2013 Chrysler 300: complaints, problems and recalls

WHILE DRIVING, THE CAR'S GAS PEDAL BECOMES UNRESPONSIVE. YOU CAN NOT ACCELERATE. IN MULTIPLE INCIDENCES, I HAVE BEEN NEARLY HIT ON THE FREEWAY DUE TO MY ABRUPT LOSS OF ACCELERATION. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY HAD THE CAR FOR 2 DAYS AND INFORMED ME THAT THE CAR WAS FINE. IN THE FINAL INCIDENT, I WAS GOING 75 IN HEAVY TRAFFIC WHEN THE CAR BEGAN TO LOSE SPEED. I COULD NOT ACCELERATE OR GET THE CAR TO GO. THE CAR'S CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED 70 MILES TO MY HOME BECAUSE IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. IT HAS B…

Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10520518 at NHTSA ↗

THE LIGHTING IS SO POOR ON RURAL ROADS THAT YOU MUST DRIVE WITH THE BRIGHTS ON. THE LOW BEAMS ONLY WORK FOR THE FIRST 15 FEET OR SO AND THEN WHEN GOING DOWN A SLIGHT DECLINE THE FAR DISTANCE OR "NIGHT HORIZON" JUST DISAPPEARS LIKE A CURTAIN DROPPED DOWN FROM THE TOP OF THE WINDSHIELD. YOU LITERALLY LOSE SIGHT OF THE ROAD. SAME SITUATION WHEN TURNING. ITS REALLY SCARY. I SPOKE WITH THE SERVICE MANAGER AND HE SAID HE DROVE ONE HOME AND ALMOST RAN OFF THE ROAD. HE AGREES WITH MY PROBLEM. I'M TOLD THERE IS NO FIX. IF THIS IS NOT ADDRESSED I G…

Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10520664 at NHTSA ↗

THERE WAS NO CRASH BUT THERE IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE. THE HEADLIGHTS ON THE CAR ARE THE WORSE I'VE EVER ENCOUNTERED (OWNER 12 CARS). WHEN YOU TURN THE CORNER ON A UN LIT STREET THERE IS A BIG BLIND SPOT LEFT AND RIGHT. I HAVE ALMOST ALREADY HIT 3 PARKED CARS CLOSE TO THE CORNET BECAUSE YOU CANNOT SEE THEM NOR THE CURB. EVEN DRIVING ON A ROAD IT LOOKS LIKE THERE ARE BLINDERS ON THE LIGHTS LEFT AND RIGHT. CHECKED WITH THE DEALER AND THERE ARE NO ADJUSTMENTS TO BE MADE. I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW THIS HUGE SAFETY ISSUE ESCAPED EVERYONE'S ATTENTION. CAN…

Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10520667 at NHTSA ↗

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE DUE TO RUST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NONE OF THE SAFETY FEATURES ALERTED THE CONTACT OF A POTENTIAL FAILURE IN THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE CONTACT TO VEER TO THE LEFT AND CRASH INTO A GUARD RAIL. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL WAS ALSO COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO THE DEALER AND REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE …

Owner-reported narrative. 5,219 miles reported. Look up ODI 10523953 at NHTSA ↗

06/25/2013 VEHICLE STALLED AT 60 MPH, COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE FORCING ME OFF ROAD. 3485 MILES ON NEW VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER, STATED REPAIRED GEAR RATIO, TEST DROVE 25 MI AND CORRECTED PROBLEM. 07/18/2013 4000 MILES ON NEW VEHICLE DRIVING HOME FROM DINNER WITH 2 AND 4YR OLD CHILDREN IN BACKSEATS, 60 MPH CAR STALLS, COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE ONCE AGAIN. ALMOST REAR ENDED BY PASSING DRIVER WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHOULDER VEHICLE. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 3,485 miles reported. Look up ODI 10525766 at NHTSA ↗

TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHRYSLER 300 EQUIPPED WITH A WEBASTO HOLLANDIA SERIES 740 AFTER MARKET SUN ROOF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE SUN ROOF SUDDENLY SHATTERED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,200. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. KMJ

Owner-reported narrative. 36,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10544991 at NHTSA ↗

CHRYSLER MANUFACTURE IS AWARE AND HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THE SAFETY ISSUE PERTAINING TO THE LIGHTING OR RATHER THERE THE LACK OF LIGHTING. WHAT IS IT GOING TO TAKE FOR SOMETHING TO BE DONE ?? FATALITIES . I WAS ASSURED THAT THEY WOULD RESOLVE THE ISSUE HOWEVER I AM STILL DRIVING A CAR THAT I PAID GOOD MONEY FOR AND CAN'T DRIVE AT NIGHT. I TOOK MY CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP ON THREE OCCASIONS FOR THEM TO ADJUST THE HEADLIGHTS AS THERE IS NO LIGHTING TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT SIDES IN RURAL AREAS. AFTER THE 2ND ATTEMPT TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM UNSUCCESSFULL…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10549914 at NHTSA ↗

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHRYSLER 300 C. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO INCREASE SPEED DESPITE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER MAY HAVE TO BE CHANGED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION FILTER AND SOLENOID. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,957.

Owner-reported narrative. 13,957 miles reported. Look up ODI 10550366 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2013-12-06 (December 6, 2013)

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chrysler 300 AWD, Dodge Charger AWD, and Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 vehicles equipped with ZF all wheel drive ("AWD") 8HP45 transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the transmission output shaft may fracture.

Consequence: The transmission output shaft fracture could result in a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park'.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmissions, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2014. Customers may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall number is N65.

Reported: 2014-10-08 (October 8, 2014)

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

Consequence: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.

Reported: 2016-04-25 (April 25, 2016)

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2011, to November 27, 2014, and 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 16, 2012, to December 22, 2015. The affected vehicles, equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a monostable gear selector, may not adequately warn the driver when driver's door is opened and the vehicle is not in PARK, allowing them to exit the vehicle while the vehicle is still in gear.

Consequence: Drivers thinking that their vehicle's transmission is in the PARK position may be struck by the vehicle and injured if they attempt to get out of the vehicle while the engine is running and the parking brake is not engaged.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to mitigate the risk of vehicle rollaway, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S27. Note: On October 19, 2016 Chrysler identified some previously repaired vehicles did not receive the complete software updates. Chrysler will renotify the affected owners, and dealers will update the software again.

Reported: 2017-07-10 (July 10, 2017)

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

Consequence: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T36.

Reported: 2018-01-09 (January 9, 2018)

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Chrysler is recalling certain 2009-2010 RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Chrysler is also recalling certain 2009 RAM 3500, RAM 2500, RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Aspen, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U03.

Reported: 2019-01-15 (January 15, 2019)

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.