Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 0506 | 03/01/2005 | 10013720 | 2006 chrysler 300 srt8 and 2006 dodge magnum srt8 6.1l engine fast feedback program. *sc | 04/25/2005 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 51 | 11/01/2004 | 10011552 | Customer satisfaction notification d51 anti-freeze concentration level. the engine coolant may have a low (weak) anti-freeze concentration level. *tt | 01/26/2005 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 50 | 11/01/2004 | 10011551 | Customer satisfaction notification d50 radiator isolator brackets. the radiator isolator brackets may crack. *tt | 01/26/2005 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 0900505 | 09/16/2006 | 0901006 | 10018981 | Multiple cylinder misfire or rough idle. *tt | 01/26/2006 |
| 1803505 | 11/18/2005 | 1803505A | 10018588 | Flash:mil illumination at start-up due to dtc p2112 or p1521. *ak | 01/06/2006 |
| 1801105 | 02/22/2005 | 10012815 | Engine or rpm undershooting while slowing to a stop. *tt | 03/31/2005 | |
| 1804404 | 12/08/2004 | 10011927 | Cold start idle cycling or radiator steaming at idle. *tt | 02/07/2005 | |
| 0901504 | 11/04/2004 | 10011560 | Engine oil viscosity grades for 5.7l multiple displacement system (mds). *tt | 01/26/2005 | |
| 0901304 | 08/06/2004 | 10009773 | Gasoline engine oil quality and viscosity grades. *tt | 10/25/2004 | |
| 1802704 | 06/21/2004 | 10008049 | Flash: rough idle or high rpm on start or spark knock. *tt | 07/20/2004 | |
| 0406 | 04/01/2004 | 10007047 | New launch fast feedback engine program. warranty planning & administration bulletin. *tt | 05/25/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 08/23/2012 | 1 | ||
| I was driving with the a/c on and it just completely shut down. the air conditioning does not work at all now, wont light up or anything. since this has happened, the air light has been on as well. *tr | |||
| 09/29/2009 | |||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler 300. the contact stated the vehicle would intermittently stall while driving various speeds. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. the failure mileage was unavailable. | |||
| 09/29/2009 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 chrysler 300. the contact stated the vehicle would intermittently stall while driving various speeds. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. the failure mileage was unavailable. rvk | |||
| 11/25/2010 | 144000 | ||
| Motor locked | |||
| 04/10/2009 | 56000 | 1 | |
| 1. the events leading up to the failure. there are hundreds of reports on the internet about long term and systemic oil sludge problems causing sudden catastrophic engine failures in dodge and chrysler vehicles using the 2.7l v6 engine spanning from approx 1998-2005. my well maintained 2005 chrysler 300 engine failed suddenly and dangerously while driving. and this was 1 month after paying the chrysler dealer $850 to change the transmission fluid and coolant at factory suggested dates. with only 56,000 miles and oil changed every 5000 miles (owners manual suggests 7500) the chrysler dealer initially wanted over $2000 to fix an unexplained internal water pump leak, and timing chain failure. only after heated discussion did they back down and repair it for a $100 deductible under the 7/70 drivedrain warranty. 2. the failure, how often it occurs, its consequences. simply using google and entering chrysler 2.7l engine failure leads to hundreds of reports of suspected oil sludge (due to poor engine design and oil not flowing properly) that causes sudden and dangerous unexplained engine failure involving thousands of dollars. chrysler and its dealers first attempt to blame customers for not changing the oil enough or using the right oil etc. in my case my dealer said ...chrysler is being very quiet asking us to use all new parts and not giving us alot of information.... 3. what was done to correct the failure; i.e, parts repaired or replaced (and if old part is available). my dealer said chrysler told them not to talk about it and to use new and modified parts they gave them and not to use any of the old parts. *tr | |||
| 03/01/2007 | 1 | ||
| Engine in 2005 chrysler 300 limited has been using oil since bought. the car was but from the car dealerships owner. it was his wife's car and had 18,000 miles on it. have taken it back to chrysler dealership for service and have complained about the oil usage. to date they have done nothing to determine where the oil is going. have notified chrysler by certified letter with no response from them at all. *tr | |||
| 03/01/2008 | 62000 | 1 | 11/29/2004 |
| Engine failure on highway due to sludge. i have all proof of timely oil changes. chrysler does not want to take responsibility. *tr | |||
| 08/21/2007 | 52000 | 1 | 10/20/2004 |
| Engine light comes on and vehicle hesitates. told by extended warranty company that there is a design flaw with my 2005 chrysler 300. dealership says there is a carbon build up on the valves and combustion chamber that causes the valves to stick creating a misfire. *tr updated 09/18/07 *tr | |||
| 07/16/2007 | 8 | 8 | 06/13/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chrysler 300c. the contact stated that the driver's seat failed to move and the vehicle would stall and shut off every two months. the failures usually occur without warning and while driving 15 mph. on july 17, 2007, the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they found nothing wrong. the current mileage is 37,000 and failure mileage was 8. | |||
| 08/01/2006 | 31000 | 1 | 07/01/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle stalled while making a left turn on multiple occasions. also, the vehicle vibrated due to carbon build up. the engine vibrated until it would stall, and always stalled while making a left turn. the service dealer determined the vehicle needed a new ignition coil and cylinder heads. | |||
| 10/13/2006 | 40000 | 1 | 10/05/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 15 mph on a street, the instrument cluster panel and gauges intermittently flickered off and on, followed by the engine stalling without warning. afterwards, the contact shut off the engine and restarted without further incident. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who was unable to duplicate the problem. the problem persisted, and the manufacturer was alerted. | |||
| 02/07/2005 | 25 | 6 | 01/06/2005 |
| This is my second new chrysler 300 passenger vehicle that has had the same problem. the problem occurs when the car is put into the reverse position. once, you start to back-up the car cuts off. the first car was returned to the dealer and exchanged for a second new chrysler 300. the same problem exists. the dealers mechanic said the problem was the throttle. i believe this is a serious problem, because if it continues to cut off -- another car may hit me and cause an accident. *jb | |||
| 09/23/2005 | 23000 | 4 | 08/14/2004 |
| Have leased my chrysler 300 c for a little over a year. the vehicle has had a random stalling issue which has occurred 3 times in the last year. dealer was unable to reproduce the condition but did re-flash the pcm with a driveability update. vehicle just recently stalled while turning left onto a main road. the vehicle stalled in the middle of traffic lanes and i was nearly hit by two vehicles while trying to restart the car. the car restarted and i promptly drove it to the dealership. i just received a call that they can not duplicate the problem but are investigating further. i do not feel that this vehicle is safe and am concerned that i may be injured or injure someone else in the event that the vehicle stalls in traffic again. *nm | |||
| 11/12/2004 | 3703 | 5 | 08/18/2004 |
| Steering wheel vibrates speedometer goes from 65 to 40 engine light comes and stays on dates 2/24/05 4/1/25 4/11/05 4/25/05 the dealer wanted the consumer to continue driving the vehicle without determining what the problem was. the only the thing that they were willing to do was change the sparks plugs. *jb there was also a whistling noise while on the freeway. the windshield was removed an re-installed. *sc the air bag light illuminated on several occasions *jb | |||
| 02/15/2005 | 5500 | 5 | 11/04/2004 |
| While making a left hand turn vehicle stalled. consumer pulled over and restarted the vehicle. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.*ak updated 12/14/2005. the sunroof shattered when the consumer closed his door. the dealer claimed this occurred because the glass was binding in the track. the headliner was coming down in the rear. . *nm | |||
| 07/08/2004 | 1 | ||
| Intermittently while driving on california freeway between 55 to 65 mph vehicle stalled . this caused loss of steering and brakes. dealership inspected vehicle several times, but could not duplicate or correct the problem. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 11/16/2009 | 70000 | ||
| 2005 chrysler 300 engine problems on november engine light turned on car did not want to star half hr later turned on too it to mechanic replace coolat air bleeder belt center. january 10, 2011 engine light on again car started stalling and went dead. | |||
| 05/04/2010 | 52858 | ||
| Car blew up | |||
| 01/04/2006 | 25000 | ||
| My 2005 300 has had multi-problems since i bought it brand new in 2005. 1st the water out housing has been replaced twice and chrysler refuses to admit there is a problem with it, the gear shifter assembly has gone out on it at only 25k, that was not allowing me to shift from park to any gear. the oil pressure switch just went out today, i'm so sick of this car and most of all sick of chrysler not accepting responsibility for any of this. some of these issues pose a serious safety concern and will cause a tragic accident if not addressed promptly and repaired by chrysler at no cost to the customer. | |||
| 07/21/2005 | 200 | 05/04/2005 | |
| Day after purchase noticed load roar and steering wheel vibrating when the compressor for the air condition kicked on and off, called dealership and was told to keep driving maybe it will work itself out, maybe a kink. i am now on my fourth visit and the problem is progressing. the vehicle now stutters and almost dies each time the compressor kicks on and off. the dealership located in crystal city, mo is still figuring out how to handle the problem, which started the day after purchase. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 04/27/2005 | 3 | 06/01/2004 | |
| Please see my detailed letter with my fax | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 05/16/2009 | 105000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chrysler 300. the contact stated after turning the vehicle on the check engine light came on and the vehicle would hesitate and then accelerate. the failure occurred intermittently. the check engine light would also illuminate when the engine was turned off. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and other local mechanics who billed him for diagnostic testing but no one could duplicate the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 105,000. | |||
| 05/16/2009 | 105000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chrysler 300. the contact stated after driving and then turn the vehicle on and off the check engine light comes on and the vehicle would hesitate and then it takes off. the vehicle would be fine after a while. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and different other mechanic shops but no one could duplicate the problem. they would charge him a cost but the problem was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted who offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 105,000....mw | |||
| 01/11/2009 | 75000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns 2005 chrysler 300. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was towed to local repair shop where it was diagnosed that the engine would need to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included on any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 125,000. | |||
| 01/11/2009 | 75000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns 2005 chrysler 300. the contact stated that the while driving the vehicle stalled. the first time the failure occurred the vehicle was towed to local shop who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted who did not offered any assistance since the vehicle was not included on any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 125,000. pm | |||
| 02/12/2010 | 78000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler 300c. upon starting the engine, the vehicle immediately stalled. the engine was restarted and immediately began to exhibit an unusually high increase in rpms. the contact then heard a loud bang noise coming from under the hood followed by the engine stalling a second time. upon further inspection, the contact found the engine block and large deposits of oil on the ground. the vehicle had not been diagnosed by the dealer and there were no prior warnings. the current and failure mileages were 78,000. | |||
| 01/04/2009 | 57000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler 300 purchased used in 2008. he stated while driving at speeds of 75 mph the vehicle made a loud exploding noise and stalled. the vehicle was towed to his independent mechanic where it was found the engine had failed. the mechanic stated the engine blew due to lack of lubrication, however there was oil in the engine. there were no recalls and no repairs were made to date. the failure mileages was 57,000 and current was 57,500. the vin was not available. | |||
| 12/05/2008 | 65815 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chrysler 300. the contact parked her vehicle, but it failed to restart. after several attempts to restart the vehicle, she called aaa and had the vehicle towed to the dealer. the dealer stated that a new engine was needed. there were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel and no maintenance was done to the engine prior to the diagnosis. the contact was recently at the dealer for an oil change, in which there were no failures. the failure mileage was 65,815. | |||
| 10/10/2007 | 6 | 07/10/2004 | |
| The car would start to shake uncontrollably while accelerating slowly and stall out at stops. the car would lose power while accelerating onto highway and make grinding noises. the check engine light comes on and the dealer states they find no codes because the light shuts off before i get there. *tr | |||
| 09/07/2005 | 11614 | 1 | 07/20/2004 |
| 2005 300 limited has a throttle and engine problems. *ts when the consumer test drove the vehicle he told the salesperson about the vehicle rough idle. the salesperson said to drive the vehicle for about 1000 miles to work the bugs out of the engine. if that didn't work he was told to bring the vehicle back and the problem would be fixed under the vehicles warranty. the vehicle was returned to the dealer at 1700 miles. the dealer flashed the computer but the rough idle was still present. the flash created a high idle, lunging and popping sound when putting the vehicle in park. the vehicle also shook when turning the vehicle off. when the vehicle was driven over 30 mph the throttle would not ease down when the consumer foot was removed from the accelerator pedal. the consumer had to ride the brakes to slow the vehicle down. *nm | |||
| 12/16/2004 | 494 | 5 | 12/03/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle stalls intermittently. it has been taken to the dealership a total of 5 times. the dealer performed diagnostics test on the vehicle after four times the dealer is still unable to duplicate the problem. the vehicle has now been taken back to the dealership a fifth time. this time a flight recorder was installed in the vehicle to find out what the problem might be. the manufacturer has been alerted. | |||
| 12/09/2004 | 10709 | 9 | 05/03/2004 |
| Bought a chrysler 300 touring on march 3,2004 i've had the following problems: 12-09-04 recall d50 radiator isolator brackets, recall d51 antifreeze concentration level, noise coming from dash around the defroster advised nothing could be done for rattling. engine light comes for a few days then goes off. unknown reasons. 12-18-04 passenger air bag light stays on - system recalibrated. 12-21-04 passenger air bag light on a second time - system recalibrated a second time. 10-12-05 vin number covered by dashboard - cut a rearranged pad problem corrected. 12-22-05 driver side airbag light stays on - circuit 1 code clock spring defect - replaced clock spring. 12-23-05 driver side air bag light on a second time. had to wait until after christmas for service. told by dealership (dodge country, tx) they would not provide a rental car which is a part of the warranty because the vehicle is operative and would not be responsible if the air bags accidentally deploys while operating the vehicle. vehicle parked until 12-30-05 clock spring replaced a second time. 1-18-06 rear drivers side window would not roll down 50% of the time. loud squeaking and rattling sound coming from rear of vehicle. abs and electronic stability light on. vehicle can't be seen for service until 1-23-05 by dealership. vehicle parked until dealership can pick it up. *nm | |||
| 01/17/2006 | 29000 | 6 | 09/13/2005 |
| 2005 chrysler 300 c has a documented history of stalling since taking ownership of vehicle. vehicle has stalled multiple times while driving. dealership has attempted to reprogram the powertrain control module, clean the combustion chambers, and replace the manifold absolute pressure sensor; problem still exists. after the most recent occurrence of stalling i was unable to restart the vehicle. i took a video of the attempts to restart the vehicle as the dealership has never been able to duplicate the issue. i have also contacted chrysler customer relations and they have stated that there is nothing they can do since the dealership cannot duplicate the issue even though i have shown the dealership the video of the stall / non-start issue. vehicle has approximately 29,000 miles. *jb | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 6000 | 3 | 07/23/2004 |
| Dt: the contact stated when the check engine light illuminated the vehicle started shaking, loses power, and noise came from the engine. this occurred at various speeds. the first time the vehicle was taken for repairs the dealership could not duplicate the problem. the second time, they replaced the spark plugs, cleaned the fuel system ,and the valve. the dealer repaired the vehicle in the same manner when the problem returned the third time. the problem has not recurred. *ak | |||
| 06/24/2005 | 14677 | 5 | 03/30/2005 |
| Dt: the contact stated vehicle stalled at stop signs and red lights, and while driving at 45 mph. the steering wheel locked and then the car died. the vehicle has been to the dealership twice for stalling. the dealer did a diagnostic and could not find the cause of the problem. the problem seemed to be intermittent. she contacted chrysler, and they said that she needed to call customer service at her dealership; they could not be any help with any information. if the problem continued she would have to take it back to the dealer. the stalling happened five times.*ak | |||
| 06/08/2005 | 3 | 05/10/2004 | |
| Dt: contact states vehicle is stalling without warning. vehicle has been to a service dealer on 3 separate occasions, but has yet to find what is wrong with the vehicle.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 04/08/2008 | 10 | 06/24/2004 | |
| Car stop when i have approximately 1/4 of tank of gas and when i fill it up, when i proceed to drive off the car stops in drive and will not start back up for approximately 1 minute and sometimes it stops will driving in the d gear everything cuts off in the middle of traffic. *tr | |||
| 06/20/2006 | 61500 | 1 | 05/16/2005 |
| I currently own an 2005 chrysler 300, which in turn i am now having to replace an entire engine. my car receives regular maintenance and it gave me no sign of failure. i contacted the manuf. for assistance and it was a dead end, as well as the other consumers complaint attempts. in my investigation as well as many others the oil pump for a 2.7 is to small for the engine, therefore as the mileage comes to or exceeds 60,000ml. the engine will crash. as in my case i am not the first owner therefore i was told by the manufact. that they wouldn't grant me any assistance. ironically, consumer engines give out at the time of there exceeded warranty. *nm | |||
| 12/15/2005 | 3 | 01/07/2005 | |
| I have a 2005 chrysler 300c hemi. three months ago, i put unleaded 87 octane gasoline in the tank. i drove a few blocks and the engine stopped suddenly in mid-drive. i had a difficult time restarting the car and when i did, it took a few seconds before it would engage in gear. i took the car to the dealership to check, and they advised me that the engine computers have to reajust to the lower octane. since that time, i have only put mid-octane (89 octane). whenever i allow the tank to be lower than a quarter of a tank and i refill with 89 it still stalls in mid-drive and hard to start with the transmission not engaging immediately. i am concerned that the car will stall in the middle of an intersection which could lead to serious injury or death. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - OTHER FUEL TYPES - TURBO-CHARGER | |||
| 04/08/2008 | 10 | 06/24/2004 | |
| Car stop when i have approximately 1/4 of tank of gas and when i fill it up, when i proceed to drive off the car stops in drive and will not start back up for approximately 1 minute and sometimes it stops will driving in the d gear everything cuts off in the middle of traffic. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 04/26/2010 | 177000 | ||
| My engine has been ticking from the beginning about two days after i bought it. cash! for my dad's birthday... brand new from town and country dealership. they told me to bring it back, this is in conyers georgia. i took it back they they kinda joke around said wasn't that the one on the show rm flr i said yes. then they said maybe when they drove it from tenn. it had no oil in it. it is a new engine and it will stop, or the gas cap was not on right and they would fix it. each time i bought it back the noise would stop for a while then it would come back. just keep your oil changed and there will be no problem this is what mr. larry repair boss told me. well. i didn't hear the noise as much when i picked it up and the rental car was getting expensive and they try to tell me i didn't buy the extra warrenty but i did! they told me i could keep drivimg it. or they tried to sell me a newer one...sell no way! because my job requires me to drive i need a good running car. (i'm a minister) now the noise is louder and the engine sounds like it is losing power. i can not say how many times i told them that the car needed a new engine but they kept on trying to sell me another car instead of replace the car or fix it with a new engine. the right side of my car pulled to the right when braking and they told me to go to good year and i did. they said it was manifacturing that they could not tighten up that side take it back but i ended up paying for good year to fix that. now the warrenty is gone for real and the noise is louder. it is not the fly wheel or the transmission it is in the engine right side in the back under the head gasket. i'm an retierd jeep employee and i use to inspect on the engine line. i knew this was not good to keep happening so now i have to pay for a engine too? wow pistons or lifters, or something is wrong with that car in my engine! help! 770-369-3331 pastor butler kathy is it because i'm a girl? they didn't listen or got treated this way. help! | |||
| 04/26/2010 | 177000 | ||
| My engine has been ticking from the beginning about two days after i bought it. cash! for my dad's birthday... brand new from town and country dealership. they told me to bring it back, this is in conyers georgia. i took it back they said they fixed it. or it is a new engine and it will stop, or the gas cap was not on right and they would fix it. each time i bought it back the noise would stop for awhile then it would come back. just keep your oil changed and there will be no problem this is what mr. larry repair boss told me. well. i didn't hear the noise as much when i picked it up and the rental car was getting expensive and they try to tell me i didn't buy the extra warrenty but i did! they told me i could keep drivimg it. or they tried to sell me a newer one...sell no way! because my job requires me to drive i need a good running car. (i'm a minister) now the noise is louder and the engine sounds like it is losing power. i can not say how many times i told them that the car needed a new engine but they kept on trying to sell me another car instead of replace the car or fix it with a new engine. the right side of my car pulled to the right when braking and they told me to go to good year and i did. they said it was manifacturing that they could not tighten up that side take it back but i ended up paying for good year to fix that. now the warrenty is gone for real and the noise is louder. it is not the fly wheel or the transmission it is in the engine right side in the back under the head gasket. i'm an retierd jeep employee and i use to inspect on the engine line. i knew this was not good to keep happening so now i have to pay for a engine too? wow pistons or lifters, or something is wrong with that car in my engine! help! 770-369-3331 pastor butler kathy is it because i'm a girl? they didn't listen or got treated this way. | |||