Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. While driving various speeds, the vehicle jerked, sputtered, the gear slipped occasionally, and the vehicle suddenly shut off. The cause of the failure was not determined. Gwinnett chrysler (5054 hwy 78, stone mountain, ga) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 31,000.
2012 Chrysler 300: jerking or lurching
6 of the 427 complaints about the 2012 Chrysler 300 describe jerking or lurching.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 62,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 23 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Jerking or lurching by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. While driving various speeds, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate and jerked forward without warning. In addition, the vehicle hesitated to shift properly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, there was an abnormal noise coming from the engine compartment. In addition, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate as it jerked before moving forward. The ABS and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ABS sensor and wheel sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v240000 (power train). The failure mileage was 54,668.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. While at a stop position, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle jerked continuously prior to moving forward. The contact was unable to shift into reverse intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.
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.
I was driving approximately 30-35 MPH and I felt a jerk and a warning sign came on saying service transmission below that it said to shut off engine and engage in park. I was almost on a major street when this occurred it slowed down I was unable to accelerate because of the issue. I turned around to enter a parking lot I was unable to put the car in park . I had to call a tow truck to come and get me. I'm thankful that I didn't make it the major road where the speed limit was 50-60 MPH. Looking for a certified dealer to service this vehicle but they are swamped so I am stuck without a vehicle. I won't take the chance to drive it I feel it is unsafe.
Service bulletins that may apply
- The vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following...
- Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire
- No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle,...
- Gear Ratio DTC?s, Transmission Shift Concerns, Does Not Shift At Times, Shudders
- Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles
- High Beam Headlamps Flicker
- NAG1 Transmission Before installing the transmission with the engine, check for dowel pins (2) for alignment
- Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements.
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2011, to November 27, 2014, and 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 16, 2012, to December 22, 2015. The affected vehicles, equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a monostable gear selector, may not adequately warn the driver when driver's door is opened and the vehicle is not in PARK, allowing them to exit the vehicle while the vehicle is still in gear.
- Risk
- Drivers thinking that their vehicle's transmission is in the PARK position may be struck by the vehicle and injured if they attempt to get out of the vehicle while the engine is running and the parking brake is not engaged.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to mitigate the risk of vehicle rollaway, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S27. Note: On October 19, 2016 Chrysler identified some previously repaired vehicles did not receive the complete software updates. Chrysler will renotify the affected owners, and dealers will update the software again.
Recall number 16V240000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2012 Chrysler 300 jerking
Is jerking or lurching a common problem on the 2012 Chrysler 300?
6 of 427 owner complaints about the 2012 Chrysler 300 (1%) mention jerking or lurching. The model year with the most reports is 2006.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2012 Chrysler 300?
There is 1 recall and 23 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2012 Chrysler 300
Stalling 74Airbag light 38ABS 35Check engine light 24Fire or smoke 24Wipers 23Loss of power 22Steering lock-up 13Engine failure 12No deployment 11Won't shift 11Headlights 10Backup camera 9Warning lights 9Won't start 9Grinding brakes 7Power steering loss 7Knocking 6Fuel pump 6
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