The car rolled away while it in a parking lot while it was turned off. I had to run after it and jump in to stop it
2014 Chrysler 300: rolls away in park
7 of the 237 complaints about the 2014 Chrysler 300 describe rolls away in park.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 22,000
- recalls
- 2
Rolls away in park by model year
- 20147
- 20134
- 20122
- 20071
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chrysler 300. While attempting to refuel the vehicle with the shift lever in park, the vehicle rolled away and crashed into a metal post. The front driver's door was damaged. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v240000 (power train). The contact stated that there were several instances where the vehicle was thought to be in park, but the shift lever was actually in the reverse position the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 48,327. Updated 06/02/17*lj vehicle was repaired on 4/05/2017. The contact had paid $500.00 deductible for repair.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chrysler 300. While the vehicle was parked with the gear selector in the park position, it rolled away in reverse. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,000. Updated 12/20/16*lj the consumer stated the vehicle rolled while exiting the vehicle. On a separate occasion, the vehicle rolled while in park, as passengers were entering and exiting the vehicle. The dealer was unable to correct the problem. Updated 12/22/16.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle was shifted in park and upon exiting the vehicle, a passenger alerted the contact that the vehicle was slowly rolling in reverse. As a result, the emergency brake was required to be utilized in order for the vehicle not to rollaway. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v240000 (power train). The approximate failure mileage was 22,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chrysler 300. While the vehicle was on and parked, the door was opened to exit the vehicle. After returning to the vehicle, it independently shifted into reverse and rolled away. The contact was struck by the passenger side door and fell to the ground. The vehicle rolled over the contact's ankle and crashed into a fence. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention, which included fractured ribs. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000. Updated 2/4/16 *cn updated 03/15/16*lj
Tl*the contact owns a 2014 chrysler 300. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling in the park position, the vehicle rolled away independently. As a result, the vehicle crashed into two other vehicles. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 19,914.
Tl- the contact owns a 2014 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the gears were slipping from the gear box while the vehicle was in park. On another occasion, the contact stated that while the vehicle in park, it rolled away. The contact was able to stop the vehicle and shift it back to park on the third attempt. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the neck, the back that required medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000. Djr
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 rollaway
Is rolls away in park a common problem on the 2014 Chrysler 300?
7 of 237 owner complaints about the 2014 Chrysler 300 (3%) mention rolls away in park. 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 8ABS 6Fire or smoke 6Jerking 6Loss of power 6Won't shift 6Backup camera 5Harsh shifting 5Misfire 5Slipping 5Won't start 5
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