2014 Chrysler 300: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Sep 7, 2022 · Transmission · 130,000 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2014 Chrysler 300. The contact referenced the federal safety agency Campaign Number 16V240000 (Power Train). The contact stated while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle hesitated and entered into Limp Mode. Additionally, the contact stated that when he depressed the brake pedal to stop at a stop light, he noticed a dark cloud of smoke coming from the hood of the vehicle. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic and determined that the gear shifter needed to be replaced. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that recalls on the vehicle were previously performed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Filed Mar 2, 2021 · Transmission · 108,000 miles · KS

It was noticed that the vehicle was suddenly leaking oil as in a quart on the pavement where I had parked. Took it to a service center and the oil filter housing cooler is cracked. He advised to not drive it as the oil is pouring down the top of the motor and could cause a fire or other electrical problems. Upon trying to order the part, it would seem that a lot of other people are having the same issue. The manager at our service center was told it was on backorder. 30,000 was the number he was told of this exact part that other people were also trying to get. The vehicle smelled of burning oil and was smoking when it was last driven. I am on week 2 of not have a vehicle and am looking at the very least another 5 weeks, before the part could possible arrive. If this many people are having the same problem why is not a recall.

Filed Apr 7, 2019 · 2 miles · FL · fire

My complaint is about my defective exhaust pipe system on my 2014 chrysler 300 that caught on fire on a city street on the way home. I had immediately contacted a tow truck company to take it to a chrysler repair shop to see exactly what was the problem and it was exactly what I thought it was. So they showed me the exhaust pipe when I saw it I was shocked to see this because I bought this car brand new it is not five years old yet. The price they charged me to fix the defective was 1,430.00 to fix something that I had no control over. So if you could please implement a safety recall I will greatly appreciate it. Thanks for your time.

Filed Nov 30, 2017 · 43,424 miles · TX

I submitted reimbursement for the repair of a faulty alternator. Chrysler said they were in the process of filing a recall on the alternators on chrysler 300's but the VIN # of my vehicle was not on the recall list. I requested chrysler include my car as it incurred the alternator failure. I called the federal safety agency who gave me a compliant # -11030363. I subsequently received a letter from randy reid at the federal safety agency requesting a copy of my invoice. I mailed it to him october 30, 2017 in the envelope he provided. To date, I have not heard back from anyone. I spent $767.95 on september 26,2017 repairing the alternator. The alternator failed as I was travelling on a highway in converse texas doing 50mph in the center lane. My car went completely dead and without power. I had to glide my car off the highway with other vehicles traveling 50 MPH or faster past me. I felt lucky no one hit me. Once on the side of the highway, it smelled like my car was on fire. This was a very dangerous situation for me.

Filed Oct 5, 2015 · Electrical · 10,000 miles · OH

Car has a recall and has been stretched into a limo. Chrysler wants me to pay to remove parts so it can be fixed. This should be taken care of by chrysler. The car may catch on fire as its a bad electrical issue.

Filed Apr 9, 2015 · Acceleration · 380 miles · SC

I was coming out of a parking lot,got in the median try to get over into the next lane,car pulled off start to jerk as if I was pressing the brakes and the gas..seem like the car wanted to go but didnt wanna go..causing me ro all most getting hit from behind..I pulled over turn off my car.restarts the car as I being to pull of the car gain fast speed then back to normal..I only had the car two week only drive it two days before I had to take it back because of the brakes.its a brand new car got it with 22 miles on it.when I purchase the car I found a letter that said..car is under recall do not sell.I ask 2 managers and they told me nothing was wrong and the car was never on recall..what do I do now?also when I purchase the car I smelled a burning smell.I ask the sales men what it was I was told that the smell of a new car..was told it was some spray that the factory sprayed on now it burning off is that true.