Consumer Complaint Detail

CHRYSLER / 300M / 2000

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NHTSA Complaint Number: 005040167 Incident Date: Sep, 22 2005
Consumer's City: Consumer's State: AZ
Vehicle Transmission Type: MAN Manufacturers Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Model Name: 300M Model Year: 2000
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:engine
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 2C3HE66GXYH Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Oct, 17 2005 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Mar, 02 2000
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Dt: 2000 chrysler 300m. the consumer's husband was driving and heard a knocking noise. vehicle stopped running. vehicle had to be towed to dealer, who stated that vehicle needed a new engine. incident occurred on september 23,2005. chrysler dealer determined engine failed internally. the results in damage was apparent from connecting rod protruding from oil pan. chrysler proposed to replace faulty engine with a chrysler remanufactured long block engine. the engine will cost $6,100.*ak *nm