Chrysler 300 grinding brakes problems

Filed May 22, 2022 · Transmission · KY

On March 1 2022 at 23,800 miles on odometer driving around curve the transmission shifter knob at console made grinding sound (like trying to change gears on moving cog). I noticed this on other curves and laid hand on knob and it was vibrating like trying to go in reverse/park? I parked car and got appointment with Don Franklin Chrysler Somerset, KY Where I purchased new one year ago. I left car with service department with verbal description and written description written on card and taped to passenger seat for technican that I thought car was trying to shift to park while traveling 50mph 04-27-2022. On 04-28-2022 I picked up car and was told fixed noise it was altenator. I drove out of parking lot and heard same noise as before, I took back and got service writter in car he observed noise and he said it will have to be checked by technician, I told him the miles had not changed 23,844 NOT TEST DROVE YET! he advided the car has computer saftey device that does not let it go to park when over 10mph go ahead and drive. I made appiontment for repair 6 weeks later (as soon as he could) also stating parts are sometimes months away. I had never used the auto park feature on this car, it is on all Chrysler cars for drivers that get out with car running and don't put in park? I paid 40,000 dollars for a car that I'm expected to wait approx 6 monthes for repair under warranty one year old! I took to independant shop and was advised junk yard parts was available but would void warrany and still could be computer causing not the gear mechanics. I sold this car at a 11,000 dollar loss. Problem is still on road meeting us in curve as we drive. Please investigate this dangerous saftey devise that appears to correct people that should not drive anyway! American made car American dealer and service department with 3rd world solutions. Manufacture, management of Don Franklin Chrysler all contacted, could care less about problem keep driving. Autopark causes rear tire lockup!

Filed May 1, 2022 · Driver assistance · KY

I purchased this Chrysler 300 new Nov. 2020 with 6 miles on it, This has been one of the best new cars I've purchased. March 1 2022 At 23,800 miles. I was traveling on KY70 around a sharp curve within advised speed, The car made a loud grinding noise at the gear shift knob under my right arm, The car seemed to be trying to shift gears My hands were on steering wheel and both myself and passenger had our seat belts on with doors closed properly. I drove the car home 8 miles with it grinding at every curve. I called my local dealer and made appointment for repair, Due to car shortage Don Franklin motors 1147 S HWY 27 Somerset, KY service told me that due to work load I would need to bring car in April 27, 2022 at 1030 hrs. I parked car and on 04 27 2022 Turned car over to Franklins service for repair. Mileage on car was 23844. Franklins called me later in day and said they ordered a alternator for it due the noise was from bad bearing. I Stopped by April 28th at 1500hrs and car was ready. I asked about gear knob grinding and was told it was Ok, noise was alternator. I drove away and noticed noise turning out of parking lot. I checked mileage and car still had same miles as it did when I dropped it off. I took back to service advisor and drove out of lot to hear noise he did! Advisor told me that a 10-20 mph the car would be able to control if it went to lock up. I did not agree and needed it repaired, Advisor told me a mechanic would have drive and hear noise and was busy today I was given a appointment of June 16, 2022 at 1030 hours OVER SIX WEEKS more without car! I called 1-800 Chrysler number in owners manual to get option. I got no where with them don't care keep driving until appointment. My Local dealer and service folks don't care to met this car in a curve for next six weeks and they have more car dealerships in all adjoining towns spreading this great service.PLEASE INVESTIGATE problem!

Filed Nov 28, 2019 · Steering · 120,000 miles · IL

When turning steering wheel motor is heard spinning, squeak/rubbing noise when I turn left or right when the car is stopped or moving

Filed Nov 20, 2019 · Electrical, Suspension · 92,000 miles · CA

The transmission went out. It was fine then then lights started flickering inside and out and then when I turned the car off and tried to turn it back on it was completely dead. No lights or power at all. Had to get a jump start. Then when I tried to go it was revving up but wouldnt move and then all of a sudden jumped into gear real hard. It had significant loss of power and would get up and go. It's real slow from the start and it dangerous driving it because it will just rev up and not move then jump into gear very hard. It has almost thrown my car into the back of other cars because it jumps so bad I to gear all of a sudden. Then when you try to get out of the way of another car coming g it sometimes barely moves and it very dangerous. It has been stuck in 2nd gear ever since. It had a lot of loss of power. I had the transmission replace 2 times and both including the original are all stuck in 2nd gear. Also when I turn the car it makes a loud popping cracking sound by the wheels. Like it's going to break. Also going over speed bumps it's really loud and squeaky.

Filed Oct 28, 2019 · Transmission · 8,700 miles · MO

The 845re transmission is causing problems of grinding noises and a howling,and feel of grinding on the gas pedal at 40 MPH no power and the car stutters in the morning at first start in drive while moving, I've had it at lucas smith in festus mo 3 times and can't find what's going wrong, this has happen in my 2016 chrysler 300 and no solutions were found,,,in my research of this problem no one else has this problem but me that's strange!! I own the only 2 chrysler 300 with transmissions noises and grinding,, please contact me soon @ [xxx] because the car is back in shop today oct 28 2019. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

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 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 Apr 16, 2019 · Steering · 25,948 miles · MA

In the fourth year of lease, my 2015 chrysler 300 began making a grinding sound when turning. The car has 25,948 miles on it, but the 3-year warranty period has ended . The dealer diagnosed the problem, reporting that the steering rack is causing the noise and needs to be replaced at a cost of $3,700.00.

Filed Aug 8, 2018 · Brakes · 85,000 miles · IL

Sometimes when going over a bump breaks make a grinding noise. Sometimes I do not have to go over a bump. Abs and traction control lights come on daily and for most of the day. Had a shop check the breaks and they said they are fine. At least they are not worn down. What is causing this noise? It is kind of scary. This has been happening for almost a year but this complaint is dated for today aug 8 2018. When the lights first starting coming on my car acting like I was tapping the breaks 4 or 5 times but that part stopped a few months ago.

Filed Oct 27, 2016 · Electrical · 40,473 miles · OK

Was driving at approx 30 MPH and car started smelling like smoke and the advanced braking system light and traction control light came on. Car started making a squealing noise. Car was driven half a mile back home and parked. Car would then not turn on. No electrical would work. Car was taken to dealership and was diagnosed with failed alternator and the battery had been destroyed. Car VIN is not listed under current alternator recall.