Chrysler 300 sunroof shattered problems

Filed Jul 10, 2026 · AK

Driving approximately 50 mph on highway when the front glass panel of the sunroof exploded. No other traffic on the road or pulled off the road. No planes flying overhead. Explosion sounded like a gunshot. Have cleaned the car of shattered glass, didn’t find any foreign objects in the car.

Filed Apr 16, 2024 · Body · AZ

I was driving at around 15 mph down a dark road when I heard a loud pop and it sounded like something hit the top of my car. I then heard crackling above me so I opened the visor to the sunroof and saw it was completely shattered so I closed the visor right before the glass started falling down. I did not report to police or insurance. I can’t afford an expensive fix like this. I know for a fact no debris hit me and there couldn’t have been a build up of cabin pressure because my driver’s side window was down when it happened. There were no warning lamps illuminated and no cracks or chips in the sunroof beforehand. I vacuumed up all the glass I could but now I don’t have protection against the rain and cannot wash my car.

Filed Jun 29, 2023 · VA

I was driving down interstate 95 N Richmond Va and i heard a loud pop scared me to dealth, My sunroof exploded leaving a large hole in the front sunroof. i called my insurance of course i had to pay a deductible.

Filed Nov 4, 2022 · TX

Panoramic sunroof glass exploded.

Filed Jan 29, 2020 · Visibility · 148,061 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving the sunroof exploded without an impact. The vehicle was taken to (jeff wyler springfield auto mall located at 1501 hillcrest ave, springfield ave, springfield, oh 45504, (937) 325-4601) but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 148,061.

Filed Nov 11, 2019 · Visibility · FL

Was driving down us highway 19 around 5:30pm 78 out and I heard this loud bang like a shotgun went off in my car. I thought someone hit me from the rear and glass was everywhere. Pulled over and to find out my panoramic sunroof exploded. The sunroof was not open. Took it to dodge and they said that they can't do nothing that I have to go to threw my insurance company. Called dodge direct and they said the same thing. Looked online and noticed a lot of these are having problems even jeeps chrysler 300, nissan,mercedes. Can't believe they would not fix it under warranty. Knowing this issue is getting bigger.

Filed May 9, 2019 · Visibility · 70,000 miles · MS · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving the sunroof exploded without impact. The contact coasted to the side of the road and noticed the front part of the sunroof had exploded, as a result the front passenger sustained wrist injuries but did not require medical attention. The vehicle was able to drive to the contact's residence. The contact called mac haik chrysler dodge jeep ram flowood dealer (4000 lakeland dr, flowood, ms 39232, (855) 223-8958) and it was informed there will be a fee for the diagnostic and repairs. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer due to the diagnostic and repair fees. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. The VIN was not available. *dt

Filed Dec 20, 2018 · Visibility · 44,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chrysler 300. While driving 45 MPH, there was an explosion and the sun roof shattered without being struck by a foreign object. The contact stated that glass particles were scattered throughout the vehicle. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to lake elsinore chrysler dodge jeep ram (located at 31400 auto center dr, lake elsinore, ca 92530, (951) 225-4749) and it was determined that the vehicle was outside of the warranty period. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 44,000.

Filed May 12, 2015 · TX

With my child in the car, on a major interstate, I accelerated to avoid a suddenly swerving 18-wheeler. My car continued acceleration after I released the pedal. I depressed the brake pedal, but couldn't get it to stop. As soon as possible (and available, given road work and fast, heavy traffic), I pulled over to the inside shoulder and gained control by using full pressure on the brake as well as engaging the parking brake. The car continued revving high. Called conroe demontrond for help, as that is where I bought this car, and they connected me to a towing company, which was useless as car couldn't be switched off -- I had managed to put car into neutral, but engine wouldn't stop revving, and I wasn't able to put it into park or to stop the car. I had to make a decision between two dangerous situations: send my child onto the packed highway, or have her remain in the car with me, which I was growing alarmed might explode given the high revolution and accompanying noise. I sent her out with the car fob. After what seemed forever, the car shut down, as the fob was gone for long enough. It happened a second time, as I was returning from the trip I had to take during the first problem, but the car "snapped out of it" more easily. Dealership gave me a very hard time about this, and in the end said nothing was wrong with the car. They re-set the computer, and for a bit over a month, it seemed okay with a few hiccups, but eventually, the car has begun to "stick" on acceleration again, and occasionally now lags, or misses, before acceleration. I received note that there is a problem with this car from the manufacturer months ago. This might account for the car's problem, but it is doubtful as far as the sticking goes, since the problem listed by the notice is stalling. I do wonder if it might account for the newer problem, though. Yesterday, the sunroof exploded

Filed Apr 9, 2015 · Visibility · IA

My rear sunroof exploded. I was driving down a highway at approximately 55 miles an hour on an overcast day with an outdoor temperature of approximately 52 degrees (f). My windows were all closed. While driving I heard a big bang, and within seconds I noticed that me rear sunroof had a large hole in it. I immediately drove the car dealership where I had purchased the car 15 months ago. They inspected the damage and noted that it was an outward explosion as the remaining glass in the sunroof was pushed out, not in. They also inspected the car for any signs that something might have exploded within the car and shot through the roof - there were absolutely no such signs. The car dealership contacted chrysler to see if they would cover the damage as it was obviously the result of substandard glass or a design flaw. Chrysler denied coverage. I searched the internet for exploding sunroofs and found out that my experience wasn't unique. There were many accounts of other such incidences, and even some recalls by one or two car manufacturers. My concerns are: 1) safety. I was alone in the car, and was not hurt. However, I'm not sure if I had backseat passengers if they would have escaped injury. I am also concerned about my safety if the front sunroof (over my head) would have exploded instead of the rear sunroof. 2) responsibility. The denial of any responsibility for this incident by chrysler is troubling. I still have the original warranty and even purchased extended warranty for this vehicle. This explosion was obviously created by a design flaw or the use of substandard glass. 3) cost. Though no fault of my own, I have to pay for the rather expensive repair.