10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
57,211 miles

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problem #4

Jan 312015

300 6-cyl

  • 39,406 miles
First my car displayed "battery saver mode", next the radio shuts off, the ABS, ebs, and check engine light comes on, then the car automatically and completely shuts off with no other warning.

- Dededo, GU, USA

problem #3

Oct 052014

300

  • 61,000 miles
Was driving along doing about 45mph when my (ABS) light came on and then 10 seconds later my battery light then 5 seconds later all electrial components failed. (lights, power stearing) the car went dead and I was coasting down from 45mph at night totally blacked out with my child in the car. I was nearly hit by another car trying to stear the car to the shoulder. It drained the battery down to nothing and I smelled something burning with minor smoke under hood. No actual fire that I could see. Had to replace battery at 179 dollars and with estimate from dealer around 800.

- Chesapeake, VA, USA

problem #2

Nov 282013

300

  • 38,150 miles
I came to a stop at a four way intersection. I accelerated to turn at about 5mph instead of the car turning the steering locked up for about 1-2 seconds. Then drove normal until I got to my destination which was a few minutes away & turned the car off. I got off the car & went into the store. Went I finished shopping I returned to the car & tried to start it up. It would not start & steering wheel & brakes were locked. The power steering light, stability control & brake lights would blink & say service engine. About an hour into this I tried to turn the car on. It turned on but the steering wheel was barley turnable I tried to move it a few inches. For the wrecker service personal once I moved it the cars steering was back to normal & working. I plan on taking it to the Dodge dealership tomorrow morning.I just really hope this does not happen again while driving at a high speed.

- Sealy, TX, USA

problem #1

Apr 022012

300 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
2012 Chrysler 300. Consumer writes in regards to oil filters the consumer stated the vehicle would wander to the left or right. The vehicle has ESC. All four wheels were out of alignment. Chrysler did not want to change the alignment, in order for it to be within specification. Updated consumer letter 10/18/12. The consumer also stated the transmission would not change to the highest gear. Updated 01/12/13. The consumer stated it was a design flaw, that the rear suspension could not be adjusted. Updated 06/24/13

- Blessing, TX, USA