Table 1 shows one common parking brake related problems of the 2006 Chrysler 300.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Parking Brake problems |
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. While the vehicle was parked with the emergency brake applied, the vehicle began to roll backwards approximately 20 feet down the driveway. The vehicle struck a fence and was damaged. There were no injuries. The current and failure mileages were 10,100.
We purchased a Chrysler 300c on 9/05/2006. On 9/6/06 I accidentally touched the parking brake & the light came on. I checked my manual & attempted to release the brake by pressing down as hard as I could,then pulling the brake release. The light remained on. According to the manual, this indicated a brake problem so I contacted the dealership. On 9/8/06 I took it in to the service dept. Who said to press all the way to the floor, release the brake & lightly lift up on the foot brake. On 9/10/06 I again touched the brake causing the light to come on. On 9/11/06 I took it in to the service dept. & spoke to them & the general manager. Both gentlemen agreed it should be corrected, but they are not able to fix a manufacturing defect. So I called the Chrysler corp. Customer center. The man told me it is not a defect just because I am not able to press the pedal all the way to the floor any more than it is a defect if I am unable to open a door! I am not a 100 pound woman ! I tried with both feet, got out & tried with my hand. He told me if the light remains on & something happens to the brakes that I am unaware of and causes an accident, that I will be responsible. This is not acceptable.