Owners filed 123 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the airbags. It has been recalled 7 times.
Avoid One of the Chrysler 300 years to avoid: an unusual share of fires, crashes and deaths for a car of its age. Which Chrysler 300 years to avoid →
Do not drive
NHTSA attached 4 advisories to recalls on this vehicle. Advisories apply to specific production runs — check your VIN with the manufacturer or at nhtsa.gov/recalls before driving it.
When it fails
07020270,202 milesMedian miles at failure
63 complaints record an odometer reading. Failures cluster around 75,000–90,000 miles.
Most common 2010 Chrysler 300 problems
57 of the 123 complaints (46%) are about the airbags.
Component
Reports
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Air Bags · airbags
56
7
1
8
Electrical System
15
0
2
0
Unknown or Other
6
0
1
0
Fuel/Propulsion System · fuel and propulsion system
6
0
0
0
Engine
6
1
0
0
Vehicle Speed Control · throttle and acceleration
4
1
0
1
Structure › Body · body and frame
4
1
0
0
Electronic Stability Control (esc) · stability control
3
1
0
0
Wheels
2
0
0
0
Service Brakes · brakes
2
0
0
0
7 safety recalls
Part 573 reports
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module19V018000Do not drive
Filed Jan 15, 20191,413,222 vehiclesChrysler (FCA US LLC)
Defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module18V021000Do not drive
Filed Jan 9, 2018328,177 vehiclesChrysler (FCA US LLC)
Defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Chrysler is recalling certain 2009-2010 RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Chrysler is also recalling certain 2009 RAM 3500, RAM 2500, RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Aspen, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U03.
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module16V352000Do not drive
Filed May 24, 20164,648,270 vehiclesChrysler (FCA US LLC)
Defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.
Risk. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.
Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module15V313000Do not drive
Filed May 26, 20154,077,169 vehiclesChrysler (FCA US LLC)
Defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.
Filed Oct 7, 201023,237 vehiclesChrysler Group LLC
Defect. CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING, 300, CHARGER (LX) AND DODGE CHALLENGER (LC), AVENGER (JS), AND JOURNEY (JC), AS WELL AS MODEL YEAR 2011 DODGE RAM LIGHT DUTY PICKUP (DS) VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SEPARATION AT THE CRIMPED END OF THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE ASSEMBLY.
Risk. LEAKED POWER STEERING FLUID ONTO HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy. DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE AS NECESSARY THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Filed May 11, 201037,335 vehiclesChrysler Group LLC
Defect. CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER 300, DODGE CHALLENGER, CHARGER, JEEP COMMANDER, GRAND CHEROKEE AND DODGE RAM VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A WIRELESS IGNITION NODE (WIN) MODULE EXHIBITING A BINDING CONDITION OF THE SOLENOID LATCH.
Risk. THE RESULT OF THE DEFECT COULD LEAD TO A CONDITION WHERE THE KEY MAY BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH (WIN MODULE) PRIOR TO PLACING THE SHIFTER IN PARK. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE POTENTIAL FOR UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy. DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WIN MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Defect. CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR WHEEL DRIVE. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITHOUT A FRONT WHEEL SPINDLE NUT.
Risk. WHILE DRIVING, A TIRE AND WHEEL SEPARATION COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY AND IF FOUND WITHOUT A SPINDLE NUT IT WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 2, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-835-1403.
All 7 campaigns on file, newest first.
What owners reported
Newest filings
Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Mar 20, 2026257,139 milesTX
I have a 2010 Chrysler 300 and when I fill my tank up I take the handle out when it clicks I don’t keep filling because I know not to. My car will smell like someone poured gas into my backseat and if I roll the driver side window down for air it seems to get stronger for a little over 3 months now until it gets a quarter in a half below full. Now I don’t fill my car up all the way due to that and no one has figured it out yet. I have replaced lines and caps and now the fuel pump to find out none of it was the problem. I was followed home tonight to be told my car was pouring out gas from under the fuel pump area while I was driving. So I took a video of it pouring out under the driver back seat area and then I pulled off the back seat to find gas all on top of my brand new fuel pump. First I figured maybe the seal wasn’t on right but everything was put on correctly but yet I have no clue why there is gas everywhere especially seeing the pump is in correct. I can’t drive my car nor take my grandson anywhere with my car smelling like gas. Not understanding why my old and new fuel pump is backing up and I wouldn’t run my car on empty nor overfill. I have spent a bit of money into my car replacing things to continue to have the same problem. Major issue scared to ride in my car not knowing if it is going to catch on fire and that is my main transportation. By the way I changed my fuel pump because my car wouldn’t start yesterday and I didn’t hear the fuel pump turning on so tapp
Air BagsCrash1 injured
Filed Nov 14, 2025188,760 milesTX
The contact owned a 2010 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while her partner was driving at 30 MPH, he crashed into a vehicle due to his vision being obstructed by the sun. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact's partner was taken to the hospital by ambulance, where he was treated for whiplash, a cervical strain on his hips, and pain in his right side of his ribs. The other driver was also taken to the hospital as a precautionary measure, but did not sustain any injuries. A police report was filed. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to an independent tow yard. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The failure mileage was 188,760.
Tires
Filed Oct 9, 202500
See attached document for complaint.
Electrical System
Filed Feb 8, 2023NY
TIPM prevented safe operation of vehicle. Stopped for no reason. Horn blowing repeatedly uncontrollable. Transmission locked.
Electrical System
Filed Feb 16, 2022124,725 milesKY
The contact owns a 2010 Chrysler 300. The contact stated while attempting to turn off the vehicle, the vehicle remained powered on without the key in the ignition. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with needing the WIN module replaced however, the vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V200000 (Electrical System) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was 124,725.
Unknown or OtherFire
Filed Nov 13, 2021CA
Odometer been tampered with and also my car caught on fire the other day
EngineCrash
Filed Jul 11, 2021CA
On May 9th I went to pick up my check and I freaking ran over run over a big rock in the street and it it put like a little hole in my oil pan well this is my first car I've had already my second car I haven't had it for that long so what I did was I'm going to try to get home as the oil slowly leaking out but I was going to try to get home and I drive for like for like 3 minutes at like 20 at like 25 miles per hour 30 miles per hour and like probably like three or four minutes from that incident and I stopped before that too to get the money and then I tried to raise home whatever I'm driving and in the key pops out the addition but it always pops out the ignition crazy and s*** but then the car just like like the lights just act like they they just died on me while I was driving he pops out the lights or whatever and then I stayed that day with my car that happened at 5:00 I was trying to patch up the oil coming out and it turned out to be 2:00 when I noticed it was 2:00 and the oil still coming out all this extra s*** I was probably 1:00 and I bought a oil I bought a one thing oil just to keep keep it in there and stuff cuz I thought I lightweight patched up and I end up getting it towed to my house and I'm the person I'm going to make sure it gets fixed before I drive this stuff is 138,000 Miles only had it for like 2 months now would be like three or four months but yeah and put the oil pan on and somebody stole my radio so I don't know they f***** up some stuff in there
Electrical System
Filed Nov 2, 2020CA
LOW OIL PRESSURES LITE COMES ON BLINKS GOES OUT WHEN YOU PRESS DOWN ON THE PEDDLE TO ACCELERATE CAR REPLACED OIL SENDING UNIT STILL DOES IT HAS TO BE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM CAR 10 YEARS OLD
Vehicle Speed Control
Filed Mar 14, 2020117,666 milesFL
ENGINE STALLED. RESTARTED. CLEANED ELECTRIC CONTROL THROTTLE. RAN 2 DAYS WITH NO PROBLEM EXCEPT FOR ROUGH IDLING (THIS WAS HAPPENING BEFORE FIRST SHUT DOWN). ENGINE STALL, RESTARTED. DROVE HOME. TODAY ENGINE STALLED AGAIN. TWO OF INCIDENTS OCCURRED WHILE STATIONARY AND ONCE IN MOTION.
Air BagsCrash1 injured
Filed Oct 4, 2019182,000 milesAL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING ON AN UNFAMILIAR ROAD AT 20-25 MPH, THE CONTACT WENT INTO AN EMBANKMENT AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK, KNEE, AND BACK. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS PROVIDED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 182,000. *TR *TR
Unknown or Other
Filed Sep 13, 2019NY
SPECIFIC PROBLEM: HEATH VENTILATION SYSTEM. THE SPECIFIC PROBLEM WITH ALL OF THE CHRYSLER 300 2010 MODELS ARE THE HEATING (OR) INTERIOR HEATING SYSTEM. STRAIGHT TO THE POINT. WHEN THE MOTOR IS RUNNING, WHETHER YOUR ARE TRAVELING OR PARKED IDLE (MOTOR RUNNING) FOR ABOUT AN HOUR OR TWO, THE VEHICLE WOULD START GETTING WARM AND YOU WOULD FEEL THE HEAT COMING FROM THE ARM REST AND UNDER THE DASH BOARD EVEN THOUGH YOU HAVE THE HEAT TURNED OFF, AND ESPECIALLY IN THE SUMMER MONTHS. HERE IS THE CATCH. SAY YOU ARE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY OR LOCAL STREETS FOR TWO (2) HOURS, YOU WOULD FEEL THE ARM REST VERY WARM AND YOUR FEET ARE WARMER THAN USUAL. IF YOU LIFT THE ARM REST UP AND STICK YOUR HAND INSIDE THE POCKET YOU WOULD FEEL THE HEAT COMING OUT OF THERE. YOU ALSO FEEL THE HEAT COMING FROM UNDER THE DASH BOARD BY THE BRAKE AND GAS PEDALS. WHEN TRAVELING AND BREATHING-IN THE HEAT YOU WOULD FEEL LIKE YOU ARE TIRED AND WANT TO SLEEP, WHEN IN FACT YOU DON'T. THIS IS HAPPENING IN ALL OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED MODEL, 2010 OF CHRYSLER. I FIRST NOTICED IT IN 2011 WHEN I GOT THE FIRST VEHICLE, AND THEN IN 2016 WHEN I GOT A SECOND (2ND) ONE (CHRYS. 300 2010) (USED). WHEN AIR TRAVELING I USUALLY RENT THE SAME TYPE OF VEHICLE FROM RENTAL CAR COMPANIES AND THE SAME THIN IS HAPPENING WITH THE HEAT COMING OUT OF THE ARM REST AND THE FROM THE DASH BOARD (FLOOR). I MEANT TO WRITE ABOUT THIS MATTER FOR A WHILE, BUT ONLY NOW I AM GETTING TO IT. IN CLOSING, HERE IS WHAT YOUR AGENCY SHOULD DO IN CONDUCTING
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Crash
Filed Apr 29, 201935,000 milesMS
OUT OF NOWHERE THE HAZARD LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME
Electrical System
Filed Apr 11, 2019UT
THE TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (TIPM) HAS FAILED ON MY VEHICLE. AT FIRST IT STARTED AS A DEAD BATTERY WHICH WAS REPLACED, THEN A PARASITIC DRAW WHICH COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED RIGHT AWAY, THEN CAUSED MY STARTED NOT TO HAVE POWER. THE CAR WOULD TURN ITSELF ON WHILE IT WAS TURNED OFF AND MAKE THE LIGHTS BUG OUT AND HORN SOUND. THEN IT WOULD STOP AND START AGAIN MULTIPLE TIMES DRAINING THE BATTERY. I WAS DRIVING BETWEEN STATES AND I STOPPED FOR GAS WHEN MY CAR NO LONGER STARTED AND WAS STRANDED THERE FOR HOURS BEFORE IT WOULD START AGAIN. ITS STATIONARY WHEN THE CAR WOULD TURN ITSELF ON AND OFF.
Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Mar 18, 2019152,426 milesKY
ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL BLINKING AND CAR HAS NO POWER. I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AND IT WOULD NOT GO WHEN GIVING IT SOME GAS. THE PEDAL WAS TO THE FLOOR.
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
Filed Jan 8, 201977,952 milesOH
THE CAR WOULD NOT SHUT OFF IN PARK. WCM WAS NOT SENDING SHUT OFF MESSAGES TO PCM
Electrical System
Filed Jan 4, 2019200,000 milesSC
2010 CHRYSLER 300C. THE PUSH BUTTON MODULE IS DEFECTIVE CAUSING THE KEY FOB NOT TO WORK PROPERLY. I HAVE TO PUSH THE LOCK BUTTON ON THE KEY FOB THEN PRESS IT AGAINST THE PUSH BUTTON IN ORDER FOR IT TO CRANK. KEY FOB HAS NEW BATTERY, BUT IT STILL WON'T CRANK BY JUST PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL AND PUSHING THE START BUTTON.
Air Bags
Filed Jul 2, 201878,150 milesTX
I TOOK MY CAR INTO THE AUTONATION DEALERSHIP LOCATED AT 11200 NORTH FWY, SERVICE ROAD E, FORT WORTH, TX 76177 FOR SERVICE IN MID 2016. WHILE SPEAKING WITH THE SERVICE ADVISOR REGARDING THE WORK BEING PERFORMED ON MY CAR. I ADVISED I HAD RECEIVED INFORMATION REGARDING THE RECALL AND ASKED IF THEY COULD REPLACE THE DAMAGED PART SINCE MY CAR WAS ALREADY THERE. THEY SAID THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE PART YET BUT THAT THEY WOULD CALL ME ONCE THEY DID. I ASKED HOW LONG IT WOULD BE UNTIL THE NECESSARY PART (S) TO FIX THE RECALLED ISSUES. THEIR RESPONSE WAS THAT THEY DIDN'T KNOW BUT THAT THEY WOULD NOTIFY ME WHEN THEY HAD THE PARTS. I WAS TOLD TO JUST CONTINUE USING MY CAR UNTIL THE PARTS ARRIVED. I EXPRESSED CONCERN ABOUT CONTINUING TO DRIVE THE CAR WITH A FAULTY AIR BAG ESPECIALLY SINCE MY 14 YEAR OLD OFTEN SAT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WITH MY YOUNGER SON AGE 2 1/2 SITTING DIRECTLY BEHIND THEM. I STATED I AM PERMANENTLY DISABLED AND SOMETIMES CANNOT DRIVE SO MY HUSBAND AND MY CARE ASSISTANT OFTEN DROVE FOR ME THUS PUTTING EVEN MORE PEOPLE AT RISK. AFTER NOT RECEIVING NOTIFICATION FROM THE DEALERSHIP 2 MONTHS LATER, I CALLED SEVERAL TIMES, LEAVING MESSAGES YET DIDN'T RECEIVE A RESPONSE. I FEEL I HAVE BEEN MORE THAN UNDERSTANDING AND PATIENT. THAT DAY I BOUGHT MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP I SHOULD HAVE BEEN PROVIDED A RENTAL CAR COMPARABLE TO MY 300 TO USE UNTIL THE PARTS ARRIVED AND MY CAR FIXED. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING AROUND NOW FOR OVER 15 MONTHS IN AN UNSAFE VEHICLE. I WOULD APPRECIATE SOME
Structure › BodyCrash
Filed Apr 26, 201897,000 milesFL
I WAS STOP WAITING ON MY TURN AND MY CAR ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN, I WASN'T ABLE TO STOP IT AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE AND STILL WAS NOT STOPPING TILL I WAS ABLE TO GET IT NEUTRAL..VERY VERY SCARY SITUATION.
Air BagsCrash1 injured
Filed Apr 18, 2018FL
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH APPROACHING A LIGHT, THE CONTACT HAD A SEIZURE AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK AND STERNUM THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW YARD WHERE IT WAS AWAITING INSPECTION BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY AND THE DEALER. THE DEALER (BILL BRYAN CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM, 3401 US HWY 441, FRUITLAND PARK, FL 34731, (352) 702-9103) WAS CONTACTED AND INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS), 15V313000 (AIR BAGS), AND 09V420000 (WHEELS). THE CONTACT DID NOT KNOW IF THE RECALL REMEDIES FAILED OR MAY HAVE CAUSED THE CRASH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *TT *TR
Unknown or Other
Filed Apr 11, 2018124,000 milesGA
MY CHRYSLER 300 WIRELESS IGNITION NODE ( WIN) EXHIBITING A BINDING CONDITION OF THE SOLENOID LATCH. AS A RESULT OF THE DEFECT MY KEY CAN BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH (WIN MODULE) PRIOR TO PLACING IN PARK. I HAVE TO USE FORCE TO PUT KEY IN IGNITION AND USE FORCE TO PULL KEY OUT OF IGNITION. I SPOKE WITH A CHRYSLER CUSTOMER CARE REPRESENTATIVE NAME MICHELLE AND SHE TOLD ME THAT MY VEHICLE DOES NOT FALL WITHIN THE BUILD DATE FOR THIS RECALL EVEN THOUGH IT HAS SIMILAR TRAITS. MICHELLE TOLD ME THAT MY VEHICLE WAS BUILT ON DECEMBER 10, 2009 ON THE 19TH HOUR. THE RECALL ONLY APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT JANUARY 18- MARCH 11, 2010.
Engine
Filed Mar 28, 201830 milesSC
RECALL ON AIRBAG 01-13-2018 @ GALEANA, COLUMBIA SC. WHILE THERE I HAD AN OIL CHANGE. AFTER A FEW WEEKS, I NOTICE TICKING FROM ENGINE. I CHECKED THE OIL AND IT WAS A QUART LOW, I TOPPED IT OFF WITH 1 QT. ANOTHER COUPLE OF WEEKS THE TICKING STARTED AGAIN ON 2-25-18 ON WAY TO CHURCH, IT PROGRESSIVELY WORSEN. I STOPPED AND CHECK THE OIL, IT WAS NEARLY EMPTY. I TOPPED IT OFF WITH A 5 QTS OF FULL SYNTHETIC. DROVE SLOWLY TO CHURCH. AFTER LEAVING CHURCH, THE NOISE WOSEN. I HAD AAA TOW IT HOME. I HAD IT TOWED TO GP AUTOS WHERE THE DIAGNOSIS WAS THE ENGINE WAS DONE AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. I HAD IT TOWED TO DUKES AUTO IN LANCASTER SC WHERE DIAGNOSIS WAS CONFIRMED; THE ENGINE NEED TO BE REPLACED. NO ONE CAN EXPLAINED WHERE THE OIL WENT. I'VE CALLED GALEANA SEVERAL TIMES, TALKED TO JOHN, SERVICE SUPERVISOR. THE MAINTENANCE LIGHT NEVER CAME ON, THE OIL GAUGE READ NORMAL. WHAT'S UP WITH THIS DISAPPEARING OIL. NOW MY ENGINE IS SHOT, ESTIMATES RANGE FROM $3200-$8000. HAS THIS OCCURRED BEFORE? AM I THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS ISSUE? PLEASE HELP ME. I PASTOR AND TEACH HIGH SCHOOL MATH. ITS A STRUGGLE HELP PLEASE. YOU CAN CALL THANKS [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).' *PM
Vehicle Speed ControlCrash1 injured
Filed Feb 13, 2018114,000 milesGA
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.
Air Bags
Filed Nov 1, 2017PA
TAKATA RECALL #S43 I HAVE NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON THIS AT ANY TIME AND THE DATE TODAY IS NOVEMBER 1, 2017 THIS IS AFTER NOTICE OF TAKATA CHAPTER 11 NOTICE CASE NO. 17-11375 (BLS) I RECEIVED THIS NOTICE BY MAIL THE WEEK OF OCT. 26,2017
Electrical System
Filed Oct 11, 2017VA
ALTERNATOR FAILS CAUSING ENGINE STALLING WHILE DRIVING FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5.7L OR 3.6L ENGINE AND A 160, 180 OR 220 AMP ALTERNATOR, THE ALTERNATOR OF THE VEHICLE MAY FAIL, RESULTING IN THE ENGINE STALLING WHILE DRIVING. A FAILED ALTERNATOR WOULD ALSO LEAD TO A DEAD BATTERY, PREVENTING THE VEHICLE FROM HAVING ELECTRICAL POWER TO START. THE ALTERNATOR IN AFFECTED VEHICLES ALSO COULD POSSIBLY SHORT CIRCUIT, CAUSING AN ENGINE FIRE. THE CAR TURNED OFF WHILE IN THE DRIVE POSITION. I WAS LEAVING THE COMPANY PARKING DECK. I RECEIVED TWO BATTERY JUMPS THE CAR TURNED ON AND ONCE THE JUMPING CABLES WAS REMOVED AND THE GEAR SWITCHED TO THE POSITION OF DRIVE THE CAR TURNED OFF. I ALSO PURCHASED A NEW BATTERY THIS YEAR AS IT HAPPENED BEFORE EARLIER THIS YEAR
Electrical System
Filed Oct 11, 2017103 milesVA
ALTERNATOR FAILED, THE VEHICLE STALLED AFTER TWO JUMPS
Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights
Filed Aug 22, 2017143,000 milesAZ
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER 300. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING, THE REAR DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER SIDE TAIL LIGHTS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DONOVAN CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (LOCATED AT 1901 AZ-92, SIERRA VISTA, AZ 85635, (520) 458-8000) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAULTY TIPM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND RECOMMENDED THAT THE CONTACT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER CHRYSLER DEALER. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 143,000.
Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Filed Jun 8, 201790,000 milesAZ
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING, THE BATTERY INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
Engine
Filed Apr 27, 201769,983 milesAZ
ON 1/12/2017 I TOOK MY CHRYSLER 300 TO MOORE CHRYSLER BECAUSE OF A GROWLING NOISE IN THE ENGINE THEY SAID THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHAT IT WAS SO THEY KEPT IT TWO DAYS CALLED SAID IT WAS DONE PAYED 1517.99 DOLLARS DROVE IT HOME, PULLED IN THE GARAGE HEARD THE SAME SOUND AS WHEN I TOOK IN THE FIRST TIME CALLED THEM TOLD ME BRING IT BACK FOR ANOTHER 1400.00 DOLLARS WE'LL LOOK AT IT NO WAY TOOK TO A MAN WHO BUILDS ENGINES FOR A LIVING HE TOOK THE OIL CAP OFF PUT HIS EAR DOWN TO THE ENGINE AND SAID YOUR TIMING CHAIN GUIDES ARE GONE THERE RUBBING METAL TO METAL AND IF YOU DON'T GET IT FIXED YOU WILL BLOW AN ENGINE. HE SAID THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE IF YOU ARE DRIVING ON A FREEWAY AT 70MPH AND THE ENGINE BLOWS YOU HAVE NO CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE SO I MAY KILL OR HURT MYSELF OR THOSE WITH ME OR CAUSE AN ACCIDENT KILLING OR HURTING SOMEONE ELSE. CHRYSLER HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS SINCE 2014 OR EARLIER BUT THEY REFUSE TO FIX THE PROBLEM ON THE 2.7 ENGINES HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL HAVE TO DIE OR BE HURT BEFORE THIS PROBLEM IS FIXED? IT COST ME AN OTHER 1100.00 DOLLAR TO HAVE MY CAR FIXED BUT I KNOW IT'S DONE RIGHT. I FEEL NOW I CAN TAKE FAMILY AND FRIENDS IN MY CAR AND FEEL SAFE. SOMEONE NEEDS TO TELL CHRYSLER CORP. TO GET OFF SOME OF THE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS THEY GET FROM CUSTOMER WHO BUY THEIR CARS AND FIX WHAT NEEDS TO BE FIXED 1517.99 DOLLARS TO CHRYSLER WALK AROUND MONEY BUT TO A VIETNAM VETERAN ON A FIXED INCOME IT'S A LOT OF MONEY.
Air Bags
Filed Mar 2, 2017PA
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000(AIR BAGS); HOWEVER THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 05/30/17*LJ *CN
Air Bags
Filed Dec 13, 2016SC
NO ONE IS CALLING BACK WITH RECEIVED PARTS FOR RECALLS I HAVE 3
Air Bags
Filed Dec 2, 2016TX
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Air Bags
Filed Nov 21, 2016CA
LA ALARMA DEJO DE TRABAJAR YA EL CARRO NO HABRE LAS PUERTAS CON EL REMOTO . LA LUZ DE ABISO DE LAS BOLSAD DE AIRE SE PRENDEN A CADA ROTO , COMO SI NO TUVIERAN BUENAS
Air Bags
Filed Nov 10, 201665,000 milesTX
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED IN JULY. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND NO ESTIMATED TIME FOR RECEIVING THE PARTS COULD BE PROVIDED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Structure › Body › Door
Filed Nov 4, 201671,000 milesLA
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE DRIVER DOOR, THE HANDLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,000.
Air Bags
Filed Sep 27, 2016FL
CHRYSLER RECALL - I RECEIVED NOTICE IN JULY 2016 OF THIS ISSUE BUT WHEN I CHECK ON THE STATUS THE RESPONSE IS "INCOMPLETE BUT REPAIR PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE." WHEN I GOT THIS RESPONSE LAST MONTH, I SENT YOU THIS SAME COMPLAINT AND ASKED WHY CHRYSLER IS ALLOWED TO CONTINUE TO PRODUCE NEW CARS, WHICH, I ASSUME HAVE THE PROPER AND APPROVED AIRBAGS BEFORE THEY HAVE FIXED THIS PROBLEM. I DID NOT EVER RECEIVE A RESPONSE. I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE AN ANSWER TO THIS QUESTION.
Seats
Filed Sep 23, 2016126,000 milesAL
830AM 6/2014 I WAS GETTING INTO MY CAR STARTING IT UP PUT MY GEAR IN REVERSE TO BACK OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND I HEARD A CRAPING SOUND COMING FROM MY CAR I PUT THE CAR IN PARK GOT OUT LOOKED UNDER MY CAR AND THE WHOLE BOTTOM OF MY CAR FALL IT NEVER HAD A ACCIDENT IN THE CAR SO DID NOT NO HOW THIS COULD HAVE HAPPENED. ALSO THE DOOR HANDLES ARE VERY POOR THEY STATED JUST BRACKEN OFF. I HAVE SPENT SO MUCH MONEY REPLACING PARTS TO A CAR THAT COST SO MUCH MONEY. I HAVE A FAMILY I AM ALSO A FOSTER MOTHER AND I NEEDED SOMETHING WITH LOTS OF ROOM BUT I HAD NO IDEA THAT THE CHRYSLER 300 WAS BUILT WITH CHEAP MATERIALS.
Engine and Engine Cooling
Filed Sep 22, 201659,000 milesDC
2010 CHRYSLER 300. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE ENGINE SEIZED UP. CONSUMER SEEKS FULL REFUND FROM MANUFACTURER FOR VEHICLE /"LEMON". *SMD
Engine
Filed Sep 16, 201665,000 milesNC
WHILE DRIVING ON MY WAY TO WORK I WAS PULLING UP TO A STOP SIGN BEFORE MERGING ONTO BUSY TRAFFIC ON A MAIN ROAD WHEN MY CAR CUT OFF. I TRIED STARTING IT AGAIN BUT IT WOULD TURN OVER BUT IT WOULD NOT STAY RUNNING. AFTER TOW ATTEMPTS I STOPPED TRYING TURNED ON MY HAZARDS AND SIGNALED FOR THE CARS BEHIND TO TRY TO GO AROUND (AS THIS WAS NOT EASY AS I WAS BLOCKING TRAFFIC). NO WARNING LIGHTS WERE ON, OR CAME ON PREVIOUSLY, I MAINTAINED ADEQUATE 3000 MI OIL CHANGES, AND MAINTENANCE. MEANWHILE A POLICE OFFICER HELPED ME PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND MOVED ME OUT OF THE WAY OF TRAFFIC AND STAYED NEAR WHILE I WAITED ON THE TOW TRUCK. I AM GRATEFUL THAT MY CAR DID NOT STALL OUT ON THE HIGHWAY WHILE I WAS TRANSPORTING MY CHILD. THE THOUGHT OF MY CAR SUDDENLY STALLING IS FRUSTRATING AND SCARY! WITH THE MILEAGE OF MY CAR, THE ENGINE SHOULD BE THE LEAST OF MY WORRIES.
Power TrainCrash
Filed Sep 15, 201620,000 milesAZ
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SHIFT THE GEAR OUT OF THE PARK POSITION WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT THE GEAR LEVER INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE LURCHED IN REVERSE AND CRASHED INTO A GARAGE DOOR. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTO BODY REPAIR CENTER FOR BODY REPAIRS, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND SENT A TECHNICIAN OUT TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.
Air Bags
Filed Aug 30, 2016TX
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V352000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Jul 25, 201698,000 milesIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL ODOR OF FUEL IN THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAL AROUND THE FUEL TANK DETACHED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FILLER PIPER FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 98,000. *CN
Air Bags
Filed Jul 21, 2016NV
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 09/20/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIR BAG WAS REPLACED. UPDATED 11/03/16.*JB
Air Bags
Filed Jul 19, 2016CA
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V3130000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Air BagsCrash2 injured
Filed Jul 15, 201680,000 milesSC
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A POLICE CHASE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V352000 (AIR BAGS). A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BODY AND THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE UPPER BODY, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT FACILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000. UPDATED 08/30/16*LJ *CN
Air Bags
Filed Jul 13, 2016GA
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V352000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Unknown or Other
Filed Jun 28, 201658,800 milesFL
JUST BOUGHT CAR AND MY HUSBAND IS IN THE SERVICE SO THE CAR IS USED RARELY BUT AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK, HARDLY PUT ANY MILES ON IT EITHER...YET HAVING ISSUES; NOT STARTING. JUMPED IT AND WENT AND WAS TOLD I NEEDED A NEW BATTERY, REPLACED BATTERY, A FEW DAYS LATER ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, TOLD IT WAS A CODE P0456 WHICH 80% OF THE TIME IS A LOOSE GAS CAP, TIGHTENED IT, SAID LIGHT SHOULD GO OFF IN A FEW DAYS, WENT TO OPEN AND START CAR IN A FEW DAYS, NOTHING, NO TURNOVER, NO CLICKING, NO NOTHING! THOUGH TIT WAS THE FOB KEY, SO LOCKED EVERYTHING UP AND WENT TO GET OTHER FOB KEY AND NOW I AM TOTALLY LOCKED OUT OF CAR, CAN'T EVEN USE METAL KEYS OR GET IN TRUNK TO TRY TO JUMP (BATTERY IN TRUNK, NO KEY ENTRY), CAN'T OPEN HOOD FROM OUTSIDE EITHER. CALLED DEALER, SPOKE WITH SEVERAL SUPPOSEDLY KNOWLEDGEABLE SERVICE PERSON AND OTHERS AND NO ONE HAS EVER HEARD OF SUCH A THING EVER BUT WILL GLADLY CHARGE ME A LOT FO MONEY TO HAVE IT TOWED IN AND THEN THEY CAN TRY TO FIGURE OUT WHAT IS WRONG WITH TI ($$$$). JUST WANT TO BUY ANOTHER CAR AT THIS POINT, WHEN CAN I CALL THIS A LEMON????
Air Bags
Filed Jun 17, 2016SC
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Air Bags
Filed Jun 17, 2016MS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Air Bags
Filed Jun 16, 2016IL
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Air Bags
Filed Jun 16, 2016AL
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
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Most recent recall on file: Jan 15, 2019. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.