4.8

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
21,517 miles

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problem #8

Jul 202021

300

  • miles
Both front door panels severely warped to the point of Cracking and causing the door locks to bind and to also cause the possibility that side air bags may not deploy as designed or deploy prematurely. Warranty and Extended Warranty refused repair claims citing manufacturer defects. Repair estimate over $2000.

- Ridgeley , WV, USA

problem #7

Oct 282022

300

  • miles
I was sitting at a stop light waiting to make a left turn when the electrical power steering randomly failed. This issue made it near impossible to turn the car and caused me to almost crash into a light pole when I tried to make the left turn. I then made an attempt to turn into a parking lot to get off the road almost causing me to wreck the car a second time. I have been told by multiple mechanics that this electrical power steering failure is not a common issue with newer vehicles. I want to submit this claim to make it known this make and model has this issue

- Lexington, KY, USA

problem #6

Apr 292021

300

  • 58,000 miles
When engaging the turn signal (particularly left turns) the windshield wipers engage. Have attempted "wiggling" this combination control lever, which has a small degree of play within its ranges of motion. Sometimes this is effective, but usually this is not. Have also attempted positioning the "play" level to each of its natural limits. Occasionally this works, but within a few turn cycles it reverts back to engaging the wipers. Vehicle is in motion when this happens, making a turn. This has been occurring for over a year.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #5

Jun 252020

300 6-cyl

  • 35,675 miles
No incident info of recalls power train automatic transmission control module electrical system: Software power train: Axle assembly:axle shaft.

- 205 W. Ave. 26, CA, USA

problem #4

Feb 152019

300

  • 37,462 miles
While vehicle is on and running "service air bag system" message randomly appears and disappears when the vehicle is in park or in motion. Service air bag indicator light also illuminates randomly after message is displayed and then goes out after a random amount of time has elapsed. Took vehicle to local Chrysler dealership and they said that it maybe be one of several known issues that they are aware of but no recalls have been issued on any of the possible safety issues that maybe causing the notification. They would not be able to do anything to the vehicle to fix the problem for sure and guarantee the air bags actually will work when needed.

- Rockford, IL, USA

problem #3

Aug 052016

300 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 8,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 300. While driving at a low speeds, the contact depressed the brake and accelerator pedals at the same time and the vehicle stalled. The "electronic throttle control system should be serviced" warning indicator illuminated. The contact had to place the vehicle in park and restart it to resume driving. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that he needed to keep his foot off the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and transferred the contact to NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 8,000. Updated 06/29/17 the consumer stated the failure only occurrs at slow speeds. Updated 10/19/2017

- Shelby Township, MI, USA

problem #2

Jul 052016

300

  • 32,000 miles
I was driving about 50mph and things started shutting down like the radio and the instrument panel said the car was going into power saving mode. I had about 5 miles to my destination and my car stalled right before I got there but I kept up my speed and was able to coast in. I tried starting it just to see and got nothing. Tow truck came about an hour later and I was able to start it to back it up but when I turned it off, it would not start again. Even being a woman I knew this was not a case of dead battery as it happened while driving. My car was towed to my mechanic and sure enough, the alternator was bad on a 4 year old Chrysler with approximately only 30,000 miles! apparently there is a recall already on my same year/make/model however "supposedly" the hemi's weren't affected.

- Grove City, OH, USA

problem #1

Jul 252016

300 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 1,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 300. While driving 60 mph with the accelerator pedal depressed, the contact also depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle lost electrical power. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred several times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000. Updated 09/08/16

- Antioch, IL, USA