2005 Chrysler 300: stuck in gear or won't shift

Filed Jul 20, 2022 · Steering, Suspension · MO

Reverse gear went out after vehicle slipped once, acted as if in neutral when in reverse and pressing gas pedal down but would not move. Had local towing and mechanic shop in Gower Missouri check transmission fluid level in which was found to be a quart low on transmission fluid. Car had been extremely well maintained and all recommended maintenance services completed by previous owners. Able to drive car in all other gears, codes p0007 code appear with no check engine light or any type of warning or indication that a problem was present within my 2005 Chrysler 300 3.5l v6 rwd car with the 42rle transmission My vehicle also has issues occur suddenly regarding front end suspension has death shake and very loud clinking popping banging noises while driving at all speeds. Steering wheel has a weird squeek/creeking noise when turning the wheel at times and feels like steering is loose. Tie rod end and sway link bar on front passenger right side of vehicle is bent opposite direction it is supposed to and car also has higher rpm than normal and shifting at higher rpms. Went into limp mode twice which I reset myself due to having an emergency where I had to drive it. With the suspension and steering issues it causes a safety risk due to sway link and tie rod end breaking causing vehicle to crash and wheel to detach from vehicle. Transmission gear loss due to transmission fluid leaking and gear linkage issues causes safety risk due to the event of reversing to move out of the way and to avoid potential harm to passengers (my 5 young children) within the vehicle in the event the vehicle can't move from the place parked. The vehicle is available to be inspection and has been checked out by 3 different mechanic shops located in Gower, saint Joseph, and Savannah Missouri all in which stateed verbally that low fluid due to leak somewhere from transmission and poor linkage components within gear solenoid and possible pcm and mil issues to be at fault of vehicle mufacture

Filed Nov 14, 2019 · Transmission · 41,108 miles · NM

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler 300. While attempting to switch gears, the vehicle would not shift out of park. After several attempts, the vehicle shifted out of park and was driven to mark's casa chrysler jeep (9733 coors blvd nw, albuquerque, nm). The dealer determined that the shifter lock needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 41,108.

Filed Oct 23, 2019 · Transmission · 187,500 miles · CA

While getting on the freeway, at approx. 50 MPH the car would not shift into next gear. Rpm was 4500-5000 (as though possibly stuck in overdrive). I decelerated hoping it would compute the need to shift. It didn't. I tried accelerating slowly and still didnt shift. I slowed down, put emergency flashers on and took the next exit 1/4 mile or less away. Since the light was red at the exit , I tried putting car into park and then back into drive to see if it would ('reset'), instead the shift selector was stuck in park. Light turned green and I couldn't get it in drive, couldn't move. After several attempts it finally went into drive. When I got off work, same thing...stuck in park. After 4th try, I was able to get it in reverse, then into drive. I made it home without getting on freeway, parked the car 3 days ago and have not driven it since then. The car was already scheduled for recall repairs at dealership for tomorrow. Hopefully I can get it there. (I bought this car a week ago)

Filed Sep 9, 2019 · Driver assistance · 120,000 miles · NV

Driving down hwy at 65 MPH and car stalls no light to warn. All of a sudden no control over shearing not knowing car was off. Pulled over reatart car to only have in limp mode. Happened twice. Car also says throttle body code. Changed throttle body still wont go over 5 MPH now. Unable to tell what wrong. After 4.mechanics..I give up. Chrysler should fix this from what I understand this is a huge issue with other 2005 chrysler 300 owners.

Filed Jul 12, 2019 · 562,222 miles · AL

Gear shift stuck in park

Filed Jul 5, 2019 · Transmission · 127,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler 300. While the vehicle was in park, the gear did not shift out of park. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that there was no recall. The vehicle was taken to jack wolf chrysler jeep (815‑544‑9211, located at 1615 n state st, belvidere, il 61008) where the transmission interlock lever was replaced. The failure mileage was 127,000.

Filed Jun 12, 2019 · Transmission · 120,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler 300. When the vehicle was started, the gear did not shift out of park without warning. The contact shook the gear shifter a couple of times and was able to shift into drive. The failure recurred several times. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Filed May 29, 2019 · 47,000 miles · GA

The vehicle is stuck in park with no other issues. Car will turn on, rear lights work, steering wheel turns. Consistent with issues realted to damages to the transmission shifter interlock lever.

Filed Jun 14, 2018 · Transmission · 120,000 miles · AZ

The shifter is stuck in park? This started off happening on occasion. But now has progressed to almost a permanent situation. This causes a hazard because in order to not being able to avoid being stranded. I have no choice but to leave the vehicle in neutral and put on the parking brake. Running the risk of the car rolling and causing a collision. Crysler needs to address this situation. As I'm aware that it's a defective plastic part causing this problem. It is also a problem that spans for several years of this shifting system.

Filed May 12, 2018 · Transmission · CA

The transmission shifter lever was stuck in park and would not move. The dealer says I need a new shifter. This problem seems identical to recall k39 transmission shifter interlock lever but for some reason my car is not included in the recal. I suspect this is an oversight. I will updload the documentation from the dealer when I get it but at the moment the part is on back order.

Filed Jun 30, 2017 · Transmission · TX

The gear shift gets stuck in park position. We have to insert a ink pen or screw driver inside the panel in order to get it another gear. This problem started in 2006 but it keeps getting worse. Yes, the vehicle is stationary when this happens.

Filed Sep 21, 2016 · Transmission · 136,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the gear shifter failed without warning. The vehicle would not shift out of the park position. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 136,000.