2014 Chrysler 300 Problems & Owner Complaints

Electrical System 72 2 crash 2 fire 1 injury

“BACK LEFT INDICATOR BLINKS ABOUT FOUR TIMES THEN ACTS AS IF LAMP IS BLOWN. TURN CAR OFF AND START LATER INDICATOR WORKS BUT THEN AFTER 4 BLINKS IS OUT AGAIN. REPLACED LAMP. SYSTEM STILL HAS ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION. SEAT BELTS SHOULDER HARNESS IN ALL BACK SEATS INERTIA LOCKS DO NOT OPERATE IN EMERGENCY STOPS. MY CHILDREN FLEW FORWARD WITH THEIR CAR SEATS WHEN A CAR RAN A STOP SIGN AND I LOCKED THE BREAKS TO AVOID A COLLISION.”
NHTSA complaint #11003089, 2017 · 1 injury(ies)

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY LOST POWER. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE ROAD SHOULDER. IMMEDIATELY, THE CONTACT SMELLED SMOKE INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND INSPECTED THE TRUNK TO SEE IF THE BATTERY WAS AFFECTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ALTERNATOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. ANCIRA CHRYSLER DODGE OF SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS (10807 INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 10 WEST, 78230) WAS MADE AWARE OF FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN…”
NHTSA complaint #11030363, 2017 · fire

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THERE WAS A BURNING ELECTRICAL ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.”
NHTSA complaint #10684331, 2014 · fire

Power Train 69 10 crash 3 injury

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ON AND PARKED, THE DOOR WAS OPENED TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. AFTER RETURNING TO THE VEHICLE, IT INDEPENDENTLY SHIFTED INTO REVERSE AND ROLLED AWAY. THE CONTACT WAS STRUCK BY THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AND FELL TO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER THE CONTACT'S ANKLE AND CRASHED INTO A FENCE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION, WHICH INCLUDED FRACTURED RIBS. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000. UPDATED 2/4/16 *CN UPDATED…”
NHTSA complaint #10790299, 2015 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHRYSLER 300. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN PARK, IT BEGAN TO INDEPENDENTLY ROLL AWAY. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS DRAGGED SEVERAL FEET AND SUSTAINED BODY INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE. THE MANUFACTURER SENT ENGINEERS TO DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V240000 (POWER TRAIN) AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 19,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10898486, 2016 · 1 injury(ies)

“TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEARS WERE SLIPPING FROM THE GEAR BOX WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE IN PARK, IT ROLLED AWAY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND SHIFT IT BACK TO PARK ON THE THIRD ATTEMPT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK, THE BACK THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000. DJR”
NHTSA complaint #10670681, 2014 · 1 injury(ies)

Engine 25

“The contact owns a 2014 Chrysler 300. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle briefly vibrated before returning to normal functionality however, the failure became a regular failure. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin: 09-002-14. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure milea…”
NHTSA complaint #11631603, 2024

“I have a 2014 Chrysler 300 S the Oil Filter Housing Is Leaking on and around wiring that could cause the warm or hot oil to leak on wires and cause an electrical engine fire the Manufacturer was contacted and they stated that my Vin Number was not included with the recall that was already issued and because my Vin was not included Manufacturer refused to repair the issue”
NHTSA complaint #11514355, 2023

“The contact owns a 2014 Chrysler 300. The contact stated he noticed that oil was leaking underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the oil filter housing was leaking and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 132,197.”
NHTSA complaint #11493939, 2022

Unknown Or Other 23 3 crash 2 fire 1 injury

“I HAD AN ACCIDENT AND I GOT INJURED BECAUSE THE FRONT AIR BAG WAS OPEN BY WRONG WAY AND, BURNED MY LEFT HAND.”
NHTSA complaint #10736069, 2015 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“MY COMPLAINT IS ABOUT MY DEFECTIVE EXHAUST PIPE SYSTEM ON MY 2014 CHRYSLER 300 THAT CAUGHT ON FIRE ON A CITY STREET ON THE WAY HOME. I HAD IMMEDIATELY CONTACTED A TOW TRUCK COMPANY TO TAKE IT TO A CHRYSLER REPAIR SHOP TO SEE EXACTLY WHAT WAS THE PROBLEM AND IT WAS EXACTLY WHAT I THOUGHT IT WAS. SO THEY SHOWED ME THE EXHAUST PIPE WHEN I SAW IT I WAS SHOCKED TO SEE THIS BECAUSE I BOUGHT THIS CAR BRAND NEW IT IS NOT FIVE YEARS OLD YET. THE PRICE THEY CHARGED ME TO FIX THE DEFECTIVE WAS 1,430.00 TO FIX SOMETHING THAT I HAD NO CONTROL OVER. SO IF YOU COULD PLEASE IMPLEMENT A SAFETY RECALL I WILL…”
NHTSA complaint #11194436, 2019 · fire

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO PARK, STALLED, AND FAILED TO RESTART. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALER (PAMBY MOTORS CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM, 665 DANBURY RD RIDGEFIELD, CT 06877, 203-403-0115) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE WIRES MELTED AND THE CRUISE CONTROL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 189,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11118494, 2018 · fire

Air Bags 17 8 crash 10 injury

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP AT 10 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS THEN STRUCK ON THE DRIVER SIDE BY A THIRD VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT AND FIVE OTHERS SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.”
NHTSA complaint #10730305, 2015 · crash · 6 injury(ies)

“I WAS AT A COMPLETE REST APPROXIMATELY 5-10 FT BEHIND A SEMI TRACKER TRAILER TRUCK WHEN A VEHICLE TRAVELING AT A RATE OF 55 MPH REAR ENDING MY STOPPED VEHICLE. THE IMPACT WAS SO GREAT IT FORCED AND PUSHED THE FRONT-END OF MY VEHICLE DIRECTLY INTO THE REAREND OF THE STATIONARY SEMI TRUCK. THE ACCIDENT RESULTED IN MYSELF, THE DRIVER, AND THE PASSENGER (BOTH OF US SEAT BELTED) TO SUSTAIN CONCUSSIONS, SEVERE CERVICAL STRAINS, UPPER AND LOWER BACK INJURIES, HIP CONTUSIONS AND FACIAL LACERATIONS. AS THIS SERIOUS AND VERY VIOLENT THREE VEHICLE OCCURRED THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. UNDER THESE L…”
NHTSA complaint #10854140, 2016 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A SECOND VEHICLE. DURING THE CRASH THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED SEVERE FRONT END DAMAGE BUT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED NECK, BACK AND CHEST INJURIES WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL TREATMENT. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN AT THE SCENE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AWAY. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER FLETCHER CHRYSLER SHERWOOD LOCATED AT 5922 WARDEN RD, SHERWOOD, AR 72120 WAS NOTIFIED OF THE INCIDENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NO…”
NHTSA complaint #11385472, 2020 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

Exterior Lighting 17 1 injury

“BACK LEFT INDICATOR BLINKS ABOUT FOUR TIMES THEN ACTS AS IF LAMP IS BLOWN. TURN CAR OFF AND START LATER INDICATOR WORKS BUT THEN AFTER 4 BLINKS IS OUT AGAIN. REPLACED LAMP. SYSTEM STILL HAS ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION. SEAT BELTS SHOULDER HARNESS IN ALL BACK SEATS INERTIA LOCKS DO NOT OPERATE IN EMERGENCY STOPS. MY CHILDREN FLEW FORWARD WITH THEIR CAR SEATS WHEN A CAR RAN A STOP SIGN AND I LOCKED THE BREAKS TO AVOID A COLLISION.”
NHTSA complaint #11003089, 2017 · 1 injury(ies)

“THE HEADLIGHTS PROVIDE NO SIDE ILLUMINATION. ALSO THE LIGHT PROJECTED INTO THE FRONT DIRECTION DOES NOT GIVE TOTAL COVERAGE. BULBS HAVE BEEN CHANGED TWICE WITH NO IMPROVEMENT IN THE SIDE ILLUMINATION AND MINIMAL TO THE FROM. I PURCHASED THE CAR USED FROM A LOCAL DEALER ON 06/33/2020”
NHTSA complaint #11374684, 2020

“WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT NIGHT THE HEADLIGHTS WILL FLASH OFF AND ON, THE DASH BOARD LIGHTS GO OFF AND ON, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON AND THE RADIO WILL GO OFF. IN THE DAY TIME WHILE DRIVING THE SAME THINGS HAPPEN EXCEPT THE HEADLIGHTS GOING OFF AND ON. THIS HAPPENS ON THE STREET AND THE HIGHWAY WHILE IN MOTION. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AND AFTER A WHILE IT STOPS.”
NHTSA complaint #11192099, 2019

Service Brakes 15 1 crash

“I HAD A LOW IMPACT CRASH AFTER I APPLIED MY BRAKES AT APPROXIMATELY 2-300 FEET BEFORE THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. MY TIRES ARE GOOD AND THERE WERE NO INDICATOR LIGHTS ON MY DASHBOARD PRIOR TO THE CRASH. I SLID APPROXIMATELY 100 FEET INTO A CAR STOPPED ON THE HIGHWAY, BECAUSE OF A PRIOR ACCIDENT IN MY LANE. WHEN I BEGAN APPLYING THE BRAKES, I WAS TRAVELING 60 MPH. I TRAVELED ANOTHER 4-5 SECONDS INTO THE BACK OF A VEHICLE. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. I WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE CAR! I THINK SOMETHING MALFUNCTIONED. THE COLLISION CENTER MECHANIC WHO IS WORKING ON MY CAR, TELLS ME THAT IF THERE WAS…”
NHTSA complaint #10783540, 2015 · crash

“The contact owns a 2014 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the ABS, Traction Control and brake sensor warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and diagnosed; however, the contact was informed that parts to repair the vehicle was on back order until 2023. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11455612, 2022

“The contact owns a 2014 CHRYSLER 300. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the ABS and Brake warning lights, along with an unknown warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where he was informed that the ABS module needed to be replaced however, the part could not be repaired until March 2022. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11419214, 2021

Vehicle Speed Control 12

“DRIVING ON GARDEN STATE PARKWAY, SUDDENLY A BANG FROM CAR, NO POWER TRANSMITTED TO WHEELS, HAD TO COAST OVER TO RIGHT SHOULDER, IN TRAFFIC, WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AFTER CAR STOPPED, NEVER BEFORE, "SERVICE AWD SYSTEM". CAR ONLY HAS 62,400 MILES, NO PRIOR WARNINGS. HAD TO BE TOWED OFF HIGHWAY,VEHICLE INOPERABLE PENDING REPAIR. I FOUND INFORMATION ONLINE ABOUT FAILURE OF BOLTS ON DRIVESHAFT OF AWD SYSTEM, AND A RECALL BY FCA USA OF 75,000 2014-2017 CHRYSLER 300'S AND DODGE CHARGERS IN FEBRUARY OF 2017. I CHECKED FOR RECALLS ON MY VEHICLE 0N 1/16/21, AND THERE ARE NO OPEN RECALLS.”
NHTSA complaint #11388637, 2021

“THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS CAR BUT CHRYSLER WILL NOT COVER REPAIRS BE CAUSE IT WAS IN AN ACCIDENT CAR IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. IT IS A REBUILT SALVAGE AND THE REGISTRATION IS IN CT. I THINK THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPAIRS BECAUSE AIR BAG WAS NEVER DEPLOYED ON PASS SIDE. FAR RIGHT FRONT AND UNDERCARRIAGE ON LNCIDENT REPORT ONLY. ALSO CONTROL MODULES FOR CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO TURN IT OFF SHORT CIRCUIT IN VEHICLE WIRING . IF A REBUILT SALVAGE CAN BE SOLD TO ME BY A DEALER THAT IS UNSAFE WHY CAN'T CHRYSLER STAND BEHIND THERE RECALLS. OH THE CAR IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION AN I LOVE…”
NHTSA complaint #11351701, 2020

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 73 MPH ON CRUISE CONTROL, THE BRAKES ACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO I-5 CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM FIAT (1560 NW STATE AVE, CHEHALIS, WA 98532), TO BE MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11320339, 2020

Steering 11

“I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE FOR 9 YEARS, AND TAKEN IT IN FOR NUMEROUS OIL CHANGES AND MULTI-POINT INSPECTIONS. ONE ITEM THAT IS INCLUDED TO BE SERVICED IS TO CHECK AND TOP OFF (IF NEEDED) THE POWER STEERING FLUID. DUE TO WHERE THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR AND PUMP IS LOCATED, THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE AND FENDERWELL COVER MUST BE REMOVED TO ACCESS THE TWO PARTS. THIS IS QUITE A BIT OF LABOR FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND MULTI-POINT INSPECTION, YET THE SERVICE REP ASSURES ME THAT THE STEERING FLUID HAS BEEN CHECKED, EVEN THOUGH THE NOISE AND STIFF STEERING IS STILL PRESENT. MY CONCERN IS THAT DEALERSHIPS…”
NHTSA complaint #11651799, 2024

“The contact owns a 2014 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that after restarting the vehicle, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. The dealer replaced the power steering pump; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a power steering module malfunction and advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failur…”
NHTSA complaint #11592714, 2024

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WITH THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO HAVE THE VEHICLE INSPECTED. THE MECHANIC DROVE THE VEHICLE AND INFORMED THE CONTAC THAT THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE WITH POWER STEERING FAILURE. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR T…”
NHTSA complaint #11360445, 2020

Fuel/Propulsion System 9

“My backup camera works when it wants to mostly not at all. It just flickers when I put the car in reverse. I really need it because of the blind spots. Also since the fuel issue was recalled and fixed my car smells like it's not burning the gas properly. In other words I can smell fumes.”
NHTSA complaint #11656394, 2024

“My car has been at the first dealership (Brewbaker Dodge, Montgomery, Ala.) on November 11, 2020. I got the car back March of 2021. The problem of misfires on cylinder 1 side, hesitation when proceeding from a red light, and stalling out. The problem continued so; I took it to another dealership (Stiver Dodge, Prattville, Ala.) in August 2021. I was given the car back in February 2022 stating to me that the problem may correct itself after being driven until after my birthday (March 2022). So, to this date my car is still at the Dealership and Chrysler Star Team has no clue what is wrong with…”
NHTSA complaint #11503846, 2020

“THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS CAR BUT CHRYSLER WILL NOT COVER REPAIRS BE CAUSE IT WAS IN AN ACCIDENT CAR IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. IT IS A REBUILT SALVAGE AND THE REGISTRATION IS IN CT. I THINK THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPAIRS BECAUSE AIR BAG WAS NEVER DEPLOYED ON PASS SIDE. FAR RIGHT FRONT AND UNDERCARRIAGE ON LNCIDENT REPORT ONLY. ALSO CONTROL MODULES FOR CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO TURN IT OFF SHORT CIRCUIT IN VEHICLE WIRING . IF A REBUILT SALVAGE CAN BE SOLD TO ME BY A DEALER THAT IS UNSAFE WHY CAN'T CHRYSLER STAND BEHIND THERE RECALLS. OH THE CAR IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION AN I LOVE…”
NHTSA complaint #11351701, 2020

Structure 7 3 crash

“VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND UNOCCUPIED BUT RUNNING AND IT SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR AND ROLLED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. CLAIM NUMBER 20-5560-F20”
NHTSA complaint #11131983, 2018 · crash

“ON JULY 17 2016 I DROVE IN A CAR WASH PARKING LOT.I STOPPED AND SHIFTED FROM DRIVE TO PARK. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF OF THE BRAKE AND I WAS IN THE MOTION TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE. BUT THE CAR WAS IN REVERSE AND MOVED SEVERAL FEET IN REVERSE HITTING A STEEL POST IN THE GROUND CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE REAR OF MY CAR. THE TRANSMISSION WHEN FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL TO REVERSE BUT NOT INTO PARK. THERE WERE TWO PEOPLE STANDING NEAR MY CAR WHEN THIS HAPPENED. IF THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN BEHIND MY CAR IT HAVE BEEN A POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY . I SENT A EMAIL ON JULY 18 2016 MOPAR ASSISTANCE CENTER EXPLAINING THE ACCID…”
NHTSA complaint #10887824, 2016 · crash

“VEHICLE PURCHASED IN SEPT 2014, WITHIN A MONTH AND ONLY DRIVING IT 550 MILES I WAS PARKING VEHICLE, AT THE TIME DIDNT REALIZE HOW IT HAPPENED BUT VEHICLE WENT INTO REVERSE AND WENT INTO A POLE IN PARKING LOT. REPAIR TO BACK BUMPER AT DEALER WAS $791.59. I PAID AND JUST WENT ON. THEN I GET A RECALL NOTICE SAYING THIS COULD HAPPEN, DRIVER ERROR. NOW I GET A RECALL SAYING IT IS SOMETHING THEY ARE GOING TO REPAIR IN VEHICLE. I CONTACTED FIAT CHYSLER TO DISCUSS BEING REIMBURSED FOR THIS REPAIR AND THEY ARE SAYING THEY WOULD NOT COVER IT. I WAS AT A DR APPOINTMENT AT THE HOSPITAL PARKING LOT WHE…”
NHTSA complaint #10885421, 2014 · crash

Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 6

“CAR WAS IN MOTION WHEN THE GEAR SHIFTED FROM DRIVE TO STOP CAUSING THE CAR TO COME TO AN ABRUPT STOP. THE WIPER BLADES CAME ON BY THEMSELVES, THE GEAR SHIFT INDICATORS BEGAN BLINKING OFF AND ON, THE TRANSMISSION MONITOR BEGAN STATING THAT DO NOT TURN THE CAR OFF, THEN BEGAN FLASHING: PROCEED TO DESTINATION , TURN CAR OFF TO TURN TO START CAR, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING AND THE POWER STEERING INDICATOR BEGAN FLASHING ON .AFTER ABOUT TWENTY MINUTES I WAS ABLE TO GET THE SHIFT INDICATOR TO SHIFT INTO GEAR SO THAT I COULD GET THE CAR OUT OF THE STREET. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE SHOP THIS ISSUE…”
NHTSA complaint #11130816, 2018

“CAR WAS IN MOTION WHEN THE GEAR SHIFTED FROM DRIVE TO STOP CAUSING THE CAR TO COME TO AN ABRUPT STOP. THE WIPER BLADES CAME ON BY THEMSELVES, THE GEAR SHIFT INDICATORS BEGAN BLINKING OFF AND ON, THE TRANSMISSION MONITOR BEGAN STATING THAT DO NOT TURN THE CAR OFF, THEN BEGAN FLASHING: PROCEED TO DESTINATION , TURN CAR OFF TO TURN TO START CAR, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING AND THE POWER STEERING INDICATOR BEGAN FLASHING ON .AFTER ABOUT TWENTY MINUTES I WAS ABLE TO GET THE SHIFT INDICATOR TO SHIFT INTO GEAR SO THAT I COULD GET THE CAR OUT OF THE STREET.”
NHTSA complaint #11022492, 2017

“I HAVE A 2014 300 ABOUT A WEEK AGO I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY GOING ABOUT 60, AS I SPEED UP MY CAR KICKS TO FIRST GEAR. MY CAR SLOWED ALL THE WAY DOWN ALMOST GOT HIT BY OTHER CARS IT DIDN'T WANT TO GET OFF OF FIRST GEAR. EVER SINCE THEN IT DOES IT EVERY OTHER DAY AND NOW MY GEAR SELECTOR GETS HARD WHEN I WANT TO CHANGE IT TO A GEAR. LIKE IT'S STUCK. AM KIND OF SCARED TO TAKE A HIGH WAY NOW, WHAT IF IT DOES IT AGAIN AND I DON'T GET SO LUCKY AND I GET RAM FROM THE BACK FOR THE CAR STALLING.”
NHTSA complaint #11010044, 2017

Wheels 6

“As I was driving my car felt like if it went on neutral. I almost crashed. Stopped. Then it would not come off of park. I kept putting it on drive and it automatically kept going into park mode. The car was still running though. And turns on. It still wont drive. Turns on but doesn't go onto drive mode.”
NHTSA complaint #11685522, 2025

“I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT FORWARD AT ABOUT 20MPH ON A BRIDGE WHERE THE ROAD WAS CLEAR WITH NO ICE OR SNOW AND MY CAR DID A 360 SPIN OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. THAT DAY I TOOK MY CAR INTO DISCOUNT TIRES WHERE I WAS TOLD I HAD 5/32 THREAD WHICH IS FAIRLY GOOD I STILL WENT AHEAD AND GOT NEW TIRES BUT STILL FELT LIKE MY TIRES WAS NOT MOVING LIKE IT SHOULD. I THEN TOOK IT INTO A MECHANIC SHOP WHICH WAS MONTES CAR SHOP IN NORTH MPLS WE DID A TEST DRIVE AND REALIZED MY FRONT WHEELS WERE NOT ENGAGING THE ONLY TIRES THAT WERE SPINNING WAS THE BACK WHEELS. SO AT THAT POINT THEY RAN A ABS DIAGNOSTIC THER…”
NHTSA complaint #11289048, 2019

“I BOUGHT GOODYEAR TIRES AT A DEALERSHIP. THEY SAID THEY HAD TO ORDER THEM FROM CHRYSLER. THE DEALERSHIP HAD TO BALANCE THE TIRES 3 TIMES. I WAS WITHOUT MY CAR FOR 5 DAYS, BUT THEY DID PROVIDE A RENTAL. I WAS CALLED TO DRIVE THE CAR TUESDAY WITH THE HEAD MECHANIC, AND THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE WAS STILL WOBBLY. THE MECHANIC SAID IT WAS THE TIRES BECAUSE THEY WERE GOODYEAR AND NOT MICHELIN'S (THAT'S WHAT WAS ON THE CAR ORIGINALLY). I TOLD THE DEALERSHIP THAT I WAS NOT HAPPY WITH THE RIDE OF THE TIRES AND I WANTED TO PAY THE DIFFERENCE AND GET THE MICHELIN TIRES. I WAS TOLD TODAY THAT THEY (DEALERSHIP…”
NHTSA complaint #11206466, 2019

Suspension 5

“1. WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEEDS MY CAR SEEMS TO STRUGGLE SHIFTING INTO GEAR. IT ALSO MAKES CLUNKING SOUNDS GOING UP HILL. TODAY I ACCELERATED TO GET ONTO THE HIGHWAY AND THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD NOISE FOR A FEW SECONDS AND FINALLY GOT UP TO SPEED. 2. MY VEHICLE ALSO HAS A FACTORY RUST PROOFING AND THE QUARTER PANELS ARE SHOWING LARGE SPOTS OF RUST ON THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE VEHICLE.”
NHTSA complaint #11111309, 2018

“MY 2014 CHRYSLER 300 HAS LOUD CLUNKING, THUDDING NOISE WHEN TRAVELLING OVER ROUGH ROADS OR GOING OVER A SMALL BUMP. THE NOISE SOUNDS AS THOUGH SOMETHING IS ABOUT TO FALL OFF. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE ASSESSED AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT I WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE SHOCKS, STRUTS, TIE RODS AND BRUSHELS TO ALLEVIATE THE PROBLEM. I WAS GIVEN A ESTIMATION OF $3000.00 DOLLARS TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. IT WAS DURING THIS TIME THAT IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT MUFFLER EXHAUST PIPE HAD RUSTED AND COME APART THUS CALLING THE CAR TO SOUND AS LOUD AS AN 18 WHEELER. I WAS INFORMED BY THE…”
NHTSA complaint #11022493, 2017

“A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS IN ROAD OR BACKING OUT IN MOTION CITY STREET HIGHWAY OR TURNING”
NHTSA complaint #11015557, 2017

Seat Belts 4 1 injury

“BACK LEFT INDICATOR BLINKS ABOUT FOUR TIMES THEN ACTS AS IF LAMP IS BLOWN. TURN CAR OFF AND START LATER INDICATOR WORKS BUT THEN AFTER 4 BLINKS IS OUT AGAIN. REPLACED LAMP. SYSTEM STILL HAS ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION. SEAT BELTS SHOULDER HARNESS IN ALL BACK SEATS INERTIA LOCKS DO NOT OPERATE IN EMERGENCY STOPS. MY CHILDREN FLEW FORWARD WITH THEIR CAR SEATS WHEN A CAR RAN A STOP SIGN AND I LOCKED THE BREAKS TO AVOID A COLLISION.”
NHTSA complaint #11003089, 2017 · 1 injury(ies)

“PASSENGER AIRBG SIGNAL RANDOMLY GOES ON AND OFF WHETHER A PASSENGER IS IN THE SEAT OR NOT. SERVICE TRANSMISSION SOON SIGNAL GOES ON AND OFF SINCE 28,000. BACKUP CAMERA REPLACED BUT STILL DOESNT WORK EVERY TIME. BEEN IN SHOP 6 TIMES IN LAST COUPLE OF MONTHS. IN THERE NOW BECAUSE I COMPLAINED TO CHRYSLER.”
NHTSA complaint #10967834, 2017

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V668000 (SEAT BELT, AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS 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....UPDATED 05/17/17 *BF *CN”
NHTSA complaint #10954316, 2016

Visibility/Wiper 4

“DRIVER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH BACKUP CAMERA SINCE THE CAR WAS PURCHASED IN 2016. ORIGINALLY, THE CAMERA WOULD JUST GO IN AND OUT. A BLACK SCREEN WOULD SHOW UP ON THE MONITOR ONCE THE CAR WAS PUT INTO REVERSE. THIS WAS MENTIONED TO THE DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE TIMES, BUT THE CAMERA WOULD NEVER ACT UP WHEN I WAS AT THE DEALERSHIP. THE DRIVER WAS ALSO TOLD THAT AN UPDATE WOULD EVENTUALLY SOLVE THE PROBLEM, WHICH IT DID NOT. WHEN THE CAR IS PUT INTO REVERSE NOW, THE PICTURE ON THE MONITOR FROM THE BACK UP CAMERA IS ACTUALLY FLIPPED ON THE MONITOR. SO WHAT IS ACTUALLY ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF T…”
NHTSA complaint #11256549, 2019

“WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT NIGHT THE HEADLIGHTS WILL FLASH OFF AND ON, THE DASH BOARD LIGHTS GO OFF AND ON, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON AND THE RADIO WILL GO OFF. IN THE DAY TIME WHILE DRIVING THE SAME THINGS HAPPEN EXCEPT THE HEADLIGHTS GOING OFF AND ON. THIS HAPPENS ON THE STREET AND THE HIGHWAY WHILE IN MOTION. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AND AFTER A WHILE IT STOPS.”
NHTSA complaint #11192099, 2019

“45000 MILES THE DASHBOARD CLUSTER ALL OF DASH GOES TOTAL OUT NO SPEED NO TACHOMETER, NO GAS, ALL TEMP GAUGES AND TRACTION CONTROL GO OUT. THE RADIO AND THE REST OF THE CONSOLE GO BLACK AS WELL. CAR WILL NOT TURN ON ALSO YOU CAN NOT USE ALARM SYSTEM TO ENTER VEHICLE. DOME LIGHT DOES COME ON. TRIED TO JUMP START DOESNT EFFECT CAR AS ITS NOT THE BATTERY ITS SOME OTHER COMPUTER ISSUE. AS TOW TRUCK HAULED CAR THE CAR CAME BACK TO LIFE FROM THE JOLT OF ROAD BUMPS. DEALERSHIP STATES CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH CAR. VIEWED SEVERAL CARS WITH SIMILAR SYMPTOMS. I HAVE VIDEO OF SO FAR 2 OCCURRENCES .…”
NHTSA complaint #10972336, 2017

Engine And Engine Cooling 3

“The contact owns a 2014 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for an oil change, the dealer informed the contact that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. Additionally, the vehicle made loud sounds while being driven. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11456874, 2022

“WHEN I PUT THE CAR INTO PARK, IT POPS INTO REVERSE. THEN I HIT THE ENGINE OFF BUTTON, BUT SINCE IT IS IN REVERSE, THE ENGINE STAYS ON. THEN I OPEN THE DOOR TO GET OUT, THINKING THE ENGINE IS OFF AND THE CAR IS IN PARK ,AND IT STARTS ROLLING BACKWARD. THIS HAS HAPPENED 6 TIMES. THE CAR IS IN THE SHOP NOW. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10672445, 2015

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY DECELERATED AND STALLED. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES. THE CONTACT COULD SMELL A BURNING ODOR FROM THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE ON THE LAST OCCURRENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST, WHO STATED THAT THE GASOLINE BEING USED WAS OF BAD QUALITY. THE CONTACT HAD ONLY PURCHASED MID GRADE GASOLINE TO REFUEL HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE…”
NHTSA complaint #10586780, 2014

Visibility 3 1 injury

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE SUNROOF EXPLODED WITHOUT IMPACT. THE CONTACT COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED THE FRONT PART OF THE SUNROOF HAD EXPLODED, AS A RESULT THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED WRIST INJURIES BUT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT CALLED MAC HAIK CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM FLOWOOD DEALER (4000 LAKELAND DR, FLOWOOD, MS 39232, (855) 223-8958) AND IT WAS INFORMED THERE WILL BE A FEE FOR THE DIAGNOSTIC AND REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALE…”
NHTSA complaint #11206426, 2019 · 1 injury(ies)

“WHEN DRIVING OR NOT DRIVING SUN ROOF WILL NOT GO CLOSE I HAVE TO PUSH BUTTON A FEW TIMES OR WAIT A FEW MINUTES, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON WHEN STARTING CAR OR DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, WHEN BRAKING POPPING SOUND COMES FROM LEFT SIDE OF CAR AND A LITTLE SLIDING, PAINT PEELING OFF BACK BUMPER. THESE PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN HAPPENING FOR 2 YEARS NOW. CAR AT REPAIR SHOP NOW FOR BRAKES. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10937521, 2016

“THE SUNROOF OF THE CAR EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY. NOTHING HIT THE CAR. THERE WAS A LOUD EXPLOSION AND THEN GLASS STARTED TO FALL INSIDE THE CAR. HAVE CONTACTED DEALERSHIP AND AM WAITING FOR CALL BACK. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10644334, 2014

Fuel System 2

“ON 01-17-2015 LESS THAN A MONTH AGO. WHILE DRIVING HOME, THE CAR SURGED/HESITATED AND SEEMED TO LOSE POWER. I ALSO NOTICED THE CHECK ENGINE ICON ILLUMINATED. I WAS ABLE TO MOVE TO THE EXPRESSWAY SHOULDER AND SHUT THE ENGINE THEN RESTARTED IT, BUT THE CHECK ENGINE ICON STILL WAS ILLUMINATED, AND THE SHIFTER WOULD NOT SHIFT. IT WAS LOCKED. NO P, R, N, D, OR S. I TRIED TO MAKE A TELEPHONE CALL VIA THE VEHICLE'S BLUETOOTH BUT ALL MY DATA BASE WAS GONE. IT WAS WORKING EARLIER IN THE DAY. I SHUT THE ENGINE AND EXITED THE CAR TO MAKE A CELL PHONE CALL. WHEN I RE-ENTERED THE CAR I WAS ABLE TO ENGAGE…”
NHTSA complaint #10716896, 2014

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY DECELERATED AND STALLED. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES. THE CONTACT COULD SMELL A BURNING ODOR FROM THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE ON THE LAST OCCURRENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST, WHO STATED THAT THE GASOLINE BEING USED WAS OF BAD QUALITY. THE CONTACT HAD ONLY PURCHASED MID GRADE GASOLINE TO REFUEL HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE…”
NHTSA complaint #10586780, 2014

Seats 2

“AS I WAS DRIVING MY DRIVER'S SEAT COLLAPSE THE BACK OF THE SEAT WENT ALL THE WAY FORWARD IN A BOTTOM OF THE SEAT WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN AS I WAS DRIVING AND I COULD NOT REMOTELY CONTROL MY SEATS WHATSOEVER. I HAD TO DISCONNECT MY BATTERY CABLES AND RESET MY WHOLE SYSTEM BUT AS IT SITS RIGHT NOW I CANNOT MOVE MY SEATS OR PUT THEM IN MEMORY MODE MY SEATS WILL NOT MOVE FRONT OR PASSENGER SIDE. MY STEERING WHEEL WILL NOT GO UP AND DOWN NOR TELESCOPE, BRAKE PEDALS WILL NOT ADJUST ALSO. I CHANGED THE FUSE IN THE TRUNK FOUR TIMES IT WORKS FOR ABOUT A HALF A DAY AND IT STARTS ALL OVER AGAIN. THE FIRST…”
NHTSA complaint #11361336, 2020

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHRYSLER 300. WHEN THE CONTACT ENTERED THE VEHICLE, THE BACK OF THE SEAT FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VICTORVILLE MOTORS (14617 CIVIC DR, VICTORVILLE, CA 92394, 760-733-8484), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE UNKNOWN. *TT*JB”
NHTSA complaint #11161468, 2018

Tires 2

“2014 CHRYSLER 300. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TIRE REPLACEMENT AND ALIGNMENT ISSUES. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED ALL FOUR TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ON THREE SEPERATE OCCASIONS. *JS”
NHTSA complaint #11084091, 2016

“WHILE DRIVING TO WORK MY WIFE MADE A LANE CHANGE ON THE FREEWAY AND AS SHE CROSS THE LANE DIVIDE. THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE FAILED. THE TIRE PRESSURE DEFLATED RAPIDLY CAUSING A DANGEROUS SITUATION AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. SHE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER SAFELY AND DISCOVERED THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS DO TO A SLIT IN THE SIDEWALL. THE RIM WAS DAMAGED AND THE TIRE COULD NOT BE SAVED. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10649424, 2014

Traction Control System 2

“The contact owns a 2014 Chrysler 300. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle made a sudden stop with the traction control warning light and the electrical system warning light was illuminated. The contact turned off the vehicle and attempted to restart the vehicle; however, the vehicle would not restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the mechanic replaced the electronic throttle control system and the electronic sensor; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic several times because the failure reoccurred several times. The d…”
NHTSA complaint #11520936, 2023

“The contact owns a 2014 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the ABS, Traction Control and brake sensor warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and diagnosed; however, the contact was informed that parts to repair the vehicle was on back order until 2023. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11455612, 2022

Back Over Prevention 1

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LENS IN THE BACK UP CAMERA APPEARED TO HAVE MOISTURE IN IT AND COULD NOT FOCUS PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO EIDE CHRYSLER (1112 MISSOURI AVE, BISMARCK, ND 58504, (701) 223-1170) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO CALL NHTSA TO FILE A COMPLAINT. CASE NUMBER: 59749768 WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 66,428.”
NHTSA complaint #11251991, 2019

Equipment 1

“MOPAR TRAILER HITCH ON MY 300 WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO SLIDE THE HITCH BALL INTO THE RECEIVER. IT HAS A WELDED BEAD INSIDE THE SQUARE TUBING. HAVE CONTACTED THE SELLING DEALER ,AND GETTING NO WHERE. WILL NOT RETURN PHONE CALLS. ALSO THE HITCH IS INSTALLED SO LOW, THAT YOU HIT THE GROUND WHEN YOU PULL INTO A DRIVEWAY OR CROSS A INTERSECTION. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10701042, 2014

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 1

“VEHICLE WAS IN CRUISE CONTROL MODE SET AT 70MPH. VEHICLE IN FRONT OF MINE WAS GOING SLOWER MY VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN AUTOMATICALLY AS IT IS DESIGNED TO DO. I PROCEEDED TO LEFT LANE TO PASS THE OTHER VEHICLE (TRUCK) AS I BEGAN PASSING MY VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO A SPEED OF OVER 85MPH WITHOUT MY TOUCHING EITHER THE GAS PEDAL OR THE RES BUTTON OF THE CRUISE FEATURE. I THEN HAD TO CANCEL THE CRUISE CONTROL FEATURE AND BRAKE THE CAR TO SLOW DOWN. IT WAS TERRIFYING. THIS HAPPENED MORE THEN ONCE DURING MY TRIP. I HAD THE VEHICLE INTO CHRYSLER BEFORE BECAUSE THE COMPUTER TURNED THE HEATED SEAT FEATU…”
NHTSA complaint #10680788, 2015

Latches/Locks/Linkages 1

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE TRUNK USING THE KEY REMOTE, THE TRUNK FAILED TO OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AIRPORT CHRYSLER (5751 EAGLE VAIL DR, ORLANDO, FL 32822) AND THE LATCH WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,000. *TT UPDATED 8/21/18*JB”
NHTSA complaint #11044083, 2017

Trailer Hitches 1

“MOPAR TRAILER HITCH ON MY 300 WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO SLIDE THE HITCH BALL INTO THE RECEIVER. IT HAS A WELDED BEAD INSIDE THE SQUARE TUBING. HAVE CONTACTED THE SELLING DEALER ,AND GETTING NO WHERE. WILL NOT RETURN PHONE CALLS. ALSO THE HITCH IS INSTALLED SO LOW, THAT YOU HIT THE GROUND WHEN YOU PULL INTO A DRIVEWAY OR CROSS A INTERSECTION. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10701042, 2014