general problems of the 2013 Chrysler 300 - part 2

The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 13v610000 (power train). However, the part needed was unavailable to service the vehicle under the recall. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. The contact has not experience a failure.

While driving, I experienced a jerking from the car when I press on the gas and when I come to a complete stop. After doing this for awhile it became even more noticable. One night while driving the vehicle on the interstate, I felt the jerking again and a stalling when pressing the accelerator. The car the shut off on me in the middle of the interstate. I had to immediate start it back again and the malfunction indicator light came on and stayed on until the next day I took it in to the dealership. Was informed then that it was a transmission problem but they wont be able to fix it. They gave the vehicle back in the same condition exept for the malfunction indicator light. I took it to another dealership the next week and they noticed the same thing and said the same thing and that Chrysler wouldnt authorize them to fix it. I notified Chrysler as well and they couldnt give me an answer as to why. Brand new vehicle purchased in January that has lost power while driving and keep been told its the transmission. I still have to drive the vehicle because its my only means of transportation but its still bad.

I in October of 2013 I purchased a Chrysler 300 new from central Chrysler in raynham MA. It has a 36000 mile powertrain warranty as well as a 15000 mile no hassle warranty. My transmission began to shift harshly (automatic transmission) in February of 2014, and I received service in April of 2014. I was told the transmission required a part that was not yet manufactured by Chrysler, but that I would have the part in late may or early June. Not only have I not received the part, I was told by Chrysler corporate that the part is not even in development. The dealer will do nothing except revalue the car at a significant loss to me financially and that is predatory and inappropriate. I have involved the attorney generals office to investigate this issue as well as the Chrysler corporation. The dealership refuses to revisit the transmission issue currently. I am driving and paying for a car that is "operating as designed" which is a design flaw with no fix offered, in direct violation of the warranty. I have brought the car back to 2 additional dealerships with no fixes or repairs possible as of yet. This is a badly designed car with extremely poor service from both corporate and dealership levels.

Tl- the contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle's transmission was in the park position with the engine turned on before she exited the vehicle. Approximately 4 minutes later the vehicle suddenly began to drive backwards and crashed into a second vehicle. The contact indicated that the passenger in the front passenger seat was able to move into the drivers seat and stop the vehicle by pressing the brakes. The contact indicated that the parking break was not engaged during the incident. No injuries were reported and no police report was taken. The vehicle was diagnosed at the dealer and the contact was informed that the defect was due to a software malfunction. No additional information was available. No repairs were performed. The failure mileage was 39,000. Jft.

From just after a few days of purchase, on all the suspension parts, there is tons of rust eating away at the suspension of my brand new car. This issue is on every single Chrysler 300 being sold. And every single Chrysler 300 is in danger. The front and rear suspension is on a ticking time bomb to rust, and break apart. The retaining ring around the bottom of the balljoint, the metal holding it on, can be scraped right off. I have emailed Chrysler, they have no comment. You can visit a local Chrysler dealer right now, and notice this issue. Multiple consumers on Chrysler300sforums. Com recognize this issue, and have tried to communicate with Chrysler about it simply put, the suspension was not coated properly in paint. . . And brittles right off. Each part needs to be replaced. Especially the control arm bushing rings, and tie-rod end retaining rings. Smaller parts such as these, will collapse under great pressure I have videos, and pictures that document these findings. Along with multiple consumers with the same issues. Do not let someone die over this issue!!!! file a recall to Chrysler to replace our suspension and all affected parts!.

While driving, the car's gas pedal becomes unresponsive. You can not accelerate. In multiple incidences, I have been nearly hit on the freeway due to my abrupt loss of acceleration. The car was taken to the dealership where they had the car for 2 days and informed me that the car was fine. In the final incident, I was going 75 in heavy traffic when the car began to lose speed. I could not accelerate or get the car to go. The car's check engine light came on, and the car had to be towed 70 miles to my home because it is unsafe to drive. It has been 5 days and still have not heard from Chrysler.

Electronic shifter frequently, unable to change from drive to reverse or reverse to drive in a timely manner. Situation: stopped at an intersection, auto in drive, to avoid an oncoming vehicle must shift into reverse. Often result: 1(foot must be on brake, then d>p, or d>n, or d stays d, or any combination. 2)(as most drivers have done) entering traffic in d or r. Not seeing oncoming hazard, needing to change directions quickly, shifting to the correct gear often not accomplished.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300. While driving approximately 55 mph, the front passenger side wheel separated from the vehicle. The vehicle crashed into a guardrail. During the crash, the front end of the vehicle was damaged and the air bag sensor indicator illuminated; however, the air bags did not deploy. No injuries were reported and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to heritage Chrysler (9428 reisterstown rd, owings mills, MD). The cause of the failures was not determined. The vehicle was repaired. Also, while operating the vehicle, the gear shift lever would erroneously move from drive to neutral, as if it were accidentally bumped. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The dealer was not notified of the power train failure. The failure mileage was 4,500.

The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300. After attempting to place the vehicle in the park position, exiting the vehicle, and relocating to the trunk area, the vehicle independently moved and rolled over the contact. A police report was filed. The contact sustained serious unknown injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v240000 (power train) after the failure occurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 4,000.