Chrysler 300 owners have reported 7 problems related to battery (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chrysler 300 based on all problems reported for the 300.
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 300. While driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the alternator and battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 36,500.
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The contact owns a 2011 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the engine stalled as the battery saver warning indicator illuminated and smoke started to emit from the vent. The problem recurred several times. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000.
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The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler 300. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, strong persistent smell of acid was emitted into the vehicle and shortly after the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was unable to restart. The vehicle was towed to dealer. The technician diagnosed that the alternator was defective and would need to be replaced. The failure persisted and the contact had the vehicle towed back to the dealer who stated that the battery and one of the battery lines were serverly corroded and would need to replace. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of this failure. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 50,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the began jerking violently. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that battery acid was leaking from the battery housing unit and could cause a potential failure with the coolant unit. The contact was advised that the battery housing unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure and current mileage was 40000.
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My car is a 2005 Chrysler 300 with 72000 miles I've read several complaints on your site even with one burning the electrical harness is defective and the box in the trunk net to the battery is what started smoking it started with my key less entry I contacted Dodge they gave me a case number 20919841 the repair will be 3700 with them willing to pay part this is very dangerous I'm 62 and don't have that kind of money I really think it should be a recall from all I've read on your site how many complaints do.
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The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300. While the vehicle was parked the contact attempted to place the gear shift into drive but it was stuck in park and would not move. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 05v460000 (power train:automatic transmission) that may be related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact also stated while driving approximately 30 mph the vehicle suddenly stalled. While driving at higher speeds the vehicle would lunge forward. Nhtsa campaign id number: 04v334000 (electrical system:battery:cables) may also be related to the recent failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Updated 07/20/lj.
Battery located in trunk. Ground wire melted causing loss of electrical grounding leading to an electrical fire. Vehicle was a total loss. Fire began in front of vehicle even though battery actually located in trunk.