Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. While the vehicle was stationary, it became stuck in the park position. Prior to the failure, the vehicle was repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v240000 (power train). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 20,100.
2012 Chrysler 300 transmission complaints
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Since 2013 I have been experiencing electrical issues with my car. First in 2013 it was very sporadic. The bluetooth and radio would not turn on approximately once every 2 to 4 months so I would turn off the car and restart it and it would connect. This year in january 2016 the fan was not blowing and there was not heat in the vehicle. I turn the car of and restarted it and the fan began to blow immediately. Last week my steering wheel felt like it was not going to complete my left turn and got really tight. Yesterday as I was driving my accelerator and brake began to feel very tight as if they were both getting stiff and the suspension started getting very tight then as I was backing into a parking space my backup camera started flickering like poltergeist. I took the vehicle to check it I needed a battery or a new alternator and they said nope. My battery, my alternator and started are all good. I have been two different places and they told me that I have an electrical issue that has just gone bad over time. I tried to have someone look into it in 2013, but anytime someone held onto the vehicle nothing happened. I just spoke to another mechanic and they said I may need a new PCM. I am not sure what the problem is but would like to get to the bottom of it.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v352000 (air bags) and 16v240000 (power train). The dealer scheduled an appointment and waited more than an hour for the repair. The vehicle was later taken to a repair shop, but the contact was uncertain if the parts were available to repair the vehicle. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 10/07/16*lj
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v240000 (power train) and 16v352000 (air bags); however, the parts for the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect and VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. While the vehicle was parked in a driveway, it rolled down the driveway and crashed into a building. The contact attempted to get back into the vehicle to place it in park, but was unsuccessful. The contact was not injured and a police report was not field. The gear was still in drive and rolled away. The vehicle was parked at a collision repair center for inspection. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v352000 (air bags) and 16v240000 (power train). The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. The contact received notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v240000 (power train); however, the part was not available. The contact believed that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide the recall repairs. The dealer was made aware of the delay. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. While refueling, the vehicle independently rolled backwards. The contact was able to engage the brakes and shift the lever back into the park position. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v240000 (power train); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 43,448. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. While the vehicle was parked and turned off, it went into reverse without warning. The vehicle jumped a curb and crashed into a building. The vehicle received damage to its rear frame. The vehicle was towed and a police report was filed. There were no injuries. The dealer was notified and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Transmission service warning & engine service lights come on with transmission going out of gear while the vehicle is at speed. Renders the vehicle inoperable and creates a dangerous situation to oncoming and surrounding motorists. Has happened multiple times. Reported to the dealer on three separate occasions. Requires a shut down and restart/reboot with diminished transmission ability. Yellow service engine light and ABS & traction control lights are in the constant on, lighted. Chrysler service codes detect no coded issues. Happening on a greater frequency now, started before 30,000 miles, vehicle now has 43,000 miles on it. Happens in motion, after being parked, just before parking. Frequency is such that I am afraid to drive the vehicle. Chrysler dealer(s) state that do do not have a fix resolved yet for the 2012 models.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the driver information center on the instrument cluster displayed that the gear shifter service warning light illuminated continuously. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v240000 (power train); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 43,300.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v240000 (power train) 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Part distribution connect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v240000 (power train) and 16v352000 (air bags); however, the parts for the repairs were 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. Parts distribution disconnect and VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v352000 (air bags) and 16v240000 (power train); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. 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. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. The contact stated the vehicle failed to shift into the park position. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v240000 (power train) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000. Updated 08/30/16*lj updated 09/07/16.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. The contact received a notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v240000 (power train); however, the part 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 not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
At austin texas airport stopped left engine running, to pick up passengers put car in park got out couldn't open trunk gear shift had jumped to neutral. It has happened several times since I owned the car called dealer and was informed this item was not on recall and not to bring it in until it was recalled meanwhile me or my wife could have an accident some times it jumps into reverse with out warning. The vehicle has been stationary and has rolled back across the street from my driveway.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v240000 (power train); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle 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. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 08/22/16
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle shifter was jammed. The vehicle was able to be shifted after numerous attempts. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v240000 (power train); however, the part to do the repair was not available. 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 36,499. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 08/04/16
On 5-01-16, while driving, heard a "thump" type noise in my right rear. This also activated my check engine light. Also I noted significant reduction in ability to accelerate, as in the car was stuck in a higher gear. Drove straight to my local mechanic and he did a obd ll test. A p1dc7-00 code came back.
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 driving 60 MPH, the transmission and check software lights illuminated and the vehicle stalled. While on a busy highway, an independent mechanic arrived and changed the battery. The contact was informed that there was an electrical system failure. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v240000 (power train) and stated that the part needed 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 46,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v240000 (power train); 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 VIN was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. While the vehicle was parked, it rolled back in reverse and knocked the contact to the ground. The vehicle crashed into a dumpster across the street. The bumper of the vehicle was damaged. The contact sustained injuries to the head from the impact of the bottom of the vehicle door. Medical attention was not required and a police report was not filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.
Has started visiting a friend in the hospital comma park the car in a parking garage and engage the parking brake. The car was stationary not moving and when I return and disengage the parking brake I noticed my ABS and traction control lights are on. I have another issue which I discovered today may 19th 2016 is that when entering the vehicle and starting it everything was normal as I progressed down the road I noticed something a little off and it not wanting to accelerate the RPM seem to be a little jumpy and I check the oil pressure which was really high I turned around immediately and parked the car back at my house. The oil pressure would jump maybe 30 to 40 psi but only reaching 20 miles an hour. I am unaware of what is causing these issues and only discovered it as I was making a turn out of my driveway. I am also unsure of the date that the ABS and traction control lights came on but I can say it was before the events on may 19th 2016. My vehicle was purchased february 14th of last year.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the gear shift failed to switch into the park position intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician informed that the vehicle was operating as designed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and it was unknown if the VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v240000 (power train). The failure mileage was 34,000. Updated 06/29/16*lj updated 06/30/16.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. The contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle and the gears could not be shifted while driving 10-15 MPH. The service transmission and "shut the car off to change gear" warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v240000 (power train), but the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the gear shifter was difficult to operate. The contact stated that on occasions the gear shifter would select the incorrect gear. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to shift into the park position. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,466.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. While backing out of a parking space, the gear shifter stick failed to shift from the reverse position. It took multiple attempts to shift the gear shifter stick to the drive position. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed, but the cause of the failure was not found. The gear shifter was replaced, but the failure recurred. The contact mentioned that the gear shifter could lock up in any position. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency action number: ea16002 (power train). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 50.
I was driving my vehicle on a city street when suddenly it started to act strange. The vehicle stability warning light went on and I began to quickly lose power and control of the vehicle. A burning smell was detected and the powertrain began to make unusual noises. Other warning lights began popping randomly and the wipers started on its own. The vehicle then stalled and came to a complete stop. All electrical systems completely shut down. Smelled like something had burned up under the hood. I immediately contacted chrysler roadside service and had the vehicle towed to a local chrysler dealership. The chrysler service department later examined the vehicle and said the alternator had burned up. The alternator also caused damage to my battery. The service department indicated it would cost approximately $1,000 to repair both. The service department also indicated this repair is not covered by warranty or recall. I told the service department I was aware chrysler had recalled almost 1/2 million vehicle for the same exact alternator problem (recall p60). I contacted chrysler customer service and they indicated nothing can be done because my vehicle was not on the p60 recall list. They provided me a case number for the initial roadside service/tow (#28743527) and indicated no other case number would be generated. Although my vehicle is not on chrysler's recall list, the electrical problems experienced by my vehicle was identical to the alternator/electrical problems identified in other chrysler vehicles having the same model/engine specifications.
The gear shifter sometimes does not go into park and on one occasion I got out of the car without realizing and immediately jumped back in, reengaging the park position. Since that time, I double check each time before getting out. Have not liked this shifter since I bought the car in 2012, since obtaining the correct gear takes sometimes several attempts. My wife also has this difficulty.
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