I was driving at 45 MPH on highway when suddenly all the light on the dashboard cluster when on then the radio went off, then windows would not work, door locks would not work then lost power steering and power brakes and engine was still on but not responding to gas pedal. I was able to pull it off the road safely but then I could not put the car in park or shut down the engine. The car was then starting to overheat and a burning electrical smell was noticeable. I was able to open the hood and pull out some fuses to finally shut the car down before it potentially caught on fire. I fell this is an inherit safety dange with this car. I sent do dealer to be told it was the alternator which is very scary that the car could do this if the alternator goes. I seen there was a recall on my model car but not for the one I have but seems to be the same problem as the previos recall for the alternators.
2012 Chrysler 300 electrical complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the battery sensor light suddenly illuminated and the vehicle began to lose power and sputter. While backing out of the driveway, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was examined by and independent mechanic who determined that the alternator was faulty. The alternator was replaced and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 48,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. While driving at approximately 65 MPH, the battery saver low light illuminated on the instrument panel. Shortly after, the battery light illuminated. The vehicle stalled and was not able to restart. The failure occurred one time. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 73,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check battery and ABS warning lights illuminated. The contact's personal mechanic replaced the battery; however, the failure was not corrected. The technician inspected the vehicle a second time and diagnosed that the alternator was defective. The manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000.
While driving on parkway, battery light saver comes on car, instrument panel goes hay wire just starts lighting up gauges going crazy. Steering wheel locks up car cuts off, lucky I was the only vehicle on the road manage to stop car bye hitting a embankment, when I pulled over black smoke was coming from the hood. Could smell something electric burning. Car cut off and would not start had toed to the dealer.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the transmission warning indicator illuminated. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 32,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. When the vehicle was started, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 50,000.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. While the vehicle was stopped, there was smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number:14v634000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. After the vehicle was turned off, the engine continued to run. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 132,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. While at a complete stop, the electrical system failed and caused the trunk to open on its own. The radio system and all electrical function failed and the engine stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local mechanic who performed a diagnostic test, which located the failure at the alternator. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 91,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. While traveling approximately 50 MPH, the ABS warning lamp and the stability traction control warning lamps flashed, the radio went off, and would not turn back on. The vehicle stalled. The contact was able to merge over to the side of the road. The contact also indicated that when the failure occurred, there was a burning smell that caused strong fumes to emit into the interior of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed and was to be towed to an authorized dealer to determine the failure. The vehicle was also included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the headlights became inoperable without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number:14v634000 (electrical system) however the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 22,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. While making a left turn, the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that low battery warning previously displayed across the message board. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 28,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number:14v634000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 4/15/15
Tl*the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). However, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system) however, the part was not available for the recall remedy. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. While driving 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The brake warning light and engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the speedometer needle fluttered, the wipers activated independently, and the trunk lid failed to open. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system) and stated that the part was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the delay. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 09/14/15*lj updated 9/20/2017
First my car displayed "battery saver mode", next the radio shuts off, the ABS, ebs, and check engine light comes on, then the car automatically and completely shuts off with no other warning.
Tl*the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. The contact stated that vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system) however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 3,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. The contact received a notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the part needed to remedy the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
I had just left my house and was approximately a quarter mile from home when my son and I noticed a strong smell of something burning. Then the radio turned off. I looked down and the message center said "battery saving mode". I had just put a new battery on less than 4 months ago. Then I heard a whirring noise under the hood and the vehicle would not accelerate up a hill. The red outline of a battery appeared on the dash. I took the car back home and parked it -- then had to have a new alternator installed the next day. Mechanic said there was definite evidence of the alternator burning up. After picking up the vehicle with the new alternator -- my heat would not blow out the front vents. Turns out the actuator had gone out. I am still trying to determine if this was caused by the electrical system or just a really strange coincidence. I am still afraid to drive the car when I get on the interstate even with the new alternator because I was told it could happen again at anytime without knowing the cause of the problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. 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 specifics of the failure were not available. The failure mileage was 159,000.
Two recent issues with this vehicle. Abs/ecs warning light began coming on intermittently then over one weeks time it stayed on for longer periods. Light now stays on constantly after starting and moving the vehicle a short distance. Recently was driving at about 30 MPH and the car hesitated, check engine light came on and service transmission warning appeared on dash display. The vehicle drove like it was in low gear engine RPM 2000 and moving under 20 MPH. Pulled the vehicle into a safe spot tried to put the vehicle in park. Worked the shift lever however the car would not go into park nor could I turn the vehicle off. Eventually was able to get the car into park, not sure exactly how I did it, but was able to shut the vehicle off. Contact chrysler road side assistance and they dispatched a tow truck to service the vehicle at a local dealer. The dealer service shop is back-up and will be a couple of days before they can examine the vehicle. Spoke to chrysler technical support they conformed the vehicle has no existing recall notices.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 3/13/15*cn updated 03/17/15
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