The horn does not work which in the state of New Hampshire is a safety inspection item, and the dashboard lights work intermittently (not working more often than working) rendering the gauges unreadable at night. Not sure the exact date of the horn failure, but the steering wheel cruise control and audio controls stopped working, and I checked some forums that confirmed said failure might also disable the horn, and that is what happened. The problem occurs even when parked.
Electrical system
Chrysler 300M Electrical problems by year
72 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Chrysler 300M's electrical system. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.
Electrical complaints by model year
Latest 300M electrical complaints
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chrysler 300m. During inclement weather, the vehicle stalled. The contact had to shift the vehicle into neutral while depressing the accelerator pedal and turn the engine off in order to restart the vehicle. The contact also stated that the air conditioner and heating failed to fully function and the interior lighting would randomly remain illuminated when the vehicle was off and the key was removed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to provide a specific...
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diagnosis, but indicated that the failure may be electrical. The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The vin was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.
While running, stationary, and motion the vehical ran hot, motor oil leaking while car in motion and parked. Car did not want to start, and shuts off while in drive. Car was taken to certified mechanic, diognostic test performed report indicated electrical and sensor problems among other mechanical issues.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 chrysler 300m. When the contact attempted to start the vehicle, the service light illuminated. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v567000 (electrical system) and 15v313000 (air bags). The parts needed for the 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 failure. The approximate failure mileage was 134,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
After starting my car before work in the morning, the drivers steering column/dash area burst into flames that were bright blue/white in color and unable to extinguish. The fire department report stated an electrical fire in the drivers dash area or steering column. This fire engulfed my entire car very quickly, and nearly burnt down my house! The car was in my driveway about 6 feet from my home. As it was burning, I heard the engine keep restarting itself as if something was going on with the ignition cylinder or system. It was stationary. Please help!
The seat when turned off the engine it moves back and forth and the electric light in the back seat on the right side was over heating, took the car back to chrysler here in stockton the just cut the wires and tape them off this was last year did not know about this until now . Also the gas tank where the fuel pump was leiking gas. They charge me to fixed it I also found out that the cat converter durabilit was a recall .I askthemabout any recalls they said no . I got this car in 2012. I put. A pullely in...
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the car and battery, redone the front in the frist years ihave got the car . They told me that what you get for buying a used car . I got it at chrysler business but I guess that what you get. Right , it happy 6 month aftervi brought the car . I well my car is almosr paid at the year 2016 , I just well never buy a other car from chrysler.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chrysler 300m. The contact stated that the key failed to eject from the ignition properly. The key would only eject from the ignition after multiple attempts. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The ignition switch was replaced, however, the failure recurred multiple times. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,236.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler 300m. The contact stated that the vehicle shifted down into a lower gear several times without warning and then the vehicle stalled repeatedly. The contact had to constantly pull the vehicle over, turn off the vehicle, and reset the computer in the vehicle to prevent the failure. The contact indicated that the failure became progressively worse. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for further inspection. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chrysler 300m. While driving at 15 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle's battery dropped to the ground. The failure caused a loss of power steering that later caused the vehicle to crash into a sewage area. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact did not sustain any injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chrysler 300m. The contact stated that the clock spring failed to work and the air bag warning lamp illuminated when the failure occurred. Also, the contact mentioned that the horn failed to work and the cruise control malfunction. The vehicle was not inspected and diagnosed. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 99v343000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
Dashboard developed a 10 -12" crack just to the left of the passenger side airbag. Do not know if the airbag system will work or not. In any event this seems to be a manufacturing problem, by the number of complaints. Dealer(s) are of no help as the vehicle is out of warranty. This vehicle has also had the common problem of the headlamps/instrumentation lights flickering. Headlamps would flash on/off along with instrument lighting. Headlight switch panel replaced, but the problem returned. *Tr
1St time pulling into traffic it stalled I lucked out had momentum to make it across. 2Nd time not so lucky stopped at light attempted u turn stalled half way through stopped all traffic it would not restart for 4 min. So the rest is the same story put in shop cannot diagnose. Very bad safety issue.Stalling and hard starting both intermittent and with out any warning and seems to happen more frequently (3 to 6 times a day). *Tr
HEADLIGHTS BLINK ON THERE OWN. *TR
My speedometer cluster and heater a/c air conditioner climate temperature control lights quit working.I feel this is a hazard to driving, when you can not see how fast you going at night.I called chrysler headquarters and they said there is nothing they can do.I am not the only car like this, there is other cars around the same year with the same problem.I think this should be checked into. *Tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler 300 m. The contact stated she experienced difficulties when trying to insert the key into the ignition switch. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who advised that the starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer is unaware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. Updated 09/30/14*lj the consumer stated that there were three cracks in the dash board on the passenger's side. The dashlights and tail lights went out 4 times. The consumer no longer owns the vehicle. Updated 02/25/2015. *Js
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