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Started the car put it in drive pulled forward 5ft car completely shut off cpl mins later smoke was rolling out of trunk pulled back seat down seen there was a fire by the lock latch
My dash gauges continues to drop to zero and then pick back up to normal and it does it over and over. I just got a diagnosis and it has code C1018 Central Gateway (FCM) Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit High-Active. I have a full report of code on this vehicle.
The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, her vehicle shut off without warning. Unable to restart the vehicle, the contact had the vehicle towed to her home. The contact had the battery and starter replaced; however, the failure persisted. The contact then had an independent mechanic come to her home where they discovered that the failure was linked to the vehicle's ignition switch. The contact then had the vehicle towed to a dealer where she was informed that they would not be able to repair the vehicle until December. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 156,000.
The transmission went out. It was fine then then lights started flickering inside and out and then when I turned the car off and tried to turn it back on it was completely dead. No lights or power at all. Had to get a jump start. Then when I tried to go it was revving up but wouldnt move and then all of a sudden jumped into gear real hard. It had significant loss of power and would get up and go. It's real slow from the start and it dangerous driving it because it will just rev up and not move then jump into gear very hard. It has almost thrown my car into the back of other cars because it jumps so bad I to gear all of a sudden. Then when you try to get out of the way of another car coming G it sometimes barely moves and it very dangerous. It has been stuck in 2nd gear ever since. It had a lot of loss of power. I had the transmission replace 2 times and both including the original are all stuck in 2nd gear. Also when I turn the car it makes a loud popping cracking sound by the wheels. Like it's going to break. Also going over speed bumps it's really loud and squeaky.
- Bakersfield, CA, USA
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Ignition switch faulty, have had the ignition switch replaced twice and now need another another ignition switch dealership has claimed the ignition switch has had 4 different parts numbers so that means it has been modified 4 different times this should be a recall issue I shouldn't have to keep replacing a faulty ignition switch
The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler 300. While the key was in the ignition, the vehicle failed to start. The brake pedal was applied, but was stiff and failed to respond. All the instrument cluster indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and then towed to franklin sussex auto mall (315 route 23 North, sussex, NJ 07461). The codes were reset and diagnosed that the ignition switch housing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The contact was referred to NHTSA. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 139,000.
While driving vehicle all indicator lights on dash flash and headlights go out on vehicle; lights do not come back on when indicators stop flashing; speedometer and tachometer also go to zero; problems have happened on city streets and interstates; while turning and going straight; all occurrences started about one year after purchasing vehicle; dealership never able to replicate the problem; vehicle had 50,227 miles when purchased
The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that she placed her purse on the passenger seat. When she moved her purse, she noticed that it turned brown. The contact noticed that the passenger seat started to turn brown and crusted. The contact's husband unplugged the front and rear battery and the passenger seat started to smoke and caught fire. The contact's husband started to extinguish the fire with a water hose. The fire department was called and continued to extinguish the fire. The fire detector determined that something was on, which caused the fire. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The fire department extinguished the fire. A fire report was filed. There were no injuries. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to call the insurance company. The approximate failure mileage was 2,000.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the air bag, traction control and check engine warning indicators illuminated intermittently. In addition, the vehicle hesitated to start when the warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the cause of the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V352000 (air bags); 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. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 141,008.
The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that he drove the vehicle home, parked it, and was unable to restart it for two days. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch was faulty and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Gear shift stuck in park wont shift, locked up in park position also while driving the acelerator rises to show a excellerate speed then goes quickly back down to the speed you were traveling ex: Going 55 and guage quckly rises to 65 or 70 and drops to 55 again within seconds without going any faster than 55.
My Chrysler 300 cuts off while I'm driving. It does this without warning. The first time I was driving down the street and came to a stop sign, I was unable to steer the wheel everything locked except for the brakes and gear. I push on the brakes and put it into gear I crank the cat up and was able to get it started again. It happened a few days later I was turning into the parking lot and it cut off in the middle of the street. I had to do the same thing. I had a mechanic look at it and have had things replaced on the car but still having the same issue. Just yesterday I was almost at the light and I lost power. I had to once again hurry and put it into parking and then restart the car. This issue scares me because I have a 7yr old daughter that is with me most of the time and this car doesn't have a set time when it does it. I have had the car for a little over a year. I am afraid that it may do this on the highway or cause an accident.
When I was driving all electronics shut off but the car could still drive.. so I tryed to turn my four ways on didn't come on I pulled over still no lights working turned my car on lights turned on and my four ways also turned on when I started the car back up.
In motion, stationary, or at any time or place. City, highway, and turning those ABS controls come on and off. The entire dashboard lights begin to flicker on and off, lose power seems car is going to not perform. Has power then sometimes no power. ABS control module, , antilock brake system, powertrain control module, feels like transmission momentary no power while driving, seems to slip into neutral then to drive. Loss of vehicle control when this happens. These car actions seriously puts mein unsafe vehicle my mom, my grand kids in danger. And in danger. You never know while driving if these defects will happen or not. Had to fix gear shift, it locked in park due to pin slipping out. I want all and every single recall fixed for free. This has been going on for a long while. Still occuring.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the low beams headlights operated intermittently without warning. In addition, the contact stated that the instrument panel randomly failed causing various gauges to fluctuate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact also received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V313000 (air bags) but was unable to determine when the dealer would be able to supply the part for months. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 04/06/16
All of the warning lights (instrument panel) come on while driving and the gauges fluctuates back and forth, headlights go out, the jerks but doesn't lose power. Warning lights and gauges flicker for 30-45 seconds before going out. This has happened several times but could not get it to repeat at the shop. It occurs at various speeds, at various times (mornings and night), from 25-40mph or at highway (interstate) speed. The last time of the occurrence was 11/09/2015 in the morning during rush hour traveling approximately 15mph.
The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. When the key was turned, all the instrument panel warning lights illuminated and the vehicle was unresponsive. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The dealer was notified. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,200.
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- Jefferson City, MO, USA