2001 CHRYSLER 300M Problems, Recalls & Safety Ratings

Jun 26, 2018 Engine 82,000 mi

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 FAI...

Jun 26, 2018 Electrical System 82,000 mi

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 FAI...

Jun 26, 2018 Engine 82,000 mi

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 FAI...

Jun 26, 2018 Electrical System 82,000 mi

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 FAI...

May 7, 2018 Unknown Or Other

2001 CHRYSLER 300M SMELL OF GAS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF CAR AFTER SITTING OVERNIGHT. CHANGED O RINGS AND NO VISABLE LEAKS. BAFFLING MECHANIC..... [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).' *PM

May 7, 2018 Unknown Or Other

2001 CHRYSLER 300M SMELL OF GAS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF CAR AFTER SITTING OVERNIGHT. CHANGED O RINGS AND NO VISABLE LEAKS. BAFFLING MECHANIC..... [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).' *PM

Dec 3, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER 300M. THE CONTACT NOTICED AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR COMING FROM THE VENTS INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAI...

Dec 3, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER 300M. THE CONTACT NOTICED AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR COMING FROM THE VENTS INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAI...

Oct 20, 2015 Air Bags 75,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET THE AIR BAG RECALL RESOLVED ON MY CAR. I CHECKED IN SEPTEMBER AND AGAIN OCTOBER 16 AND TOLD THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE REPLACEMENT PARTS. WHEN I GO ON THE CHRYSLER WEB SITE FOR RECALL INFORMATION, IT SAYS THAT PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. I FEEL THAT CHRYSLER, OR THE DEALER, ARE NOT ...

Oct 20, 2015 Air Bags 75,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET THE AIR BAG RECALL RESOLVED ON MY CAR. I CHECKED IN SEPTEMBER AND AGAIN OCTOBER 16 AND TOLD THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE REPLACEMENT PARTS. WHEN I GO ON THE CHRYSLER WEB SITE FOR RECALL INFORMATION, IT SAYS THAT PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. I FEEL THAT CHRYSLER, OR THE DEALER, ARE NOT ...

Sep 21, 2015 Air Bags 164,000 mi

MY SON WAS DRIVING TO COLLEGE ON THE INTERSTATE AND BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. HE DID NOT HAVE AN ACCIDENT, HIT AN ANIMAL OR HIT A POTHOLE. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE OTHER THAN THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYING. MY SON WAS NOT INJURED, HE WAS STILL ABLE TO SEE THE ROAD AN...

Sep 21, 2015 Air Bags 164,000 mi

MY SON WAS DRIVING TO COLLEGE ON THE INTERSTATE AND BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. HE DID NOT HAVE AN ACCIDENT, HIT AN ANIMAL OR HIT A POTHOLE. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE OTHER THAN THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYING. MY SON WAS NOT INJURED, HE WAS STILL ABLE TO SEE THE ROAD AN...

Apr 12, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 135,450 mi

VERY VERY STRONG GAS SMELL WHILE DRIVING CANNOT FIND LEAK AFRAID OF FIRE FOUND SUGGESTIONS ON FORUM ON LINE SAYS NEAR DRIVER SIDE EXACTLY WHERE IT SMELLS. STILL SMELLS 35 MIN AFTER DRIVING. *TR

Apr 12, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 135,450 mi

VERY VERY STRONG GAS SMELL WHILE DRIVING CANNOT FIND LEAK AFRAID OF FIRE FOUND SUGGESTIONS ON FORUM ON LINE SAYS NEAR DRIVER SIDE EXACTLY WHERE IT SMELLS. STILL SMELLS 35 MIN AFTER DRIVING. *TR

Dec 8, 2014 Air Bags 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER 300M. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.

Dec 8, 2014 Air Bags 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER 300M. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.

Aug 22, 2014 Power Train 17,508 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 30 MPH, I GOT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT TO THE NEXT HIGHER GEAR DURING ACCELERATION. NOTE: THIS WAS ALSO EVIDENT BY AN INCREASE OF ENGINE RPM'S ON THE TACHOMETER. THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW BY MYSELF IN 2001. IT HAS ONLY 17,508 MI...

Aug 22, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 17,508 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 30 MPH, I GOT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT TO THE NEXT HIGHER GEAR DURING ACCELERATION. NOTE: THIS WAS ALSO EVIDENT BY AN INCREASE OF ENGINE RPM'S ON THE TACHOMETER. THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW BY MYSELF IN 2001. IT HAS ONLY 17,508 MI...

Aug 22, 2014 Power Train 17,508 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 30 MPH, I GOT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT TO THE NEXT HIGHER GEAR DURING ACCELERATION. NOTE: THIS WAS ALSO EVIDENT BY AN INCREASE OF ENGINE RPM'S ON THE TACHOMETER. THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW BY MYSELF IN 2001. IT HAS ONLY 17,508 MI...

Aug 22, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 17,508 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 30 MPH, I GOT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT TO THE NEXT HIGHER GEAR DURING ACCELERATION. NOTE: THIS WAS ALSO EVIDENT BY AN INCREASE OF ENGINE RPM'S ON THE TACHOMETER. THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW BY MYSELF IN 2001. IT HAS ONLY 17,508 MI...

Nov 12, 2013 Suspension 155,005 mi

OCT 2013 FIVE MONTHS AFTER I JUST HAD MY CAR FIXED . AS I WAS DRIVING THROUGH THE GREEN LIGHT I HEARD A NOISE LIKE GRINDING MY CAR STOPPED I COULD NOT GO FORWARD OR BACKWARD, I WAS STOPPED IN THE FAR RIGHT LANE OF A THREE LANE STREET I HAD TO PUT ON MY FLASHERS. I COULD NOT BE MOVE ONLY BY A TOW T...

Nov 12, 2013 Steering 155,005 mi

OCT 2013 FIVE MONTHS AFTER I JUST HAD MY CAR FIXED . AS I WAS DRIVING THROUGH THE GREEN LIGHT I HEARD A NOISE LIKE GRINDING MY CAR STOPPED I COULD NOT GO FORWARD OR BACKWARD, I WAS STOPPED IN THE FAR RIGHT LANE OF A THREE LANE STREET I HAD TO PUT ON MY FLASHERS. I COULD NOT BE MOVE ONLY BY A TOW T...

Nov 12, 2013 Suspension 155,005 mi

OCT 2013 FIVE MONTHS AFTER I JUST HAD MY CAR FIXED . AS I WAS DRIVING THROUGH THE GREEN LIGHT I HEARD A NOISE LIKE GRINDING MY CAR STOPPED I COULD NOT GO FORWARD OR BACKWARD, I WAS STOPPED IN THE FAR RIGHT LANE OF A THREE LANE STREET I HAD TO PUT ON MY FLASHERS. I COULD NOT BE MOVE ONLY BY A TOW T...

Nov 12, 2013 Steering 155,005 mi

OCT 2013 FIVE MONTHS AFTER I JUST HAD MY CAR FIXED . AS I WAS DRIVING THROUGH THE GREEN LIGHT I HEARD A NOISE LIKE GRINDING MY CAR STOPPED I COULD NOT GO FORWARD OR BACKWARD, I WAS STOPPED IN THE FAR RIGHT LANE OF A THREE LANE STREET I HAD TO PUT ON MY FLASHERS. I COULD NOT BE MOVE ONLY BY A TOW T...

Aug 9, 2013 Electrical System Fire

TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, SHE NOTICED FLAMES AND SMOKE EMITTED FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE DRIVER EXITED THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY WITHOUT SUSTAINING ANY INJURY. THE FIRE DEPART...

Aug 9, 2013 Electrical System Fire

TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, SHE NOTICED FLAMES AND SMOKE EMITTED FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE DRIVER EXITED THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY WITHOUT SUSTAINING ANY INJURY. THE FIRE DEPART...

Jun 30, 2013 Engine 150,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM A DEALERSHIP THAT WAS AWARE OF ITS ENGINE PROBLEM AND DID NOT NOTIFY ME OR MAKE ME AWARE BEFORE THEY HAD THE ENHANCING PAPERWORK READY FOR ME TO SIGN A BINDING AGREEMENT ON A CAR THEY HAD ME BELIEVING WAS MECHANICALLY SOUND/. *TR

Jun 30, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 150,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM A DEALERSHIP THAT WAS AWARE OF ITS ENGINE PROBLEM AND DID NOT NOTIFY ME OR MAKE ME AWARE BEFORE THEY HAD THE ENHANCING PAPERWORK READY FOR ME TO SIGN A BINDING AGREEMENT ON A CAR THEY HAD ME BELIEVING WAS MECHANICALLY SOUND/. *TR

Jun 30, 2013 Structure 150,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM A DEALERSHIP THAT WAS AWARE OF ITS ENGINE PROBLEM AND DID NOT NOTIFY ME OR MAKE ME AWARE BEFORE THEY HAD THE ENHANCING PAPERWORK READY FOR ME TO SIGN A BINDING AGREEMENT ON A CAR THEY HAD ME BELIEVING WAS MECHANICALLY SOUND/. *TR

Jun 30, 2013 Engine 150,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM A DEALERSHIP THAT WAS AWARE OF ITS ENGINE PROBLEM AND DID NOT NOTIFY ME OR MAKE ME AWARE BEFORE THEY HAD THE ENHANCING PAPERWORK READY FOR ME TO SIGN A BINDING AGREEMENT ON A CAR THEY HAD ME BELIEVING WAS MECHANICALLY SOUND/. *TR

Jun 30, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 150,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM A DEALERSHIP THAT WAS AWARE OF ITS ENGINE PROBLEM AND DID NOT NOTIFY ME OR MAKE ME AWARE BEFORE THEY HAD THE ENHANCING PAPERWORK READY FOR ME TO SIGN A BINDING AGREEMENT ON A CAR THEY HAD ME BELIEVING WAS MECHANICALLY SOUND/. *TR

Jun 30, 2013 Structure 150,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM A DEALERSHIP THAT WAS AWARE OF ITS ENGINE PROBLEM AND DID NOT NOTIFY ME OR MAKE ME AWARE BEFORE THEY HAD THE ENHANCING PAPERWORK READY FOR ME TO SIGN A BINDING AGREEMENT ON A CAR THEY HAD ME BELIEVING WAS MECHANICALLY SOUND/. *TR

Feb 15, 2013 Steering 137,000 mi

BACKING OUT OF A PARKING STALL I HEARD SOMETHING POP THEN I COULDN'T TURN LEFT OR RIGHT I COULD ONLY GO UP OR BACK SO I WAS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PARKING LOT HAD T O GET TOWED STEERING WHEEL JUST KEPT TURNING. *TR

Feb 15, 2013 Steering 137,000 mi

BACKING OUT OF A PARKING STALL I HEARD SOMETHING POP THEN I COULDN'T TURN LEFT OR RIGHT I COULD ONLY GO UP OR BACK SO I WAS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PARKING LOT HAD T O GET TOWED STEERING WHEEL JUST KEPT TURNING. *TR

Sep 27, 2012 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING, I EXPERIENCED VIOLENT SHAKING WHICH DIDN'T CORRECT UNTIL I REDUCED MY SPEED TO ABOUT 50MPH. THE ISSUE PERSISTED WHENEVER I DROVE THE HIGHWAY, NO MATTER THE CONDITION OF THE ROAD OVER A WEEK'S TIME. *TR

Sep 27, 2012 Steering

WHILE DRIVING, I EXPERIENCED VIOLENT SHAKING WHICH DIDN'T CORRECT UNTIL I REDUCED MY SPEED TO ABOUT 50MPH. THE ISSUE PERSISTED WHENEVER I DROVE THE HIGHWAY, NO MATTER THE CONDITION OF THE ROAD OVER A WEEK'S TIME. *TR

Sep 27, 2012 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING, I EXPERIENCED VIOLENT SHAKING WHICH DIDN'T CORRECT UNTIL I REDUCED MY SPEED TO ABOUT 50MPH. THE ISSUE PERSISTED WHENEVER I DROVE THE HIGHWAY, NO MATTER THE CONDITION OF THE ROAD OVER A WEEK'S TIME. *TR

Sep 27, 2012 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING, I EXPERIENCED VIOLENT SHAKING WHICH DIDN'T CORRECT UNTIL I REDUCED MY SPEED TO ABOUT 50MPH. THE ISSUE PERSISTED WHENEVER I DROVE THE HIGHWAY, NO MATTER THE CONDITION OF THE ROAD OVER A WEEK'S TIME. *TR

Sep 27, 2012 Steering

WHILE DRIVING, I EXPERIENCED VIOLENT SHAKING WHICH DIDN'T CORRECT UNTIL I REDUCED MY SPEED TO ABOUT 50MPH. THE ISSUE PERSISTED WHENEVER I DROVE THE HIGHWAY, NO MATTER THE CONDITION OF THE ROAD OVER A WEEK'S TIME. *TR

Sep 27, 2012 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING, I EXPERIENCED VIOLENT SHAKING WHICH DIDN'T CORRECT UNTIL I REDUCED MY SPEED TO ABOUT 50MPH. THE ISSUE PERSISTED WHENEVER I DROVE THE HIGHWAY, NO MATTER THE CONDITION OF THE ROAD OVER A WEEK'S TIME. *TR

Jan 25, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE HAD A BRAKE PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED NEW. IT WENT BACK TO THE DEALER MANY TIMES AND THE ROTORS AND PADS WERE REPLACED. IT REALLY NEVER CORRECTED THE PROBLEM OF A VIBRATION IN THE PEDAL WHEN BRAKE APPLIED AT ANY SPEED BUT VERY NOTICEABLE AT SPEED OVER 40 MPH. ALSO THE B...

Jan 25, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE HAD A BRAKE PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED NEW. IT WENT BACK TO THE DEALER MANY TIMES AND THE ROTORS AND PADS WERE REPLACED. IT REALLY NEVER CORRECTED THE PROBLEM OF A VIBRATION IN THE PEDAL WHEN BRAKE APPLIED AT ANY SPEED BUT VERY NOTICEABLE AT SPEED OVER 40 MPH. ALSO THE B...

Oct 26, 2011 Steering 47,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER 300M. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO PULL TO THE LEFT WITHOUT INTENT. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND WOULD ALSO PULL TO THE RIGHT SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO INFORMED THE C...

Oct 26, 2011 Steering 47,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER 300M. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO PULL TO THE LEFT WITHOUT INTENT. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND WOULD ALSO PULL TO THE RIGHT SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO INFORMED THE C...

Apr 21, 2011 Equipment

2001 300M LOSS OF POWER STEERING AT IDLE. EXTEMELY NOISY PUMP. HAVE REPLACED PUMP 3 TIMES. DEALER CLAIMS NO REPORTS OF COMMON PROBLEMS. HAVE BEEN TOLD BY SEVERAL MACHANICS MAY BE RACK AND PINION. *TR

Apr 21, 2011 Steering

2001 300M LOSS OF POWER STEERING AT IDLE. EXTEMELY NOISY PUMP. HAVE REPLACED PUMP 3 TIMES. DEALER CLAIMS NO REPORTS OF COMMON PROBLEMS. HAVE BEEN TOLD BY SEVERAL MACHANICS MAY BE RACK AND PINION. *TR

Apr 21, 2011 Equipment

2001 300M LOSS OF POWER STEERING AT IDLE. EXTEMELY NOISY PUMP. HAVE REPLACED PUMP 3 TIMES. DEALER CLAIMS NO REPORTS OF COMMON PROBLEMS. HAVE BEEN TOLD BY SEVERAL MACHANICS MAY BE RACK AND PINION. *TR

Apr 21, 2011 Steering

2001 300M LOSS OF POWER STEERING AT IDLE. EXTEMELY NOISY PUMP. HAVE REPLACED PUMP 3 TIMES. DEALER CLAIMS NO REPORTS OF COMMON PROBLEMS. HAVE BEEN TOLD BY SEVERAL MACHANICS MAY BE RACK AND PINION. *TR

Feb 25, 2011 Power Train 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER 300M. THE CONTACT WAS DECELERATING FROM 30 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY SHIFTED INTO FIRST GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF AND WHEN RESTARTED, THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THEY ADVISED HIM THA...

Feb 25, 2011 Power Train 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER 300M. THE CONTACT WAS DECELERATING FROM 30 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY SHIFTED INTO FIRST GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF AND WHEN RESTARTED, THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THEY ADVISED HIM THA...

Dec 6, 2010 Suspension 65,744 mi

CHRYSLER 2001 - 300 M WITH 65,774 MILES. ALL REQUIRED SERVICE AT DEALER ONLY. ON 24 NOV 10 CAR MADE "CLUNKING SOUND" PULLING INTO PARKING LOT AND THEN COMPLETELY STOPPED RUNNING. AAA TOW TRUCK CAME AND WHEN HE STATED TO PULL ON TRUCK ENTIRE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL FELL OFF. HE LOOKED AT THE AREA...

Dec 6, 2010 Suspension 65,744 mi

CHRYSLER 2001 - 300 M WITH 65,774 MILES. ALL REQUIRED SERVICE AT DEALER ONLY. ON 24 NOV 10 CAR MADE "CLUNKING SOUND" PULLING INTO PARKING LOT AND THEN COMPLETELY STOPPED RUNNING. AAA TOW TRUCK CAME AND WHEN HE STATED TO PULL ON TRUCK ENTIRE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL FELL OFF. HE LOOKED AT THE AREA...

Dec 4, 2010 Steering

WIFE BACKED OUT OF DRIVEWAY, HEARD A POPPING SOUND, THEN ATTEMPTED TO PULL BACK INTO THE DRIVEWAY. THE CAR LOST ALL STEERING. DISCOVERED ONE BOLT HAD SHEARED OFF THE STEERING SYSTEM, CONSIDERED THE RACK AND PINION, AND THE OTHER BOLT HAD BACKED OUT. THE NIGHT BEFORE WE HAD JUST TRAVELED ON INTERSTAT...

Dec 4, 2010 Steering

WIFE BACKED OUT OF DRIVEWAY, HEARD A POPPING SOUND, THEN ATTEMPTED TO PULL BACK INTO THE DRIVEWAY. THE CAR LOST ALL STEERING. DISCOVERED ONE BOLT HAD SHEARED OFF THE STEERING SYSTEM, CONSIDERED THE RACK AND PINION, AND THE OTHER BOLT HAD BACKED OUT. THE NIGHT BEFORE WE HAD JUST TRAVELED ON INTERSTAT...

Aug 10, 2010 Steering 144,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER 300M. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIE ROD ON THE RACK AND PINION WAS LOOSE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 20 MPH AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE BUSHINGS BURNED AND THAT THE FAILURE O...

Aug 10, 2010 Steering 144,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER 300M. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIE ROD ON THE RACK AND PINION WAS LOOSE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 20 MPH AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE BUSHINGS BURNED AND THAT THE FAILURE O...

Aug 10, 2010 Steering 144,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER 300M. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIE ROD ON THE RACK AND PINION WAS LOOSE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 20 MPH AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE BUSHINGS BURNED AND THAT THE FAILURE O...

Aug 10, 2010 Steering 144,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER 300M. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIE ROD ON THE RACK AND PINION WAS LOOSE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 20 MPH AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE BUSHINGS BURNED AND THAT THE FAILURE O...

May 3, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,000 mi

COMPLETE FAILURE OF BRAKE SYSTEM. FORTUNATELY, THIS OCCURRED WHILE MOVING THE VEHICLE OUT OF A PARKING SPACE. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT SUDDENLY AND COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR WITH A "WHOOSH" SOUND AND FLUID SPILLED ALL OVER THE GROUND DUE TO A RUPTURED BRAKE LINE. THE LINE WAS CORRODED AND UPON SUBSEQUE...

May 3, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,000 mi

COMPLETE FAILURE OF BRAKE SYSTEM. FORTUNATELY, THIS OCCURRED WHILE MOVING THE VEHICLE OUT OF A PARKING SPACE. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT SUDDENLY AND COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR WITH A "WHOOSH" SOUND AND FLUID SPILLED ALL OVER THE GROUND DUE TO A RUPTURED BRAKE LINE. THE LINE WAS CORRODED AND UPON SUBSEQUE...

Feb 26, 2010 Steering 80,000 mi

2001 CHRYSLER 300M STEERING NOISE OVER BUMPS / PLAY ON STEERING WHEEL/ SEEMS VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE, DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED THE TIE RODS AS WELL AS I DID ALSO I ALSO REPLACED ALL SUSPENSION AND THE NOISE IS STILL THERE IT IS DEFINITELY IN THE RACK AND PINION, IT FEELS LOSE AND LIKE OTHER COMPLAINTS T...

Feb 26, 2010 Steering 80,000 mi

2001 CHRYSLER 300M STEERING NOISE OVER BUMPS / PLAY ON STEERING WHEEL/ SEEMS VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE, DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED THE TIE RODS AS WELL AS I DID ALSO I ALSO REPLACED ALL SUSPENSION AND THE NOISE IS STILL THERE IT IS DEFINITELY IN THE RACK AND PINION, IT FEELS LOSE AND LIKE OTHER COMPLAINTS T...

Nov 19, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 143,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 CHRYSLER 300 WITH 143,000. THE CAR STALLS WHILE GOING THROUGH INTERSECTIONS WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 5 TIMES AND HAD MANY THINGS REPLACED INCLUDING CAM AND CRANKSHAFT SENSORS, REWIRED, AND FUEL PUMP AND THE CAR STILL STALLS. I HAVE A 3 YEAR OLD CHILD AND THIS C...

Nov 19, 2009 Fuel System, Other 143,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 CHRYSLER 300 WITH 143,000. THE CAR STALLS WHILE GOING THROUGH INTERSECTIONS WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 5 TIMES AND HAD MANY THINGS REPLACED INCLUDING CAM AND CRANKSHAFT SENSORS, REWIRED, AND FUEL PUMP AND THE CAR STILL STALLS. I HAVE A 3 YEAR OLD CHILD AND THIS C...

Nov 19, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 143,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 CHRYSLER 300 WITH 143,000. THE CAR STALLS WHILE GOING THROUGH INTERSECTIONS WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 5 TIMES AND HAD MANY THINGS REPLACED INCLUDING CAM AND CRANKSHAFT SENSORS, REWIRED, AND FUEL PUMP AND THE CAR STILL STALLS. I HAVE A 3 YEAR OLD CHILD AND THIS C...

Nov 19, 2009 Fuel System, Other 143,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 CHRYSLER 300 WITH 143,000. THE CAR STALLS WHILE GOING THROUGH INTERSECTIONS WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 5 TIMES AND HAD MANY THINGS REPLACED INCLUDING CAM AND CRANKSHAFT SENSORS, REWIRED, AND FUEL PUMP AND THE CAR STILL STALLS. I HAVE A 3 YEAR OLD CHILD AND THIS C...

Aug 4, 2009 Steering 93,122 mi

CHRYSLER 300M 2001, ON 7/9/09 -CAR WAS SEEN AND INSPECTED FOR ANY TROUBLE AT A CERTIFIED CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP. ORIGINAL ESTIMATE WAS $200, TOTAL WORK COST $1,871. CAR RELEASED TO US AND WE WERE TOLD IT WAS IN PERFECT RUNNING CONDITION. ON 7/31/09 TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CAUSING THE CAR TO TURN AND ...

Aug 4, 2009 Steering 93,122 mi

CHRYSLER 300M 2001, ON 7/9/09 -CAR WAS SEEN AND INSPECTED FOR ANY TROUBLE AT A CERTIFIED CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP. ORIGINAL ESTIMATE WAS $200, TOTAL WORK COST $1,871. CAR RELEASED TO US AND WE WERE TOLD IT WAS IN PERFECT RUNNING CONDITION. ON 7/31/09 TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CAUSING THE CAR TO TURN AND ...

Apr 20, 2009 Steering 85 mi

I HAVE A 300 M 2001 AND THE RACK AN PINION HAS WENT OUT FOR THE SECOND TIME. I LOST STEERING IN TOWN. THERE WAS A KNOCK IN THE FRONT END THAT THE DEALER SHIP COULD NOT FIND. *TR

Apr 20, 2009 Steering 85 mi

I HAVE A 300 M 2001 AND THE RACK AN PINION HAS WENT OUT FOR THE SECOND TIME. I LOST STEERING IN TOWN. THERE WAS A KNOCK IN THE FRONT END THAT THE DEALER SHIP COULD NOT FIND. *TR

Jan 20, 2009 Seats 148,500 mi

2001 CHRYSLER 300M SUFFERED FROM SEAT RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE IN DECEMBER 2008 AFTER 03V035000 CAMPAIGN WAS SUPPOSEDLY COMPLETED BY DEALER IN 2003. PAID TO HAVE REPAIRED AGAIN AS DEALER SAID IT HAD BEEN FIXED. *TR

Jan 20, 2009 Seats 148,500 mi

2001 CHRYSLER 300M SUFFERED FROM SEAT RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE IN DECEMBER 2008 AFTER 03V035000 CAMPAIGN WAS SUPPOSEDLY COMPLETED BY DEALER IN 2003. PAID TO HAVE REPAIRED AGAIN AS DEALER SAID IT HAD BEEN FIXED. *TR

Jan 20, 2009 Seats 148,500 mi

2001 CHRYSLER 300M SUFFERED FROM SEAT RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE IN DECEMBER 2008 AFTER 03V035000 CAMPAIGN WAS SUPPOSEDLY COMPLETED BY DEALER IN 2003. PAID TO HAVE REPAIRED AGAIN AS DEALER SAID IT HAD BEEN FIXED. *TR

Jan 20, 2009 Seats 148,500 mi

2001 CHRYSLER 300M SUFFERED FROM SEAT RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE IN DECEMBER 2008 AFTER 03V035000 CAMPAIGN WAS SUPPOSEDLY COMPLETED BY DEALER IN 2003. PAID TO HAVE REPAIRED AGAIN AS DEALER SAID IT HAD BEEN FIXED. *TR

Jan 7, 2009 Steering Crash Fire 104,000 mi

DECEMBER 20TH 2008 ACCIDENT OCCURRED. VEHICLE STARTED ON FIRE AND WAS TOTALED ON THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE. INNER TIE RODS AND BUSHINGS WERE REPLACED NOT EVEN TWO WEEKS BEFORE ALONG WITH TWO TIRES AND BRAKES. VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT WHILE IN AN INTERSECTION. A TRUCK COMING FROM THE OPPOSITE DIRECT...

Jan 7, 2009 Tires Crash Fire 104,000 mi

DECEMBER 20TH 2008 ACCIDENT OCCURRED. VEHICLE STARTED ON FIRE AND WAS TOTALED ON THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE. INNER TIE RODS AND BUSHINGS WERE REPLACED NOT EVEN TWO WEEKS BEFORE ALONG WITH TWO TIRES AND BRAKES. VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT WHILE IN AN INTERSECTION. A TRUCK COMING FROM THE OPPOSITE DIRECT...

Jan 7, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash Fire 104,000 mi

DECEMBER 20TH 2008 ACCIDENT OCCURRED. VEHICLE STARTED ON FIRE AND WAS TOTALED ON THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE. INNER TIE RODS AND BUSHINGS WERE REPLACED NOT EVEN TWO WEEKS BEFORE ALONG WITH TWO TIRES AND BRAKES. VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT WHILE IN AN INTERSECTION. A TRUCK COMING FROM THE OPPOSITE DIRECT...

Jan 7, 2009 Steering Crash Fire 104,000 mi

DECEMBER 20TH 2008 ACCIDENT OCCURRED. VEHICLE STARTED ON FIRE AND WAS TOTALED ON THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE. INNER TIE RODS AND BUSHINGS WERE REPLACED NOT EVEN TWO WEEKS BEFORE ALONG WITH TWO TIRES AND BRAKES. VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT WHILE IN AN INTERSECTION. A TRUCK COMING FROM THE OPPOSITE DIRECT...

Jan 7, 2009 Tires Crash Fire 104,000 mi

DECEMBER 20TH 2008 ACCIDENT OCCURRED. VEHICLE STARTED ON FIRE AND WAS TOTALED ON THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE. INNER TIE RODS AND BUSHINGS WERE REPLACED NOT EVEN TWO WEEKS BEFORE ALONG WITH TWO TIRES AND BRAKES. VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT WHILE IN AN INTERSECTION. A TRUCK COMING FROM THE OPPOSITE DIRECT...

Jan 7, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash Fire 104,000 mi

DECEMBER 20TH 2008 ACCIDENT OCCURRED. VEHICLE STARTED ON FIRE AND WAS TOTALED ON THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE. INNER TIE RODS AND BUSHINGS WERE REPLACED NOT EVEN TWO WEEKS BEFORE ALONG WITH TWO TIRES AND BRAKES. VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT WHILE IN AN INTERSECTION. A TRUCK COMING FROM THE OPPOSITE DIRECT...

Dec 26, 2008 Steering 99,800 mi

SOME BACKGROUND: I NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL WAS A LITTLE SLOPPY ON MY 300M AND TOOK IT TO A LOCAL DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THEY TOLD ME THE RACK AND PINION SHOULD PROBABLY BE REPLACED. I HAD IT REPLACED FOR AROUND $1200. A YEAR AND A HALF LATER WHILE TRAVELING FOR CHRISTMAS, I PULLED OFF THE IN...

Dec 26, 2008 Equipment 99,800 mi

SOME BACKGROUND: I NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL WAS A LITTLE SLOPPY ON MY 300M AND TOOK IT TO A LOCAL DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THEY TOLD ME THE RACK AND PINION SHOULD PROBABLY BE REPLACED. I HAD IT REPLACED FOR AROUND $1200. A YEAR AND A HALF LATER WHILE TRAVELING FOR CHRISTMAS, I PULLED OFF THE IN...

Dec 26, 2008 Steering 99,800 mi

SOME BACKGROUND: I NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL WAS A LITTLE SLOPPY ON MY 300M AND TOOK IT TO A LOCAL DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THEY TOLD ME THE RACK AND PINION SHOULD PROBABLY BE REPLACED. I HAD IT REPLACED FOR AROUND $1200. A YEAR AND A HALF LATER WHILE TRAVELING FOR CHRISTMAS, I PULLED OFF THE IN...

Dec 26, 2008 Equipment 99,800 mi

SOME BACKGROUND: I NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL WAS A LITTLE SLOPPY ON MY 300M AND TOOK IT TO A LOCAL DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THEY TOLD ME THE RACK AND PINION SHOULD PROBABLY BE REPLACED. I HAD IT REPLACED FOR AROUND $1200. A YEAR AND A HALF LATER WHILE TRAVELING FOR CHRISTMAS, I PULLED OFF THE IN...

Nov 14, 2008 Suspension 29,000 mi

MY 2001 CHRYSLER 300M HAS ONLY 29,000 MILES ON IT AND HAD AN EXTENDED WARRANTY PURCHASED. ONE DAY I WAS DRIVING AND HEARD A BAD RUBBING NOISE AND FELT A VIBRATION BY MY FOOT. BEFORE THIS TRIP, THE CAR HAD BEEN TOTALLY SILENT. WHEN THIS NOISE BEGAN, THE CAR STARTED TO WANDER ON THE ROAD, ESPECIALLY W...

Nov 14, 2008 Suspension 29,000 mi

MY 2001 CHRYSLER 300M HAS ONLY 29,000 MILES ON IT AND HAD AN EXTENDED WARRANTY PURCHASED. ONE DAY I WAS DRIVING AND HEARD A BAD RUBBING NOISE AND FELT A VIBRATION BY MY FOOT. BEFORE THIS TRIP, THE CAR HAD BEEN TOTALLY SILENT. WHEN THIS NOISE BEGAN, THE CAR STARTED TO WANDER ON THE ROAD, ESPECIALLY W...

Oct 27, 2008 Steering 70,250 mi

I WAS STOPPED AT A CITY INTERSECTION WAITING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN. WHEN TRAFFIC CLEARED, I ATTEMPTED TO MAKE THE LEFT TURN. I HEARD A 'CLUNK' AND THE WHEELS DID NOT TURN. THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED, BUT THE TIRE WHEELS DID NOT! I HAD NO FUNCTION EXCEPT FORWARD OR REVERSE, SO I WAS FORCED TO DRIVE...

Oct 27, 2008 Steering 70,250 mi

I WAS STOPPED AT A CITY INTERSECTION WAITING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN. WHEN TRAFFIC CLEARED, I ATTEMPTED TO MAKE THE LEFT TURN. I HEARD A 'CLUNK' AND THE WHEELS DID NOT TURN. THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED, BUT THE TIRE WHEELS DID NOT! I HAD NO FUNCTION EXCEPT FORWARD OR REVERSE, SO I WAS FORCED TO DRIVE...

Jul 10, 2008 Seats 57,000 mi

SAFETY ISSUE!! HEATED SEAT DRIVERS SIDE STOPPED WORKING, OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS STARTED MALFUNCTIONING BROUGHT IN FOR SERVICE, DEALER MADE DIAGNOSTIC CHECK, WE WERE TOLD HEATED SEAT CIRCUIT SHORTED AND SHOWED BURN MARKS. NOT REPLACED TOO COSTLY CALLED CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SERVICE WAS TOLD BY SENIO...

Jul 10, 2008 Seats 57,000 mi

SAFETY ISSUE!! HEATED SEAT DRIVERS SIDE STOPPED WORKING, OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS STARTED MALFUNCTIONING BROUGHT IN FOR SERVICE, DEALER MADE DIAGNOSTIC CHECK, WE WERE TOLD HEATED SEAT CIRCUIT SHORTED AND SHOWED BURN MARKS. NOT REPLACED TOO COSTLY CALLED CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SERVICE WAS TOLD BY SENIO...

Jan 29, 2008 Steering 68,290 mi

2001 CHRYSLER 300M WITH 68, 300 MILES HAS STEERING VIBRATION AT 60 MPH. *CN

Jan 29, 2008 Steering 68,290 mi

2001 CHRYSLER 300M WITH 68, 300 MILES HAS STEERING VIBRATION AT 60 MPH. *CN

Jan 28, 2008 Seat Belts Crash

ON 12/17/07 I WAS IN THE BACK SEAT OF A 2001 CHYRSLER 300M THAT WAS INVOLVED IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT. WE SLIPPED ON ICE AND HIT A TREE AT APPX. 50 MILES AN HOUR, MY LAP BELT HELD MY BACK WHILE MY SHOULDER HARNESS DID NOT. I WAS SITTING BEHIND THE PASSENGER. THE CRASH CAUSED ME TO HAVE BROKEN RIBS, A B...

Jan 28, 2008 Seat Belts Crash

ON 12/17/07 I WAS IN THE BACK SEAT OF A 2001 CHYRSLER 300M THAT WAS INVOLVED IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT. WE SLIPPED ON ICE AND HIT A TREE AT APPX. 50 MILES AN HOUR, MY LAP BELT HELD MY BACK WHILE MY SHOULDER HARNESS DID NOT. I WAS SITTING BEHIND THE PASSENGER. THE CRASH CAUSED ME TO HAVE BROKEN RIBS, A B...

Jan 24, 2008 Power Train 85,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AFTER TURNED RIGHT OUT OF PARKING GARAGE. PULLED ON I-71 S AND TRIED TO ACCELERATE TO MERGE. TRANSMISSION LOCKED IN LOW GEAR AND COULD NOT ACCELERATE PAST 50 MPH (CURRENT SPEED LIMIT WAS 65). RPMS WERE PAST 4000 AND OTHER CAR HORNS WERE BLARING BECAUSE CAR WOULD NOT SH...

Jan 24, 2008 Power Train 85,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AFTER TURNED RIGHT OUT OF PARKING GARAGE. PULLED ON I-71 S AND TRIED TO ACCELERATE TO MERGE. TRANSMISSION LOCKED IN LOW GEAR AND COULD NOT ACCELERATE PAST 50 MPH (CURRENT SPEED LIMIT WAS 65). RPMS WERE PAST 4000 AND OTHER CAR HORNS WERE BLARING BECAUSE CAR WOULD NOT SH...

Dec 24, 2007 Steering 67,000 mi

MY SISTER'S 2001 CHRYSLER 300 M EXPERIENCED SUDDEN STEERING FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. FORTUNATELY SHE WAS TRAVELLING AT LOW SPEED, SO NO ONE WAS KILLED. SHE DESCRIBED THE FEELING AT FAILURE AS A LOUD NOISE FOLLOWED BY THE SENSATION OF SLIDING ON ICE. IT WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP, WHERE THEY FOUND T...

Dec 24, 2007 Steering 67,000 mi

MY SISTER'S 2001 CHRYSLER 300 M EXPERIENCED SUDDEN STEERING FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. FORTUNATELY SHE WAS TRAVELLING AT LOW SPEED, SO NO ONE WAS KILLED. SHE DESCRIBED THE FEELING AT FAILURE AS A LOUD NOISE FOLLOWED BY THE SENSATION OF SLIDING ON ICE. IT WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP, WHERE THEY FOUND T...

Nov 27, 2007 Power Train 76,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER 300M. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MAKE LOUD NOISES AND THEN SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED INTO NEUTRAL AND PUSHED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE DIAGNOSIS WOULD COST $1,700. THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA REQUIRES A SMOG TEST AND THE VEHI...

Nov 27, 2007 Power Train 76,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER 300M. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MAKE LOUD NOISES AND THEN SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED INTO NEUTRAL AND PUSHED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE DIAGNOSIS WOULD COST $1,700. THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA REQUIRES A SMOG TEST AND THE VEHI...

Jul 9, 2007 Structure 39,000 mi

10 INCH CRACK IN DASHBOARD ABOVE THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAG. IT ALSO HAS STARTED TO CRACK THE WOOD GRAIN, PRETTY SOON IT WILL BE FROM WINDSHIELD TO GLOVE BOX. A 2001 CAR THAT' HAS BEEN GARAGED AND WELL TAKEN CARE OFF, AND THEY WERE SAYING IT WAS SUN DAMAGED. AFTER DOING MY OWN INVESTIGATION...

Jul 9, 2007 Structure 39,000 mi

10 INCH CRACK IN DASHBOARD ABOVE THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAG. IT ALSO HAS STARTED TO CRACK THE WOOD GRAIN, PRETTY SOON IT WILL BE FROM WINDSHIELD TO GLOVE BOX. A 2001 CAR THAT' HAS BEEN GARAGED AND WELL TAKEN CARE OFF, AND THEY WERE SAYING IT WAS SUN DAMAGED. AFTER DOING MY OWN INVESTIGATION...

Apr 6, 2007 Unknown Or Other

2001 CHRYSLER 300 M CUSTOMER STATES THAT SUBSTANTIAL CRACKS IN THE VINYL DASH BOARDS DIRECTLY OVER THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS**CC *JB

Apr 6, 2007 Unknown Or Other

2001 CHRYSLER 300 M CUSTOMER STATES THAT SUBSTANTIAL CRACKS IN THE VINYL DASH BOARDS DIRECTLY OVER THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS**CC *JB

Apr 5, 2007 Steering 50,000 mi

CLUNCKING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT END AND STEERING LOCKS UP WHILE TURNING FULL RIGHT OR LEFT. CAR WAS SERVICED AND RACK AND PINION WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AT 50,000 MILES. RETURNED TO DEALER AFTER 100,000 MILES FOR WHEEL VIBRATION PROBLEMS ESPECIALLY WHILE BRAKING. INNER TIE ROD BUSHINGS WERE...

Apr 5, 2007 Steering 50,000 mi

CLUNCKING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT END AND STEERING LOCKS UP WHILE TURNING FULL RIGHT OR LEFT. CAR WAS SERVICED AND RACK AND PINION WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AT 50,000 MILES. RETURNED TO DEALER AFTER 100,000 MILES FOR WHEEL VIBRATION PROBLEMS ESPECIALLY WHILE BRAKING. INNER TIE ROD BUSHINGS WERE...

Feb 14, 2007 Seats 90,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2001 300M WHEN SHE SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING IN THE CAR ,THE LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING,AND IT SMELLED SO HOT THAT SHE WAS AFRAID THE CAR WAS GOING TO CATCH ON FIRE. SHE STOPPED AND COULD NOT FIND THE SOURCE AT THE TIME. AFTER SHE GOT HOME WE DISCOVERED THAT THE HEATED DRIVERS S...

Feb 14, 2007 Seats 90,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2001 300M WHEN SHE SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING IN THE CAR ,THE LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING,AND IT SMELLED SO HOT THAT SHE WAS AFRAID THE CAR WAS GOING TO CATCH ON FIRE. SHE STOPPED AND COULD NOT FIND THE SOURCE AT THE TIME. AFTER SHE GOT HOME WE DISCOVERED THAT THE HEATED DRIVERS S...

Dec 5, 2006 Unknown Or Other

2001 CHRYSLER 300 M HAD A CRACK IN THE VINYL OF THE VEHICLE'S DASHBOARD DIRECTLY OVER THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. *TS THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER IT WAS A COSMETIC PROBLEM, WHICH HER WARRANTY DID NOT COVER. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT IT COULD BE REPAIRED, BUT MORE THAN LIKELY, IT WOULD CRACK ...

Dec 5, 2006 Electrical System

2001 CHRYSLER 300 M HAD A CRACK IN THE VINYL OF THE VEHICLE'S DASHBOARD DIRECTLY OVER THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. *TS THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER IT WAS A COSMETIC PROBLEM, WHICH HER WARRANTY DID NOT COVER. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT IT COULD BE REPAIRED, BUT MORE THAN LIKELY, IT WOULD CRACK ...

Dec 5, 2006 Unknown Or Other

2001 CHRYSLER 300 M HAD A CRACK IN THE VINYL OF THE VEHICLE'S DASHBOARD DIRECTLY OVER THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. *TS THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER IT WAS A COSMETIC PROBLEM, WHICH HER WARRANTY DID NOT COVER. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT IT COULD BE REPAIRED, BUT MORE THAN LIKELY, IT WOULD CRACK ...

Dec 5, 2006 Electrical System

2001 CHRYSLER 300 M HAD A CRACK IN THE VINYL OF THE VEHICLE'S DASHBOARD DIRECTLY OVER THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. *TS THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER IT WAS A COSMETIC PROBLEM, WHICH HER WARRANTY DID NOT COVER. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT IT COULD BE REPAIRED, BUT MORE THAN LIKELY, IT WOULD CRACK ...

Aug 14, 2006 Steering 77,000 mi

VIOLENT SHAKING BEGAN WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, APPROX. 70 MPH. THE SHAKING SEEMED TO BE ORIGINATING FROM THE RIGHT FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN FOR SERVICE AND MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT THE RIGHT SIDE TIE ROD WAS DEFECTIVE. THE MECHANIC SHOWED ME THE "PLAY" OF APPROX....

Aug 14, 2006 Steering 77,000 mi

VIOLENT SHAKING BEGAN WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, APPROX. 70 MPH. THE SHAKING SEEMED TO BE ORIGINATING FROM THE RIGHT FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN FOR SERVICE AND MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT THE RIGHT SIDE TIE ROD WAS DEFECTIVE. THE MECHANIC SHOWED ME THE "PLAY" OF APPROX....

Jul 17, 2006 Unknown Or Other

THE TRIM AROUND THE DOORS IS BADLY PEELING, CRACKING, TOTALLY FALLING OFF. I THINK THAT THE QUALITY OF PRODUCTS THEY USE MUST BE BAD. CARS ARE TOO EXPENSIVE TO HAVE TO DEAL WITH THAT. THE TRIM IS VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE AND WITH A CAR THAT ISN'T THAT OLD YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE TO ANYWAY. IF THERE IS...

Jul 17, 2006 Unknown Or Other

THE TRIM AROUND THE DOORS IS BADLY PEELING, CRACKING, TOTALLY FALLING OFF. I THINK THAT THE QUALITY OF PRODUCTS THEY USE MUST BE BAD. CARS ARE TOO EXPENSIVE TO HAVE TO DEAL WITH THAT. THE TRIM IS VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE AND WITH A CAR THAT ISN'T THAT OLD YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE TO ANYWAY. IF THERE IS...

Jun 16, 2006 Steering

NOISE IN FRONT END, WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL WOULD CATCH AND NOT RETURN TO NORMAL POSITION, STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT RE-ALIGN PROPERLY. *JB

Jun 16, 2006 Steering

NOISE IN FRONT END, WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL WOULD CATCH AND NOT RETURN TO NORMAL POSITION, STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT RE-ALIGN PROPERLY. *JB

Mar 12, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 67,500 mi

TODAY I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE AT A SPEED OF ABOUT 50 MPH. I WAS COMING UPON A INTERSECTION AND THE LIGHT HAD JUST TURNED RED. THERE WERE OTHER VEHICLES TRAVELING ALONG THE ROAD IN THE SAME AND OPPOSITE DIRECTION AS I WAS. THERE WERE TWO LANES IN EACH DIRECTION. APPROXIMATELY 2 VEHICLES IN FRONT...

Mar 12, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 67,500 mi

TODAY I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE AT A SPEED OF ABOUT 50 MPH. I WAS COMING UPON A INTERSECTION AND THE LIGHT HAD JUST TURNED RED. THERE WERE OTHER VEHICLES TRAVELING ALONG THE ROAD IN THE SAME AND OPPOSITE DIRECTION AS I WAS. THERE WERE TWO LANES IN EACH DIRECTION. APPROXIMATELY 2 VEHICLES IN FRONT...

Mar 8, 2006 Steering 60,000 mi

LOSE STEERING, BOBBING STEERING WITH RUMBLING NOISE- DIAGNOSIS NEED NEW RACK AND PINION, HAVING 3RD ONE PUT IN NOW. WILL LOCK UP IN A TURN, WILL BECOME VERY HARD TO TURN LEFT, SOUNDS LIKE OUT OF STEERING FLUID BUT NOT. I THINK POSSIBLE PART HAS CHANGED OR SOMETHING NOT RIGHT WITH CAR OR PART. SOMETH...

Mar 8, 2006 Equipment 60,000 mi

LOSE STEERING, BOBBING STEERING WITH RUMBLING NOISE- DIAGNOSIS NEED NEW RACK AND PINION, HAVING 3RD ONE PUT IN NOW. WILL LOCK UP IN A TURN, WILL BECOME VERY HARD TO TURN LEFT, SOUNDS LIKE OUT OF STEERING FLUID BUT NOT. I THINK POSSIBLE PART HAS CHANGED OR SOMETHING NOT RIGHT WITH CAR OR PART. SOMETH...

Mar 8, 2006 Steering 60,000 mi

LOSE STEERING, BOBBING STEERING WITH RUMBLING NOISE- DIAGNOSIS NEED NEW RACK AND PINION, HAVING 3RD ONE PUT IN NOW. WILL LOCK UP IN A TURN, WILL BECOME VERY HARD TO TURN LEFT, SOUNDS LIKE OUT OF STEERING FLUID BUT NOT. I THINK POSSIBLE PART HAS CHANGED OR SOMETHING NOT RIGHT WITH CAR OR PART. SOMETH...

Mar 8, 2006 Equipment 60,000 mi

LOSE STEERING, BOBBING STEERING WITH RUMBLING NOISE- DIAGNOSIS NEED NEW RACK AND PINION, HAVING 3RD ONE PUT IN NOW. WILL LOCK UP IN A TURN, WILL BECOME VERY HARD TO TURN LEFT, SOUNDS LIKE OUT OF STEERING FLUID BUT NOT. I THINK POSSIBLE PART HAS CHANGED OR SOMETHING NOT RIGHT WITH CAR OR PART. SOMETH...

Feb 6, 2006 Steering 44,000 mi

2001 CHRYSLER 300M RACK AND PINION HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE RACK BROKE. THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE CAR ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, DUE TO A FAILURE IN THE VACUUM SYSTEM. *TS *NM

Feb 6, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 44,000 mi

2001 CHRYSLER 300M RACK AND PINION HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE RACK BROKE. THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE CAR ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, DUE TO A FAILURE IN THE VACUUM SYSTEM. *TS *NM

Feb 6, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 44,000 mi

2001 CHRYSLER 300M RACK AND PINION HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE RACK BROKE. THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE CAR ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, DUE TO A FAILURE IN THE VACUUM SYSTEM. *TS *NM

Feb 6, 2006 Steering 44,000 mi

2001 CHRYSLER 300M RACK AND PINION HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE RACK BROKE. THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE CAR ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, DUE TO A FAILURE IN THE VACUUM SYSTEM. *TS *NM

Feb 6, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 44,000 mi

2001 CHRYSLER 300M RACK AND PINION HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE RACK BROKE. THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE CAR ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, DUE TO A FAILURE IN THE VACUUM SYSTEM. *TS *NM

Feb 6, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 44,000 mi

2001 CHRYSLER 300M RACK AND PINION HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE RACK BROKE. THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE CAR ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, DUE TO A FAILURE IN THE VACUUM SYSTEM. *TS *NM

Feb 1, 2006 Steering 60,400 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 15MPH, THE RACK AND PINION FRACTURED WITH NO PRIOR WARNING. THE STEERING WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOR INSPECTION. THE REPAIR SHOP OFFERED TO MAKE REPAIRS, HOWEVER THE REPAI...

Feb 1, 2006 Steering 60,400 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 15MPH, THE RACK AND PINION FRACTURED WITH NO PRIOR WARNING. THE STEERING WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOR INSPECTION. THE REPAIR SHOP OFFERED TO MAKE REPAIRS, HOWEVER THE REPAI...

Nov 28, 2005 Air Bags 52,000 mi

THE VINYL ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE DASH IN MY 2001 CHRYSLER 300M HAS CRACKED. THE CRACK IS ABOUT FOUR INCHES LONG, AND BASED ON INFORMATION FROM OTHER 300M OWNERS, IS IN THE VICINITY OF THE PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG. THERE IS CONCERN THAT REPAIR OF THIS CRACK IS UNSAFE DUE TO ITS PROXIMITY TO TH...

Nov 28, 2005 Air Bags 52,000 mi

THE VINYL ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE DASH IN MY 2001 CHRYSLER 300M HAS CRACKED. THE CRACK IS ABOUT FOUR INCHES LONG, AND BASED ON INFORMATION FROM OTHER 300M OWNERS, IS IN THE VICINITY OF THE PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG. THERE IS CONCERN THAT REPAIR OF THIS CRACK IS UNSAFE DUE TO ITS PROXIMITY TO TH...

Sep 16, 2005 Steering 42,500 mi

GRINDING NOISE - AND PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL - STEERING WHEEL STICKING ON TURNS I BROUGHT IT IN TO THE DEALER AND THE COST WAS $934.10 FOR THE PART AND $412.50 FOR LABOR PLUS THE COST OF ANOTHER FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT OF $60 - NOT UNDER WARRANTY AND AN EMAIL TO CUSTOMER SERVICE AT CHRYSLER WAS ...

Sep 16, 2005 Steering 42,500 mi

GRINDING NOISE - AND PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL - STEERING WHEEL STICKING ON TURNS I BROUGHT IT IN TO THE DEALER AND THE COST WAS $934.10 FOR THE PART AND $412.50 FOR LABOR PLUS THE COST OF ANOTHER FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT OF $60 - NOT UNDER WARRANTY AND AN EMAIL TO CUSTOMER SERVICE AT CHRYSLER WAS ...

Aug 29, 2005 Wheels 84,324 mi

DT: ON AUGUST 25 2005 WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE THE OWNER PULLED OVER TO GET OFF THE INTERSTATE. APPROACHED THE STOP SIGN, TURNED RIGHT, AND THE RIGHT PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE FELL OFF. THE OWNER WAS GOING ABOUT 8 MPH WHEN THE TIRE CAME OFF. THE OWNER GOT OUT AND INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE TIRE RO...

Aug 29, 2005 Wheels 84,324 mi

DT: ON AUGUST 25 2005 WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE THE OWNER PULLED OVER TO GET OFF THE INTERSTATE. APPROACHED THE STOP SIGN, TURNED RIGHT, AND THE RIGHT PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE FELL OFF. THE OWNER WAS GOING ABOUT 8 MPH WHEN THE TIRE CAME OFF. THE OWNER GOT OUT AND INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE TIRE RO...

Aug 11, 2005 Unknown Or Other

THERE IS AN APPROXIMATELY 7" LONG CRACK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DASH. THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN HIT OR ABUSED IN ANYWAY TO CAUSE THIS DAMAGE. *JB

Aug 11, 2005 Unknown Or Other

THERE IS AN APPROXIMATELY 7" LONG CRACK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DASH. THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN HIT OR ABUSED IN ANYWAY TO CAUSE THIS DAMAGE. *JB

Aug 9, 2005 Power Train 94,023 mi

TRANSMISSION SLIPS IN FIRST GEAR AND HAS STARTED SLIPPING IN REVERSE. IN REVERSE CAR FAILS TO MOVE WHEN ON AN INCLINE OF 35 DEGREES OR GREATER. *NM

Aug 9, 2005 Power Train 94,023 mi

TRANSMISSION SLIPS IN FIRST GEAR AND HAS STARTED SLIPPING IN REVERSE. IN REVERSE CAR FAILS TO MOVE WHEN ON AN INCLINE OF 35 DEGREES OR GREATER. *NM

Jul 16, 2005 Air Bags 170,000 mi

PAAENGER SIDE DAHBOARD SPLITTING OPEN ALONG UNDERLYING AIR BAG TEAR LINE. SPLIT GETTING LONGER.

Jul 16, 2005 Air Bags 170,000 mi

PAAENGER SIDE DAHBOARD SPLITTING OPEN ALONG UNDERLYING AIR BAG TEAR LINE. SPLIT GETTING LONGER.

Jul 9, 2005 Steering 58,500 mi

POWER STEERING LOCKED UP GOING AROUND A CORNER DUE TO FAULTY POWER STEERING RACK AT 58,000 MILES

Jul 9, 2005 Steering 58,500 mi

POWER STEERING LOCKED UP GOING AROUND A CORNER DUE TO FAULTY POWER STEERING RACK AT 58,000 MILES

Jul 4, 2005 Unknown Or Other

AFTER ABOUT 3 YEARS THE DASHBOARD STARTED CRACKING. SAME PLACE AS EVERYONE ELSE, OVER THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. THIS CRACK HAS GROWN IN SIZE TO OVER 12 INCHES. THE OTHER PROBLEM IS THE TRIM ON THE CAR DOOR WAYS. ALL DOORS THIS HAS STARTED TO PEEL OFF. SOME KIND OF PLASTIC MATERILA

Jul 4, 2005 Unknown Or Other

AFTER ABOUT 3 YEARS THE DASHBOARD STARTED CRACKING. SAME PLACE AS EVERYONE ELSE, OVER THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. THIS CRACK HAS GROWN IN SIZE TO OVER 12 INCHES. THE OTHER PROBLEM IS THE TRIM ON THE CAR DOOR WAYS. ALL DOORS THIS HAS STARTED TO PEEL OFF. SOME KIND OF PLASTIC MATERILA

Feb 22, 2005 Power Train 72,655 mi

CHRYSLER 300 M 2001. TOURQE CONVERTER, FLOW METER AND SELINOID. ALL FAILED ONLY 2500 OUT OF WARRANTY. (70000 MILE) IS THIS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 22, 2005 Power Train 72,655 mi

CHRYSLER 300 M 2001. TOURQE CONVERTER, FLOW METER AND SELINOID. ALL FAILED ONLY 2500 OUT OF WARRANTY. (70000 MILE) IS THIS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 28, 2005 Structure 42,000 mi

CRACKED DASHBOARD PAD ABOVE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. SEEMS LIKE SAFETY ISSUE IF IT CAN AFFECT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.*AK

Jan 28, 2005 Structure 42,000 mi

CRACKED DASHBOARD PAD ABOVE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. SEEMS LIKE SAFETY ISSUE IF IT CAN AFFECT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.*AK

Jan 26, 2005 Power Train

THERE WAS A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM IN THE CONSUMER'S 2001 CHRYSLER 300 M. *BF *SC *JB

Jan 26, 2005 Power Train

THERE WAS A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM IN THE CONSUMER'S 2001 CHRYSLER 300 M. *BF *SC *JB

Oct 24, 2004 Electrical System 92,315 mi

I HAVE BEEN HAVING DIFFICUILTIES WITH MY CAR EVERY SINCE I BOUGHT IT FROM MY BROTHER IN LAW. I HAVE REPLACED THREE BATTERIES WITHIN A YEARS TIME.*AK

Oct 24, 2004 Electrical System 92,315 mi

I HAVE BEEN HAVING DIFFICUILTIES WITH MY CAR EVERY SINCE I BOUGHT IT FROM MY BROTHER IN LAW. I HAVE REPLACED THREE BATTERIES WITHIN A YEARS TIME.*AK

Oct 24, 2004 Electrical System 92,315 mi

I HAVE BEEN HAVING DIFFICUILTIES WITH MY CAR EVERY SINCE I BOUGHT IT FROM MY BROTHER IN LAW. I HAVE REPLACED THREE BATTERIES WITHIN A YEARS TIME.*AK

Oct 24, 2004 Electrical System 92,315 mi

I HAVE BEEN HAVING DIFFICUILTIES WITH MY CAR EVERY SINCE I BOUGHT IT FROM MY BROTHER IN LAW. I HAVE REPLACED THREE BATTERIES WITHIN A YEARS TIME.*AK

Sep 21, 2004 Steering 75,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE TIRES FAILED TO RESPOND TO STEERING MOVEMENT. *AK

Sep 21, 2004 Steering 75,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE TIRES FAILED TO RESPOND TO STEERING MOVEMENT. *AK

Sep 20, 2004 Power Train 63,453 mi

THERE WAS NO INITIAL WARNING PREVIOUS TO MALFUNCTION. TRAVELING DOWN I-64 IN NORFOLK, VA TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 63,000 MILES. TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ESTIMATED $3,800 IN DAMAGE. FAILURE COULD HAVE EASILY CAUSED A CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT.*AK

Sep 20, 2004 Power Train 63,453 mi

THERE WAS NO INITIAL WARNING PREVIOUS TO MALFUNCTION. TRAVELING DOWN I-64 IN NORFOLK, VA TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 63,000 MILES. TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ESTIMATED $3,800 IN DAMAGE. FAILURE COULD HAVE EASILY CAUSED A CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT.*AK

Aug 9, 2004 Parking Brake 58,000 mi

THE EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE POPPED WHEN DISENGAGED. VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE IN THE DRIVEWAY WHEN THIS OCCURRED, RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS 2 INCHES FOLLOWED BY THE WHEEL LOCKING UP AND THE STOP MOVING. VEHICLE HAD TO BE FLAT BEDDED TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHO WAS REPLACING THE PART...

Aug 9, 2004 Parking Brake 58,000 mi

THE EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE POPPED WHEN DISENGAGED. VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE IN THE DRIVEWAY WHEN THIS OCCURRED, RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS 2 INCHES FOLLOWED BY THE WHEEL LOCKING UP AND THE STOP MOVING. VEHICLE HAD TO BE FLAT BEDDED TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHO WAS REPLACING THE PART...

Jul 22, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 5,100 mi

CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT CAM ON. TRANSMISSION LOCK IN A LOW GEAR. TOOK TO FIVE STAR DEALERSHIP WULLENWEBER FOR SERVICE. REPLACED A TRANSMISSION MODULE FOR $600. TWO WEEKS LATER THE TRANSMISSION AGAIN LOCK IN A LOWER GEAR WHILE ON I75. HAD CAR TOWED BACK TO DEALERSHIP WULLENWEBER WERE IT WAS TWO...

Jul 22, 2004 Power Train 5,100 mi

CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT CAM ON. TRANSMISSION LOCK IN A LOW GEAR. TOOK TO FIVE STAR DEALERSHIP WULLENWEBER FOR SERVICE. REPLACED A TRANSMISSION MODULE FOR $600. TWO WEEKS LATER THE TRANSMISSION AGAIN LOCK IN A LOWER GEAR WHILE ON I75. HAD CAR TOWED BACK TO DEALERSHIP WULLENWEBER WERE IT WAS TWO...

Jul 22, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 5,100 mi

CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT CAM ON. TRANSMISSION LOCK IN A LOW GEAR. TOOK TO FIVE STAR DEALERSHIP WULLENWEBER FOR SERVICE. REPLACED A TRANSMISSION MODULE FOR $600. TWO WEEKS LATER THE TRANSMISSION AGAIN LOCK IN A LOWER GEAR WHILE ON I75. HAD CAR TOWED BACK TO DEALERSHIP WULLENWEBER WERE IT WAS TWO...

Jul 22, 2004 Power Train 5,100 mi

CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT CAM ON. TRANSMISSION LOCK IN A LOW GEAR. TOOK TO FIVE STAR DEALERSHIP WULLENWEBER FOR SERVICE. REPLACED A TRANSMISSION MODULE FOR $600. TWO WEEKS LATER THE TRANSMISSION AGAIN LOCK IN A LOWER GEAR WHILE ON I75. HAD CAR TOWED BACK TO DEALERSHIP WULLENWEBER WERE IT WAS TWO...

Jul 12, 2004 Air Bags

YESTERDAY I NOTICED THAT A SMALL CRACK NEAR THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG HAD APPEARED. I COULDN'T IMAGINE WHY BEING THAT MY CAR IS NOT THAT OLD AND I KEEP MY CAR CLEAN AND THE DASHBOARD MOISTURIZED. I STARTED DOING RESEARCH ON THE PROBLEM AND HAVE FOUND THAT NOTHING CAN BE DONE ABOUT THE CRACK BECAUS...

Jul 12, 2004 Air Bags

YESTERDAY I NOTICED THAT A SMALL CRACK NEAR THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG HAD APPEARED. I COULDN'T IMAGINE WHY BEING THAT MY CAR IS NOT THAT OLD AND I KEEP MY CAR CLEAN AND THE DASHBOARD MOISTURIZED. I STARTED DOING RESEARCH ON THE PROBLEM AND HAVE FOUND THAT NOTHING CAN BE DONE ABOUT THE CRACK BECAUS...

Jul 4, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,000 mi

MY TIMING BELT WENT ON MY CHRYSLER 300M 2001, CAUSING A COMPLETE VALVE JOB. IN LOOKING ON THE WEB IT SEEMS AS IF MANY PEOPLE HAVE BEEN HAVING THIS SAME PROBLEM FOR YEARS. WE NEED TO HOLD OUR CAR DEALERS TO THE SAME STANDARD AS THEY HOLD US FOR PAYMENT. *AK

Jul 4, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,000 mi

MY TIMING BELT WENT ON MY CHRYSLER 300M 2001, CAUSING A COMPLETE VALVE JOB. IN LOOKING ON THE WEB IT SEEMS AS IF MANY PEOPLE HAVE BEEN HAVING THIS SAME PROBLEM FOR YEARS. WE NEED TO HOLD OUR CAR DEALERS TO THE SAME STANDARD AS THEY HOLD US FOR PAYMENT. *AK

May 25, 2004 Steering

RACK AND PINION STEERING ON 2001 CHRYSLER 300M HAS SUDDENLY WORK LOOSE INTERNALLY. COMPANY WILL NOT EXPLAIN WHY STEERING HAS BECOME LOOSE. THERE IS 50,000 MILES ON VEHICLE. WE DO NOT KNOW IF VEHICLE STEERING SYSTEM IS BREAKING DOWN AND ARE REPLACING RACK AND PINION BEFORE ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR. T...

May 25, 2004 Steering

RACK AND PINION STEERING ON 2001 CHRYSLER 300M HAS SUDDENLY WORK LOOSE INTERNALLY. COMPANY WILL NOT EXPLAIN WHY STEERING HAS BECOME LOOSE. THERE IS 50,000 MILES ON VEHICLE. WE DO NOT KNOW IF VEHICLE STEERING SYSTEM IS BREAKING DOWN AND ARE REPLACING RACK AND PINION BEFORE ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR. T...

May 11, 2004 Power Train 85,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED. *NM AS THE CONSUMER ACCELERATED, THE VEHICLE STALLED IN TRAFFIC. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PLACE THE GEAR IN PARK AND SHIFT BACK TO DRIVE TO MAKE THE VEHICLE PROCEED. THE CONSUMER WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED. THE CLUTCH ON THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED. THE VEHI...

May 11, 2004 Electrical System 85,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED. *NM AS THE CONSUMER ACCELERATED, THE VEHICLE STALLED IN TRAFFIC. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PLACE THE GEAR IN PARK AND SHIFT BACK TO DRIVE TO MAKE THE VEHICLE PROCEED. THE CONSUMER WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED. THE CLUTCH ON THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED. THE VEHI...

May 11, 2004 Power Train 85,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED. *NM AS THE CONSUMER ACCELERATED, THE VEHICLE STALLED IN TRAFFIC. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PLACE THE GEAR IN PARK AND SHIFT BACK TO DRIVE TO MAKE THE VEHICLE PROCEED. THE CONSUMER WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED. THE CLUTCH ON THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED. THE VEHI...

May 11, 2004 Electrical System 85,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED. *NM AS THE CONSUMER ACCELERATED, THE VEHICLE STALLED IN TRAFFIC. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PLACE THE GEAR IN PARK AND SHIFT BACK TO DRIVE TO MAKE THE VEHICLE PROCEED. THE CONSUMER WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED. THE CLUTCH ON THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED. THE VEHI...

Mar 17, 2004 Wheels 93,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH RIGHT FRONT TIRE WENT FLAT DUE TO CORROSION OF THE WHEEL.*AK POOR FINISH MATERIALS ON THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE CAUSED THE BEAD AT THE TIME TO UN-SEAT CAUSING RAPID DEFLATION AT 60 MPH. *MR

Mar 17, 2004 Wheels 93,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH RIGHT FRONT TIRE WENT FLAT DUE TO CORROSION OF THE WHEEL.*AK POOR FINISH MATERIALS ON THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE CAUSED THE BEAD AT THE TIME TO UN-SEAT CAUSING RAPID DEFLATION AT 60 MPH. *MR

Mar 10, 2004 Structure 65,000 mi

DASHBOARD CRACKED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG CAUSED THE DASHBOARD TO CRACK. DASHBOARD ALONG WITH THE AIR BAG WERE REPLACED. *AK

Mar 10, 2004 Air Bags 65,000 mi

DASHBOARD CRACKED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG CAUSED THE DASHBOARD TO CRACK. DASHBOARD ALONG WITH THE AIR BAG WERE REPLACED. *AK

Mar 10, 2004 Air Bags 65,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 CHRYSLER 300M WITH A CRACK ALONG THE LEFT SIDE OF THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM ON 300 MILES AND HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE THE 1999 MODEL. CHRYLSER HAS DONE NOTHING TO RECTIFY THE ISSUE AND WILL NOT EVEN CONSIDER SPEAKING TO YOU ABOUT REPAIRING IT UNLESS YOUR CAR I...

Mar 10, 2004 Equipment

I HAVE A 2001 300M WITH 26,000 MILES ON IT, AND LAST WEEK I HEARD A POP-AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT WENT ON. AFTER PAYING FOR A DIAGNOSTIC, I WAS TOLD THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. SOMETHING ISN'T RIGHT! IS THERE A RECALL ON THIS CAR?????*AK

Mar 10, 2004 Air Bags

I HAVE A 2001 300M WITH 26,000 MILES ON IT, AND LAST WEEK I HEARD A POP-AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT WENT ON. AFTER PAYING FOR A DIAGNOSTIC, I WAS TOLD THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. SOMETHING ISN'T RIGHT! IS THERE A RECALL ON THIS CAR?????*AK

Mar 10, 2004 Structure 65,000 mi

DASHBOARD CRACKED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG CAUSED THE DASHBOARD TO CRACK. DASHBOARD ALONG WITH THE AIR BAG WERE REPLACED. *AK

Mar 10, 2004 Air Bags 65,000 mi

DASHBOARD CRACKED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG CAUSED THE DASHBOARD TO CRACK. DASHBOARD ALONG WITH THE AIR BAG WERE REPLACED. *AK

Mar 10, 2004 Air Bags 65,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 CHRYSLER 300M WITH A CRACK ALONG THE LEFT SIDE OF THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM ON 300 MILES AND HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE THE 1999 MODEL. CHRYLSER HAS DONE NOTHING TO RECTIFY THE ISSUE AND WILL NOT EVEN CONSIDER SPEAKING TO YOU ABOUT REPAIRING IT UNLESS YOUR CAR I...

Mar 10, 2004 Equipment

I HAVE A 2001 300M WITH 26,000 MILES ON IT, AND LAST WEEK I HEARD A POP-AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT WENT ON. AFTER PAYING FOR A DIAGNOSTIC, I WAS TOLD THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. SOMETHING ISN'T RIGHT! IS THERE A RECALL ON THIS CAR?????*AK

Mar 10, 2004 Air Bags

I HAVE A 2001 300M WITH 26,000 MILES ON IT, AND LAST WEEK I HEARD A POP-AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT WENT ON. AFTER PAYING FOR A DIAGNOSTIC, I WAS TOLD THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. SOMETHING ISN'T RIGHT! IS THERE A RECALL ON THIS CAR?????*AK

Feb 4, 2004 Equipment

2001 300M - ALL DOOR TRIMING SEPARATING, LEAVING A 1 INCH GAP IN ALL CORNERS. ALL OF MY VEHICLE DOOR TRIMING HAS SHRUNK? THIS IS LEAVING A GAP IN THE CORNERS ALLOWING OUTSIDE SOUND TO COME IN, AS IF YOUR VEHICLE WINDOWS ARE OPEN OR CRACKED. I KEEP MY VEHICLE IN THE GARAGE AND I HAVE NO CHILDREN. HO...

Feb 4, 2004 Structure

2001 300M - ALL DOOR TRIMING SEPARATING, LEAVING A 1 INCH GAP IN ALL CORNERS. ALL OF MY VEHICLE DOOR TRIMING HAS SHRUNK? THIS IS LEAVING A GAP IN THE CORNERS ALLOWING OUTSIDE SOUND TO COME IN, AS IF YOUR VEHICLE WINDOWS ARE OPEN OR CRACKED. I KEEP MY VEHICLE IN THE GARAGE AND I HAVE NO CHILDREN. HO...

Feb 4, 2004 Equipment

2001 300M - ALL DOOR TRIMING SEPARATING, LEAVING A 1 INCH GAP IN ALL CORNERS. ALL OF MY VEHICLE DOOR TRIMING HAS SHRUNK? THIS IS LEAVING A GAP IN THE CORNERS ALLOWING OUTSIDE SOUND TO COME IN, AS IF YOUR VEHICLE WINDOWS ARE OPEN OR CRACKED. I KEEP MY VEHICLE IN THE GARAGE AND I HAVE NO CHILDREN. HO...

Feb 4, 2004 Structure

2001 300M - ALL DOOR TRIMING SEPARATING, LEAVING A 1 INCH GAP IN ALL CORNERS. ALL OF MY VEHICLE DOOR TRIMING HAS SHRUNK? THIS IS LEAVING A GAP IN THE CORNERS ALLOWING OUTSIDE SOUND TO COME IN, AS IF YOUR VEHICLE WINDOWS ARE OPEN OR CRACKED. I KEEP MY VEHICLE IN THE GARAGE AND I HAVE NO CHILDREN. HO...

Nov 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,214 mi

2001 CHRYSLER 300M 3.5L HO ENGINE FAILURE AT 68,000 MILES. CAR WAS MAINTAINED WITH OIL CHANGES EVERY 6000 (MANUAL SCHEDULE A SAYS EVERY 7500) AND ENGINE HAS FAILED WITH MAJOR DAMAGE AND ESTMIATED PARTS BILL OF OVER $5000. I HAVE CONTATCED CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SERVICE AND TAKEN TYHE CAR TO DEALER AND TH...

Nov 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,214 mi

2001 CHRYSLER 300M 3.5L HO ENGINE FAILURE AT 68,000 MILES. CAR WAS MAINTAINED WITH OIL CHANGES EVERY 6000 (MANUAL SCHEDULE A SAYS EVERY 7500) AND ENGINE HAS FAILED WITH MAJOR DAMAGE AND ESTMIATED PARTS BILL OF OVER $5000. I HAVE CONTATCED CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SERVICE AND TAKEN TYHE CAR TO DEALER AND TH...

Nov 17, 2003 Power Train 40,000 mi