9.4
really awfulTypical Repair Cost:
$2,725.00
Average Mileage:
67,462 miles
Total Complaints:
10 complaints
Most common solutions:
- independent shop fixed it (dealer wouldn't cover repair under warranty) (3 reports)
- not sure (3 reports)
- replace side rocker arms (2 reports)
- installed a new long block myself (1 reports)
- replace engine (1 reports)
engine problem
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2011Dec 20
300
- Automatic transmission
- 102,000 miles
Really don't know why i decided to pay a chrysler. I guess because of the look, but these vehicles are a piece of JUNK and the dealership act as if it is not their problem. I am sick of this vehicle
2011Nov 02
300 Limited 3.5L
- Automatic transmission
- 55,000 miles
I've only had this car for 1 year. I bought this car as the second owner and it only had 45,000 miles on it at the time.It now has 55,000 miles. Its a really beautiful car. After a couple of months of having it, I started to have problems with the front end and I had to spend $ 1,000 to have that repaired. Then all of a sudden the engine started knocking.I took it to a few mechanics for diagnostic test and they told me that it was the rocker arms. I ended up having to pay $102 for the diagnostic test, then had to pay $1147 to have the rocker arms repaired. I am still paying for this car, I can hardly make the payments because I'm paying all this money out for repairs, I have 60 MORE PAYMENTS TO PAY! I am just a poor middle class worker trying to make it in life, I am considering letting the car go back to the bank. I am frustrated and I feel like Chrysler should take care of this because this is THEIR PROBLEM! The taxpayers bailed Chrysler out during the recession and this is the thanks that we as taxpayers get ! After that experience, I started to look online and found out that a lot of people with this type of vehicle were having the same problem. This is the second dodge that I have owned . I owned a 2001 dodge intrepid and had problems with that car, so I decide to upgrade to a Chrysler 300 and now I'm having engine problems. American cars are supposed to be built on pride. I will never buy another dodge, I will go back to Ford .
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2011Jan 07
300 Touring 3.5L
- Automatic transmission
- 51,910 miles
the engine noise was due to the side rocker arms. both side rocker arms broke i dont know how chrysler can make a car that cant stay togather. cost me $1,280.
2011Jun 01
300 Touring 3.6L
- Automatic transmission
- 88,000 miles
I have an 05 300 Touring and I was told by 4 mechanics that I have to replace the engine due to a rod knocking. This is BULLSH!T!!!! I called Chrysler and they told me it was my problem. The car only has 88k miles ---- So a well maintained vehicle that has under 100k needs a new engine? Really? I had a honda one time that had almost 300k miles on it and never had a problem.
I am trying to see if there is a Class Action Law Suit I can join in on... Anyone know of anything? Cause this is unacceptable!!!! So, if you are a lawyer, know a lawyer that is already in motion on a class action law suit then please contact me. I am not one to take things laying down!
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2010Jan 04
300 Touring
- Automatic transmission
- 100,000 miles
OMG! I was so glad to find this site and couldn't wait to sign up. FINALLY, I have a place to rally with others against all this commercial B----S---- we're being sold. I am the owner of a 2006 Chrysler 300 Touring. Loved it, added special after market crome kit to make it my own and I took care of her affectionate name of "White Beauty". I have over 100,000 miles and was regular with maintenance, tires, etc (had two sets for the seasons). Now my baby is sick and she clacking all over the place. When I've taken it to some shops (as dealers are tooooooooo damn expensive) Some call it lifters, but having to rely on men to explain to me what sounds greek - I just know that I keep being told that I'm going to have to replace my engine soon. I've have quotes from $2200 to 2600 with nearly $10,000 left to pay on it. This is not to say that this has been my only problem. I can only submit one complaint at a time.
I guess what I'm looking for is a forum that will allow me to join in with others to speak out against the outrageous things mega-businesses are doing to us, the consumers. They build this cheap stuff with a 3-5 yr life span causing us to become economic slaves to intangible things. From cars to simple every day living, all of it seems to be spinning out of control.
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2010Feb 04
300 Touring 3.5L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 83,000 miles
2006 chrysler 300 touring model that I bought new and bragged about it for 3 1/2 years, I loved this car, I babied this car. Then suddenly my engine was making a tapping noise. I took it to a repair shop and they replaced the upper engine rocker arms, but this did not fix the problem, so I took it to the dealer, They wanted $655 just to look at it to tell me what the problem was. The warranty ran out at 70000 and I was at 83000. The dealer told me the connecting rod failure, and damage to the engine block, crankshaft,and bearings would mean I needed a new engine,.......They told me it would cost me $7300 for a remanufactured engine or I could put in a used for $5000. I still owe 12000 dollars on this car!!! HELP HELP HELP I will never buy another chrysler product again. Can anyone help me please? Signed by an american
2009Sep 08
300 3.5L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 87,500 miles
I have bought too many new cars and have never had an engine go out on any and I usually get 150,000 miles plus with no engine problems. Always maintained my 300 with regular oil changes. It just started knocking one day and threatened to seize up. Did not take it to the dealer: 1. I don't trust them at all. 2. I did not purchase the extended warranty 3. I did not have dealer repair money.
Found a new crate engine for $2,000 and bought a cherry picker for 150 and added a little elbow grease. New engine is running fine, but I am still searching for a way to get Chrysler to cover my expenses. There is a bulletin out there regarding piston rod assembly of the #2 cylinder on some of the 2006 3.5 engine assemblies. If any one is familiar with this bulletin, please get the word out.
2008Jul 11
300 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 56,000 miles
I took the car in 1 year ago for the same issue valves were ticking... Now I am back at the dealership for the same problem and they don't want to repair its.. They know it a problem with the engine but refuse the do anything about it.. Don't buy a Chrysler .... Thats all I have to say about this
2007Sep 27
(reported on)300 2.7L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 6,214 miles
Dealership says that we are neglectful and did not change the oil on time. They never stressed the importance nor never gave us an after sale call. Oil was not change until 10,000km and immediately state that it was because of that that the engine is making a loud clacking noise. Estimated cost $6000. on a 10,000km engine over 1 year? Are you kidding me!!
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2009Jun 10
300 Touring 3.5L
I bought this Chrysler 300 because I was starstruck with the looks. It looks like a Bentley. Little did I know that it was a piece of junk. After reading all these forums, I realize that many others have this same engine noise problem. I thought if 5000 people complained about this problem there would be a recall. I have called Chrysler many times but they say no recall. They said to take it to a dealer, which I did and the cost to analyze was ridiculous. For anyone reading this please inform everyone that this car is nothing but trouble. If someone knows what the exact problem is, please post. Thanks Don
Don D.
Rochester, NY, USA
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