2016 Chrysler 3 Series problems

“The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving on a four-lane roadway, at approximately 45 mph, another driver attempted to make a left turn with an obstructed view, ran a red light and collided with the front driver side area of the contact's vehicle near the wheel well. Following the impact, the other vehicle spun and struck an additional vehicle. No further property damage was reported. After the collision, the contact's vehicle veered to the right and came to a stop in a vacant lot away from oncoming traffic. The airbags did not deploy, and no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was subsequently towed to a tow yard and later declared a total loss by the insurance company. The contact sustained injuries to the forehead after striking the windshield due to forward movement during the collision and was then thrown backward into the rear seat. Medical treatment was received following the incident. The dealer was not notified of the issue. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.”

“The contact purchased a 2016 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that shortly after purchasing the vehicle, the vehicle was taken to a dealer for several repairs, and the contact was concerned that there was a mileage discrepancy as per a Carfax Report. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 117,338; however, the Carfax Report indicated that the mileage was 156,268 in February 2017. The Carfax Report also stated that the odometer had previously been tampered with in 2017 and indicated a mileage of 5,093 instead of 7,542. The contact stated that currently the approximate mileage was 166,801.”

“Have been having power steering problems over the past few years. Started by displaying a shift to park message while driving, my car would then lose power and shut down completely and power steering would lock up. Have taken to dealerships and independent mechanics and was told it was the wiring harness which they repaired several times and the car continued to have the issue. Approximately 3 months ago I was driving 55mph on highway when suddenly without any warning, the power steering failed and locked up making it very difficult to turn the wheel to get the vehicle off the highway safely. The power steering locking up put myself, my passengers and other drivers at risk bc I had no control over the steering. When I got the vehicle off of the highway a message repeatedly coming on and off saying “service power steering “ and another message saying power steering assist off service system. I was able to get the vehicle home, however the steering was extremely difficult especially in turns which is a major safety concern increasing a risk of an accident. I have done a lot of research about this issue and have found that there are numerous others with the same…”

“The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the interior door panel on all four doors was shuddering while the windows were rolled down due to the air resistance. The contact stated that while attempting to depress the button to unlock the door on the driver’s side door, the door failed to unlock as needed. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not repaired because the warranty had expired. The contact was adamant that the failure was a safety issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 11,500.”

“Notified by repair shop that my vehicle is experiencing identical problems with the fuel rail and fuel injector that was recalled for Mercedes in my class and year, but the dealer says my VIN is not applicable currently. Recall campaign number is 2022030003 and NHSTSA ID is 21V961. Was informed by dealer to call customer care at Mercedes, and subsequently informed by Mercedes to fill out this form.”

“1- Electrical components lost communication with all module I have diagnostic from dealer. 2- When happened car loose power putting my own safety and other at risk I don’t feel safety no more and all possible lights on dashboard come on. 3- I bring my car to dealer to do a diagnostic and said need change whole car harness, at time that dealer check 68 DYC was show, before happening to me twice and brin to shop close to my house one time has 85 DTC and second time 63 DTC I have diagnostic copy from dealer and from shop. 4- Dealer diagnosed my car. 5- It happened suddenly not warning at all when happened have to stop as soon as I can turn off engine and wait some minutes and turn on again after that engine light come on all the time and car can driving again. 6- Also a year ago on march last year my car was updated from Uconnect and a corrupt file from them damaged my radio they have to install a new radio with new software update for this reason at Uconnect expense, don’t know if this is related to this new problem that I have now, also send you the diagnostic at that time.”