Two problems related to battery dead have been reported for the 2011 Chrysler 300. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Chrysler 300 based on all problems reported for the 2011 300.
Tl the contact owns a 2011 Chrysler 300. While driving approximately 45 mph, the battery died and the check engine and traction indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to milton ruben Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram (3508 washington rd, augusta, GA 30907, (706) 863-6633) where a diagnostic test was performed and the technician replaced the battery. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the electrical system needed to be checked. The failure was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Warning lights on dashboard started flashing on and off. Smelled smoke. Engine stopped. Alt. Had failed with total lose of electrical power, battery dead, hard to use brakes, steering.