Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 08/17/2012 | 73673 | 1 | |
| While coming to a controlled stop at an intersection w.4th st & trimble rd mansfield, ohio there was a significant bang and a sharp change in the cars dynamic. the rear passenger side wheel locked up causing a screeching skid. i observed a deflated tire. upon changing the tire there was significant damage to the aluminum rim as if an explosion had occurred. a visible large gaping hole could be seen in the wheel. the vehicle would not roll forward freely, however it would roll freely in reverse. the vehicle was towed to char's cars st rt 39 mansfield ohio where it was purchased approximately 3 days ago.....after conferring with their service manager [xxx], he stated that the bolts on the caliper sheared off. this raises great concern for the safety of myself and others. this vehicle was purchased for my son whom is in the us military and would be driving over 456 mi back to his base......please come investigate! information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr | |||
| 08/17/2012 | 73673 | ||
| While coming to a controlled stop at an intersection w.4th st & trimble rd mansfield, ohio there was a significant bang and and a sharp change in the cars dynamic. the rear passenger side wheel locked up causing a screeching skid. i observed a deflated tire. upon changing the tire there was significant damage to the aluminum rim as if an explosion had occurred. a visible large gaping hole could be seen in the wheel. the vehicle would not roll forward freely, however it would roll freely in reverse. the vehicle was towed to char's cars st rt 39 mansfield ohio where it was purchased appoximately 3 days ago.....after confering with their sevice maanger derek, he stated that the bolts on the caliper sheared off. this raises great concern for the safety of myself and others. this vehicle was purchased for my son whom is in the us military and would be driving over 456 mi back to his base......please come investigate! | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 10/05/2010 | 20000 | ||
| The car stutters when braking, thr dealer informed me this was not uncommon and is related to the abs system and is not a safety hazzard. i have seen other comments on this web site that causes me concer? | |||
| 07/07/2009 | 6681 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300c. while the contact was driving approximately 45 mph, the front end of the vehicle began to shake during braking. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on three separate occasions for the same failure where the front brake pads were replaced each time. on the third recurrence, the front rotors were resurfaced with the replacement of the front brake pads. the failure recurred after 11,000 miles. the vehicle had not been repaired for the most recent failure. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and they informed the contact that there were no recalls related to the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 6,681. kmj | |||
| 07/07/2009 | 6681 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300c. while the contact was driving approximately 45 mph, the front end of the vehicle began to shake during braking. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on three separate occasions for the similar failure where the front brake pads were replaced each time. the third occurrence, the front rotors were resurfaced with the replacement of the front brake pads. the failure recurred after 11,000 miles. the vehicle had not been repaired for the most recent failure. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and they informed there was not a recall related to the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 6,681. js | |||
| 04/09/2011 | 40800 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. while driving approximately 60 mph, the contact applied the brakes but the vehicle did not stop until crashing. a police report was filed and the contact suffered a concussion. due to the contacts injuries, the contact was unaware of the full details of of the crash. the vehicle was towed to a towing company lot but the failure was not diagnosed and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 40,800. | |||
| 04/09/2011 | 40800 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. while driving approximately 60 mph the contact applied the brakes but the vehicle did not stop until crashing. a police report was filed and the contact suffered a concussion. due to the concussion the contact was unaware of all the details of what occurred before and after the failure. the vehicle was towed to a towing company lot but the failure was not diagnosed and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 40,800. sm. | |||
| 08/04/2008 | 19218 | 1 | |
| I stated their was a rubbing type noise in right/left front wheel when turning. the result was nothing. the second occurrence was august 13, 2008 with the same problem. the third time day chrysler resurfaced front and rear rotors. the subsided but occurred again. the brakes drag and pulsate when stopping. i continue to have noisy front wheels while driving forward. when backing the automobile up the front brake pads are not stationary meaning they should not move in brake calipers. the steering knocks when turning. i have complained to the chrysler corporation. *tr | |||
| 09/06/2008 | 12000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. while driving 60 mph downhill, the vehicle began vibrating and shaking severely when the brake pedal was depressed. the steering wheel also shook. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they replaced the rotor. the failure recurred and the rotor was replaced once again. the manufacturer stated that the failure was caused by how the contact was stopping the vehicle. the failure recurred and the dealer changed the brake pad and rotor again, but the failure persists. the failure mileage was 12,000. | |||