Consumer had to use excessive force with both feet in order to depress pedal and bring vehicle to a stop. Ph
1999 Chrysler 300M brakes complaints
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Complete brake failure due to a mechanical break down of the vacum assist unit. Similar to below previous complaint in 2002. What bothers me is that the part is on back order and seems to be in great demand across the country. When it goes - you have no brakes! Luckily I was in a parking lot at work and no accident occured. Results : 1 | all records displayed make : chrysler model : 300m year : 1999 crash : no fire : no number of injuries: 0 odi id number : 10000136 date of failure: december 8, 2002 component: service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
Hile vehicle was idling and put into drive vehicle accelerated and hit another car. Consumer tried to apply brakes. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information. Ts...
Brakes completely failed as a result of a mechanical breakdown of the vacuum assist/master cylinder system.
The crack around the air is on the seam and no where else.the lights over the console just went out one night the fuses were fine dont know why.
Electrical connectors to controller were severely corroded--"hidden defect"
The vehicle exhibited a continuous problem with tyhe steering, on two occasions the vehcile was taken tot he dealer where they installed a new part, but within 6 months the problem reoccured, the vehcile was then taken to a different shop where they determined that there was a design problem and they replaced the frony link pin, currently the vehicle is working fine.
All brake pads front, rear & parking brake in process of de-laminating and dealer had to replace in order for car to pass inspection. Steering rack in process of disintergrating.
Tires are worn excessively, all 4 tires affected. Tires according to goodyear should last between 20000 and 40000 miles.*ak goodyear eagle tires, dot nk43bmdr199, 17 inch tires, consumer states spare tire is also worn. Goodyear states that tires are not the problem, vehicle has vibration and pulls to the left, could be suspension or tire related. Engine failed due to pistons too close together, consumer states ever since vehicle has been repaired, it does not run normal now. Rotors were replaced, brakes resurfaced.
While vehicle was moving approximately 20 MPH, consumer pressed brake pedal to stop, and pedal hit floor. Vehicle did not stop, causing consumer to rear end vehicle in front of him.*ak the customer states brake failure was due to defect.
Brake rotors malfunctioned, needed to changed, and caused extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. Chrysler has had major problems with brake rotors with different model of vehicles. *ak the bad brake rotors also caused front wheels to shimmy.
Vehicle was parked, and consumer started vehicle when it suddenly accelerated and crashed into a wall. Applied brakes, but vehicle did not stop . Please provide further information.
Abs brake problem; when applying the brakes on dry surface, the ABS system kicks in.turned the brakes off and driver could not stop vehicle. Also, steering wheel locked up and driver could not turn left or right. Two dealerships were not able to duplicate these problems. Please provide any further information.
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