Five problems related to engine have been reported for the 1999 Chrysler 300M. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While sitting at intersection consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. Consumer's vehicle continued to accelerate, and struck another vehicle from the rear. Then, vehicle caught on fire. Upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. Driver and passenger sustained injuries, and were transported by ambulance to the hospital. Insurance company had the vehicle towed and inspected. The insurance company inspector informed consumer that the fire started from the engine.
The vehicle caught on fire after being parked for 45 minutes. The fire emitted from under the hood. The local fire department arrived to extinguish the fire. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was totaled. The fire was coming from the engine compartment per inspection.
While braking at 65 mph with the foot depressing the brake pedal to the floor vehicle accelerated to 90 mph. Consumer managed to decelerate the vehicle, and pulled over. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
The first incident happened 3 days after purchasing our 1999 Chrysler 300m, while driving the engine just stopped running, that meant that everything stopped working the steering, gas, etc. And then I found that if I don't warm the car up for about 1/2 hour to 45 minutes it will stop and while warming the car up it will stop at least 3 times in the process. My friend also has a 1999 Chrysler 300m and hers recently started doing the same thing. I think this a very dangerous thing that happens while driving. It could possibly cause a serious accident. It has to be something wrong with these particular cars and Chrysler should do something about it.
Email fm mary durst (az) fwd copy of complaint to daimler Chrysler re the oil pan on her 1999 Chrysler 300m, wants oil pan replaced free & a recall of the oil pan. The oil pans cap threads had become worn due to the aluminum being too soft metal.