Chrysler 300 Engine Problems by Year

Year	Engine complaints	Crashes	Injuries
2021	4	0	0
2019	2	0	0
2018	5	0	0
2017	4	0	0
2016	6	0	0
2015	8	0	0
2014	28	0	0
2013	38	1	0
2012	62	1	1
2011	20	1	0
2010	20	1	0
2009	15	0	0
2008	86	2	4
2007	83	1	0
2006	505	9	4
2005	167	2	1

2019 Chrysler 300 Steering Electrical system Engine & cooling

about 2 years old, I was with my family driving on the freeway when I felt the car veering to the right going off the road. I tried to correct the steering by pulling it to the left. I was not able to correct this steering as it seemed that the steering wheel was lock. I tried stopping the car from going off the road but the brake pedal was very hard to push. It seemed like the car had lose all power. The car went down the hill off the freeway and hit a huge road sign. I was doing 55 to 60 miles per hour and very...

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mush alert. The car finally came to a stop in the middle of the frontage road. We started to push the car and it was hard to push so I attempted to start the car and to my surprise, it started. So I drove it to a safe place and called the police to make a report and the towing service. The damage on the front end of the was over $3,000. This was the first incident. The second incident happen July 2, 2026.My wife and I were traveling on a road with two lanes. It was about 4:30 PM and traffic medium. Suddenly I felt the steering wheel pulling hard to the left going to the left lane. I immediately turned the steering wheel to the right. I felt the steering wheel was very hard to turn the steering to the right. I pulled off the road to check of any problems. The car never shut off and I was able to drive home. I have driven the car several time since the last incident but I on always wary of the same happening again. I did contact the Chrysler dealer the first this happen and They stated that there had been no one reporting of any similar incident.

2006 Chrysler 300 Fuel system Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle shut off unexpectedly. The contact stated that the vehicle sputtered and stalled after refueling. There was an abnormal rumbling sound coming from the vehicle. The contact waited for 30 minutes to restart the vehicle. The accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. While driving and making a turn, the vehicle stalled. There were unknown warning lights illuminated. The...

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contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V002000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was unknown.

2010 Chrysler 300 Transmission & drivetrain Electrical system Engine & cooling

The vehicle was sold with an outdated battery and later experienced repeated breakdowns. During the first repair visit, the dealership replaced the battery and alternator but failed to identify the root cause of the problem. The vehicle was returned, but the next day it broke down again. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the wiring harness was severely burnt and melted, creating a significant safety hazard that could cause stalling, fire, or total electronic failure. The dealership later diagnosed a PCM...

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failure, which was not detected during the first repair visit. The wiring damage and PCM issue were not disclosed to the vehicle owner by the dealership, and there was no explanation provided for the cause. The problem has been confirmed by the dealership during the second visit, and photographs of the wiring damage are available. The electrical system and engine control were compromised, placing the driver and others at risk of sudden vehicle failure while driving.

2008 Chrysler 300 Engine & cooling Fuel system

I informed the dealership of ignition switch recall shortly after purchasing vehicle. The dealership stated " the VIN number shows no recalls". And that was it said there nothing showing up. I KNOW ignition switch is messed up because every time I would turn the car off I could still feel it running. I've had my car a year and now it will not crank due to ignition switch and now fuel air intake is also messing up and has caused cylinder 6 to miss fire. I have been without a vehicle for a month now and I need it fixed. When test driving the car, it would slow down as I was turning into a place of business and almost getting hit by another vehicle.

2007 Chrysler 300 Electrical system Engine & coolingFire

My car was parked at my house last nite and I came home to fire department at my house extinguishing my car that was engulfed in flames. The fire department said it was electrical fire. They told me they think the battery got to hot and caused the fire. The vehicle will be with progress insurance garage. For inspection. If me or my kids were in the vehicle we would of been either burnt beyond repair or dead. No warning lights at all. No noises nothing it ran perfect. My insurance progressive is taking my vehicle today or tomarrow for inspection.

2012 Chrysler 300 Engine & coolingFire1 injury

The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the temperature gauge had independently increased levels. The contact managed to pull over to the shoulder of the road and was able to restart the vehicle as a temporary repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, white smoke had leaked through the air vent into the interior cabin before independently shifting the gear into neutral. In addition, a fire had started from under the hood of the vehicle. No...

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warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that a couple of nearby pedestrians attempted to extinguish the fire, but were unsuccessful due to the size of the fire. The contact had COPD, which was impacted during the failure, and medical attention was sought for a heart-related issue. The fire department arrived on the scene to extinguish the fire. A report was filed; however, it was unclear if either the local Fire department or Police department had filed the report. The vehicle was towed to a local tow lot, where it remained and was declared a total loss. The local dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 123,000.

2021 Chrysler 300 Seats & seat belts Acceleration & cruise control Engine & cooling

Chrysler 300 2021 Vehicle keeps stalling, turning off while driving or if stopped at light or stop sign to loan just shuts random times and not Al way but enough to be dangerous when it stalls on freeway or in traffic Seat belt Driver seat belt just broke, split in half- safety issue. They replaced it but the metal seems to cut the seat belt and it probably will happen again Safety recall on Takata airbag, after replaced-air conditioning stopped working very concerning

2021 Chrysler 300 Engine & cooling

Vehicle manufactured 12/2021. Purchased NEW 5/28/2022. Slight oil consumption between changes. Noticed engine had rough idle similar to misfire August 2024 shortly after an oil change@24,272 mi. NOTE Check Engine light did NOT appear. Car taken to dealership on 10/9/2024 with complaint of rough idle and diagnosed. Service Record states: diagnosed pending multi-cylinder misfire - valvetrain is slightly noisy - removed both valve covers to find Cylinders 1,4,5,6 have ROCKER ARMS WITH NEEDLE BEARING FAILURE (emphasis...

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mine) - no cam damage-replaced all rockers on both sides-complete. Part# 5184296-AH: ARM VALVE (09043001), Qty 24 + 2 gaskets. Service report does NOT note if lifter or other parts were inspected. Repair conducted 10/15/2024@26,039 miles. Asked at pick up OIL WAS NOT CHANGED AFTER REPAIR - TOLD NOT NECESSARY. Returned for follow up testing for rough idle (same as before rocker arm repair) and requested oil change on 12/3/2024@27,279 mi to remove potential metal shavings. Service Report states: diagnosed and observed engine while idling - no roughness in idle - all mounts good. Requested inspected by FCA Factory Tech. Service advisor promised and after a follow up call refused to arrange for Factory Tech inspection. Taken to another dealership on 2/24/2025 at 29,215 miles. Was aware of previous repair. No diagnosis performed. Service report: found vehicle to operate as designed - no problem found. Refused to arrange Factory Tech inspection. Vehicle continues to have rough idle due to misfire and makes ticking noise on both sides which can be heard in cabin. Problem was not fixed properly or other parts need replacement. FCA refuses further inspection. No oil pressure, particulate or consumption testing conducted. No lifter inspection conducted. Oil sample sent for lab for testing (metal ppm). Customer Service would send to case manager. Filed NCDS case and discussions with attorney. Reduced performance. Engine will not last. FCA needs to buy back.

2021 Chrysler 300 Engine & cooling

Vehicle manufactured 12/2021. Purchased NEW 5/28/2022. Slight oil consumption between changes. Noticed engine had rough idle similar to misfire August 2024 shortly after an oil change@24,272 mi. NOTE Check Engine light did NOT appear. Car taken to dealership on 10/9/2024 with complaint of rough idle and diagnosed. Service Record states: diagnosed pending multi-cylinder misfire - valvetrain is slightly noisy - removed both valve covers to find Cylinders 1,4,5,6 have ROCKER ARMS WITH NEEDLE BEARING FAILURE (emphasis...

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mine) - no cam damage-replaced all rockers on both sides-complete. Part# 5184296-AH: ARM VALVE (09043001), Qty 24 + 2 gaskets. Service report does NOT note if lifter or other parts were inspected. Repair conducted 10/15/2024@26,039 miles. Asked at pick up OIL WAS NOT CHANGED AFTER REPAIR - TOLD NOT NECESSARY. Returned for follow up testing for rough idle (same as before rocker arm repair) and requested oil change on 12/3/2024@27,279 mi to remove potential metal shavings. Service Report states: diagnosed and observed engine while idling - no roughness in idle - all mounts good. Requested inspected by FCA Factory Tech. Service advisor promised and after a follow up call refused to arrange for Factory Tech inspection. Taken to another dealership on 2/24/2025 at 29,215 miles. Was aware of previous repair. No diagnosis performed. Service report: found vehicle to operate as designed - no problem found. Refused to arrange Factory Tech inspection. Vehicle continues to have rough idle due to misfire and makes ticking noise on both sides which can be heard in cabin. Problem was not fixed properly or other parts need replacement. FCA refuses further inspection. No oil pressure, particulate or consumption testing conducted. No lifter inspection conducted. Oil sample sent for lab for testing (metal ppm). Customer Service would send to case manager. Filed NCDS case and discussions with attorney. Reduced performance. Engine will not last. FCA needs to buy back.

2009 Chrysler 300 Electrical system Engine & cooling Fuel systemFire

The OEM starter ignited a fire under the front end of my vehicle. Upon noticed, I immediately grabbed a fire extinguisher, and I put the fire out. I had my two young boys in the car at the time when it happened and I urged them to get out of the car immediately my young son has a fear from now on on getting in vehicles. There wasn't any issuing warning lights that prompted any awareness. Initially started the car to run and get the juices flowing - seeing The car was parked. There wasn't any movement to Initiate spark.

2021 Chrysler 300 Engine & cooling

My car turns off periodically while I'm driving and when I'm stopped at a light. This is random, so I didn't even go on freeways from fear the car will stop suddenly in heavy traffic and I be killed or injured badly I have taken it to the dealer and they keep saying nothing is wrong, last time they kept car for 3 days and said nothing found. I fear for my life, don't even want to drive the vehicle anymore . It's happened for the last months I strongly feel,they were waiting for my warranty to expire so they kept saying nothing wrong

2006 Chrysler 300 Transmission & drivetrain Electrical system Engine & cooling

There a problem with car stalling and dying because of power being lost to tcm because of tipm. Dealer had my car for 7 weeks and $1900 changing tcm and problems still exist. Didn't even make 10 miles from dealership. Very dangerous

2018 Chrysler 300 Transmission & drivetrain Engine & cooling

There were 2 separate incidents that occurred. The first one we were backing out of our driveway and the car just stopped running. We were unable to start it again after a dozen attempts. We had the vehicle towed to a local shop and when they got in the car, it started right up. We drove it around for a few weeks before the 2nd incident happened. We were driving on the freeway this time and the car just stopped running. We were in the fast lane and it was extremely dangerous to get off the side of the road...

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due to heavy traffic. It again would not start and we had to have it towed home. Once it came off the tow truck, it started up. Something about it getting towed makes it start again, maybe the angle that it is in when it is getting pulled up on to the tow truck does something. I've been nervous to drive it for fear it will break down on me again. We have tried to start it again to take it to a service shop but it will not start. There were no warning lights before either incident. The first shop we had it towed to informed us after we dropped it off that the car was too new for them to run for codes, so they were unable to tell us the issues.

2019 Chrysler 300 Engine & cooling

Smell of straight gas coming through the car when accelerating, then checked if there was a recall and there was. Spoke to Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram and said they don't have the parts available for the recall.

2015 Chrysler 300 Engine & cooling

The oil filter housing cracks due to the plastic material it is made out of causing immediate loss of oil and disabling vehicle in traffic.

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