2007 Chrysler 300 Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2007 Chrysler 300, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Powertrain (other)14525.0%
- Airbags13222.8%
- Electrical579.8%
- Engine559.5%
- Transmission478.1%
- Brakes264.5%
- Driver assistance254.3%
- Fuel system234.0%
- Other / unspecified152.6%
- Suspension122.1%
- Seat belts101.7%
- Steering71.2%
- Visibility61.0%
- Body & structure61.0%
- Exterior lighting61.0%
- Tires & wheels40.7%
- Interior & seats40.7%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Powertrain (other)
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.
From owner reports, verbatim
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.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER HUSBAND ATTEMPTED TO REVERSE THE VEHICLE OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO ENGAGE IN REVERSE. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. THE CONTACT CALLED AIRPORT CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (5751 EAGLE VAIL DR, ORLANDO, FL 32822, (407) 734-3814) AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED TO TOW THE VEHICLE TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 144,000.
Airbags
Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.
From owner reports, verbatim
This vehicle was involved in a tragic car accident. The passengers both suffered deep laceration to the skull and other vital parts of the body. There was a recall notice that was sent to the owner 4 months after the fatal accident had occurred. Based on police inspection of the vehicle, they’ve determined there was mechanical failure to the vehicle which can be seen through a police bodycam at the police impound lot. The front passenger suffered a 6 inch deep cut to the skull according to the medical examiner’s report. The child in the rear also suffered a deep laceration to the ankle and foot despite being restrained in a child seat. Driver suffered a graze cut to the side of his head and survived the tragic accident after recovering from a coma he stated that the brakes did not function properly when depressed moments prior to the accident. Data recorder from the vehicle shows the driver was depressing the brake pedal the entirety of the time up to the moment of impact. This vehicle was t-boned by an suv, and this accident should have been survivable, however the passenger seat looks to be torn out of its brackets according to the pictures from the accident scene. I am requesting this vehicle be investigated as there are many vehicles similar to this one that could have dangerous defects which were outlined in the safety recall notice that was mailed to the owner. The safety recall did mention to stop driving this vehicle immediately, however this notice did not arrive in a timely manner to where anyone could have taken action immediately. I am requesting that this vehicle be inspected for not only the safety of the community it’s but for identifying why two people lost their lives due to a manufacture failure that could have been prevented if notification was sent in a timely manner. Thank you and I look forward to following up with someone regarding this immediate and dangerous concern. I have the original letters and when they were mailed to the owner.
I have 130k mileage on my Chrysler 300 2007 model. For about 3months, I’ve been experiencing fuel leaks from the bottom rear corner of the driver side just directly beneath my fuel tank, which also makes both the exterior and interior of the car smell of gas. I took the car for maintenance and the fuel tank seals were replaced after my fuel pump was changed. There was no visible fuel spill after the rear seats were removed and inspected but there was constant droplets of fuel from beneath the rear left side of the car. I don’t know what else to do and what can cause this?.. besides, whenever I put fuel in my tank, I can smell fuel coming from the AC vents. Also, my airbag warning light has been on for a long time on my dashboard. Help!!!
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
My car was parked at my house last nite and I came home to fire department at my house extinguishing my car that was engulfed in flames. The fire department said it was electrical fire. They told me they think the battery got to hot and caused the fire. The vehicle will be with progress insurance garage. For inspection. If me or my kids were in the vehicle we would of been either burnt beyond repair or dead. No warning lights at all. No noises nothing it ran perfect. My insurance progressive is taking my vehicle today or tomarrow for inspection.
Started the car put it in drive pulled forward 5ft car completely shut off cpl mins later smoke was rolling out of trunk pulled back seat down seen there was a fire by the lock latch
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
My car was parked at my house last nite and I came home to fire department at my house extinguishing my car that was engulfed in flames. The fire department said it was electrical fire. They told me they think the battery got to hot and caused the fire. The vehicle will be with progress insurance garage. For inspection. If me or my kids were in the vehicle we would of been either burnt beyond repair or dead. No warning lights at all. No noises nothing it ran perfect. My insurance progressive is taking my vehicle today or tomarrow for inspection.
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
Transmission
Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.
From owner reports, verbatim
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.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEARS FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO REPLACED THE INTERNAL SHIFT ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER K39. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,000.
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
On August 18th, 2025 around 6:45 pm, our anti-lock break system stopped working, started smoking and caught fire. The fire came up through the engine under the hood and melted everything. There were no warning signs. Just smoke and flames. Luckily we were able to pull over and exit the vehicle. The fire was extinguished with 2 fire extinguishers. The car is a total loss.
This vehicle was involved in a tragic car accident. The passengers both suffered deep laceration to the skull and other vital parts of the body. There was a recall notice that was sent to the owner 4 months after the fatal accident had occurred. Based on police inspection of the vehicle, they’ve determined there was mechanical failure to the vehicle which can be seen through a police bodycam at the police impound lot. The front passenger suffered a 6 inch deep cut to the skull according to the medical examiner’s report. The child in the rear also suffered a deep laceration to the ankle and foot despite being restrained in a child seat. Driver suffered a graze cut to the side of his head and survived the tragic accident after recovering from a coma he stated that the brakes did not function properly when depressed moments prior to the accident. Data recorder from the vehicle shows the driver was depressing the brake pedal the entirety of the time up to the moment of impact. This vehicle was t-boned by an suv, and this accident should have been survivable, however the passenger seat looks to be torn out of its brackets according to the pictures from the accident scene. I am requesting this vehicle be investigated as there are many vehicles similar to this one that could have dangerous defects which were outlined in the safety recall notice that was mailed to the owner. The safety recall did mention to stop driving this vehicle immediately, however this notice did not arrive in a timely manner to where anyone could have taken action immediately. I am requesting that this vehicle be inspected for not only the safety of the community it’s but for identifying why two people lost their lives due to a manufacture failure that could have been prevented if notification was sent in a timely manner. Thank you and I look forward to following up with someone regarding this immediate and dangerous concern. I have the original letters and when they were mailed to the owner.
Driver assistance
Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED ILLUMINATED. ADDITIONALLY, THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING AT UNDISCLOSED SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO DECELERATE AFTER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS RELEASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS POSSIBLY DUE TO CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTION. THE CONTACT WAS NOT PROVIDED A DECISIVE ANSWER TO THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 117,000.
MY CAR WILL OUTRIGHT JUST STOP FOR NO REASON. I WILL SIT AT A LIGHT AND THE RPM GUAGE WILL START GOING OUT OF CONTROL AND THE CAR WILL REV ON ITS OWN. THEN I WILL START DRIVING AND TI WILL BE FIND UNTIL I GO TO PRESS ON THE BRAKES. THEN THE WHOLE CAR WILL CUT OUT. I'M ABLE TO GET IT TO TURN OVER AGAIN AFTER TWO OR THREE EFFORTS OF TURNING THE KEY AND PUMPING THE BRAKE. IT HAS ONCE DONE IT WITH MY DAUGHTER IN THE CAR, WHICH I AM NOT OKAY WITH. LUCKILY, WE WERE TURNING INTO A NEIGHBORHOOD AND NOT ONTO THE HIGHWAY INTO HIGH SPEED TRAFFIC. IT TURNED OFF AND ON ABOUT 7 TIMES DOWN THE ROAD BEFORE IT STARTED RUNNING PROPERLY AGAIN. IT SEEMED TO HAPPEN EVERY TIME I WOULD HIT THE BRAKES OR ATTEMPT TO TURN. THE CAR CUT OUT LIKE IT HAD RUN OUT OF GAS EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS PLENTY IN THE TANK. ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE RIGHT SIDE (TRACTION, ABS, ETC) CAME ON AND THEN DISAPPEARED ONCE IT STARTED RUNNING OKAY AGAIN. I HAD MY FUEL PUMP REPLACED TWICE THINKING THAT WAS THE ISSUE AND IT WAS NOT. SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THIS CAR AND IT NEEDS TO BE RECALLED BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT AND IT'S TO LATE TO FIX IT.
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
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 have 130k mileage on my Chrysler 300 2007 model. For about 3months, I’ve been experiencing fuel leaks from the bottom rear corner of the driver side just directly beneath my fuel tank, which also makes both the exterior and interior of the car smell of gas. I took the car for maintenance and the fuel tank seals were replaced after my fuel pump was changed. There was no visible fuel spill after the rear seats were removed and inspected but there was constant droplets of fuel from beneath the rear left side of the car. I don’t know what else to do and what can cause this?.. besides, whenever I put fuel in my tank, I can smell fuel coming from the AC vents. Also, my airbag warning light has been on for a long time on my dashboard. Help!!!
Other / unspecified
Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.
From owner reports, verbatim
WHILE THE CAR IS STILL. SEAT BELT IS STUCK AND WILL NOT RELEASE. THE AIR PRESSURE SYMBOL STAYS ON. WE HAVE TO CLIMB OUT OF THE DRIVERS SIDE SEATBELT.
TL* 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.
Suspension
Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.
From owner reports, verbatim
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.
THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. IT WAS FINE THEN THEN LIGHTS STARTED FLICKERING INSIDE AND OUT AND THEN WHEN I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND TRIED TO TURN IT BACK ON IT WAS COMPLETELY DEAD. NO LIGHTS OR POWER AT ALL. HAD TO GET A JUMP START. THEN WHEN I TRIED TO GO IT WAS REVVING UP BUT WOULDNT MOVE AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN JUMPED INTO GEAR REAL HARD. IT HAD SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF POWER AND WOULD GET UP AND GO. IT'S REAL SLOW FROM THE START AND IT DANGEROUS DRIVING IT BECAUSE IT WILL JUST REV UP AND NOT MOVE THEN JUMP INTO GEAR VERY HARD. IT HAS ALMOST THROWN MY CAR INTO THE BACK OF OTHER CARS BECAUSE IT JUMPS SO BAD I TO GEAR ALL OF A SUDDEN. THEN WHEN YOU TRY TO GET OUT OF THE WAY OF ANOTHER CAR COMING G IT SOMETIMES BARELY MOVES AND IT VERY DANGEROUS. IT HAS BEEN STUCK IN 2ND GEAR EVER SINCE. IT HAD A LOT OF LOSS OF POWER. I HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACE 2 TIMES AND BOTH INCLUDING THE ORIGINAL ARE ALL STUCK IN 2ND GEAR. ALSO WHEN I TURN THE CAR IT MAKES A LOUD POPPING CRACKING SOUND BY THE WHEELS. LIKE IT'S GOING TO BREAK. ALSO GOING OVER SPEED BUMPS IT'S REALLY LOUD AND SQUEAKY.
Seat belts
Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.
From owner reports, verbatim
This vehicle was involved in a tragic car accident. The passengers both suffered deep laceration to the skull and other vital parts of the body. There was a recall notice that was sent to the owner 4 months after the fatal accident had occurred. Based on police inspection of the vehicle, they’ve determined there was mechanical failure to the vehicle which can be seen through a police bodycam at the police impound lot. The front passenger suffered a 6 inch deep cut to the skull according to the medical examiner’s report. The child in the rear also suffered a deep laceration to the ankle and foot despite being restrained in a child seat. Driver suffered a graze cut to the side of his head and survived the tragic accident after recovering from a coma he stated that the brakes did not function properly when depressed moments prior to the accident. Data recorder from the vehicle shows the driver was depressing the brake pedal the entirety of the time up to the moment of impact. This vehicle was t-boned by an suv, and this accident should have been survivable, however the passenger seat looks to be torn out of its brackets according to the pictures from the accident scene. I am requesting this vehicle be investigated as there are many vehicles similar to this one that could have dangerous defects which were outlined in the safety recall notice that was mailed to the owner. The safety recall did mention to stop driving this vehicle immediately, however this notice did not arrive in a timely manner to where anyone could have taken action immediately. I am requesting that this vehicle be inspected for not only the safety of the community it’s but for identifying why two people lost their lives due to a manufacture failure that could have been prevented if notification was sent in a timely manner. Thank you and I look forward to following up with someone regarding this immediate and dangerous concern. I have the original letters and when they were mailed to the owner.
The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler 300. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and completing a turn, the contact observed that her grandson’s car seat had turned over on its side, prompting her to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway. The contact secured the car seat and became aware that the rear passenger’s seat belts failed to remain secure in the seat belt buckle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer nor an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
VIBRATION ON THE FRONT SUSPENSION CAUSING CAR TO PULL TO ONE SIDE DAMAGING TIRES FREQUENTLY IN FRONT. HEAVY VIBRATIONS DRIVING OVER EVER BUMP OR DIP ON STREETS OR HIGHWAYS. HARD TO STEER
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
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Visibility
Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.
From owner reports, verbatim
MY CAR WILL OUTRIGHT JUST STOP FOR NO REASON. I WILL SIT AT A LIGHT AND THE RPM GUAGE WILL START GOING OUT OF CONTROL AND THE CAR WILL REV ON ITS OWN. THEN I WILL START DRIVING AND TI WILL BE FIND UNTIL I GO TO PRESS ON THE BRAKES. THEN THE WHOLE CAR WILL CUT OUT. I'M ABLE TO GET IT TO TURN OVER AGAIN AFTER TWO OR THREE EFFORTS OF TURNING THE KEY AND PUMPING THE BRAKE. IT HAS ONCE DONE IT WITH MY DAUGHTER IN THE CAR, WHICH I AM NOT OKAY WITH. LUCKILY, WE WERE TURNING INTO A NEIGHBORHOOD AND NOT ONTO THE HIGHWAY INTO HIGH SPEED TRAFFIC. IT TURNED OFF AND ON ABOUT 7 TIMES DOWN THE ROAD BEFORE IT STARTED RUNNING PROPERLY AGAIN. IT SEEMED TO HAPPEN EVERY TIME I WOULD HIT THE BRAKES OR ATTEMPT TO TURN. THE CAR CUT OUT LIKE IT HAD RUN OUT OF GAS EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS PLENTY IN THE TANK. ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE RIGHT SIDE (TRACTION, ABS, ETC) CAME ON AND THEN DISAPPEARED ONCE IT STARTED RUNNING OKAY AGAIN. I HAD MY FUEL PUMP REPLACED TWICE THINKING THAT WAS THE ISSUE AND IT WAS NOT. SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THIS CAR AND IT NEEDS TO BE RECALLED BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT AND IT'S TO LATE TO FIX IT.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE SUN ROOF SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO SAVAGE 61 CHRYSLER DODGE, JEEP, RAM (4645 POTTSVILLE PIKE, READING, PA 19605, (855) 821-8752) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE SUN ROOF WAS AN AFTERMARKET PART; THEREFORE, THEY WERE UNABLE TO ASSIST. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE WEBASTO COMPANY AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE SUN ROOF WOULD BE REPLACED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V316000 (VISIBILITY). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,007.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
I was driving at around 15 mph down a dark road when I heard a loud pop and it sounded like something hit the top of my car. I then heard crackling above me so I opened the visor to the sunroof and saw it was completely shattered so I closed the visor right before the glass started falling down. I did not report to police or insurance. I can’t afford an expensive fix like this. I know for a fact no debris hit me and there couldn’t have been a build up of cabin pressure because my driver’s side window was down when it happened. There were no warning lamps illuminated and no cracks or chips in the sunroof beforehand. I vacuumed up all the glass I could but now I don’t have protection against the rain and cannot wash my car.
TAKATA RECALL I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY DOING 40 MPH AND HAD TO COME TO BRIEF STOP AND THE CAR STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY. I ALMOST GOT INTO A MAJOR ACCIDENT DURING TRAFFIC. NOW EVERYTIME I DRIVE THE CAR AND TRY TO BRAKE NOW IT SHAKES AND IS VERY UNSAFE. I THEN LOOKED UNDER THE CAR AND SAW THAT THE ENTIRE FRONT SUBFRAME AND ENGINE CRADLE WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT TO THE POINT THAT IT MIGHT BREAK AT ANY MOMENT. I NO LONGER CAN DRIVE MY CAR SAFELY AND I NEED MY VEHICLE TO GET TO AND FROM WORK, WIFE'S WORK AND MY SONS SCHOOL. I HAD THE CAR LOOKED AT BY A MECHANIC AND THEY SAID IT'S GOING TO BE VERY EXPENSIVE AND NEEDS DONE IMMEDIATELY. THEY ALSO SAID THAT THE CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2006 HAD THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM AND THAT THEY HAD TO BE RECALLED. MY CAR ONLY HAS 50000 MILES ON IT AND WAS GARAGE KEPT. SO I FEEL LIKE THIS SHOULD NOT BE A PROBLEM WITH MY CAR. IT'S SO DANGEROUS AND SHOULD BE KNOWN ABOUT. I WILL HAVE TO GET IT FIXED THIS WEEK AND IT WILL COST ME A FORTUNE. THANK YOU!
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Exterior lighting
Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.
From owner reports, verbatim
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
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW BEAMS HEADLIGHTS OPERATED INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL RANDOMLY FAILED CAUSING VARIOUS GAUGES TO FLUCTUATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS) BUT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE DEALER WOULD BE ABLE TO SUPPLY THE PART FOR MONTHS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. UPDATED 04/06/16*LJ *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Tires & wheels
Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.
From owner reports, verbatim
WHILE CHECKING THE TIRE PRESSURE OF A CUSTOMER'S VEHICLE, THE TPMS VALVE STEM BROKE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER 300 EQUIPPED WITH BF GOODRICH TL ADVANTAGE T/A GO TIRES, SIZE: P215/65 R17 99T. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE HAD AN INDENTATION ON THE SIDEWALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE TIRES WERE NOT REPLACED. THE TIRES WERE REPLACEMENT TIRES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000 AND THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Interior & seats
Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE PLACED HER PURSE ON THE PASSENGER SEAT. WHEN SHE MOVED HER PURSE, SHE NOTICED THAT IT TURNED BROWN. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SEAT STARTED TO TURN BROWN AND CRUSTED. THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND UNPLUGGED THE FRONT AND REAR BATTERY AND THE PASSENGER SEAT STARTED TO SMOKE AND CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND STARTED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE WITH A WATER HOSE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND CONTINUED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE FIRE DETECTOR DETERMINED THAT SOMETHING WAS ON, WHICH CAUSED THE FIRE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO CALL THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000.
2007 CHRYSLER 300 WITH 67,000.00 MILES, PULL IN GARAGE, LATER TO GO TO THE DR. AND COULD NOT GET IT OUT OF PARK, ALSO AT 50,000.00 MILES HEATER IN BOTH FRONT SEATS WENT OUT THE SAME TIME. AT 40,000.00 MILES HAD TO REPLACE RIGHT AND LEFT SWAY BARS.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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