2012 Chrysler 300 Brakes Problems

The contact owns 2012 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the brake warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the ABS module needed to be replaced. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the part was on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was unknown.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING AND ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. THE CONTACT HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKE PEDAL MORE THAN USUAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE BRAKE SWITCH WAS PURCHASED FROM MOPAR A DISCLAIMER WAS LISTED ON THE BOX. THE CONTACT HAD NOT PURCHASED THE PART, BUT HE INDICATES THE BRAKE SWITCH CAUSES CANCER. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPEREINCED A FAILURE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL BURNING ODOR AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CHECK ENGINE AND BRAKE INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALER (DALLAS DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM, 11550 LYNDON B JOHNSON FWY, DALLAS, TX 75238) AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT SHE MUST PURCHASE A BATTERY BEFORE THE DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WOULD BE COMPLETED. THE CONTACT DECLINED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V197000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WERE BRAKING ISSUES DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE ROTORS. THE ROTORS WERE REPLACED EVERY 20,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER. NO DIAGNOSIS WAS AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,390.

2012 CHRYSLER 300. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE DEFECTIVE SPEED SENSORS, BRAKES AND ACCELERATION ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE PARTS WOULD NEED TO BE ORDERED. THE CONSUMER STATED AS HE APPROACHED A STOP SIGN, HE APPLIED THE BRAKE TO SLOW DOWN. HOWEVER, THE BRAKES FADED AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INTO THE MEDIAN. HE HIT THE SIGN POSTED AT THE MEDIA. THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE GRILL, BUMPER AND UNDER CARRIAGE. *JB ON MAY 13, 2015, THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHERE A DIAGNOSIS REVEALED A DEFECTIVE REAR SPEED SENSOR. UPDATED 10/27/15.*JB THE CONSUMER STATED EARLIER IN THE YEAR, THE RIGHT FRONT SPEED SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND REPLACED.

2012 CHRYSLER 300. CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR VEHICLE REPAIRS. *SMD ACCORDING TO THE INVOICES, THE ABS AND TRACTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. *JB