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Engine constantly leaking coolant from multiple areas on the engine. Have had to constantly get it repaired at least once a month. Also have had constant cylinder misfires, fuel injector system keeps going bad
I bought a 07 Chrysler 300 at 126k. I had just got an oil change like a month before and radiator clean. One day I'm driving and then I parked and then I crank it up and it just starts making noise out of no where.So I cut it off and on and it's making clacking noise. I didn't have no lights on when I bought the car 3 months ago and it still doesn't have a light on. It just locked ??"' up on me out of no where. I didn't even get a chance to enjoy my car. I only had it 3 months and my motor Locked up on me with no warning -??? no lights. I been reading and I see they been saying something about the oil pump going out in Chrysler motors. Now I hear they don't even make my size motor no more. U have to buy a remanufactured or rebuild one. That's alot of money I just spent to get it and now I got to pay the same amount I paid for the car for a motor because the oil pump went out without a sign or warning or light. I'm out of $5,000 and I gotta pay another $5,000 for motor. That is not right. I wish Chrysler would do something about this. That's alot of money gone down the drain in 3 months and I kept it clean and running. My oil ain't even turn color yet. It's still clear. My car been sitting down going on a whole year.
The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler 300. While the vehicle was stopped, the contact heard an abnormal ruffling noise and coolant was leaking from the hood. The contact opened the hood and noticed that the cooling fan was shattered and lodged into the radiator. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called frisco Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (9640 tx-121, frisco, tx 75035, (214) 390-7543) and informed them of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was 260,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler 300. While driving approximately 60 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the engine made a loud knocking sound. The contact pulled the vehicle over to a fuel station where it currently remained. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 233,500.
Engine dropped a valve seat on the intake valve of the number 4 cylinder causing it to break up inside the engine causing scratches inside the cylinder and needing engine resurfacing new cylinder head new piston new rings new gaskets in total over 3000 dollars into the rebuild and many man hours to complete after reading 300 forums this has been a common problem on them the valve seat dropped on start up after a short five minute drive I shut the vehicle off for two minutes ran to see a friend of mine knocked no one was home so I got back in the car and turned it over it cranked and tried to start then I herd this noise that didn't sound good so I immediately shut it down and had it towed and didn't try starting it again till after work was completed it cost over 3 grand and was a full engine tear down some of the cost was for parts that since the engine was removed was the ideal time to replace like the main bearings and oil pump but most the cost was directly related to the defect that caused this to happen if this would have dropped on freeway at freeway speeds that would have three that piston through the side of the motor the piston just on start up was destroyed causing the vehicle engine to seize up restricting the pistons movement to restrict it from a full revolution had there been more momentum of the crankshaft it would have snapped a rod most likely and ruptured through the side of the block causing a very unsafe situation I have had several issues with the vehicles cooling system and many others have as well this overheating problem due to the cooling system may have caused the valve seat to overheat and in return drop the valve seat but I find it hard to believe that in that five to ten minute drive this caused it to drop however previous driving and over heating issues may have set it up for future failure
- Tooele, UT, USA
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The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle overheated and the head gasket was blown. The vehicle was repaired over three times, but the failure continued. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to bravo Chrysler Dodge Jeep (1100 w main St, alhambra, ca 91801, (626) 283-5212) where new coolant was placed in the vehicle. A week later, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that there was oil in the coolant. The vehicle was not repaired again. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was invalid.
The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler 300. While driving in traffic, the accelerator pedal was applied, but the vehicle failed to exceed 40 mph and stalled. The exhaust warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 175,000.
While I was at a red light to make a U turn my car was runing just fine, I proceded to make my U turn half way through my cars engine complete shuts off without warning or knowledge that it did due to everything else working just fine in the middle of traffic at that point my steering wheel got hard and I had to push it out of traffic. Did not feel safe that my car just shut off while driving I had my children in the car thankfully it did not result to any accident or injuries but it could have. Afraid to drive the car at all at the moment.
The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler 300. While operating the vehicle, the check engine indicator illuminated and the speed suddenly increased. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 110,000.
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. While at a convenience store, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic's lot where it was diagnosed that the motor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Gear shift was changed in 7/2014 N also I need to change the ignition key, has never work properly it sounds like the battery not sending the correct charge. I haven't change the air bags because I don't have enough to pay where can I go to correct the problem please provide information [xxx] [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'
The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V313000 (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. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 123,750.
The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler 300. When the vehicle was started, a rattling noise emitted from the engine. The vehicle was shut off and towed to and independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the valve spring fractured and ruptured a piston. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.
Chrysler 300 series and Dodge chargers have a plastic dipstick handle that swells and breaks in the tube. As a service technician this is costing the company money and poses a potential safty risk if the proper oil level can not be checked
The contact owned a 2007 Chrysler 300. While driving 35 mph and making a right turn, the vehicle ran over large abnormal rocks. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler 300. While driving approximately 40 mph, there was a two second delay when the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle would not accelerate past 60 mph. In addition, the check engine and the electrical throttle warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 164,241.
I purchased a 2007 Chrysler 300 at the end of 2012 with 24K miles on it. Since purchasing it the car has continued to stall - while in motion at speeds of 55 mph and while under 10 mph. I have invested a considerable amount of money over a two year period trying to remedy the problem including the replacement of the purge valve in December 2014. The car stalled again today while driving 50 mph, and was difficult to restart.
Driving 60 miles per hour on a houston, Texas crowded and busy freeway. My Chrysler 300 caught on fire immediately followed by thick black smoke and a strong smell of burning of burning plastic. The car caused cars to come to a complete stop on a 5 lane freeway because of the thick smoke. My steering wheel locked so loss of steering, brakes became mushy. Right before the loud boom fire and smoke. The check engine displayed and then the other lights in the instrument panel and sound of a pop then boom of smoke all within approx 5 seconds. It happened really fast. I have no special equipment. No rewiring of stereo equipment or any other kind of rewiring. All factory parts.
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