the vehicle then went into battery power save mode, without warning the vehicle stalled and the breaks locked on me, the car did not let me stop and I was on a busy street route 30 in merrillville, in with my 2 year old daughter in the back seat, the vehicle rolled at approximately 20 MPH for 15 feet and made an abrupt stop, after wards I was unable to turn on vehicle and was left stranded on busy street, luckily their were no cars in front of me at the time or it could of been worse, after doing research I called chrysler and asked if this could of been due to faulty alternator and mentioned recall p61 and was told the recall was for a 160 amp and mine was 180 amp, the cause of this situation was clearly due to a recall on a recall of a different chrysler model and should be looked into immediately, I have always been a customer of chrysler and my reasoning behind buying chrysler is because of their wonderful safety features, and feeling secure while driving my 2 young children,it is unfair and after this I no longer feel safe driving this vehicle . Their needs to be immediate action taken to avoid injury or possible death.
While driving on a busy street my chrysler 300 stalled without warning.the vehicle was towed to a independent dealer to be diagnosed.the dealer informed me that the alternator failed plus the battery was damaged.vehicle was repaired .the manufacturer was made aware of the failure,the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency recall campaign number#14v634000{electrical system}the failure mileage 77,000.some recall sites say the 2012 chrysler 300 vehicles were from 2011 -2014 but,the manufacturer say my vehicle was not on the list.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. While driving 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was pushed to the contact's residence and later towed to the dealer. It was diagnosed that the alternator failed and needed to be replaced. In addition, while driving various speeds, the check engine indicator illuminated and there was a clunking noise coming from the front driver side seat. When depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate and the gear shifter failed to shift into park. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the valve body of the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number:14v634000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
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