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2007 Chrysler 300

Safety ratings

2007 Chrysler 300 4-DR

Not ratedOverall
Not ratedFrontal crash
Not ratedSide crash
Not ratedSide pole
Not ratedRollover
Frontal, driver: 5Frontal, passenger: 5Side, driver: 4Side, rear passenger: 5Rollover risk: 0.0%
  • Lane departure warningNo
  • Forward collision warningNo
  • Electronic stability controlOptional

Crash test videos & photos

No public crash-test footage is available for this vehicle.

Recalls (4)

Do not drive this vehicle — urgent recall

NHTSA has flagged 2 recalls on this vehicle as severe. Contact a dealer immediately; recall repairs are free.

  • AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULECampaign 15V313000 · 27/05/2015Do not drive

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

    Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.

  • AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULECampaign 16V352000 · 24/05/2016Do not drive

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.

    Risk: These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULECampaign 06V493000 · 29/12/2006

    ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.

    Risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

    Fix: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONCampaign 06V341000 · 07/09/2006

    ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMED INTO THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE CAN CAUSE A MOMENTARY LOCK UP OF THE DRIVE WHEELS IF THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING OVER 40 MPH AND THE OPERATOR SHIFTS FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL AND BACK TO DRIVE.

    Risk: IF THE DRIVE WHEELS LOCKED UP, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

    Fix: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 2, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Owner complaints

500
Complaints
17
Crashes reported
11
Fires reported
12
Injuries
0
Deaths

Most-reported areas

  • POWER TRAIN209
  • AIR BAGS104
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM51
  • ENGINE51
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER45
  • SERVICE BRAKES25
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING19
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL14
Read individual complaints (50 most recent)

These are unverified consumer reports filed with NHTSA, shown as submitted.

  • 12/30/2016· AIR BAGS

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

  • 12/30/2015· POWER TRAIN

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER 300C. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER BECAME STUCK IN THE PARK POSITION, RENDERING THE VEHICLE INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.

  • 12/30/2013· VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKESCrash

    MY VEHICLE BRAKES DID NOT WORK & OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE & WHEN I ASKED THE DEALER IF THERE WAS RECALLS ON ANYTHING THEY SAID NO & I KNOW THERE WAS SOME BECAUSE A FRIEND OF MINE HAS THE SAME VEHICLE. *TR

  • 12/29/2018· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

    CAR SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING, THERE WAS A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE, TURNED BACK ON AFTER A FEW MINUTES,GAS CAP LIGHT CAME ON, WENT TO AUTOZONE TO RUN SCANNER AND GOT CODE P0440, CHECKED ALL EVAP COMPONENTS AND LINES AND NOTICED SOMETHING LOOSE ON TOP OF FUEL TANK, ROLLOVER VALVE POPPED OFF AND THERE WAS FUEL ALL AROUND IT... I'M LUCKY THERE WERE NO SPARKS FROM ANYTHING,HAD A FULL TANK!

  • 12/29/2016· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    TL* 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.

  • 12/29/2015· AIR BAGS

    TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

  • 12/29/2010· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

    THE "ABS" LIGHT IS ON WHEN DRIVING AND THE BRAKE PEDAL SEEMS STIFF AND JUMPS BACK UP WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES,FOUND POSSIBLE RECALL F50 MAY BE RELATED, BUT IS NOT APPLICABLE TO THIS VEHICLE. *TR

  • 12/29/2008· SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER 300. IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE SHE NOTICED THAT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WOULD SWERVE BACK AND FORTH. SHE ALSO NOTICED A GRINDING AND SQUEAKING SOUND IN THE REAR BRAKE AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER ON THREE OCCASIONS REGARDING THE SWERVING IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND LATER DUE TO THE BRAKES. THE MECHANIC INFORMED HER THAT THEY COULD NOT FIND A DEFECT REGARDING THE SWERVING IN THE REAR AND THEY WOULD RE-ALIGN AND ROTATE THE TIRES. HE ALSO INFORMED HER THAT THE BRAKE PADS WERE WORN AND THE VEHICLE NEEDED NEW ROTORS. THE REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO SWERVE BACK AND FORTH. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 36,255.

  • 12/28/2015· AIR BAGS

    TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER 300. 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 CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

  • 12/28/2010· ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN

    2007 CHRYSLER 300 TOURING. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEMS WITH SHIFTING AND POWER *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL AND THEN THE THROTTLE LIGHT AND ESP/TRAC LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY. THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE DEALER REPLACED THE UPPER INTAKE AND EGR O-RING. THE CONSUMER THEN STATED THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FROM THE SHIFTER. THE DEALER FOUND A DELAXED ENGAGEMENT AND THE PUMP WHINED WHEN THE ENGINE WAS REVVED. THE DEALER REMOVED THE TRANSMISSION CLEANED AND INSPECTED ALL THE INTERNAL PARTS. THE PUMP AND OUTPUT SHAFT SEAL WERE REPLACED. *JB

  • 12/24/2015· AIR BAGS

    TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER 300. 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 MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

  • 12/22/2010· POWER TRAIN

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER VEHICLE WAS STUCK IN PARK AND SHE IS UNABLE TO SHIFT FROM PARK. ALSO, THE OVERRIDE SYSTEM WOULD NOT OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WAS 60,000.

  • 12/21/2015· POWER TRAIN

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PARK POSITION, THE GEAR SHIFT FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT COIL SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.

  • 12/21/2012· POWER TRAIN

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVE THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC ADVISED HER THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 82,000. UPDATED 1/29/13 *CN UPDATED 2/6/2013*JS

  • 12/21/2011· SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT

    EMERGENCY CAR JACK FAILED WHILE CHANGING TIRE ON FLAT SURFACE, CAR JACK GAVE OUT AND DROPPED VEHICLE BREAKING REAR STABILIZER BAR. COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED IF I WAS BY TIRE LOCATION OR UNDER VEHICLE. THE CAR ALSO HAS A SHIFTER COLUMN THAT WILL LOCK IN PARK AND WILL NOT CHANGE TO ANY OTHER GEAR, LOCKS SHIFTER LEAVING YOU STRANDED. CHRYSLER HAS RECALL ON OTHER VEHICLES USING SAME EQUIPMENT BUT NOT THE 2007 CHRYSLER 300C. THE CAR JACK COULD NOT SUPPORT VEHICLE AND BENT ALMOST IN HALF. *TR

  • 12/21/2011· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    REAR PARKING/TAIL LIGHTS FUSE BLOWS EVERY TIME THE CAR IS DRIVEN THE NIGHT TIME IF THE LIGHTS ARE TURNED ON. THE FUSE REMAINS GOOD IF DRIVING DURING THE DAY TIME AND THE LIGHTS ARE NOT ON. *TR

  • 12/20/2018· VISIBILITY

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION AND THE SUN ROOF SHATTERED WITHOUT BEING STRUCK BY A FOREIGN OBJECT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT GLASS PARTICLES WERE SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LAKE ELSINORE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (LOCATED AT 31400 AUTO CENTER DR, LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530, (951) 225-4749) AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUTSIDE OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,000.

  • 12/18/2023· ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

    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

  • 12/18/2010· POWER TRAIN

    MY SPOUSE DROVE THE VEHICLE TO WORK IN THE MORNING, DROVE THE VEHICLE AT LUNCH AND UPON LEAVING HER WORK FOR THE DAY, ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE HOME. THE VEHICLE WOULD START, HOWEVER THE GEAR SELECTOR WOULD NOT MOVE FROM THE PARK POSITION. EVEN USING THE OVERRIDE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE CONSOLE WOULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE FORM THE PARK POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP WAS VERY AWARE OF THE PROBLEM STATING, "IT IS VERY COMMON, AND IT'S NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY AS IT IS A MECHANICAL LINKAGE, NOT ASSOCIATED WITH THE TRANSMISSION OR DRIVETRAIN." THE DEALERSHIP ALSO RELATED THE PROBLEM MAY OCCUR AGAIN. I PAID FOR THE REPAIR (APPROXIMATELY $300.00) PLUS THE COST OF A RENTAL FOR THE DAY. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT OCCURRED AGAIN SINCE THE REPAIR. *TR

  • 12/17/2017· AIR BAGS

    TAKATA RECALL I CALLED THE NUMBER ON THE RECALL NOTICE RECEIVED IN THE MAIL. THE REPRESENTATIVE EXPLAINED THAT SHE NEEDED TO PLACE ME ON HOLD TO CONTACT THE DEALER IN CANTON, GA TO ENSURE THAT THEY HAD THE PARTS TO COMPLETE THE RECALL REPAIRS. ONCE SHE VERIFIED WITH THEM SHE CONNECTD ME TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WE SCHEDULED THE APPOINTMENT. WHEN I ARRIVE AT THE APPOINTMENT I WAS TOLD THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PART AND WAS GIVEN A CARD TO CALL AND SHE IF THE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE AND RESCHEDULE THE APPOINTMENT. WE CALLED FOR A WEEK AND WAS GIVEN THE RU AROUND. SO WE TRIED A DIFFEREN LOCATION. WE CALLED MARIETTA AND PROVIDE THE CONTACT INFORMATION REQUESTED. MARIETTA DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THEY WOULD GIVE US A CALL WHEN THE PART(S NEEDED ARE AVAILABLE...AS OF TODAY I STILL HAVE NOT HEARD FROM EITHER DEALERSHIP AND HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET THE REPAIRS NEEDED FOR MY FAMILY'S SAFETY.

  • 12/17/2015· AIR BAGS

    I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AND MY LOCAL DEALER SAYS THEY CAN'T GET THE NECESSARY PARTS REQUIRED TO REPAIR MY VEHICLE FROM THE MANUFACTURER. I HAVE GIVEN THIS DEALERSHIP AMPLE TIME TO REMEDY MY PROBLEM BUT STILL IT HASN'T BEEN RESOLVED. I PHONED THE MANUFACTURER ABOUT IT AND THEY VERIFIED THAT THE DEALERSHIP DOESN'T HAVE THE PART AND THEY COULDN'T GIVE A TIMELINE. SO I'M WRITING TO COMPLAIN NOW.

  • 12/16/2025· POWER TRAIN

    The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road. The contact's granddaughter was a passenger in the vehicle. The check engine warning light and the Electronic Throttle Control warning light were illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that the engine revved abnormally, and the vehicle started to move forward independently. The contact depressed the brake pedal to the floorboard. The contact used force to depress the brake pedal. The contact stated that after a while, the vehicle returned to function as intended; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stopped at a traffic light or stop sign, the brake pedal and accelerator pedal needed to be simultaneously depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the PCV vacuum hose had failed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The contact's brother inspected the vehicle and noticed that the PCV vacuum hose was not connected to the upper intake manifold and that the hose had a two-inch split at one of the ends of the hose. The contact's brother reconnected the hose. The contact stated that the dealer was supposed to have replaced the hose. The failure was progressively worsening, and the vehicle was no longer being driven. The manufacturer was notified of the failure via certified mail. The failure mileage was 174,862.

  • 12/16/2013· WHEELS

    THE LUGS HAVE SWOLLEN ON MY VEHICLE AND I CAN NOT GET MY TIRE ROTATION UNTIL I HAVE 20 MORE LUGS BECAUSE THE ONES ON THE TIRE ARE SWOLLEN AND CAN NOT BE REPLACED ONE TAKEN OFF. I CONTACTED SOUTH OAK DODGE AND THEY SAID THIS HAPPEN AND THE COST WOULD BE ON ME FOR REPLACEMENT. THIS IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE UNTIL I CAN GET THE MONEY IF I HAVE A TIRE PROBLEM I WILL BE IN BAD SHAPE. I'VE NEVER HAD A CAR WITH THIS TYPE OF ISSUE. AT THIS POINT I WILL NEVER GET ANOTHER CHRYSLER AND AS SOON AS I GET IT FIXED I PLAN ON GETTING RID OF THE VEHICLE. *TR

  • 12/14/2017· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, IMMEDIATELY AFTER FUELING, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WITHNELL DODGE (2650 COMMERCIAL ST SE, SALEM, OR 97302 (877) 303-1959) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK MALFUNCTIONED. A PART WITHIN THE FUEL TANK NEEDED REPLACEMENT ALONG WITH THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE 2005 AND 2006 CHRYSLER 300 HAD A RECALL FOR THE SAME FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,000. *TT UPDATED 9/19/18*JB

  • 12/14/2007· POWER TRAIN

    TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER 300. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND AT DIFFERENT RATES OF SPEED, THE VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTS HARD, VIBRATES, AND THE SPEEDOMETER ILLUMINATES AND THEN DIMS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER ON THREE OCCASIONS. THE TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER WAS REPLACED AND THE SPEED SENSOR WAS CHANGED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 13,800 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,795.

  • 12/13/2016· AIR BAGS

    [XXX] VIN INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

  • 12/13/2013· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS,ENGINEFire

    VEHICLE PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY FOR 3 HOURS WHEN IT CAUGHT FIRE. VEHICLE FIRE STARTED UNDER HOOD . VEHICLE IS TOTALED. *TR

  • 12/12/2016· AIR BAGS

    TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V354000 (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 CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

  • 12/12/2015· POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    I WAS DRIVING MY SON TO THE BUS STATION IN THE MORNING I CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP MY CAR JUST TURN OFF,THEN IT DID IT AGAIN AFTER WHEN I PULL IN MY DRIVE WAY OF MY HOUSE IT JUST TURN OFF AGAIN IT DID IT TWO TIMES IN THE SAME DAY IM SO WORRIE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR!!!

  • 12/12/2008· ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    I HAVE A 2007 CHRYSLER 300 AND I'VE HAD IT FOR A LITTLE OVER A YEAR. I ADMIT I DO DRIVE FREQUENTLY BUT I KEEP MY VEHICLES IN GREAT CONDITION. I HAVE 52,000 MILES ON MY CAR AND MY ENGINE HAS GONE OUT. HOW IT HAPPENED I BELIEVE IT HAD TO BE A LEMON FROM THE START,SAD TO SAY I DON'T WANT TO PAY FOR A NEW ENGINE AND I DON'T HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY .I WONDER WHAT POSSIBLY CAN I HAVE DONE ABOUT THIS. *TR

  • 12/11/2017· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    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

  • 12/11/2017· ENGINE

    AT AROUND 106K, A VALVE SEAT BROKE AND DROPPED INTO A CYLINDER CHAMBER, DAMAGING THE CYLINDER. THE ENGINE IS A COMPLETE LOSS. NO COMPRESSION IN ONE CYLINDER AND 50 LBS DIFFERENCE IN COMPRESSION IN REMAINING SEVEN CYLINDERS. THE CAR HAD RECENTLY BEEN DRIVEN AND PARKED IN A GARAGE. ABOUT TEN MINUTES LATER IT WAS STARTED, BACKFIRED AND FAILED TO IDLE. A SCOPE DETECTED AT LEAST ONE CYLINDER WAS DAMAGED. MECHANIC ASSESSMENT: NEED A COMPLETE NEW ENGINE.

  • 12/10/2015· AIR BAGS

    TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

  • 12/10/2008· ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

    I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2007 CHRYSLER 300L IN JUNE 2008 WITH 127 MILES MY CAR HAS BEEN TO SERVICE 7 TIMES FOR NUMEROUS REASONS. FIRST IN JUNE MY SUNROOF WOULD NOT CLOSE TOOK IT IN I WAS TOLD FUSE WAS BAD ALSO TOOK IT BACK IN 12-2008 COLD AIR WAS COMING THRU WAS TOLD SUNROOF WAS MISALIGNED. 7-2008 ONLY HAD 1800 MILES CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WAS TOLD INTAKE MANIFOLD TUNING VALVE FAILURE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME IN AGAIN IN 12-2008(7K MILES) TOOK TO SERVICE WAS TOLD TRANSMISSION LEAK FAULT REPLACED ADAPTER LEFT THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT 10 MINS LATER CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN I IMMEDIATELY CALLED & ASKED TO SPEAK WITH THE SERVICE MANAGER & I TOOK MY VEHICLE BACK THE NEXT DAY WHICH I WAS TOLD THEY FOUND NO PROBLEM WHY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED & FOUND NO PROBLEM STORED CODE FOR SHORT RUNNER VALVE CONTROL TO RESET CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. BEEN HAVING CONSTANT PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES GRINDING & SQUEAKING SINCE 2K MILES TOOK CAR TO SERVICE IN 8-2008 (3K MILES)COMPLAINING OF BRAKES WAS TOLD FOUND NO PROBLEM BRAKES WERE AT 95% FRONT & REAR PADS STILL HEARD BRAKES NOISE COMPLAINED TO CUSTOMER SERVICE & TOOK CAR BACK TO SERVICE IN 9-2008 WENT FOR TEST RIDE WITH SERVICE MANAGER HE STATED IT WAS MY FRONT PADS BROUGHT CAR BACK THEY CHANGED MY FRONT PADS(4K MILES). STILL HEARD NOISE CALLED CUSTOMER SERVICE TO COMPLAIN ABOUT BRAKED IN 10-2008 TOOK MY CAR TO ANOTHER SERVICE DEPARTMENT (5K MILES) THEY STATED IT WAS MY REAR BRAKES & ROTORS WHICH THEY REPLACED TOOK IT BACK 12- 2008 I WAS TOLD MY BRAKES WERE AT 50% & 2 DAYS LATER I WAS TOLD MY BRAKES LINING WAS 8-9 MM. I ASKED THE SERVICE MANAGER FOR A COMPLETE DETAILED SUMMARY OF MY CAR HISTORY I FOUND OUT A CUSTOMER COMPLAINED ABOUT BRAKES SHAKE WHEN APPLIED WITH ONLY 107 MILES ON THE CAR 4-2008 THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT STATED FRONT ROTORS OUT OF ROUND REPLACE FRONT ROTORS. ALSO SOME ELECTRICAL WORK WAS DONE IN 3-2008. I HAVE FILED A LEMON LAW WITH CHRYSLER & I ALSO REACHED OUT TO AN ATTORNEY TO HANDLE MY CASE. *TR

  • 12/09/2013· STEERINGCrash

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, HE ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A LEFT TURN BUT THE VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL AND ENDED UP ON A SIDEWALK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION BUT THEY COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 3/5/14*CN *TR

  • 12/07/2016· AIR BAGS

    TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS). 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 VIN WAS INVALID. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

  • 12/07/2011· POWER TRAIN

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER LOCKED AND COULD NOT BE SHIFTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE ENTIRE GEAR SHIFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,978 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 26,000. UPDATED 01/05/12*LJ UPDATED 01/11/12

  • 12/07/2010· POWER TRAIN

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER 300C. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR REMAINED STUCK IN PARK. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT DID NOT ASSIST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO INFORMED OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THAT THE HE WOULD BE REIMBURSED FOR ANY REPAIRS. THE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 54,549.

  • 12/06/2017· AIR BAGS

    TAKATA AIRBAG COMPLAINT. THE DEALER HAS ONLY REPLACED THE DRIVER SIDE AND AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS (OVER THE COURSE OF ALMOST 2 YEARS) HAS NEVER CONTACTED US TO REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. THE DEALER KEEPS SAYING THAT THE REPLACEMENT PART(S) IS /ARE UNAVAILABLE. ALSO - ALTHOUGH WE WERE ORIGINAL OWNERS OF THIS VEH, WE NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE. WE HAD TO DO OUR OWN RESEARCH.

  • 12/06/2011· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED AT LEAST THREE TIMES WITHIN THE LAST TWO YEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE ROTORS AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED WHO STATED THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,010 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE 28,032.

  • 12/05/2014· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    ALL ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS FLASHING...LOST RADIO, HEADLIGHTS, AIRBAG LIGHTS FLASHING, COOLER BLOWER STOPPED. THIS CONDITION HAPPENED TO MY VEHICLE MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE DRIVING AND ALL DIFFERENT SPEEDS. WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHT SENSOR WOULD TURN HEADLIGHTS OFF WHILE TRAVELING. CONDITION STARTED TO HAPPEN DAILY SO DEALER CHANGED THE IGNITION SWITCH AND PROBLEM HASN'T HAPPENED SINCE. *TR

  • 12/04/2007· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    I AM A ASE MASTER TECH. IN THE STATE OF CALIF. I HAVE WORKED ON CHRYSLER FOR 16 YEARS. WHAT BURNS ME IS THIS PARTICULAR MANUFACTURER USES A SYSTEM CALLED STAR TO HIDE DEFECTS FROM BECOMING FULL RECALLS TO AVOID COST. I AM COMPLAINING ABOUT ALL DODGE,CHRYSLER 300,MAGNUM,CHARGER 3.5L. THE REAR LICENSE PLATE HARNESS RETAINER CLIP ABOVE THE OVERSIZE 3.5L MUFFLER COMES LOOSE AND THE TWO WIRE HARNESS MELTS TO THE MUFFLER AND CAUSES PARKLIGHT/TAILLAMP FAILURE. THE CONSUMER WILL ATTEMPT IN DESPERATION TO INSTALL FUSES OF A LARGER AMP CAUSING A MAJOR MELTDOWN OF THE FUSEBOX (WIRE DOMINO OF ONE WIRE IN THE FUSEBOX MELTS TO OTHER SOURCES. WELL, I COMPLAINED AND WAS TOLD TO SHUT UP BY CHRYSLER!!! I'VE SEEN SIX TO BE EXACT. CHRYSLER LIKES TO USE THERE STAR PROGRAM TO HIDE DEFECTS THAT SHOULD BE RECALLS!! YOU AS A GOVERNMENT OFFICE SHOULD EXAMINE THIS MICKEYMOUSE PROGRAM. I, AS A VERY QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN CAN'T WAIT TO SOMEONE BURNS TO DEATH IN A HORRIBLE WIRING FIRE. ALL THAT NEEDS TO BE DONE IS A BETTER WAY BESIDES A SLIDE CLIP TO RETAIN THE HARNESS. *TR

  • 12/03/2019· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    IGNITION SWITCH WON'T TURN MY CAR ON. I WENT TO START CAR AND MY KEY MOVED QUICKLY TO THE RIGHT AND WOULD NOT START.

  • 12/03/2019· SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

    I WAS DRIVING MY LIGHTS STARTED FLICKERING INSIDE AND OUT. I PULLED OVER TURNED CAR OFF THEN BACK ON AND IT WAS COMPLETELY DEAD. HAD IT JUMP STARTED AND THEN PUSH THE GAS AND CAR WOULDNT MOVE. THE IT JUMPED INTO GEAR REAL HARD AND HAS BEEN STUCK IN 2ND GEAR EVER SINCE.

  • 12/03/2015· POWER TRAIN

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER CONTROL MODULE WOULD NOT SHIFT GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DETAILS OF THE REPAIRS WERE UNKNOWN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 114,798.

  • 12/03/2015· AIR BAGS

    TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER 300. 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 CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

  • 12/02/2015· AIR BAGS

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 02/18/16*LJ; 05/02/18*JB

  • 12/01/2016· AIR BAGS

    TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS). 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 MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

  • 12/01/2016· AIR BAGS

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL 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 CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

  • 11/30/2016· POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    GEAR SHIFT WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK. I BELIEVE MY VEHICLE IS HAVING THE SAME ISSUE AS THE K39 RECALL HOWEVER BECAUSE OF MY BUILD DATE OF 02/07/07, THE RECALL ONLY APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT 6/25/07-9/21/07. *TR