general problems of the 2007 Chrysler 300

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.

Something with throttle it will shake and slow down at a certain speed.

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 30 mph the abs and traction control warning lights illuminated. The warning lights remained constantly illuminated whenever the vehicle was started. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the abs module needed to be reprogramed. The independent mechanic informed the contact that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 06v493000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,200.

Ignition module not functioning implausible vehicle speed. Preventing the vehicle from stopping. Ab.

Tl the contact owns a 2007 Chrysler 300. While the key was in the ignition, the vehicle failed to start. The brake pedal was applied, but was stiff and failed to respond. All the instrument cluster indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and then towed to franklin sussex auto mall (315 route 23 north, sussex, NJ 07461). The codes were reset and diagnosed that the ignition switch housing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The contact was referred to NHTSA. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 139,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler 300. While driving 70 mph, the abs and traction control warning lights illuminated and the vehicle lost traction control and cruise control ability. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 36,900.

Airbag recall not done no parts 2c3ka53g17h694428 my teen drives the car. And brakes did lock up two different times making horrble sound only low miles on car have breaks fixed repeatedly.

Driving 45 mph accidentally bumped gearshift into neutral brakes locked up unable to steer. Placed vehicle off road then attempted shift from park vehicle will not come out of park. You must remove the shifter cover to shift from park.

Vehicle was parked;vehicle would not shift from park,immediately after driving. Vehicle towed to hendrick Chrysler for repair. Vehicle was recalled,Feb. 2007 ref. #f50. I purchased same from listed dealer,10-12-2007 and vehicle was not serviced reference the noted recall before selling to me(months later);I was never advised of same recall. My vehicle meets all criteria for recall,I. E. ,time of manufacture,VIN. Number specifications,plus, same symptions noted in recall matches my breakdown symptoms(plus the un-reprogrammed computer factors into the breakdown. I have documentation of same). I called Chrysler today for repair reimbursement costs and a ms. Gloria @ 800-853-1403, hid behind the"typical" Chrysler response to this issue that I have read in numerous reviews on-line about this problem,being:"your VIN. # does not fall within range. . Read more...

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the brakes engaged and caused the vehicle to come to an immediate halt. The contact mentioned that the abs, electronic stability control, and the brake warning lamps illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 75,000. Sm.

Since Feb 2012, the electronic throttle control (etc) light comes on when the car is first started & idling. After the car warms up & is restarted, it seems to run ok. If I try to drive the car before it warms up, the etc & the anti-lock break lights come on. The engine loses power & control of the steering & brakes. After a couple occurrences, on 21 Feb 2012, I had the car towed to the dealer (tate Dodge Chrysler Jeep, inc. In glen burnie, MD). After being at the dealer for 2 wks & $180 in service fees, the problem was not resolved. Since 2012, the problem has continued to occur more often. Now it occurs every time I start the car.

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Chrysler 300. The contact stated the brake rotors had to be replaced at least three times within the last two years. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic shop who replaced the rotors at the owners expense. The dealer was notified who stated there are no recalls or warranty for this failure. The manufacturer was notified who offered no assistance. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 14,010 and the current mileage 28,032. Mw.

The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler 300 awd. While driving approximately 25 mph approaching a stop sign, the brakes suddenly locked without warning during application. The contact veered to the right to avoid another vehicle and immediately engaged the brakes repeatedly before the brakes began to function normally. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer twice for the similar failure and they were unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was recently taken to an independent mechanic who stated the failure was contributed to the abs control module. The mechanic also discovered a recall related to the defect under NHTSA campaign id number 06v493000 (service brakes, hydraulic: antilock: control unit/module). The VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 55,200.

I bought this 2007 Chrysler 300 in 2008. It had approximately 86,000 miles on it. Before it reached 100,000 miles the problems had already started. First the abs and traction control lights and another light located on the right side of my panel came on. My car was locking me out at any moment. First I thought it might have been my fault but it happened twice to me while my car was running and my keys in the ignition!! well, I thought to myself, " I know I didn't hit the lock button before I got out of my car, so when it happened the second time I went home and sit in my garage and I sat and watched. All of sudden my car started locking and unlocking all by itself and on the outside with my keys watching this thinking "I was right"!!!! well not only was the car acting crazy, it started acting up when I pull out of any road like it didn't want to go, and I was thinking to myself, "I am eventually going to get ran over because my car wont go!!!! during these incidents the abs and the traction control lights would come on then go off and come back on again. I never knew what it was going to do. Certain times going down the road it would do the same thing and it was acting like the wheels was going to lock up!!! until this very day, 08-05-2014 it still has these problems. I wish I had never bought it and ill never buy another Chrysler or Dodge ever again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I finally made the call after 6 years of this crap and the lady I spoke to says, "there are no recalls on this particular car. Well Chrysler!!?? I wish you would buy this burden back and sell it for scrap!!! its been the biggest burden I have had ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! there has ben more problems with this vehicle but so much has happened that you need to drive it to find out for yourself!.