1. While driving at normal speeds my car seems to struggle shifting into gear. It also makes clunking sounds going up hill. Today I accelerated to get onto the highway and the vehicle made a loud noise for a few seconds and finally got up to speed. 2. My vehicle also has a factory rust proofing and the quarter panels are showing large spots of rust on the front and rear of the vehicle.
2014 Chrysler 300: harsh or hard shifting
5 of the 237 complaints about the 2014 Chrysler 300 describe harsh or hard shifting.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 38 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Harsh or hard shifting by model year
- 20191
- 20181
- 20171
- 20161
- 20151
- 20145
- 20121
- 20081
- 20071
- 20062
- 20053
What owners say
Drive shaft is loose and is banging in car. Dealer had been unable to find problem and tells the clunking noise is unknown. I toke it to outside mecaniac and he says I joints have play but chrysler donot make ujoints for the car in return you must buy the entire drive shaft I believe the drive shaft has been ruined because something is loose like the bolts but the dealer says it's not under the recall.
My 2014 chrysler 300 has loud clunking, thudding noise when travelling over rough roads or going over a small bump. The noise sounds as though something is about to fall off. I have taken the vehicle into the dealership to be assessed and it was determined that I would have to replace the shocks, struts, tie rods and brushels to alleviate the problem. I was given a estimation of $3000.00 dollars to correct the problem. It was during this time that it was discovered that muffler exhaust pipe had rusted and come apart thus calling the car to sound as loud as an 18 wheeler. I was informed by the mechanic that this was a common problem with this car and the dodge charger . The repair cost on this was estimated to be 800.00 - 1100.00 dollars alone. Pleas investigate these complaints because chrysler needs to be held accountable for these actions.during the course of my own investigation I have discovered that some of these problems go back as far back as the 2005 model chrysler 300.
A clunking noise when going over bumps in road or backing out in motion city street highway or turning
Loud clunking noise when applying brakes to come to a stop and when going over bumps in road/railroad tracks. It has been going on for months. I put todays date as the incident date because it happens daily
Service bulletins that may apply
- The vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following...
- Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire
- No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle,...
- Gear Ratio DTC?s, Transmission Shift Concerns, Does Not Shift At Times, Shudders
- Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles
- High Beam Headlamps Flicker
- NAG1 Transmission Before installing the transmission with the engine, check for dowel pins (2) for alignment
- Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates
Related recalls
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD). The front driveshaft bolts may loosen and allow the front driveshaft to disconnect, potentially causing a loss of motive power.
- Risk
- A loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace all eight front driveshaft bolts, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T03.
Recall number 17V097000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2011, to November 27, 2014, and 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 16, 2012, to December 22, 2015. The affected vehicles, equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a monostable gear selector, may not adequately warn the driver when driver's door is opened and the vehicle is not in PARK, allowing them to exit the vehicle while the vehicle is still in gear.
- Risk
- Drivers thinking that their vehicle's transmission is in the PARK position may be struck by the vehicle and injured if they attempt to get out of the vehicle while the engine is running and the parking brake is not engaged.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to mitigate the risk of vehicle rollaway, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S27. Note: On October 19, 2016 Chrysler identified some previously repaired vehicles did not receive the complete software updates. Chrysler will renotify the affected owners, and dealers will update the software again.
Recall number 16V240000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2014 Chrysler 300 harsh shifting
Is harsh or hard shifting a common problem on the 2014 Chrysler 300?
5 of 237 owner complaints about the 2014 Chrysler 300 (2%) mention harsh or hard shifting. The model year with the most reports is 2014.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2014 Chrysler 300?
There are 2 recalls and 38 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2014 Chrysler 300
Check engine light 19Headlights 14Stalling 13No deployment 9Adaptive cruise 8Wipers 8Rollaway 7ABS 6Fire or smoke 6Jerking 6Loss of power 6Won't shift 6Backup camera 5Misfire 5Slipping 5Won't start 5
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