2.4

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
63,462 miles

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problem #10

Jul 172019

300

  • 140,000 miles
When the transmission is cold the vehicle stalls having no control over forward or reverse motion with dangerous side bound traffic instances while refusing to shift with rwd rear axel severe vibration sensitivity causing total rwd rear axel power loss & coiciding transmission abnormalities. Powertrain malfunctions/dysfunctions resulting in a dangerously faulty suspensions stability & braking pressure strength causing pull in passenger side direction where vehicle seems dangerously the weakest & exhaust fumes abnormally recycling into vehicle cab system. Only has 140K original miles. Manufacture defects now becoming death trap & safety disaster to potential lives of others.

- South Bend, IN, USA

problem #9

Jun 142014

300

  • miles
Transmission is going out every two years

- Augusta, GA, USA

problem #8

Nov 152016

300

  • 119,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. While driving various speeds, an unspecified part became loose underneath the vehicle. Upon applying the brakes, the vehicle shook and the front driver and passenger side wheels seemed unstable. In addition, the check engine indicator remained illuminated. James ceranti motors Inc (3064 us-82, greenville, Mississippi 38703, (662) 332-7231) replaced the struts and the ball joints in an attempt to stabilize the vehicle, but the failure recurred. An independent mechanic was made aware of the failures and stated that the shaking of the vehicle was a result of faulty inner and outer tie rods. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000.

- Greenville, MS, USA

problem #7

Aug 292017

300

  • 115,000 miles
Drivers side tire suspension collapsed while backing up, had car towed to dealer across street for evaluation.

- Patchogue, NY, USA

problem #6

Mar 012016

300

  • 60 miles
I have a Chrysler 300 C 2006 I've had it for about a year now it's definitely been causing my a lot off issues and I've done research on this car a lot of others having same issues as such as me. Issue such ass car stopping while driving after filling up gas tank, and lower control arms falling off car while driving which is not safe and I have a small child which can be deadly driving in this car for both of us. I can't afford to fix these issues I really need to know what I can do about this

- Elizabeth, NJ, USA

problem #5

Nov 102014

300 6-cyl

  • 38,788 miles
1.the power steering on the car want let the steering wheeling turn some time it happen mostly in the morning time. 2. the front suspension keep wearing out tires very quilty I had the front end line more than one but that don"T help 3.the brakes want hold some time when I go to stop real fast I have to pump them more than once the brake have been change I need to know if there something wrong this parts. Also when I first bought the car the brakes gave out and the Chrysler head brake staff group came to look at it.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #4

Apr 142014

300

  • 62,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph and making a right turn, the vehicle stalled with the oil and engine light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician replaced the oil switch. However, the failure continued to occur. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic who stated that the drivers side axle and the lower control arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.

- Rockville Centre, NY, USA

problem #3

Feb 092013

300 6-cyl

  • 110,458 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, a loud rattle noise was heard from the driver's side of the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle jerked abnormally and without warning. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rocker arm assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 110,458.

- Jackson , MS, USA

problem #2

May 012012

300 6-cyl

  • 49,300 miles
The engine started ticking noticeably on the upper right side of the engine. The noise was typical of a lifter or worn rocker arm. About a month earlier the car had a shifting problem with the automatic transmission on an interstate highway under acceleration. The car was checked for the transmission problem at a Chrysler dealership but nothing was found after diagnostic testing was completed they did advise they found the strut bushings were in need of replacement. After hearing the engine noises the car was again taken to the Chrysler dealership. Both sides of the engine had the rocker arm assemblies replaced. The bushings for the struts were replaced. Both of the tie rod ends were found to be in need of replacement while they were trying to realign the front end. The alignment was needed after replacing the strut bushings. The car was well maintained and oil changes & lubes were done at or near every 3,500 miles. There are a massive amount of replacements/repairs being done for these particular parts failing at a low mileage.these parts are failing prematurely and Chrysler should take the initiative & recall these components. Reimbursing customers that have become dissatisfied with their cars and it's manufacturer are being burdened with unnecessary repair costs. I was fortunate enough to have purchased an extended warranty which covered all the costs (over $2,000). I still had to pay the deductible. NHTSA needs to find out what is happening and hold the manufacturer accountable. This was the first time I had to have repairs done since purchasing the car in 2008 with about 30,000 miles on the odometer. Dependability is one of the most important parts of owning a car and we all pay a lot of money to purchase/lease them. Paying for routine maintenance is expected but exorbitant repair costs are unacceptable when a car is properly cared for and not abused.

- Litchfield Park, AZ, USA

problem #1

Sep 052007

300 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 9 miles
What was done to correct the failure; I.e, parts repaired or replaced (and if old part is available).

- Miami, FL, USA