2006 chrysler 300. consumer writes in regards to vehicle has several repair issues. *smd the consumer stated the engine light illuminated, the hood would not stay up, there was a noise coming from the steering wheel, the brake light illuminated, the trunk fell down with no warning and the radio flashed on and off. *jb
2006 chrysler 300. consumer writes in regards to rear brake tubes recall notice. *smd the consumer stated the rear brake system was inspected a few years ago, and no problem was found. in august of 2013, the brakes failed. however, the consumer was charged and is now seeking reimbursement due to the recall.
5 speed auto transmission was stuck in park in my driveway one morning when i got in the car. i called orr chrysler dodge and came and got it and charged me $364 + to repair the problem. this is a common problem with these vehicles. i read about it on the internet. long before having the problem. why is chrysler not recalling this problem. this is terrible service. i have been a chrysler person my entire life but this is and bad rotors at 15,000 miles have caused me to rethink the whole thing. *tr
Vehicle was parked in garage. had been driven home at 11:30p.m. and woke up to fire in the garage at 1a.m. entire home and contents were lost. we had to jump from 2nd story windows to escape our home. fire department and fire marshals felt that fire began in the garage and found it undetermined, but told us that they felt strongly that it was the vehicle. we contacted our insurance company with info we found online that stated the braking problem was being recalled. they stated that they had no information to pursue. car was also a total loss. is there anything more we can do to find out why this recall #06v149000 was never sent to us? had we known we would have parked the vehicle away from our home!!!! and would have gladly taken it in for repair that was needed. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. while braking from 2 mph, the brakes failed. the contact found the brake pads had separated from the rotors. in addition, he found that the passengers side outer tie rod was also defective. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer nor was the manufacturer contacted. the failure mileage was 39,100 and the current mileage was 46,724.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle and steering wheel vibrated excessively when the brakes were applied. in addition, the front end began to shimmy and the contact experienced difficulty steering the vehicle. the dealer stated that the front and rear rotors were warped. the contact was strongly advised to replace the front and rear brake pads and rotors. the vehicle has not been repaired due to the unavailability of the parts that were ordered. the failure mileage was 24,000 and current mileage was 25,800. updated 8/7/09 *cn updated 08/11/09.*jb
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the brake pedal makes a squeaking noise that appears to originate from the springs. the noise occurred at 5 mph whenever the brake pedal was depressed. the vehicle is currently at the dealer, but has not yet been diagnosed. in addition, both of the rear windows do not work and have not been repaired. the current and failure mileages were 52,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the calipers on her brakes have been failing for over two years. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the technicians could not identify the cause of the failure. however the dealer would always resurface the brakes and turn the rotors. a certified mechanic finally concluded that the caliper was grabbing the wheels, and that the rotors did not have to be turned. she took the vehicle back to the dealer , but they wanted to charge her $40.00 to perform a diagnostic test on the brakes again. the manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was provided. the failure mileage was 40,000 to 45,0000.
Brake rotors became warped about 17000 miles then got worse and worse. i replaced the tires at about 30,000 and had the pads checked. the pads were ceramic type and had zero wear. the rotors are a problem. my 05 dodge 4x4 has the same problem and it only has 23000 miles. chrysler is buying bad rotors!!!!!! *tr
i took my car to the dealer to find out why i had these big grooves in my rotors and a grinding noise and they have 2 bulletins out on the brake problem but would not fix them due to car being past 12,000 miles. these brakes could be faulty the vehicle is a 300 srt /i took it to a brake specialist and they told me they were defective and now the dealer wont fix them because the car has 16,000 miles on it. these cars brakes could lead to safety problems if not recalled. *jb
Dt*: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at 30 mph on a wet road, there was an increased stopping distance and a loss of vehicle control without warning. the vehicle left the roadway and descended down an embankment. no injuries were sustained, but the vehicle sustained minor damage. the police were alerted, and a report was taken. the vehicle was towed to a dealer who was unable to duplicate the problem. additionally, there was a nhtsa recall; #06v149000 performed on the vehicle concerning the brakes however, the recall did not remedy the problem. the decreased braking force and increased stopping distance continued to persist. the manufacturer was alerted. *ak
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. while driving 10-15 mph, the vehicle stalled and failed to accelerate. the vehicle would accelerate approximately one minute later. the dealer stated that the vehicle misfired on two occasions. on two other occasions, the dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of failure. the dealer installed a power train control module, however, the failure continued. as of august 16, 2007, the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 10,000 and current mileage was 26,000. the dealer stated the rear brake tube must be inspected for damage, if brake tube is damaged must be replaced. the consumer provided multiple repair invoices pertaining to the defect. updated 08/31/07 *tr
Bought chrysler 300 srt8 late august 2005. complained about brake squeal and dust/excessive brake dust. took car in for warranty service with 17,000 miles. only to be advised that there was a technical service bulletin issued, but if car not brought in before 12,000 miles/12 months the repair will be approx. $865 for brake pads and resurfacing rotors. i am unable to find tech bulletin referred to. *nm
Serious brakes and rotor failure. *jb
Brake pads scoring rotors pads replaced nothing done about the grooved rotors. *jb
2006 chrysler 300 touring, loud noise from brake pedal, dealer found return spring improperly installed from factory. repair did not correct the problem. recall repair on transmission did not fix the problem. front brakes pull when applied at any speed. the car has a loud/hard engine idle. *nm
Wife drives 2006 chrysler 300srt-8 normal driver no speeding, no hard braking, car just has 10,000 miles bought it last year. the rotors are already worn and the brakes have worn out more than of usual wear. there is no reason for this wear to be at this time.*ak
Front rotors show excessive groove and dust. car only have 2,500 miles on it. *jb
On june 24, 2005, i purchased a new 2006 chrysler 300c srt8. i currently have 1972 miles on my vehicle. i have been having a problem with the braking performance of my vehicle that has not been resolved after several repair attempts. the vehicle was purchased for the purpose of enjoyment and my expectations are not being met. upon application of the brakes, my vehicle makes a very loud squeaking sound that lessens the value of the vehicle and the implied comfort that a reasonable person should expect from his/her vehicle. in accordance with my service manual, on numerous occasions, i have promptly taken the vehicle to the local chrysler service department and requested that the situation be corrected. my requests for correction have not been met. the service dealer has informed me that they are aware of the problem but have not done anything to correct it. they have stated that the rotors may be too small and need to be changed. *nm