10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
94,143 miles

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2005 Chrysler 300 engine problems

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2005 Chrysler 300 Owner Comments (Page 2 of 3)

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problem #31

Jan 042016

300

  • 117,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I am having a problem with the wireless ignition node (win) module, which can exhibit a binding condition of the solenoid latch. It's possible that the key can be removed from the ignition switch prior to placing the shifter in "park, " which can cause unintended vehicle movement. There was a safety recall for the year 2010 model, but I am having the same problem with the 2005. My car was stationary. The dashlights will not go off I have been able to pull the key out and the radio would still be playing after I opened the door. I have been able to remove the key and the engine would still be running. Now I can't get the car to start at all, the key is not engaging but the dash instrument lights are still on, I had to disconnect the battery so the battery would not lose power.

- Wichita, KS, USA

problem #30

Nov 082015

300

  • miles
The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300. While driving at 15 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts the power resumed once the vehicle came to a complete stop. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

- Garland, TX, USA

problem #29

Oct 152013

300

  • 154,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300. While driving at approximately 30 mph, the engine stalled without warning. After several attempts, the vehicle was able to restart. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 154,000.

- Fayette, MS, USA

problem #28

Sep 182015

300

  • 145,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 145,000.

- Temple, TX, USA

problem #27

Aug 102015

300

  • 89,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact noticed an abnormal noise under the hood of the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the vehicle independently veered to the right. The contact was able to stop the vehicle and discovered that the belt was detached. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the pulley failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #26

Jul 072015

300

  • 162,000 miles
I attempted to start my car and it made a sound and would not turn over. I had my husband check to see if the battery was dead and he informed me the battery was fine. We attempted to start it again and you could tell how it wanted to start but would not turn over. Once I turned the key off I noticed a red light with a lightning bolt in the middle of backwards parentheses. )Z( kind of like this! I noticed a lot of people are complaining of this same situation, I'm just glad mine was parked in our drive way and not on the middle of a street!

- Strasburg, VA, USA

problem #25

Jul 022015

300

  • 115,577 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The car stalled in the middle of the freeway while driving at 65mph!! it is a miracle no other car crashed into us and killed us. It also stalls on the streets and after filling it up with gas. Sometimes it starts up again and sometimes it doesn't. the car is a safety hazard to my son and me!! it is a 2005 Chrysler 300 2.7L.

- Mission Viejo, CA, USA

problem #24

Apr 152015

300 6-cyl

  • 70,000 miles
On 4/15/2015 and 5/7/2015 the engine on our car just stopped running as I was making a turn at the intersection of two streets. We lost all power brakes and steering to the car and I had to let it coast off to the side of the road. I manually stopped the car and put it in parking gear. I was able to restart the engine on the first try and continued my trip. Obviously, this recurring problem is of great concern to us and would appreciate your advise on what we should do to have it investigated and corrected a.S.a.P. we have the car serviced on a regular basic and we do not neglect the car.

- Port Charlotte, FL, USA

problem #23

Jun 182014

300 6-cyl

  • 76,000 miles
Our engine went out and needed replaced when car was under 80,000 miles. It had to be replaced for over $3000. Now we are told that the cradle/subframe that holds the engine in is rusted through causing our vehicle problems when turning right. It's ready to break and cause many problems if we continue driving it!!! I've found many complaints with both of these issues online that people have reported to the company. What's it going to take to get a recall? a death as result of an accident caused from driving the car. I have kids...its unsafe and costly... what a junk car Chrysler :(

- Ashland, OH, USA

problem #22

Mar 022015

300

  • 160,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle decelerated and the check engine and parking assistance warning indicators illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

- Bronx, NY, USA

problem #21

Mar 092015

300 6-cyl

  • 140,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I was driving in the fast lane on the interstate and all of a sudden the car began to shut down. It took all my might to move the car from the fast lane to the median, which was on the opposite side of the slow lane. I could have easily been killed due to the speeds of the cars around me.this was the most frightening situation I've ever been in!! I am not due for an oil change until next month. The car never sounded funny or anything.

- Tuscaloosa, AL, USA

problem #20

Feb 202015

300

  • 130,000 miles
Was driving normally when car hesitated then stopped. Car would start again abt 20 min later. Dealer checked with computer found no prob. Took car back. Abt 1 month later reoccured. Was towed to different dealership that also coulnd't find problem but cleaned heavy carbon from throttle, test drives indicated ok, another month same probleem, dealer could only find low battery, chgd it and we drove again, ok for 1 month and 1 week, car stalled again. Took to 3rd dealer and are awaiting diagnosis.

- Howell , NJ, USA

problem #19

Jan 262015

300 6-cyl

  • 12,000 miles
My car gear shift got stuck in park and now want move unless you go under the cover of the shift.

- St. Louis, MO, USA

problem #18

Jan 082015

300 8-cyl

  • 69,700 miles
After refueling, the car started and then died. I restarted and then pulled away. It died again at the two following stops. It then died while driving down a hill at 15 mph. All of this occurred within 2 miles of refueling. The vehicle restarted following each event. After parking the car for several hours the problem was gone. A similar episode happened the next time I refueled as well.

- Atascadero, CA, USA

problem #17

Jan 162015

300 8-cyl

  • 102,160 miles
Car stalls 6 to 9 times after gas fillup.

- Middle Island, NY, USA

problem #16

Jan 132015

300

  • 180,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 5 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle restarted after 3 minutes but the problem recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate mileage was 180,000.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #15

Oct 242014

300

  • 161,000 miles
Unable to shift gear out of parking position. This issue was fixed August 2009 and is happening again. Unfortunately, I never know when the issue will surface and recently, I was in a not so nice neighborhood and frightened to death because I was unable to shift from park to reverse. After a few attempts of cutting my car off and on and executing the brakes, I was able to get the car going again. So over this issue right now.

- Columbia, SC, USA

problem #14

Oct 032014

300

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #13

Jul 162013

300 8-cyl

  • 106,000 miles
In July, I was stopped at a stop sign. My car went dead - engine stopped, lights, radio went off. I put it in park and restarted. Next occurrence was about a month later at a stop sign again. Last occurrence was September 22, 2014 - this time the car felt like it was decelerating on the interstate at approx. 60 mph - the malfunction light flashed and the esp bas light came on. After I got off the highway, the car completely shut off at a stop sign. I put it in park and restarted. My mechanic has installed a program update B/C he couldn't identify the problem. I do know I filled up my car the Friday prior to the last occurrence and did not drive it until the Monday am when this last incident occurred.

- New Orleans, LA, USA

problem #12

Jun 242013

300 6-cyl

  • 59,000 miles
Bubbles in back left tire, wheel shaking, trunk closed on owners hand. The dealership hollywood Kia did not take car back next day, we left keys with receptionist who refused to give a receipt, kept 2000 deposit and is selling the online for 2000 more than we paid. My name still on title.

- Weston , FL, USA

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