2012 Chrysler 300: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Oct 28, 2019 · Engine · 100,000 miles · NY

Engine first started making a knocking noise then after about two weeks , engine made a loud cracking noise , then a presentence constance knock engine light came on had the code checked came up as a misfire on the #1 cylinder. Had a tune up done knock got worse . Was informed by a mechanic of the possibility of a timing chain / camshaft problem called chrysler was informed that the recall p01 doesn't apply to my VIN , my vehicle is a canadian manufactured car

Filed Sep 16, 2019 · Engine · 82,500 miles · MO

While driving at highway speed (70mph), the oil pressure suddenly dropped from a normal 55+psi to about 15psi and the engine started to vibrate bad and run eradically. Slowing down and stopping, it felt like it was going to stall making it much, much harder to steer the vehicle and slow down due to the lack of vacuum created by the engine to assist with the power brakes and RPM's needed to provide power steering assist. Oil pressure dropped to about 5psi at idle. No knocking sound from the lower end of the engine, just valvetrain tapping/ticking. This vehicle needs towed. This is a low mileage vehicle-well under 100k miles and documented care. There are many, many hemi equipped vehicles on the road and at dealerships that have these related timing chains breaking / timing chain tensioners breaking and failing, camshaft and lifters grinding themselves away but, very few are reported as either tsb's or recalls. This is potentially a very deadly and dangerous issue and should not be taken lightly!!! Extremely dangerous!!!

Filed Oct 2, 2017 · Transmission · 61,000 miles · IL · crash

April transmission software patch was installed but the problem still occurs periodically. Since patch was installed transmission has locked in park twice requiring "emergency" release. Last week I pulled into my driveway, shifted into park and reached for a package on floor. While reaching car rolled forward hitting corner of brick garage knocking brick work loose and snapping garage door cable on right side of door.brickwork must be taken down and reinstalled. Am awaiting estimates. Photos are attached.

Filed Nov 14, 2016 · Airbags, Electrical · NJ

Since purchasing this vehicle on memorial day weekend at chrysler, little falls nj of 2014, I have had nothing but issues. From electrical problems, to the airbag issues, to later spending over 1300 in repairing the alternator. Within the 1st few days of the purchase the air bag light came on in which I immediately brought the car in for repair and the mechanic stated that there were no issues found. Unfortunately, it was too late to cancel the purchase, per flo I had signed the contract and cannot cancel the deal. After becoming very frustrated with the continuous issues with the vehicle and lack of customer service, I contacted corporate chrysler, in which caitlin contacted me and scheduled an appointment with rt1 chrysler in lawrenceville nj around 7/2015, in which they stated that the air bag had spliced wires. A few days from taking the vehicle home the air bag light came back on. I contacted caitlin to report that the issue still exist in which she never called me back. I called her for several months. I then took the vehicle to the chrysler in cherry hill and the one in lumberton, all stated no issues found, even after bringing it in when the alternator went on it. I also brought it in to the chrysler in lumberton since the car had lost power/engine knocking and they stated nothing was wrong until I brought it back to cherry hill chrysler and they found that it was engine problems. Corporate chrysler and all these dealers have continued claiming that they cannot find any airbag issues or when they claim they find something, it has been repaired but yet the problem still exist. Bottom line, all these dealers and corporate chrysler have continued putting my life, my families life and others in danger. I fear for my life and my families. This car is nothing but a luxury lemon and corporate chrysler needs to replace the vehicle since they cannot fix it.

Filed Mar 15, 2016 · TX

There is a knocking coming from the dashboard related to the AC. I had this same issue with the 2006 chrysler 300 and now the same issue with the 2012 as well as my friend, she has a 2006 with the same issue. Every time the AC is turned off there is a knocking for about 15 seconds.

Filed Jun 11, 2013 · Engine · 16,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the check engine warning indicator remained illuminated with a slight reduction in the engine power. The vehicle was taken to authorized dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. An unknown repair was performed and the warning indicator no longer illuminated. On a separate occasion the air conditioner, radio and rear view backup camera display monitor failed to function. In addition, a squeaking noise was heard from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for a second time where the battery cable was disengaged and then reconnected. After the repair was performed a ticking noise was heard from the engine. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 16,000.