10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
46,249 miles

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problem #20

Nov 212023

300

  • miles
It says a recall on my car was fixed 2014 I purchased vehicle 2022, but just recently it has started just shutting off while driving it. Completely dying. Simular to the alternator recall P60

- Saint Paul, MN, USA

problem #19

Jun 172021

300

  • miles
On the gear shift lever of my vehicle, there are jagged, hard plastic pieces between the leather and the shift lever that continuously cuts my fingers while shifting gears. The cuts are similar to papercuts. One time, a piece of the hard plastic broke off and got stuck in my hand, which required tweezers to remove. Very painful.

- Alexandria , VA, USA

problem #18

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 #17

Nov 032019

300

  • 125,000 miles
Wierd type vibration when turning the wheel when car is stationary. Fluid leaking from when car is parked oil or transmission fluid. Was a recall at some point on the plastic oil plugs.

- Hazlehurst, MS, USA

problem #16

Aug 012019

300

  • miles
Touch screen is constantly frozen: Unable to utilize voice recorder and bluetooth which is necessary for phone calls and gps. It is unlawful in Florida to text and drive. It is also hazardous to text and drive. Therefore a bluetooth is necessary

- Tallahassee, FL, USA

problem #15

May 292019

300

  • 97,000 miles
Car was parked most of the day went to start the vehicle to go somewhere and it would not start all lights came on and wipers moved which were never turned on to begin with as well as the engine light which had never been on as long as I had the vehicle after about 10 minutes of this the vehicle finally started after taking the vehicle to the shop the guys says it seems like the alternator is stalling he told me about the recall and as I look it up by VIN mine does not appear to be on the list. The mechanic stated that this vehicle should be under recall T36.

- Brandon, FL, USA

problem #14

Feb 012019

300

  • miles
My trunk is constantly popping, it was staying shut as long as the car was locked. Now it's popping all the time, when I turn on my car, when my cars off but I'm pumping gas, while I'm driving. It's crazy 😜. I brought it to the dealership but they thought it was my key fob. That's not the issue. What could it be"?" one day when it was super snowy out my car was parked and locked outside of my house and the alarm started going to off so I went out to see what was going on. My truck had popped. This has been happening for months

- Mediapolis, IA, USA

problem #13

Apr 112018

300

  • 168,000 miles
NHTSA recall number: 17V-435. For the past eight months I have tried to have this service recall taken care of. I have brought my car to my local dealership multiple times and was told that the parts have not shipped yet. I have made multiple documented phone calls to the recall Chrysler customer care handling the recall for me and failed to get the replacement part. Chrysler has been delaying the recall parts so that the vehicle warranties run out. On 4/11/2018 at 1 pm Chrysler alternator started smoking. All the units in the cars were fried. Would not shut off I had no control of anything. I also have a video of what happen and getting little help from Chrysler.

- Franklin, TN, USA

problem #12

Jun 012013

300

  • 4,500 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300. While driving approximately 55 mph, the front passenger side wheel separated from the vehicle. The vehicle crashed into a guardrail. During the crash, the front end of the vehicle was damaged and the air bag sensor indicator illuminated; however, the air bags did not deploy. No injuries were reported and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to heritage Chrysler (9428 reisterstown rd, owings mills, md). The cause of the failures was not determined. The vehicle was repaired. Also, while operating the vehicle, the gear shift lever would erroneously move from drive to neutral, as if it were accidentally bumped. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The dealer was not notified of the power train failure. The failure mileage was 4,500.

- Odenton, MD, USA

problem #11

Sep 122017

300

  • 0 miles
Received letter about a recall a month or so ago and so far have not heard anything. Getting worried I do a lot of driving and want to make sure I am safe.

- Stockton, CA, USA

problem #10

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

problem #9

Mar 072017

300

  • 42,000 miles
Driving on the highway at appx 30-40 mph and car started smelling like smoke, started making a high pitched humming sound, the ABS brake light, the traction control light and the check engine light all came on and the smoke got worse, scared it may have been a fire under my hood. I checked all of the recalls and my car does not fall under any of them although I saw many of the same complaints here on the site. This is very dangerous, especially having children in the car. My car is now at the dealer and was there just last week for another electrical problem. I will continue to check the site since this is obviously a defect from the manufacturer. Please contat me with any info as this is very dangerous!

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #8

Mar 072017

300

  • 42,000 miles
Driving on the highway at appx 30-40 mph and car started smelling like burned plastic and smoke, started making a high pitched humming sound, the traction control light and the engine light and the ABS brake lights all came on as my car was slowing down, opened the hood and there was smoke coming from the engine, car would not turn back on, no electric worked, battery is destroyed, car VIN is not listed under the current recall even though I am finding the same complaint from others with my same car. Also, my car was just worked on there at the dealer last week for an electrical issue and the problem was not discovered at that time, dealer is not being very helpful, this is very dangerous to be in the car with my kids and my car starts smoking! - I have video of it happening from last night that will not upload here, please contact me! very dangerous!

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #7

Oct 052016

300

  • 55,000 miles
Adjustable pedlas move up randomly when driving or park

- El Dorado, KS, USA

problem #6

Jul 262016

300

  • 73,641 miles
Took vehicle to dealer to repair ac issue. Was given vehicle and drive it less than a mile when the vehicle dash stated "transmission shut vehicle off and put in park" when I attempted to place it in park the gear shift would not come out of drive. The only way to stop the vehicle is to put on the emergency brake.

- Baytown, TX, USA

problem #5

May 212016

300

  • 106,000 miles
Alternator goes out and caused car to stall at high speed without notice.

- Kaufman, TX, USA

problem #4

Mar 012016

300

  • miles
I can hear a very loud knocking noise in the dash behind my instrument panel. It starts each time that I turn on the heater, the ac and defroster. This loud knocking sounds continues even when my car is turned off. Also there's flaking noises in my engine/transmission- my car is under 35K miles.

- Oakland, CA, USA

problem #3

Apr 032016

300

  • 55,789 miles
Driving on freeway battery saver mode came on then after all the lights on my dash stated flashing then after my car stalled I have no control in my vehicle then almost crash into someones vechicle.

- Honolulu, HI, USA

problem #2

May 112015

300

  • miles
With my child in the car, on a major interstate, I accelerated to avoid a suddenly swerving 18-wheeler. My car continued acceleration after I released the pedal. I depressed the brake pedal, but couldn't get it to stop. As soon as possible (and available, given road work and fast, heavy traffic), I pulled over to the inside shoulder and gained control by using full pressure on the brake as well as engaging the parking brake. The car continued revving high. Called conroe demontrond for help, as that is where I bought this car, and they connected me to a towing company, which was useless as car couldn't be switched off -- I had managed to put car into neutral, but engine wouldn't stop revving, and I wasn't able to put it into park or to stop the car. I had to make a decision between two dangerous situations: Send my child onto the packed highway, or have her remain in the car with me, which I was growing alarmed might explode given the high revolution and accompanying noise. I sent her out with the car fob. After what seemed forever, the car shut down, as the fob was gone for long enough. It happened a second time, as I was returning from the trip I had to take during the first problem, but the car "snapped out of it" more easily. Dealership gave me a very hard time about this, and in the end said nothing was wrong with the car. They re-set the computer, and for a bit over a month, it seemed okay with a few hiccups, but eventually, the car has begun to "stick" on acceleration again, and occasionally now lags, or misses, before acceleration. I received note that there is a problem with this car from the manufacturer months ago. This might account for the car's problem, but it is doubtful as far as the sticking goes, since the problem listed by the notice is stalling. I do wonder if it might account for the newer problem, though. Yesterday, the sunroof exploded

- Conroe, TX, USA

problem #1

May 102015

300

  • 62,053 miles
On 05/10/2015 during the afternoon I turned on my ac and it blew warm air. I don't use my ac very much due to increase fuel usage because I drive 76 miles twice a day 4 days a week, but on that day when I really needed it it wasn't working. I bought my 2013 Chrysler 300S new on 06/02/2013 and the one time I drove car to vegas it was working fine as a matter of fact it was blowing extremely cold air which was great. I tried calling the dealer where I bought it, but because its out of warranty they can't or wont help me with it.

- Menifee, CA, USA