Gear shift gets stuck in park. Cannot shift from park to reverse.
2006 Chrysler 300: stuck in gear or won't shift
95 of the 1,002 complaints about the 2006 Chrysler 300 describe stuck in gear or won't shift.
- owner complaints
- 95
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- typical repair cost reported
- $364
- typical mileage
- 77,179
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 14 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Stuck in gear or won't shift by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. When the vehicle was started, it would not shift out of park. The contact removed the top of the gear leveler and depressed the release button, and the vehicle was able to engage in drive. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the lock/release in the lever failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 61,524.
Sometimes when stating from a stop, like a stop light or entering on a road, the transmission will make a loud sound in the rear and lock in in one gear. I need to pull of the road and restart the vehicle and start out again. It will go into reverse and park but will not shift properly until I do this. Sometimes I need to restart it more than once to get it to shift, not very good when it does this in traffic. Also the engine light comes on but so far has reset itself after a few cycles
When the vehicle is in park it will not shift out of park into any other gear. There is a recall to fix this on my year and model car but I am being told my particular VIN # is not on the list. The recall is called " customer satisfaction notification k39". I don't understand why my car is not included when the same thing is happening in this recalll. This customer is not satisfied!
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the throttle body control warning indicator (red lightning bolt icon) illuminated. The vehicle went into limp mode several times and there was a drastic reduction in power and speed. Also, the vehicle stalled numerous times without warning. Brooks chrysler dodge jeep ram (3200 college ave, jackson, al 36545, (251) 246-7224) was notified, but the contact was unable to safely drive the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing and repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
Vehicle will not shift out of park. Had to walk 10 miles to get home at 11pm.searched for recall on this problem and found chrysler notification k39. Even with over 20,000 reports of this problem dealer shop refused to admit there is a problem with the shifter interlock and stated my vehicle is not part of any recall and will charge me for repair.
Went to leave in my car and it was stuck in park.
Went to leave in my car and it is stuck in park.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. While stationary, the vehicle would not shift out of the park position. Stan mcnabb chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat (1200 e carroll street, tullahoma, tennessee 37388) was contacted and stated that the unknown part was no longer manufactured by chrysler. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.
My car was stuck in park and would not move. The tow truck had to drag my car out of a parking space because it is rear wheel drive and shifter was locked and broken.I had to replace the entire gear shifter assembly costing over $500.00. I have receipts and broken parts and chrysler only has recalls for only certain years and VIN. #. Ridiculous!
Stationary gear shift stuck in park exactly as hundreds of other 300 owners
Gear shift stuck in park consistent with hundreds of other chrysler 300 owners
Service bulletins that may apply
- Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles
- NAG1 Transmission Before installing the transmission with the engine, check for dowel pins (2) for alignment
- Engine Stall Immediately Following Fuel Tank Fill-Up (X53 Lifetime Warranty Extension)
- Chrysler service campaign: shift spring breaks causing the shift lever to be unable to shift from the...
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on for P0573
- Flash: 1 - 2 upshift shudder or rough shift
- Powertrain control module initialization
- Transfer case shudder
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- On certain pickup trucks, sport utility and passenger vehicles equipped with 42rle automatic transmissions, the cup plug that retains the park pawl anchor shaft may be improperly installed. If the shaft moves out of position, the vehicle may not be able to achieve 'park' position.
- Risk
- If this occurs and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll away and cause a crash without warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the transmissions and install a bracket to ensure the park pawl anchor shaft is retained in the proper position. The recall began on november 28, 2005. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 05V460000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2006 Chrysler 300 won't shift
Is stuck in gear or won't shift a common problem on the 2006 Chrysler 300?
95 of 1,002 owner complaints about the 2006 Chrysler 300 (9%) mention stuck in gear or won't shift. The model year with the most reports is 2006.
How much does it cost to fix stuck in gear or won't shift on the 2006 Chrysler 300?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $364 (median of 10 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2006 Chrysler 300?
There is 1 recall and 14 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2006 Chrysler 300
Stalling 242Check engine light 51Loss of power 26Ball joint 23Engine failure 20Jerking 16No deployment 14Fire or smoke 14Knocking 13Won't start 13Airbag light 12Power steering loss 12Steering lock-up 10Warning lights 10Fuel smell 9Headlights 9Hesitation 9Fuel pump 7Misfire 7Sudden acceleration 7Brake failure 5Overheating 5
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