Chrysler 300M headlights problems

Filed Oct 26, 2014 · Airbags, Body · 41,500 miles · PA

Dashboard developed a 10 -12" crack just to the left of the passenger side airbag. Do not know if the airbag system will work or not. In any event this seems to be a manufacturing problem, by the number of complaints. Dealer(s) are of no help as the vehicle is out of warranty. This vehicle has also had the common problem of the headlamps/instrumentation lights flickering. Headlamps would flash on/off along with instrument lighting. Headlight switch panel replaced, but the problem returned.

Filed Aug 27, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 38,000 miles · PA

Headlights blink on there own.

Filed Jun 13, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 26,265 miles · GA

Interior lights random and intermittently flashing and going off and on. Headlights affected also. Day and night.

Filed Apr 12, 2012 · Lights · 71,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chrysler 300m. The contact stated that the headlights would intermittently illuminate at night. The contact had to continue driving the vehicle to correct the failure. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic, who could not find the failure. The contact then took the vehicle to the dealer, but would not pay for the diagnostic test to be performed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 71,000.

Filed Feb 10, 2011 · Electrical · 48,000 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns 2002 chrysler 300m. While the vehicle was parked the contact stated that the headlights would turn on and off on without assistance. The radio, cruise control and traction control also turned on and off as well. The tire pressure light illuminated on the dashboard but the tire pressure was checked and there was not a problem. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technicians were able to duplicate the failure but could not diagnose the failure since it was electrical. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000.

Filed Jan 25, 2011 · Electrical, Lights · 48,212 miles · DE

While operating the vehicle, the instrument lights, radio and compass lights flicker intermittently or become very bright for a few seconds then become very dim for a few seconds. I have only noticed this occurrence while driving at night when the headlights are in use. During this event, the headlights also appear to become brighter or go dim at the same time.

Filed Mar 25, 2010 · Lights · 83,000 miles · KS

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chrysler 300m. The contact was driving 55 MPH at night. The headlights were in activation with a dim illumination which resulted to limited visibility. The high beam headlights were engaged to increase the visibility. The failure began when the vehicle was purchased and progressed over a period of time. The vehicle was taken an authorized dealer for inspection. The vehicle has not been repaired due to the service repair cost. The current and failure mileages were 83,000.

Filed Mar 9, 2010 · Lights · OH

I have a 2000 chrysler 300m and when the headlights are on they will go off and on , on there own while driving also the dash panel will go completely out and back on I feel that this is a life and death situation with my vehicle I was wondering if you have other complaints on file as my dealer says there is nothing they can do for me.

Filed Feb 9, 2008 · Electrical, Transmission · 112,809 miles · CA

I recently purchased a used 1999 chrysler 300m. I had no problems with the car for the first couple of months. After about 3 months I noticed the interior lights began to turn on and off by themselves. Shortly after that my factory stereo went out. The next thing I noticed was the transmission slipping. After that my driver and passenger side speakers went out. After that my headlights began turning on and off by themselves when the car was parked and turned off. After that my heating unit would come on automatically whenever I would start the car. I've noticed a slight burning smell inside the car once I've started it up. My heated seats work when they want to. There's a whistling noise underneath the hood. My engine sounds loud now. There's a strange noise coming from the rear wheel on the driver side. It sounds like something electrical is shorting out. Its has a dense high pitched sound. Sometimes when I'm driving at night and I have my headlights on they will flicker on and off. When I try to start the car the engine struggles to turn over. It seems as if either my battery is dying or my alternator has had it. The car has died on me before while I was driving it. There is a mysterious electrical problem with these chrysler 300m cars. I've taken my car to several mechanics and none of them could pinpoint the exact cause of all these problems I'm having with the car. I guess I'm '!@#$%. I can't afford to pay for all of these defects and I no longer have a warranty on the car. Yeah, I'm really !@#$%.

Filed Nov 30, 2007 · Electrical, Lights · 12,000 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chrysler 300m. While the engine was running, the headlights and instrument panel would flicker intermittently. On one occasion, the engine was turned off and the headlights were still flickering. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired. The contact was unsure of what repairs were made; however, the failure still persists. The failure mileage was 12,000 and current mileage was 61,120.