On my way to work all the lights on my dashboard lights on and immediately goes off and my passenger side front window lets down. After work I went to the ABC store to get a bottle of liquor and turned my car off on [XXX] and turned my car off came out the store and had yo reach through my driver side window to open my car because my key not touching the door handle would work. I let the back seat down and pulled the emergency trunk lock and took my ratchet to check my battery since no lights was on in my car and the upon touching the battery the panic horn sounded and all my lights came on yet upon cracking my car the air conditioner blew hot air and the temperature controlled didn’t work and read on low yet blowing hot air and my stereo system is not functioning properly. Upon arriving home and turning the car off I later went outside to crank it again and had to follow the same steps as I had the first time at the ABC store and received the same result. My engine light came on a couple weeks ago and upon scanning my car read replace gas cap and evaporator system which I have done and the problem still exist with my engine light being on yet until today my car was running well in spite of the engine light being on. Months ago I took my car to Voyles Chrysler dealership because all my lights on the dash came on and said something similar to service immediately and they ran a computer scan and informed me that there wasn’t anything wrong. Yet today had proved something is going on with my electrical system INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Chrysler 300 warning lights comes on
47 of the 4,930 owner complaints about the Chrysler 300 describe multiple warning lights, most of them for the 2006 model year.
- owner complaints
- 47
- worst model year
- 2006
- typical repair cost reported
- $1,000
- typical mileage
- 80,000
By model year
Often reported together
Stalling 14Wipers 9ABS 6Won't start 5Headlights 5Fire or smoke 5Check engine light 5Loss of power 4
What owners say
Car is going crazy key won't work then it will then it won't mover then it won't work wipers stay on even when off all lights go on computer won't get a scan when it's not working it's an electric tcm pcm issue that was a recall for these cars but was told for some reason mine wasn't part of the recall now I'm having issues with that same electric and pcm tcm issue Collin at chrysler customer care told me I had to make a complaint my car is unable to move out of no where greatly hindering me
This has happened a few times. First , I started my car, after being driven for awhile, then it immediately shutoff and the abs system, traction control, emergency brake, and other lights lit up on my dash and showed in messages “service power steering,” “service abs system,” and “service electronic stability control.” Meanwhile, my power steering goes out, brakes, and air conditioning stop working with all the lights on my dash lit. Then, when you park and turn it off, it won’t start again. Doesn’t even try to start. This also has happened while driving and I had no choice, but to drive it or be stuck an hour from home at 1am. This not only puts others in danger, but myself with no brakes and power steering.
As I was driving, all the warning lights came on. I pulled over placed the car in park, but the car was stuck in the run position but was not running. I disconnected the battery via the negative terminal and proceeded to reconnect it. I have power to the exterior and interior lights gas and trunk door, but nothing as far as cluster panel or starter button. I placed the car in neutral and pulled it home, the dash and radio came on, I assume due to the wheels turning bringing power through the alternator. After some thorough research, I found that there was a faulty alternator on these cars for recall.
I bought this vehicle, thinking it was great. I tried driving it home, and never made it. I lost all power on the highway in front of the semi. In return I did not have brakes, I didn't have steering, all lights turned off, and to top it off it wouldn't start again. I've replaced the PCM, starter, alternator, the power distribution, all the fuses/relays, and here I am still spending hundreds of dollars to try to get my vehicle to work again, and it's not seeming possible. I have 2 kids and now once I get it started I must worry if it'll happen again. The car only has 120,000 miles on it. It's been very well kept. And now I've bought all these parts and paid all this money to have it repaired. And now I'm out of my other vehicle, and with the corona virus I am out of work, and have no way to keep spending money to fix it or find out the problem. The electric light was on I replaced throttle and sensor as well. That didn't fix it neither.
My car will outright just stop for no reason. I will sit at a light and the RPM guage will start going out of control and the car will rev on its own. Then I will start driving and ti will be find until I go to press on the brakes. Then the whole car will cut out. I'm able to get it to turn over again after two or three efforts of turning the key and pumping the brake. It has once done it with my daughter in the car, which I am not okay with. Luckily, we were turning into a neighborhood and not onto the highway into high speed traffic. It turned off and on about 7 times down the road before it started running properly again. It seemed to happen every time I would hit the brakes or attempt to turn. The car cut out like it had run out of gas even though there was plenty in the tank. All the lights on the right side (traction, ABS, etc) came on and then disappeared once it started running okay again. I had my fuel pump replaced twice thinking that was the issue and it was not. Something is wrong with this car and it needs to be recalled before someone gets hurt and it's to late to fix it.
Car was parked most of the day went to start the vehicle to go somewhere and it would not start all lights came on and wipers moved which were never turned on to begin with as well as the engine light which had never been on as long as I had the vehicle after about 10 minutes of this the vehicle finally started after taking the vehicle to the shop the guys says it seems like the alternator is stalling he told me about the recall and as I look it up by VIN mine does not appear to be on the list. The mechanic stated that this vehicle should be under recall t36.
Driving in town apprx. 35 MPH check battery notification appeared on dash for the first time within 5 minutes the lights dimmed all dash lights began to blink message on dash said power saving mode and car shut off about 4 minutes later
I noticed one of the headlights wasn't working while the vehicle was running & parked. The next day when I turned on my bright lights all of the lights failed, including the rear lights. This happened after dark while driving so I'm lucky to have not been involved in an accident! From then on the automatic headlights would not work. To get any lights to come on I had to turn the knob and random lights would work. The next day, only the fog lights worked with no rear lights other than when braking. 2 days later, all the lights work except the 2 headlights! Craziest thing ever!
Re: experience recall t36: I was taking an exit off ramp from the highway when I could smell a burning smell. The ABS, battery and check engine light started blinking. My speedometer was moving up and down, my screen started blinking, windshield wipers went on on its own and my car just locked up and all lights completely went off. Steering and brakes was not operable. As I came down the hilled ramp I pulled over (steering wheel) was hard to steer, hoping and praying that I didn't hit the light pole that was approx. 10 ft away. Thank god the car came to a complete stop about 5 ft away from the light pole. I was not able to put the car in the park position. I called roadside assistance and the tow truck guy couldn't get the car into neutral in order to tow it! He had to open up something by the shifter to force it to go into neutral. Got to the dealership and they quoted me a $160 diagnostic fee. Found that the problem was the alternator which also killed my battery. My car went to the dealership at about 10:30am. The shuttle service brought me to work. By 3pm I didnt get any phone call regarding the status on my car, I called them to check. They said it was the t36 recall -the alternator is faulty that they will try to get the new alternator covered without me having to pay anything out of pocket. The car wouldn't be able to be repaired until the next day. Well today is the next day, they will replace the alternator free of charge but it'll still be a defective one because I will still have to come back to the dealer "when they get the right alternator" and replace it again! This means I will still be driving my "unsafe" car that could get me in an accident or burn until the new part comes out!!this is totally ridiculous! I called the dealer monthly prior to this happening to no avail. I feel like they should provide me a rental car until the "right part" comes in!
Related recalls
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Dodge Challenger and Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The instrument cluster may not properly illuminate driver warnings. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
- Risk
- Failure of the instrument cluster to properly illuminate may prevent the driver from receiving warnings about the vehicle's systems, increasing the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began April 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V32.
Recall number 19V203000 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
- Risk
- A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
Recall number 18V524000 · Recall details
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014 Dodge Challenger, Charger, Durango, Chrysler 300, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
- Risk
- If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T75.
Recall number 17V741000 · Recall details
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
- Risk
- If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T36.
Recall number 17V435000 · Recall details
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
- What is wrong
- Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
- Risk
- If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.
Recall number 14V634000 · Recall details
Electrical system: ignition
- What is wrong
- Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008 Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Dodge Magnum vehicles manufactured May 23, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 24, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured April 3, 2007, to May 12, 2008, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured March 21, 2007, to May 12, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the ignition key (FOBIK) may not return to the "ON" position after being rotated to the "START" position, instead sticking between the two positions. Potentially, while the vehicle is being driven, the ignition may inadvertently move through the "RUN" position to the "ACCESSORY" or "OFF" ignition position, turning off the engine.
- Risk
- If the ignition stays between "START" and "ON" positions it could cause loss of certain electrical functions. If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the "OFF" or "ACCESSORY" position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P57.
Recall number 14V567000 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
- What is wrong
- Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 300 and dodge charger vehicles. These vehicles may lose ABS/ESC system function due to an overheated power distribution center.
- Risk
- This could lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the ABS/ESC system fuse, free of charge. The safety recall began on may 18, 2012. Owners may contact chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 12V197000 · Recall details
Electrical system: ignition: module
- What is wrong
- Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 chrysler 300, dodge challenger, charger, jeep commander, grand cherokee and dodge ram vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with a wireless ignition node (win) module exhibiting a binding condition of the solenoid latch.
- Risk
- The result of the defect could lead to a condition where the key may be removed from the ignition switch (win module) prior to placing the shifter in park. This could result in the potential for unintended vehicle movement and could increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the win module free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before august 23, 2010. Owners may contact chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 10V200000 · Recall details
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, the battery cable fasteners at the bulkhead stud may not have been properly tightened.
- Risk
- A loose fastener can cause an instrument panel fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will tighten the bulkhead stud battery cable fasteners to the proper specification. Owner notification began on july 6, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 04V334000 · Recall details
Questions about the Chrysler 300 warning lights
Why does the warning lights come on in the Chrysler 300?
Owners who report it most often also describe engine stalls while driving, windshield wiper failure and abs light or abs activating.
Which Chrysler 300 years have multiple warning lights problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2006 (10 complaints), 2012 (9 complaints) and 2013 (6 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix multiple warning lights on the Chrysler 300?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $1,000 (median of 5 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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