2012 Chrysler 300: engine failure

Filed Jul 25, 2019 · Engine · 160,000 miles · MT

5.7 hemi defective lifter. The 2012 5.7 hemis used defective lifters, hundreds of complaints about the lifters failing can be found on dodge forums across the internet. What happens, is the roller on the lifter that rolls along the camshaft is prone to locking up, it then grinds into the camshaft. This can lead to misfires and cause metal flakes to circulate through the engine via oil. If left unchecked, it may also lead to a total engine failure. I have seen complaints of this on all chrysler products that have a 5.7l, durango, charger, challenger, ram, and jeep and from my research, I see the bulk of these failures happening between 80000 and 120000 miles, lifters should not be failing that soon. In my case, at approximately 160000 miles, mainly highway miles, my check engine light illuminated, I scanned the vehicle, it was throwing a cylinder 5 misfire code, so I started small. First I replaced the spark plugs, I then tried swapping ignition coils to see if the code would follow the ignition coil, it did not. I then tested my fuel system, the pump, the fuel rails, and the injectors, all were working normally. For one last effort, I checked my air flow system, the mass airflow sensor, the barometric pressure sensor, the manifold absolute pressure sensor, and of course the air filter. All were working normally. I then took the vehicle into a dodge dealer, they tore the engine down and found that the lifters were failing, after $2,000 to repair the lifters, the code still persists. I removed my valve cover and watched the lifters as a friend tried to crank the engine, the cylinder 5 lifter is not traveling as much as the others, this tells me that the camshaft has been dug into by the faulty lifter that was replaced and is why the new lifter is not traveling as much as it should. It will cost another two grand to replace the camshaft. Please investigate.

Filed Aug 28, 2017 · Engine · 82,000 miles · PA

Complete engine failure at 82,000 miles

Filed Aug 21, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 51,000 miles · MH · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. While driving approximately 35 MPH, a loud noise was heard coming from the front of vehicle and a burning odor was coming from the vents. Also the ABS and traction control warning indicators illuminated. The noise grew louder when the accelerator pedal was depressed. Also, the transmission warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle started to stutter. As the contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the highway, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle failed to shift and engage into park. The emergency brake was engaged and the wiper blades inadvertently activated. The push to start/stop button failed to shut off the vehicle, but the vehicle eventually turned itself off. The contact called a tow truck. The tow truck driver opened the hood and smoke was present. The contact attempted to jumpstart the vehicle, but the battery failed to hold a charge. The vehicle was towed to darcars chrysler dodge jeep ram of marlow heights (5060 auth way, suitland, md 20746 (301) 423-5111) where it was diagnosed with an alternator failure. The alternator and serpentine belt needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was not repaired at darcars due to the cost; however, the vehicle was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v240000 (power train). The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to pep boys auto parts & service (6333 marlboro pike, forestville, md 20747 (301) 967-9140) where the alternator and serpentine belt were replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures, but the contact as unaware if a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000.

Filed Oct 19, 2016 · Electrical · 49,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the battery saver mode warning indicator illuminated and the power seized. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator and battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was not provided. The failure mileage was 49,000.

Filed Sep 9, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · 46,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. When the brake pedal was depressed at 30 MPH, the vehicle failed to respond and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle suddenly stalled, the instrument panel indicators illuminated, and the doors failed to unlock. The vehicle was restarted after the battery was charged; however, it only moved approximately ten feet. The vehicle stalled again and all the warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 46,000.

Filed Aug 29, 2016 · Electrical · 55,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle began to decrease in speed while the accelerator pedal was depressed. In addition, the steering wheel seized, the vehicle stalled, and numerous warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

Filed May 19, 2016 · 10,000 miles · WA

Total engine failure: car in motion 60 MPH freeway, low battery warning flashed, external mirror vehicle proximity flashed and stopped working, audio shut off, tachometer and speedometer cycled 0 to max reading, pulled car off highway, transmission would not go into park. Applied e-brake.exited car. Engine rpms max to low for 10 minutes, top of engine coolant tank blew up into closed hood. Total repair estimate exceeds $ 8,000.00 engine replacement reccomended, does not address electrical system failure has not been addresed yet.

Filed Apr 27, 2016 · Electrical · 73,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle's power seized and the instrument panel lights illuminated. In addition, the vehicle stalled, but was able to restart. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.

Filed Apr 18, 2016 · Electrical · 55,302 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed and caused the transmission and other systems to fail. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware 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 approximately 55,302.

Filed Aug 17, 2015 · Steering, Transmission · 1,000 miles · CO · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. The contact stated that while making a right turn at approximately 15 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, while driving approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the instrument panel illuminated. Also, the contact stated that fluid was leaking from under the front of the vehicle and the vehicle started smoking. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact mentioned that the transmission had been replaced on three other occasions approximately every 10,000-12,000 miles. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,000. The VIN was not available. Updated 09/15/15*lj

Filed Aug 5, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 59,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the ABS warning light illuminated. In addition, the steering wheel seized and the contact was unable to shift the gear lever into park. The emergency flasher illuminated independently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 59,000.

Filed May 8, 2014 · Engine, Steering · 3,200 miles · DE

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the power steering warning indicator illuminated, the steering wheel seized, and there was a slight reduction in the engine power. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 3,200.