10.0

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

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problem #58

Nov 302014

300

  • 8,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that driving on multiple occasions while driving at various speeds, the infotainment panel went black and did not work as intended. Additionally, the contact stated that the message -??Wrong Gear/Change Gear-?? was displayed. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that on another occasion while in neutral, the vehicle failed to shift into park as intended. The vehicle was taken to a dealer twice however, the failure was not duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that years later, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the infotainment system needed to be replaced. The failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 8,000.

- Dracut, MA, USA

problem #57

Jan 152024

300

  • miles
Shifter Transmission

- Fredonia, WI, USA

problem #56

Oct 232023

300

  • miles
The timing chain guides broke under 100,000 miles just look a recall notice given to many that the same motor and vehicle had the same year. Notice states q1 2013 with the 5.7 mds motor and this motor has all the labels amd original. Car almost cause a pile up on i-20

- Columbia , SC, USA

problem #55

Jan 152021

300

  • 105,136 miles
Recently purchased a 2013 Chrysler 300 the vehicle has been having constant starting issues. I have taken the vehicle to at least 5 shops and every shop is telling me that my vehicle is having codes come back for the automatic transmission: Control module (tcm, PCM) the car has been worked on multiple times and I am still unable to fix the problem. I seen there is a recall for 2013 Chrysler 300 for this exact issue and I believe my vehicle may have been affected.

- Youngstown, OH, USA

problem #54

Mar 282021

300

  • 94,000 miles
Hands free module quit working, common problem with Dodge/Chrysler, ac will not recirculate causes only outside air to be drawn into the cab, cause is malfunctioning/bad humidity sensor about the resr view mirror, driver heated seat quit working, left headlight quit working, bad hid ballast. The gas and brake pedal assembly will retract on it's own while driving. The transmission W5A580-nag1-722.6 either shift extremely hard 3-4 4-5 or slips in between the gears causing the engine rpms to go way up and then either falls back into gear or causes a neutral and will not go back into gear until you either drop below 18 mph or completely stop and either put the car in park and back into drive or shut the engine off for about 10 seconds and start it back up. After the flare between gears it is stuck in 3rd gear or limp mode with a check engine light dtc read P0730 through P0735. Literally have to carry a diagnostic scan tool with me to clear the codes. Its extremely dangerous and always happens in the worst places like getting on the interstate or on busy city streets almost causes an accident because you have no choice but to pull over and stop no matter where you are or the conditions around you... these are all very common issues with this car, it would be nice if Chrysler would make it right...

- Pisgah Forest, NC, USA

problem #53

Feb 242019

300

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that upon purchase of the vehicle, the vehicle would shift out of gear independently without warning. The contact had taken the vehicle to mccluskey Chevrolet (9673 kings auto mall rd, cincinnati, oh 45249) on two separate occasions where the mechanic was unable to determine the cause for the failure. The contact stated while at a complete stop, the vehicle stalled without warning while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where they diagnosed the vehicle with transmission failure. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Ft. Worth, TX, USA

problem #52

Nov 042019

300

  • 41,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300. The contact stated while driving on cruise control at 70 mph, the vehicle shifted into limp mode. The vehicle was shifted from automatic to manual mode however, the vehicle independently accelerated to 80 mph with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure recurred three times. The vehicle was taken to new carlisle Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram - tobey auto group located at (580 N main St, new carlisle, oh 45344) to be diagnosed. The diagnosis was that the torque converter was dirty and that a fault code was not retrieved. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.

- Fairborn, OH, USA

problem #51

Dec 022019

300

  • 83,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300. While driving, the gear shifted into park independently and the safety transmission in park warning indicator illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle shifted back into drive, but failed to move. The contact coasted the vehicle into a parking lot. The contact powered off the engine and the vehicle failed to shift out of drive. The contact was able to drive the vehicle slowly to his residence and stated that the engine, ABS, and traction control indicators remained illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000.

- Wilmington, OH, USA

problem #50

Nov 242019

300

  • miles
My 18 year old son was driving the car at about 40-50 miles an hour on a very busy street in bellevue Washington, a city he's not familiar with when the car suddenly shifted into park and would no longer accelerate. He had to think quickly and by the grace of god he was able to momentarily get the car in drive and pull over into a driveway. Once stopped the car would not shift into any other gear, it would revert back to park regardless of what gear you shifted it into. We tried to shift it into drive and it reverted back to park. This is the second very serious situation I've had with this car. The fuse happens over a year ago when the car just stopped running in the middle of driving. I almost got hit by a bus but luckily I was also able to think quick nd turn into a urgent care parking lot. It was a faulty alternator that was a part of a recall. I am very scared to drive this car and do not want my so. To ever drive it. It's supposed to be a second car for him to drive but its unsafe. I want Chrysler to pay me out of my loan as I never want to drive this car again and I still owe $15,000 on this car.

- Seattle, WA, USA

problem #49

Jun 282019

300

  • 69,900 miles
My vehicle keeps shifting into park on it's on while I'm driving after a gear recall was performed. I was advised by marty cancila Dodge St. Louis, that it was something else but they repaired whatever they thought it was and it it is still doing it after driving the vehicle back home. This makes my vehicle undrivable due to safety reasons for my children and I. can someone please investigate this matter thoroughly as my life and my children's lives are at risk! it occurred when I was driving, in motion, on a street and backing out of my driveway the second time after repairs were made.

- Florissant, MO, USA

problem #48

Jun 272018

300

  • 86,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300. While driving, the vehicle failed to accelerate over 15 mph. In addition, there was an abnormal noise underneath the front of the vehicle and transmission fluid was leaking. Also, while the gear shifter was placed in drive, the shifter shifted into park independently. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. An independent mechanic was informed, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.

- Sharon Hill, PA, USA

problem #47

Apr 012017

300

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle shifted into reverse independently and rolled backwards more than once. The vehicle was taken to a dealer (earnhardt Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, 1521 E drivers way, gilbert, AZ 85297, (480) 926-4000) who stated that the vehicle was previously repaired per an unknown recall for the power train; however, the remedy failed to permanently repair the vehicle. During the most recent failure, the contact was unable to shift from drive to any other gear. The vehicle independently shifted out of gear, which caused the contact to apply pressure to the brake pedal and apply the emergency brake. The contact had to turn into a handicapped space with a concrete barrier to prevent the vehicle from crashing into a building. The vehicle was towed to the same dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a shifting failure and the computer failed and needed to be replaced. The driver was shaken up by the incident and was unable to use the fob to turn the vehicle off. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

- Gilbert, AZ, USA

problem #46

Oct 032017

300

  • 64,123 miles
There is loud clicking coming from the dash board area. Temperature control failing. There is also problems with the suspension on the front end of the car. The cv joints are failing and the struts are failing. The rockerarms in the front suspension are also failing. The clicking happens stationary or while in motion and the suspension popping happens when the car is driving.

- Thornton, CO, USA

problem #45

Sep 192017

300

  • 101,831 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300. While driving 55 mph, the transmission indicator illuminated without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle decelerated and coasted to the right side of the road. The contact turned the vehicle off and stated that it took nearly 45 minutes to get the vehicle to accelerate. Bg automotive in vicksburg, Mississippi diagnosed that the outer shift speed was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 101,831.

- Tallulah, LA, USA

problem #44

Aug 072017

300

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300. Without warning, the contact noticed a burning odor inside the vehicle. Also, various warning indicators flashed, the battery power decreased, and the gear independently shifted from drive into neutral. The contact was unable to shift from neutral into the other gears. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (plaza Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, 2077 hwy 44 w, inverness, fl 34453, (352) 341-7398) where the alternator assembly and the battery were replaced. The dealer did not stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17V435000 (electrical system). The vehicle was repaired prior to the recall and the contact was uncertain if the part may need to be replaced again. In addition, the contact later received a notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16V240000 (power train) and was waiting to determine when the remedy and parts would become available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was checking with the manufacturer to ensure that the two recalls would be addressed by the dealer. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Statesboro, GA, USA

problem #43

Jul 272017

300

  • 40,650 miles
Had entered a side-street off bedford St in lexington MA (MA 4/225) at about 10 a.M. and was stopped, with the engine running and in drive, by a line of traffic ahead of me. While idling, there was a loud sound and a jolt felt in the car, but the engine was still idling. The dashboard display had "AWD service" and then another word which I don't recall. When I went to put the transmission in park, I found the handle shifter already showed "P" and so did the dashboard display. When I tried to change the setting with the handle shifter, pulling toward "D" did nothing (still showed "P") and pushing forward produced a message on the dashboard display about the transmission already being in the selected position. Turning off the engine and restarting it (which proceeded normally) and retrying to change the shift position resulted in the same behavior (I.e., no change trying to move to "D" and the message in the display about already being in the selected position). Had to have the car taken on the bed of a tow truck to my local Chrysler dealer. (as the transmission appeared to be in park, that entailed dragging the car onto the bed of the tow truck and then "bouncing" it off the bed at the dealer. Last advice I have been provided by the dealer (was today) is that they are awaiting advice back from Chrysler about a new transmission. Note: Extraordinarily lucky that I was stopped on a side street in the right-most of the two lanes when this catastrophic failure occurred. Hard to imagine just how horrific it would have been if it had occurred when traveling on the interstate highway--which I had been doing just a few minutes before I had turned off to travel on bedford St.....updated 11/03/17

- Lexington, MA, USA

problem #42

May 102017

300

  • 122,000 miles
I found a recall for Chrysler 300 (N65), but it's only for a 3.6L model. I have a 5.7L hemi AWD and the output shaft just broke while driving in the highway. I cannot be the only one... there has to be others. I just had another recall fixed on this car. They just need to recall this entire model. Is there any chance 5.7L will also be recalled on this issue?

- Woodbridge, VA, USA

problem #41

Apr 282017

300

  • miles
Transmission shifts funny. Jolts during shift and it hesitates to shift gear at pick up speed. It's a potential hazard that could cuase an accident.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #40

Apr 222016

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 recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Anna, TX, USA

problem #39

Mar 102017

300

  • miles
My Chrysler 300 LX stated have transmission problems and I went to a Chrysler after I had it look at, at a mechanic shop, because the check engine light came own., all they did was hook up the car for a diagnostic test, the print out read something to do with power tran modual. They said take it to Chrysler, so I did. Chrysler said the computer locked up the codes, so they can not get a reading of the problem. I said can you do something about it, they said until the light comes back own, they can not do nothing. I said the car is unsafe, they said nothing. I call Chrysler customer service, they said nothing they can do. My car is unsafe to drive, the problem with the transmission is covered, and I need me car. I am own blood thinners and high blood pressure pills, I have to have my blood monitored. Can some body help me.

- Hayward, CA, USA

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