Problems with 2006 Chrysler 300 STRUCTURE

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. while driving at a low speed, the contact noticed smoke under the hood on the driver's side of the vehicle. the contact also mentioned that the temperature gauge increased as the vehicle started to overheat. the contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and, upon opening the hood, noticed fluid leaking from the engine compartment. also, when it rained, water entered the vehicle through the roof. on several occasions, while driving 45 mph, all the doors shook as if they would open. the dealer (economic auto sales, 2715 martin luther king jr pkwy, des moines, ia 50314, 515-279-0325) informed the contact that they could not assist because the vehicle was purchased 'as is'. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 71,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the contact stated that the driver's side rocker panel detached from the vehicle. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to tuttle-click's tustin chrysler jeep dodge ram (40 auto center dr, tustin, ca 92782, (714) 730-4600) where it was diagnosed that the rocker panel needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired several times. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 161,000.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. while the vehicle was parked, the trunk was opened but failed to stay open. the trunk inadvertently closed, hitting the contact on the back. there were no injuries. several weeks later the failure occurred again for a second time and struck someone on the head. there were no injuries. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown. updated 05/31/17*lj updated 10/12/2017*js

Takata recall i got into a car accident 9/2/16. i rear ended a car. my airbags deployed but ruptured instantly this caused me to hit my head on the steering wheel causing lots of neck and back pain and i also chipped my front tooth. my daughter was grazed by a small fragment not causing too much harm. it was horrible. we also inhaled the powder substance that was in the airbags since then i have a dry cough especially at night and a lot of heartburn.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. while the vehicle was being serviced by an independent mechanic, it was observed that the subframe and engine cradle were severely corroded and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. the vehicle was towed to a body shop, and was repaired at a cost of $1905.98. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 110,000. updated 08/16/16.*jb

Takata recall. i purchase a 2006 chrysler 300 c from uxuray auto in georgia. not knowing that there was a recall on said vehicle. on june 6th 2016 on my way to bury my mother in sc. the air bags exploded in the car as was approching a red light in barnwell sc. blinding me, causing me to side swipe the car stop at the red light in front of me. i reported the incident to chrysler . chrysler after investigation agree to repair my car with a fifty dollor a day rental. i was taken to the hospital in augusta ga, by amblunace. a mr. aubin attorny from chrysler later states that the car would not be repair until the bodily injury claim was settled. this happen on june 7 2016, to this date chrysler have not repair our car. in order to get my car repaired i had to sign a harmless release for chrysler. under duress i signed the release. one whole year chrysler have not repaired this car . i requested that they buy the car back/ and pay me for lost of use of our vehcile,. he said in order to get the car repaired/ i must sign a release of all harms. no attorney would take this case, they say it is not worth that much for them. 1 whole year and chrysler has our car, we were force into buying another car yet still paying for the chrysler. is this the law? can chrysler get away with this? forcing us to do what we don;t want to do? chrysler has offered me 8.000 to sign the harmless release and then they will give me my car back after one year of suffering, is this right? help me please, we have no one else to turn to for help. no one.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. while making a left turn, the rear driver side door of the contact's vehicle was struck by another vehicle. the driver and passenger side air bags deployed. the vehicle was towed. a police report was filed. the contact received neck and back injuries, which required medical attention. the dealer repaired the electrical system. the vehicle was damaged on the rear driver side, the front windshield fractured, the seat belts failed, and the rear driver side tire blew out. the body damage was not repaired. the contact stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v313000 and 16v352000 (air bags); however, the vin tool confirmed that the part was not available for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. the vin was invalid. the approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

This morning i went to the gas station this morning after i put the gas in my car it turn off automatically can't get out of gas station with out turn it on 3 times move forward a little and then turn off completely after a couple minutes got out of the gas station and i was driving to my house afraid,scare of something may happen ,i stopped in stop sign it turn off again i turned back on and then drove again got into medium traffic street and it was no emergency it turn off bit this time i got a truck behind me so i turn my car into the walk side cause the truck was close to me and i would of hit me from behind my front lower bumper scratched, almost ripped ,i turned on again and reverse slowly back into the street the truck driver came to ask me what happen? ,if i was ok ? i explain to him what happen he told me i should not be driving the car anymore but i have to work he left and i kept driving with my emergency lines on a couple minutes after turn off again this time nobody was behind me turn it back on and drove again a block away from my house turn off again so i look for a safe place to parked and walked home,i call a friend to give me ride to work cause can't loose money or days or my job!!! it happen to me before i kept turn it on and i burn the water temperature sensor and killed the battery that in total cost me 411.95 dollars and i cant be working to fix this car is low in miles but no safe at all ...reopen the investigation nhtsa workers or drive my car for a day ...check the case on a cloverdale resident. *tr

While driving on more that one occasion my knee accidentally bumped the ignition key and turned the car while moving i was able to restart the car without incidents. i contact chrysler twice regarding this matter to give the a heads up but i have not heard from about resolving the problem. i bought this car new in 2006. *tr

Upon driving on the highway the legal speed limit is always 70mph. while following the flow of traffic individuals ahead of me started slowing down to a cruise speed of 40-50mph abruptly. while paying attention to the change in pace i slowed down as well to feel comfortable with the flow of traffic. when checking my rearview mirror to see if there was a opening to change lanes i noticed a ford truck coming from behind at a excelled pace. with seconds before the contact i braced myself for the wreck. without paying attention suddenly the driver from behind ran into my rear of my car. this impact not only shattered my entire rear window, but my truck caved in, both my tail lights were knocked out, and i was knocked into the next far right lane. during the impact i braced myself and hit the steering wheel, my driver side rear mirror was knocked down and the hazard wheel alignment lights came on. while all of this occurred i was shocked my driver side airbag didn't employ. i am a male, 5?8, 160 pounds so i am sure the electronics could tell a person was visibly in the seat. had i not seen the truck come from behind i could've been thrown out the window. i am surprised of the malfunction and wanted to report it. *tr

The pink plastic shift interlock latch broke. the plastic breaks from continual foreseeable use. failure causes the inability to move the shifting mechanism out of park and thus drive the vehicle. according to youtube.com [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uamy_m7ttk], this seems to occur on 2006 and 2007 models. i am not certain, but 2008 and newer models have a part that is green and does not seem as likely to break. furthermore, mileage or age does not appear to be a factor. mine broke before 75,000 miles and slightly after 6 years. dorman makes an metal aluminum replacement part ranging from $22 to $40 depending on the retailer. online is less expensive. the fact that there is a metal, durable replacement part is evidence that this is an increasing problem. moreover, it is believed that chrysler knows of this problem and has failed to recall its vehicles. furthermore, after calling chrysler 800 customer service # (reference #22152872), i was informed that there was no recall on my specific car, that chrysler would not even consider covering the cost unless i first went to a chrysler dealership at which a certified chrysler mechanic would have to confirm that the pink plastic shift interlock latch was the issue. diagnostic alone costs $150, but may be applied to repairs. i then called the chrysler dealership in tustin, ca and a servicing manager informed me that he was aware of the issue, but had yet to see chrysler cover the estimated $500 cost even though the replacement part is $22 to $40. this is a products liability case: chrysler is (1) a commercial supplier of a (2) defective designed product under the consumer expectation, risk-utility, and the feasible alternative tests and is the (3) actual and (4) proximate cause of the defect which causes property damages. there are no applicable defenses. this also a potential class action lawsuit. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the contact stated that the hood hinge failed and caused the hood to close on the contact's head. the contact had to use a wooden stick to hold the hood upright. the contact took the vehicle to a dealer who stated that the hinges needed to be replaced but could not guarantee the hinges would remedy the failure. the contact did not have the hinges replaced. the failure mileage was 30,000.

Took car in for oil change and to have front end shaking checked out. was informed that the front tie rod was defective. since i had an extended chrysler warranty i took it to the local dealership for repair and found that it needed replacement but was not covered under the warranty. this is a 2006 vehicle with under 50,000 miles. never had a tie rod go bad in anything else i've owned--and it looks like i'm not the only one. *tr

what was done to correct the failure; i.e, parts repaired or replaced (and if old part is available). *tr