general problems of the 2008 Chrysler 300 - part 2

Vehicle key does not turn back; accessories, does not come on.

While traveling on i465 east and driving 65 miles an hour I changed lanes to exit the highway and the car shut off. I put it in neutral and restarted the engine. On March 3rd 2014 the car would not start and I had it towed from anderson indiana to indianapolis indiana by aaa. I have since paid $1400 for parts and labor and my vehicle is still not running. I also paid the vehicle off while it was not running and had to purchase another vehicle. All this without being aware of an ignition switch problem.

My vehicle would not start on 8/6/13. It was taken to the Chrysler dealership on northlake blvd in lake park, FL. On 8/9/13 I was told the car needed a win module and it would take appprox. Two weeks to come in, that it was on back order. I asked if it was because they were replacing so many and was told no, it was because "too many people are replacing them unnecessarily", I asked if they had a loaner car since it was not our fault that it would take so long to get the part and we could not afford a rental, that we were a three car family down to only one car. I was told no they do not supply loaner cars or reimbursement on a rental car. It seems to me that if a part is taking that long to get it must be because they are having to replace so many. I see another complaint on here for the exact same thing!!! I also googled it and there are many people having the same problem. I would not have known to file a complaint if a friend hadn't told me about this so chances are the others that are having this problem don't know to file a complaint.

My car has been cutting off while driving. It happened about 5 times this year. The most recent incident was a wake up call that I could not ignore. I was going about 15mph making a left turn on to a busy street from another busy street and before I could complete the turn it cut off with cars behind me and to my left and right. I had no control over the car and started to veer into the occupied right lane. I had my too young daughters with me and it was very scary. I was able to cut the car back on immediately but this was unsafe. The other times I was driving straight and did not have to use the wheel to steer. I had no idea that if the car cuts off the steering goes with it. We took the car to Chrysler who could not diagnose it, I then took it to my mechanic who could not diagnose it. He kept the car for about 3 days to see if he could replicate the issue - he couldn't. There was another Chrysler 300 my mechanic said just got dropped off with the very same issue. I called Chrysler who said to take it back in and they will work with us to see what the issue is. I wanted to let you know because I am not confident it will get fixed and I believe this poses a serious safety issue for the public. Please look into this because others may ignore it at first like I did. But when my young girls where in the car and I had no control, I had to take action.

I have had a problem with my Chrysler 300, 2008 model with my engine shutting off completely while driving. Since 2012, it has happened twice on the freeway, once at a stop light, and at least 8 or 9 times where it refuses to start the car. I took it in to my Chrysler dealership where I bought the car brand new (80 miles, coming in from orlando, I was told) in 2008. They informed me that the problem was the tipm (totally integrated power module), and I had to pay $597 for the repair. When my car shut off all by itself int he middle of the freeway, I had oncoming traffic, and had to make a quick swerve onto the side of the freeway (shoulder) as quickly as I could while the tires were still moving in order to stay safe. That was simply dangerous and would hate to see others who perhaps may have children in their car go through the same experience. The Chrysler dealership stated:"tipm internal failure causing intem no start and delay when start 2. 00" this is definitely a safety issue that has not been addressed, and evidently, there are forums on the web, as well as many articles and user comments on the same issue. Kindly address this safety issue with urgency before someone is harmed. Thank you, sukhmeet kaur.

I have to purchase a car battery every 2. 6 years. The last time this occured was at car max in oaklawn, IL. Feb 10, 2015.

The key comes out of the ignition while I am driving. Now my car doesnt start at all. I was told I needed a win module and it is now on national back order bc so many people are having the same problem. This is a big safety issue. I would appreciate it if you could look into this problem.

A month after purchasing my car the car would not start the factory alarm and lights would automatically star flashing and come on, my car was back in the shop 35 times or more which the dealership where I purchased the car became rude and mean toward me, my ignition switch is stuck completely now and my car as of 11/15/2914 will not start. The recall parts are still not available what can I do? I'm frustrated as a single lady trying to handle my responsibility. I called the NHTSA hotline and they keep saying make sure when you turn the key to the on position, this car is designed without any words on the switch or dashboard so when lock how do you know where the positions are? when trying to put my key in the ignition it would not go in. I have know idea what to do at this point,.