Chrysler 300 owners have reported 8 problems related to throttle control warning light on (under the vehicle speed control category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chrysler 300 based on all problems reported for the 300.
While driving the car on the freeway the gas pedal pressed down and accelerated on its own. I was unable to use the breaks to slow down and the throttle control light came on. It did after a minute or two stop accelerating and went into limp mode but the throttle control light shut off. I now have the car in the shop but they were unable to pull any codes like it erased itself from the memory.
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While driving my 2005 Chrysler 300 the throttle body control light on the dash comes on. And the car starts running ruff looses power and speed till it comes to a complete stop. I have replaceed the throttle body and the main computer without any change. My machanic says the problem is in the wiring harness. They contacted the dealer about getting a new wiring harness and was thol the wiring harness was disconued an they no longer make wiring harness for this car +and that it couldn't be repaired.
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Tl the contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the throttle body control warning indicator (red lightning bolt icon) illuminated. The vehicle went into limp mode several times and there was a drastic reduction in power and speed. Also, the vehicle stalled numerous times without warning. Brooks Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram (3200 college Ave, jackson, al 36545, (251) 246-7224) was notified, but the contact was unable to safely drive the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing and repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
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The contact owns a 2010 Chrysler 300. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently and the throttle warning light illuminated. The contact shut the vehicle off and restarted the vehicle, but it accelerated independently while in the park position. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.
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The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 300. While driving at 50 mph, the electronic throttle control warning light illuminated and the vehicle lost power. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 39,000.
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The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the electronic throttle warning light illuminated sporadically. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where unknown repairs were performed however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who then advised the contact that the electronic throttle body would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacture was alerted about the recurring failure. The failure mileage was 32,796.
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After leaving my vehicle parked in a garage at the verizon center in washington, DC for approximately 2 hours. I started the vehicle and proceeded to exit the garage. As I left the parking space the vehicle was making a very loud noise as if the engine were going to fall out. I depressed on the accelerator and the pedal went straight to the floor board. I was going up an on ramp and the vehicle coasted backwards. . Luckily there was a open space that my vehcle could safely back into. Immediately after the electronic throttle warning light illuminated. My vehicle was later towed approximately 2 days later due to it being parked in a busy garage. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. After taking the vehicle in they advised me that the throttle was not opening. The vehicle was repaired by cleaning my throttle body. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact was driving 65 mph when the electronic throttle control light illuminated and the vehicle lost power. The failure happened several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic and located the failure at the electronic control module. The dealer replaced the electronic control module. The manufacture was not made aware of the failure. The failure and the current mileage was 68,169. Updated 05/14/12 updated 05/23/12.
Problem Category | Number of Problems |
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Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
Cruise Control problems | |
Throttle Control Warning Light On problems | |
Car Accelerates On Its Own problems | |
Speed Sensor problems | |
Accelerator Stuck problems | |
Accelerator Pedal problems | |
Car Throttle Stuck problems | |
Fail To Accelerate problems | |
Speed Control Cable problems |