Chrysler 300C grinding brakes problems

Filed May 1, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 56,900 miles · AZ · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chrysler 300c. When the vehicle was started, a grinding sound was heard coming from the front wheel wells. In addition, the check engine, stabilitrak, and hazard warning indicators illuminated. The contact also noticed a smoke odor and the inside of the vehicle filled up with smoke. The smoke originated under the hood of the vehicle. The contact was initially unable to exit the vehicle due to the automatic lock feature. The remote start button was depressed and the contact was able to exit the vehicle. The fire department was not called. The contact's spouse was able to open the hood and inspected the engine compartment. Her spouse was concerned that the failure was caused by the alternator. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. Earnhardt chrysler dodge jeep ram (located at 1521 e drivers way, gilbert, az 85297, (480) 926-4000) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 56,900.

Filed Jul 15, 2016 · 970,000 miles · NY

I have been noticing that my car will stall out randomly.when im driving it just stalls out...its pretty scarey.it started about a month ago..also..I have replaced my lower arm controls on both sides and iam still hearing a grinding noice when I turn left..please help me to figure this out..

Filed Jan 21, 2016 · Engine · 78,000 miles · AZ

I came out of home depot to a car that wouldn't start this give a jump but we could here something grinding in the motor at first I thought maybe a belt broke or the fan was loose the noise was scary the car wouldn't stay on sc I called for a tow to the dealership. The results were I need a new engine.. The #5 cylinder dropped an intake valve and damaged the engine $9448. I purchase this vehicle brand with 74 miles it now has 78000 all the maintenance was done at the dealership. There was no apparent reason for the engine dying no warning system said ok this car has all the bells and whistles. Now I have a beautiful shell of a car without an engine please someone help me thanks

Filed Mar 23, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 150,000 miles · CA

While trying to merge on the freeway the motor stalled and made a rolling drumming not a high pitch noise wouldn't re start towed it home got it started and the engine is making a loud squeak noise it won't idle on its own and it stalls when put into gear.

Filed Nov 21, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 86,598 miles · GA

My 2006 chrysler 300c was a car that was well taken care of. It had less than 90,000 miles at the date of the incident. I was in a drive-thru and I turned off the car to save fuel. When I went to restart the vehicle, the car made a loud grinding noise that sound similar to sticking a baseball card in bicycle spokes but much louder and stronger. I had the car towed to chuck clancy chrysler and I was informed that a valve seat had dropped and destroyed several cylinders. The bill was $3,000. This car was always maintained by maintenance records and the oil changed with pennzoil platinum ultra. To add to this story, I received the car back and the same issue happened again two weeks later. Needless to say, I was out another $4000 for this repair. Chrysler refused to cover it and gave me the cold shoulder. I would never purchase a chrysler product again.

Filed Sep 26, 2013 · Engine · 86,000 miles · CA

After returning home from work, I noticed a knocking/grinding sound coming from my engine. I have taken the car to a chrysler dealer and they told me that there is internal engine damage, most likely the lifter push rod part of the engine. I was informed by chrysler customer service that there were some vehicles of this class that had been covered under a recall for the lifter problem, but that the recall was VIN specific. When I asked how the determination was made as to which vehicles were covered and how the coverage was extended, I could not get a answer. It is not right that a vehicle of the same class as mine is subject to a recall and my vehicle was not. Neither do I understand why I could not be told by chrysler if they had attempted to contact the owner of the vehicle at the time the recall took place. That in order that when the vehicle was sold, that pertinent information could be transmitted during the sale. Absent this information, whom do I as a buyer, unknowning place responsibility?

Filed Aug 17, 2010 · Brakes · 262 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300c srt-8. The contact stated that when depressing the brakes, there was an intermittent squeal. The noise could be heard after driving the vehicle for approximately 15-20 minutes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer three times where the brakes pads and rotors were replaced but to no avail. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 262 and the current mileage was 10,387.

Filed May 18, 2010 · Engine · 95,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300c. While attempting to start the vehicle, there was an unusual grinding noise coming from the engine. The contact was unable to start the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was informed that the pistons had failed and the engine would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileages were 95,000. Updated 8/9/10 *cn updated 08/31/10

Filed Jun 18, 2008 · Brakes · AL

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300c. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the contact heard an extremely loud squealing noise when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but no brake failure was identified. Recently, the vehicle was taken to the dealer again for the same noise; however, no failure could be found. The contact was very discouraged and embarrassed about the loud, annoying squealing noise. She stated that there was no resolution for the brake noise, which was frustrating and an inconvenience to have to continuously take the vehicle to the dealer. The current mileage was 25,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Feb 19, 2008 · Brakes · 300 miles · NY

Within the first 300 miles the inside of all four brake rotors started to show premature scoring and grooves also a grinding noise and brake pedal pulsing would occur when the brakes would be applied. It has gotten a lot worse and there is less then 3,000 miles on the car. In spite of a chrysler service bulletin #05-006-06 titled "front and/or rear brake rotors grooved/scored" chrysler motors service would not do any thing except turn my rotors on a lathe at a cost to me of $200.00 dollars. I was informed by chrysler motors service that my problem would re-occur in a short period of time and it is a common problem with all chrysler 300c srt-8, dodge charger srt-8 and dodge magnum srt-8 and jeep grand cherokee srt-8. All of these vehicles are equipped with "brembo" brakes. There is definitely some sort of a defect with this brake system. A search on line shows that there are hundreds of owners of the chrysler 300c srt-8 with the same exact brake problem.