10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
27,715 miles

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problem #38

Jul 182016

300 6-cyl

  • 88,500 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300. The contact had not experienced any failures prior to being repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 16V240000 (power train). Shortly after the dealers repair, the vehicle drastically reduced speed without warning. The transmission gears would not remain in the gear that was selected. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The dealer indicated that more than one technician may need to do further diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 88,500. Updated 01/06/2017 the consumer has since sold the vehicle. Updated 03/08/17.

- Valley Springs, CA, USA

problem #37

Dec 202015

300

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle lost power. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed to be repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 14V634000 (electrical system). In addition, multiple other parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.

- Remlap, AL, USA

problem #36

Oct 242016

300

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V240000 (power train); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Lockport, NY, USA

problem #35

Aug 182016

300

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300. The contact received a recall notice for the power train. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair, but they stated that the parts may not be available until the end of August. The dealer later changed it to mid October 2016. The dealer refused to release the vehicle indicating that it was disassembled. The manufacturer was not notified. The NHTSA campaign number was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Fresno, CA, USA

problem #34

Jul 082016

300 6-cyl

  • 26,100 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300. While driving at a low speed, the all wheel drive and brake warning indicators illuminated and the vehicle lost power. In addition, while at a stop, the gear shifter failed to shift out of the drive position. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the computer for the all wheel drive needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was repaired. Immediately after the repair and while driving at a low speed, the vehicle lost power and all the warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but was unable to be diagnosed or repaired. The computer for the all wheel drive was re-programmed once more. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 26,100. Updated 11/08/16

- Marysville, WA, USA

problem #33

Jul 012016

300

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V240000 (power train); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Fresno, CA, USA

problem #32

Aug 252016

300

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift out of park. The vehicle was serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 16V240000 (power train), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred on the same day shortly after the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Locust Grove, VA, USA

problem #31

Aug 312016

300 6-cyl

  • 75,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300. While driving 50 mph, there was a loud noise and the vehicle shift lever independently moved from drive into neutral. The contact was able to place the vehicle back in drive. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The contact also stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there was a loose terminal on the battery and alternator. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V634000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. Updated 10/13/16

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #30

Aug 312016

300

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V240000 (power train); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Philidelphia, PA, USA

problem #29

Aug 172016

300 6-cyl

  • 16,414 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300. The contact indicated that there had been no failures until the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 16V240000 (power train). Shortly after leaving the dealer, the accelerator pedal was applied and did not respond more than once. The contact had to apply force to the accelerator pedal while driving 40 mph. When driving over a railroad track, the contact had to apply force to the accelerator pedal to get the vehicle to cross the tracks. The transmission warning indicator flashed. In addition, the contact was able to coast the vehicle over to the side of the road. The vehicle was unable to be driven due to the failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but they did not have a repair solution or parts available. The manufacturer was contacted more than ten times by the contact and was still waiting on a repair remedy to determine if the vehicle would be repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 16,414. Updated 10/06/16

- East Peoria, IL, USA

problem #28

Aug 152016

300

  • 23,232 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300. While the vehicle was idling with the parking brake applied, the engine revved and the vehicle moved forward towards the garage door. The contact's wife attempted to stop the vehicle, but was cut off between the driver's door and the garage door. The vehicle dragged her along as it crashed into the garage. The air bags did not deploy. The contact's wife sustained multiple cuts and bruises that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The front end of the vehicle was destroyed. Meanwhile, the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V240000 (power train). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 23,232.

- Middlesex, NJ, USA

problem #27

May 232016

300 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 15V240000 (structure) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The VIN was invalid. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 09/23/16 the consumer stated the vehicle rolled into a trash can, while it was in park and caused a dent. Updated 10/05/16.

- Nasville, TN, USA

problem #26

Jul 252016

300

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V240000 (power train). The dealer was unable to determine when the manufacturer may supply the parts for the recall repair. The manufacturer was unable to provide a reasonable time frame to supply the parts to the dealer. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.

- Bethpage, NY, USA

problem #25

Feb 162016

300

  • 8,100 miles
Upon exiting vehicle (while placing rocker gear shift in park position), vehicle rolled away in reverse down inclined driveway. Personal injury and vehicle body damage sustained to right rear lower panel.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #24

Jun 062016

300

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V240000 (power train), but the dealer was unable to supply the parts for months. While waiting for the parts to repair the vehicle, the gears failed to stay in gear and the contact constantly had to apply the emergency brake to ensure that the vehicle would not roll without warning. The contact experienced the failure with the gear being placed in drive, park, or reverse and it was not fully in gear. The contact had to quickly maneuver the gear in place and apply the emergency brake. The dealer was notified of the failure for months, but the part was unavailable. The contact was to check with the manufacturer to determine when the dealer would be able to repair the vehicle. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Jamaica, NY, USA

problem #23

Jul 012016

300

  • 30,400 miles
We were driving and suddenly ABS brake and alert light came on and we got msg on dash board that say service transmission, shut off engine to engage park, we pulled out of traffic and stopped on the side of road and pushed the turn off button but the engine do not cut off and the gear will not dis engage from drive and nor shutt off, we were scared we dont know what to do as we cannot shut off the car and if we jump out of car the car is still running and in drive driving so we keep on pushing the power off and finally it turned off and we want to let you know that you look into it as it is very scary and fear full.we made a movie and posted on youtube as we cant sent it to you, the link is https://youtu.be/ltl81sladeo. The exact miles on vehicle is approx 30400 as vehicle is at home.

- Jackson, MS, USA

problem #22

Dec 122015

300

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300. While driving at low speeds, the vehicle would independently shift out of gear without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V240000 (power train); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Logansport, IN, USA

problem #21

Mar 152016

300

  • 56,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300. While the gear shifter stick was placed in the park position, the vehicle rolled back. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V240000 (power train); however, the parts for the recall repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 56,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Portage, WI, USA

problem #20

Nov 232012

300 6-cyl

  • 4,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300. After attempting to place the vehicle in the park position, exiting the vehicle, and relocating to the trunk area, the vehicle independently moved and rolled over the contact. A police report was filed. The contact sustained serious unknown injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V240000 (power train) after the failure occurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 4,000. Updated 10/18/16

- Martinsburg, WV, USA

problem #19

Jun 302016

300

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V240000 (power train); however, the part for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Shreveport, LA, USA

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