Car Accelerates On Its Own Problems of Chrysler 300

Chrysler 300 owners have reported 8 problems related to car accelerates on its own (under the vehicle speed control 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.

1 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem of the 2010 Chrysler 300

Failure Date: 12/25/2017

Tl the contact owns a 2010 Chrysler 300. While switching from reverse to drive, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration. As a result, the contact drove into a wooden post and the vehicle flipped over. The driver sustained a fractured left foot and toe, as well as injuries to the ribs, shoulders, and right finger. Medical attention was received. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer and local dealer (don jackson Chrysler, 3950 jonesboro rd, union, GA) were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 114,000.

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2 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem of the 2006 Chrysler 300

Failure Date: 07/01/2016

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle accelerated rapidly without warning. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 37,000.

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3 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem of the 2008 Chrysler 300

Failure Date: 04/02/2016

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration, which resulted in a side impact collision. The air bags did not deploy. After the failure, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. There was one injury that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v567000 (electrical system) and 15v313000 (air bags). The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

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4 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem of the 2006 Chrysler 300

Failure Date: 02/19/2016

My wife was driving home at night from the store in a residential street and car all of a sudden accelerated on its own. Wife tried hard to apply the brakes but car would not slow down. She tried hard to control car to avoid poles and trees and hit hard in ditch. Air bags failed to deploy. Wife suffered contusions and bruises. Car was considered a total loss by insurance company. Tried to notify manufacturer to report the failure and just kept getting a run around from them. Apparently they do not stand behind their products. I see several other complaints on this same issue but no recall was ever issued.

5 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem of the 2006 Chrysler 300

Failure Date: 07/17/2013

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the engine rpm reading increased excessively as the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 30,000.

6 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem of the 2007 Chrysler 300

Failure Date: 05/01/2013

The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler 300. While the vehicle was stopped and the brake pedal was depressed, the engine rpms erroneously increased and the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. The dealer stated that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 51,000.

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7 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem of the 2006 Chrysler 300

Failure Date: 03/01/2012

2006 Chrysler 300. Consumer writes in regards to sudden acceleration the consumer stated she and her husband both experienced sudden acceleration in the vehicle. The consumer stated both incidents occurred while attempting to park. The consumer stated the sudden acceleration resulted in crashing into a fence.

8 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem of the 2005 Chrysler 300

Failure Date: 01/14/2010

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300. The contact attempted to shift the vehicle into park and it suddenly accelerated without warning causing the vehicle to crash into the front entry way and kitchen of his residence. There were no injuries. The failure had occurred previously; however, it did not result in a crash. The failure mileage was 49,000 and the current mileage was 49,504.

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