2011 Chrysler 300 owner complaints

I was driving my car and I heard a whine from the engine compartment. The battery indicator light came on and I received a "battery saver mode" message on the evic. I parked the vehicle. When I shut it off, the engine had a strong odor of burning plastic about it. When I got back into my car the power was completely gone. Attempts to jump start the vehicle were unsuccessful. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the anti lock brakes and traction control warning lights illuminated. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 61,000.

On my way home from work today, I was driving about 40 MPH when I got a battery saver mode message. I had been getting the message a few days now and didn't know what to think of it. A little further into the commute, I started smelling a burning smell. All of a sudden, all of the vehicles systems start to shut down and the car just dies (while I'm driving it)! Luckily I was able to pull off into an empty parking lot using the momentum of the car, but I wasn't even able to use my hazard lights. It had completely died. Scary to say the least. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 65,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system) however the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN not available.

Experienced complete alternator failure while driving vehicle. No prior warning of alternator problems. After failure of alternator vehicle went into power save mode while driving disabling the ABS, ESC, ECM, and cbc of the vehicle. It also caused an underhood electrical fire in which ems and the fd had to be called. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Chrysler 300. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The dealer stated that the vehicle was working up to standards. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system); however, the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Chrysler 300. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle failed to restart. The failure occurred on several occasions. The dealer stated that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 29,000. Updated 02/18/15*lj

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Chrysler 300. While driving various speeds, the battery saving mode warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that there was an abnormal whining noise accompanied by an abnormal odor during the failure. The following day, while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and the battery saving mode warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator caused the battery to fail and both would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number:14v634000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Vehicle suddenly lost all power with strong burning odor. Dealer has identified that alternator blew and caused blown battery. Additional electrical damage possible. Dealer says we are responsible for paying for repairs and hope to get reimbursed when Chrysler begins notification of recall process. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v634000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Takata recall: I am amazed that a recall that can cause injury or death is treated so very lightly. It greatly upsets me that I could be in an accident and die but not from the accident. I am a 30 year retired aviation maintenance officer, we didn't fly our aircraft if known safety defect could cost death of our pilots are aircrew. I remain greatly disappointed and angry over this issue. How many more lives must be lost of consumers injured before this issue is resolved? My life matters!! VIN: 2c3ca6ct3bh559393 NHTSA recall number 16v-352 manufacturer recall number s343.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Chrysler 300. The contact stated the air bag light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times regarding the failure. The dealer stated the air bag wiring connection was loose. The dealer tightened the air bag wires; however, the air bag light remained illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 1,500 and the current mileage was 3,010.

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags). The part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13v118000 (air bags). The manufacturer and dealer were contacted and stated that the part was not available for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 12/30/13*cn updated 01/14/14

When I fill up my car I smell gas if I only put it on half a tank I do not smell gas. Also the steering is making a popping sound and if I turn the car loses control this is a real issue I'm having with my Chrysler 300

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Chrysler 300. While attempting to stop the vehicle, there was an abnormal noise coming from the passenger side brakes. The contact also stated that the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated. Additionally, when depressing the off/on button, the engine hesitated to shut off. The button had to be depressed multiple times on some occasions in order for the engine to shut off. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 9,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the engine stalled. As a result, the contact crashed into the base of a light pole. A police report was not filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.

While driving at night on a non illuminated road the headlight beam extends about 12 then angles to right and left. When turning left or right there is no illumination to right or left when turning. Making the turn is like driving into a black hole. There could be a person or impediment in the way and it cannot be detected. A solution is for the headlight beam to angle to right and left much closer to the front of the car. I have discussed this with Chrysler case # [xxx] and deacons Chrysler, mayfield village, ohio. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr