Alternator/generator/regulator problems of the 2012 Chrysler 300 - part 2

Limited edition 75th anniversary mopar. Continually blows the 25 amp fuse for the acc, anti-sway, & and systems. Alternator has caught fire on on one occassion. Chrysler either doesn't care or does not possess the expertise to resolve the problem. Battery & alternator replaced after fire. 4091 miles later I am experiencing the same blown fuse problem. Chrysler "independant" investigator from eaa (mike sobiecki) filed report to Chrysler a few weeks ago. No call from Chrysler to me regarding this issue (there is a Chrysler case number on this). I need help. I work out of state and I-ve already broke down during interstate travel on I-10.

While driving with my children, the cars warning lights lit up and alarms started beeping. The service engine light came on as well as the fcw off message, I smelled smoke and heard a whiring sound. After pulling in my driveway, I popped open the hood and found nothing out of the ordinary. 20 minutes later I started up the car and started driving, again without any issue. When coming back home (4 mile round trip), I heard a whiring sound again, smelled smoke and lights and alarms again. Fortunately, I was pulling into the driveway. At this point, I could see smoke coming from under the hood. I popped the hood and saw smoke billowing from the area of the alternator. After the smoke stopped I attempted to start the car to move it and roll up windows but could not, the car had no power. After researching the issue, I was glad to see that there was a recall on the alternator for my car. However, I was disappointed to learn that my VIN was not included in the recall. After further research, I determined that the recall was only for the 160 amp alternator, my car has the 180 amp. This alternator failed in the exact same way as the 160 amp alternators. I was very lucky that this happened while turning into my driveway and not a busy intersection. Since this was not part of the recall, I am now out $1000. I have read similar stories of the exact same issue with the 180 amp alternators. This is a safety issue, please help.

I have a 2012 Chrysler 300 limited with a 3. 6l v6 and 180 amp alternator. Failure occurred at 88000. Show very similar symptoms for recall number 14v634000 (low power mode, battery light, complete electrical system failure) was told by Chrysler that they would not cover it since the recall was for the 160 amp alternator. I had to replace out of pocket with total repair cost at 1200.

The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the battery save mode illuminated and the brake light began to flash while the engine stalled. The vehicle was merged to a shoulder lane. The vehicle was unable to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired as of yet. The manufacturer was called and confirmed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign: 14v634000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was approximately 134,000.

Alternator and battery compliant - on Wednesday, may 26 while driving on a city street I noticed that my car had a burning odor and a whining noise coming from the engine. After driving approximately 7 miles I noticed the battery saver mode light came on. At that point, I drove another approximate 2 miles before parking my car in a parking lot. After returning to my car an hour later my car started but the radio did not come on. I attempted to drive my car to the dealership but after approximate 0. 2 miles it shut off completely without warning. After doing research this appears to be the same problem as the 3. 6l Chrysler 300 had a recall on. My car is a 5. 7l hemi 300s. It has been a death trap from one day and at this point I'm afraid to drive it because of the alternator issue.

The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning, the vehicle was towed to a dealer (j1 automotive repair incorporated, 591 s main st, lombard, IL 60148, (630) 932-4427) and the alternator assembly was replaced. The dealer and manufacturer stated that because the alternator assembly was 180 amps, it was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system), although the vehicle exhibited the same failure related to the recall concerning the 160 amp alternators. In addition, a new recall was issued: NHTSA campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,172.

Experienced total electrical failure after replacing alternator and battery- electrical failure affects everything- unsafe to drive.

On March 12, 2017 I was driving Chrysler 2012 300 vehicle on a busy highway,the vehicle then went into battery power save mode, without warning the vehicle stalled and the breaks locked on me, the car did not let me stop and I was on a busy street route 30 in merrillville, in with my 2 year old daughter in the back seat, the vehicle rolled at approximately 20 mph for 15 feet and made an abrupt stop, after wards I was unable to turn on vehicle and was left stranded on busy street, luckily their were no cars in front of me at the time or it could of been worse, after doing research I called Chrysler and asked if this could of been due to faulty alternator and mentioned recall p61 and was told the recall was for a 160 amp and mine was 180 amp, the cause of this situation was clearly due to a recall on a recall of a different Chrysler model and should be looked into immediately, I have always been a customer of Chrysler and my reasoning behind buying Chrysler is because of their wonderful safety features, and feeling secure while driving my 2 young children,it is unfair and after this I no longer feel safe driving this vehicle . Their needs to be immediate action taken to avoid injury or possible death.

While driving on a busy street my Chrysler 300 stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to a independent dealer to be diagnosed. The dealer informed me that the alternator failed plus the battery was damaged. Vehicle was repaired . The manufacturer was made aware of the failure,the vehicle was not included in NHTSA recall campaign number#14v634000{electrical system}the failure mileage 77,000. Some recall sites say the 2012 Chrysler 300 vehicles were from 2011 -2014 but,the manufacturer say my vehicle was not on the list.

The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 300. While driving 15 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was pushed to the contact's residence and later towed to the dealer. It was diagnosed that the alternator failed and needed to be replaced. In addition, while driving various speeds, the check engine indicator illuminated and there was a clunking noise coming from the front driver side seat. When depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate and the gear shifter failed to shift into park. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the valve body of the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number:14v634000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The battery saver mode indicator light came on in my Chrysler 300 while my wife was driving on a city street and then the engine started smoking. She had only been driving the car for about 15 minutes. She was able to pull into a parking lot and then the car completely shut down. The car continued smoking for at least 15 minutes. This is terrible and dangerous!! the dealer says the alternator and battery need to replaced. There is a recall on the Chrysler 160 alternator for this problem. This car has a 180 alternator and Chrysler has not recalled it even though it is the same problem!.

The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 300. While driving 20 mph, the battery safe mode warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that there was an abnormal odor coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact turned off the vehicle and was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the battery and alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 71,642.

First sign was it kept saying low power mode activated. I took it in to dealership but they said everything was fine. A month later I was driving on the highway and everything electrical turned off (steering, abs, battery, etc. ) and the car started smoking heavily. My car stalled out in the middle of the highway and I had to push it to the side of the road. Very very scary to lose all control of your car all of a sudden when driving at high speeds. I pulled over and got car towed away only to find out that the alternator was messed up causing the battery and serpentine belt to go out as well. I asked if my 300 was covered part of the faulty alternators but apparently my VIN doesn't cover the recall so here I am hoping to cause awareness so I can get my $1500 bill covered especially since the car only has 80,000 miles on it. 2012 Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep are known to have faulty alternators but my VIN is not part of the "bad batch" so please expand this recall.

On 12/22/16, I used my car for work and later christmas shopping with no problem. At 9:00 pm, my husband, granddaughter and I were on the freeway travelling about 60-65 mph when the battery save mode light came on. I smelled smoke so my husband merged over to the far right, still traveling about 50-55 mph. The car began to shut down, first the radio, then inside panel lights, headlights, airbag warning lights, brake lights, windshield wipers up, and car slammed into park while moving. Felt like we were rear ended. Very scary. Luckily, we were able to coast downhill off the side of the freeway, barely making it off, with the backend of the car in jeopardy of being hit. The three of us were stranded there on the side of the road until 1:30 am, in a not so lit area, until aaa arrived. None of us knew how to put the car in neutral so it had to be forced on and off the flat bed. The next day, I notified Chrysler and found out there was a recall on the alternator for this same make, model and year. My care # is 30764006. However, I was told that my car was not covered because it had a 180 amp alternator instead of 160 amp. I was told by angela to have my car towed to motor village la for an official diagnosis and that she (Chrysler) would try to help me get it approved to be fixed under the recall. Motor village quoted me $1200 to fix and denied the recall claim. My family and I almost lost our lives that evening, and I wasted time with Chrysler recall. I had to get the car towed elsewhere because I could not afford $1200 for repair. Furthermore, when I called back, I was not able to speak with angela and of course, the story had changed. They no longer offered help, only apologies. As a result, I lost time off work and was without a car for a week. I am requesting reimbursement for my $130. 00 diagnostic charge paid to motor village. Thank you. Stephanie maddox.

As I was driving on a city street, my alternator shut down causing everything electrical to stop functioning. I lost control of the vehicle and the brakes were not responding as well. The car kept rolling until I hit a curb.

Since purchasing this vehicle on memorial day weekend at Chrysler, little falls NJ of 2014, I have had nothing but issues. From electrical problems, to the airbag issues, to later spending over 1300 in repairing the alternator. Within the 1st few days of the purchase the air bag light came on in which I immediately brought the car in for repair and the mechanic stated that there were no issues found. Unfortunately, it was too late to cancel the purchase, per flo I had signed the contract and cannot cancel the deal. After becoming very frustrated with the continuous issues with the vehicle and lack of customer service, I contacted corporate Chrysler, in which caitlin contacted me and scheduled an appointment with rt1 Chrysler in lawrenceville NJ around 7/2015, in which they stated that the air bag had spliced wires. A few days from taking the vehicle home the air bag light came back on. I contacted caitlin to report that the issue still exist in which she never called me back. I called her for several months. I then took the vehicle to the Chrysler in cherry hill and the one in lumberton, all stated no issues found, even after bringing it in when the alternator went on it. I also brought it in to the Chrysler in lumberton since the car had lost power/engine knocking and they stated nothing was wrong until I brought it back to cherry hill Chrysler and they found that it was engine problems. Corporate Chrysler and all these dealers have continued claiming that they cannot find any airbag issues or when they claim they find something, it has been repaired but yet the problem still exist. Bottom line, all these dealers and corporate Chrysler have continued putting my life, my families life and others in danger. I fear for my life and my families. This car is nothing but a luxury lemon and corporate Chrysler needs to replace the vehicle since they cannot fix it.

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at 5 mph, without warning the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the alternator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. Ah.

My 2012 Chrysler 300 while driving power just died. In the middle of a busy intersection I see recall but was told it had to be VIN specific I have less than 60kmiles on the car and the average price range from 762. 00 to $1100. I car stalled then loss power the dashboard began to flicker was not able to cut car off or put it in park. I had to wait till it died then that ruin the battery. Can not start the car at al. Took it to an dealership and it the alternator.

The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 300. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle lost all power. The vehicle was towed to a repair facility where it was diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system), but the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.

The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 300. While driving approximately 45 mph, the battery saver mode warning indicator illuminated and the power seized. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator and battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was not provided. The failure mileage was 49,000.

While driving on a city street all the lights started coming on. Started to smell something burning. Smoke started to come from the front of vehicle. Then vehicle just died in the middle of a four lane road. Luckily a police officer was coming from the opposite direction and saw what was going on and turned around to assist. Car was towed to aaa service center who diagnosed problem as failed alternator which also burnt wire harness in the sidewall. They also informed my wife that there was a recall on the alternator. Called Chrysler customer service representative who stated that vehicle's VIN was not included in the recall. Having vehicle to dealer where it will be left approximate mileage 112,000 and I was ready to get another one won't happen unless they do the right thing recall# 14v634000.

The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 300. While entering the driveway, the vehicle stalled without warning and gray smoke appeared from the hood. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

Was driving at about 70 mph when the battery saver mode light came on. This was the first time. I had seen this light. Got home and shut the car off and restarted it few hours later and light went away. Began to drive again and light came on again while driving about 45mph on a busy street. The car began to shut the lights off and the windshield wipers began to turn on and I lost the ability to steer the car. I had to muscle the steering wheel to the around and head home with no headlights at night!!! I made it home but the car would not shut off it was stuck idling. The car started to over heat and began emptying coolant everywhere . The car overheated and shut off. I drive 25 miles to work everyday and take my kids to school via freeway. If this had happened on the free way myself and my kids could have been seriously hurt or killed. I read the fault codes and I got a bad alternator code.

The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 300. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle began to decrease in speed while the accelerator pedal was depressed. In addition, the steering wheel seized, the vehicle stalled, and numerous warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

Since 2013 I have been experiencing electrical issues with my car. First in 2013 it was very sporadic. The bluetooth and radio would not turn on approximately once every 2 to 4 months so I would turn off the car and restart it and it would connect. This year in January 2016 the fan was not blowing and there was not heat in the vehicle. I turn the car of and restarted it and the fan began to blow immediately. Last week my steering wheel felt like it was not going to complete my left turn and got really tight. Yesterday as I was driving my accelerator and brake began to feel very tight as if they were both getting stiff and the suspension started getting very tight then as I was backing into a parking space my backup camera started flickering like poltergeist. I took the vehicle to check it I needed a battery or a new alternator and they said nope. My battery, my alternator and started are all good. I have been two different places and they told me that I have an electrical issue that has just gone bad over time. I tried to have someone look into it in 2013, but anytime someone held onto the vehicle nothing happened. I just spoke to another mechanic and they said I may need a new pcm. I am not sure what the problem is but would like to get to the bottom of it.

While driving on the highway, battery saver mode appeared. The radio shut down, no control of the windows, abs and traction control light illuminated. Kept driving due to being close to home. As I was pulling in the driveway the car completely shut down. Smelled a burning smell. It wouldn't let me put it in park and I couldn't unlock or open the doors to get my 5 year old out of it. He had to crawl out of a window. Issue turned out to be the alternator 180 amp and the battery. After searching online I see a recall for the same exact issues but only for cars with 160 amp alternators. I complained to Chrysler and they are of no help either. Clearly the issue is exactly the same as the ones that were recalled, I have seen so many of the same complaints!!!! and most importantly, super dangerous being that my son and I were locked in the vehicle while the alternator is just smoking away!!!! thankfully his back window was down and he crawled out!! we could have easily been in an accident if this were to have happened on the highway. Such bull crap coming from a multi million dollar company! fix the problem before somebody who might not be so lucky, has a lawsuit against you!!!!!! makes me sick that you have all of these complaints from so many people describing basically the same problems and you sit back and do nothing!!!!!.

The vehicle in question, Chrysler 300, year model 2012, shut down completely during normal driving conditions, while in motion, in traffic. There was no indication before hand that there was a problem. The car was towed to dealership which it was purchased from. The alternator was said to be the problem, which was a 180 amp.

The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 300. While idling at a traffic light, the contact noticed smoke under the hood of the vehicle. The contact pulled over, raised up the hood, and noticed smoke rapidly exiting the alternator. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and repaired. The failure mileage was 46,042.

The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 300. While pulling out of the driveway, smoke emitted from the interior vents and hood. The contact noticed a small fire under the hood and all the warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 300. While driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle shut down completely without warning. The contact and her son pushed the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was later towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The failure mileage was 92,000.

While driving on the highway, the instrument panel suddenly lit up and the car shut off. The car was smoking and after raising the hood, I saw that it was the alternator, which sequentially destroyed the battery.

The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 300. While driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle stalled and the battery warning light illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that the alternator was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 67,000.

The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 300. While driving 45 mph, the lights on the instrument panel illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, restarted the vehicle, and resumed driving. In addition, while driving 15 mph, the contact noticed smoke under the hood. The failure recurred and the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator and battery failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 300. While driving 25 mph, various warning lights illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to park, but the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,019.

(p60/NHTSA 14v-634) I own a 2012 Chrysler 300. While driving about 5 mph in a parking lot, the radio stated cutting on and off, the battery icon flashed on and off and I lost all power to the vehicle. I opened the hood and smoke was coming from the alternator. Aaa came and tried to jump -start the vehicle, but the battery was completely dead. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery was the cause of the failure. The batter and the alternator were replaced. In 2015, a letter was sent to certain Chrysler 300 owners whose vehicle was equipped with a 3. 6l engine and a 160 amp alternator to take their vehicle to a Chrysler dealer and get the alternator replaced, free of charge. Those of us with a 180 amp alternator did not qualify. Those of us with the 180 amp alternator did not qualify. The same problem that existed with the 160 amp, also exist with the 180 amp alternator. I also have a life- time warranty, but I had to pay for the battery.