43 problems related to alternator/generator/regulator have been reported for the 2013 Chrysler 300. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Chrysler 300 based on all problems reported for the 2013 300.
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300. While driving at approximately 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.
Chrysler taking too long to fix alternator recall. When will it be fixed? p60 / NHTSA 14v-634.
Chrysler issued a recall notice for alternator diodes, saying car may stop or not start. Neither the dealer nor the company can tell me when parts will be available to repair the car. I believe it to be unsafe to drive a car that may/will stop without notice. I need better information from Chrysler.
No apparent driving problem. Message came on dash "battery saver mode". Comments on internet about others having this issue may indicate alternator to fail and car engine cuts out unexpectantly. This did not happen to me yet but I am concerned and will contact Chrysler as soon as holiday is over.
The Chrysler 300c was parked in our garage for about a week. Tried to start it and nothing happened. Electronic throttle control (etc) light flashed. All symptoms pointed to a low battery. Jump started 300 from our other car and drove to the dealer. By the time I got there the battery was charged from the generator. Dealer kept it for 5 days and couldn't find a problem. There were other anomalies on the road. Car would either not accelerate or engine would stall while driving. This became extremely dangerous on the interstate. Couple weeks passed and start problem repeated, but this time the battery was completely dead. One symptom I noticed was that the brake pedal, which you have to depress while activating the push button start was locked and wouldn't move. Repeated the above drill with the same results. This time, dealer had the car for 11 days and couldn't find problem. All along I'm paying lease and auto insurance fees for a car that's sitting at the dealer. Dealer said they updated some of the electronic controllers per some technical service bulletins, but that they weren't related to my "no start/dead battery" issues. Chrysler customer service said they knew of no complaints, recalls, etc. Related to the above. Have not experienced any problems recently. However, I've been starting the 300 more often and letting it run. I recently got a 2014 Dodge journey which ended up with a dead battery after being parked for 5 days. I filed a separate complaint on the journey. Have since bought a trickle charger. Can't believe these are coincidences. There is no question Chrysler has a basic design problem. All the electronics are draining the battery even when everything is shut "off". Hope they're not covering it up like Ford with their ignition switch. My next letter will be to sergio marchionne.
Message "battery in safe mode" comes on at about 11 to 15 mph. This is a two month old car with only 2100 miles. When I spoke to the dealership the person stated that it would come on at start up. It didn't. When I said there were several cases reported on the forums, such as the 300c forum, reporting bad batteries he laughed and said that wasn't the case. This was during a phone conversation when the person hadn't even seen the vehicle. It was also before I could say anything about the numerous posts about the alternator/regulator going bad and killing the battery.
This car has been recalled but Chrysler, apparently with the blessing of the us government, has failed to make the necessary repair. Since Chrysler is still selling the 300 model they obviously have the correct parts to fix/replace the alternator. Consequently, my complaint is against both Chrysler and the us government agencies that are supposed to protect the consumer.
Was driving at approx 30 mph and car started smelling like smoke and the advanced breaking system light and traction control light came on. Car started making a squealing noise. Car was driven half a mile back home and parked. Car would then not turn on. No electrical would work. Car was taken to dealership and was diagnosed with failed alternator and the battery had been destroyed. Car VIN is not listed under current alternator recall.