I started having problems with acceleration, I would go to pull out and the car would choke. When I put my car in reverse I would get an error message telling me to put my car in park and then desired gear. When I did that it would not go into reverse, I would have to shut my car off and then restart it. At time the check engine light would come on and then go off. I attempted to have it checked multiple times but when I got to the dealership it would be off again. I finally was able to get it to the dealer while it was on and was told I needed a new transmission and I would need to bring it in for a full diagnosis. I got it to a transmission shop shop and had the transmission replaced. When he ordered the transmission and installed it the transmission module was bad. I really feel due to the fact that a brand new transmission had a defective transmission module that the issue is that the model transmission in that car is defective.
Chrysler 300 transmission failure problems
23 of the 4,930 owner complaints about the Chrysler 300 describe complete transmission failure, most of them for the 2007 model year.
- owner complaints
- 23
- worst model year
- 2007
- typical mileage
- 39,000
By model year
- 20181
- 20151
- 20141
- 20134
- 20121
- 20082
- 20075
- 20064
- 20054
Often reported together
Won't shift 5Stalling 4Check engine light 2Pulling 1Seat belt 1Loss of power 1Jerking 1
What owners say
5-26-21 my car was brought into chrysler jeep dodge east hanover new jersey picked up the car on 07-16-21/a brand new transmission was installed. -now as january 2022-the brand new transmission that was installed is again gone bad- like the old one was in before new one installed..... It is surging with a heriffic bump when you approach to slow down at aintersection, and can be felt on acceleration-not that I am blaming dealership but there is a problem with the transmissions that are accerted to fit vehicles that are 8 speed automatic transmissions -845re type.inclosing invoice #chcs243489...
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chrysler 300. The contact stated that upon purchase of the vehicle, the vehicle would shift out of gear independently without warning. The contact had taken the vehicle to mccluskey chevrolet (9673 kings auto mall rd, cincinnati, oh 45249) on two separate occasions where the mechanic was unable to determine the cause for the failure. The contact stated while at a complete stop, the vehicle stalled without warning while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where they diagnosed the vehicle with transmission failure. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chrysler 300. The contact stated that while her husband attempted to reverse the vehicle out of the driveway, the transmission failed to engage in reverse. The transmission failed to shift out of the park position. The contact called airport chrysler dodge jeep ram (5751 eagle vail dr, orlando, fl 32822, (407) 734-3814) and the contact was informed to tow the vehicle to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the gear shifter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 144,000.
The transmission went out. It was fine then then lights started flickering inside and out and then when I turned the car off and tried to turn it back on it was completely dead. No lights or power at all. Had to get a jump start. Then when I tried to go it was revving up but wouldnt move and then all of a sudden jumped into gear real hard. It had significant loss of power and would get up and go. It's real slow from the start and it dangerous driving it because it will just rev up and not move then jump into gear very hard. It has almost thrown my car into the back of other cars because it jumps so bad I to gear all of a sudden. Then when you try to get out of the way of another car coming g it sometimes barely moves and it very dangerous. It has been stuck in 2nd gear ever since. It had a lot of loss of power. I had the transmission replace 2 times and both including the original are all stuck in 2nd gear. Also when I turn the car it makes a loud popping cracking sound by the wheels. Like it's going to break. Also going over speed bumps it's really loud and squeaky.
Had entered a side-street off bedford st in lexington ma (ma 4/225) at about 10 a.m. And was stopped, with the engine running and in drive, by a line of traffic ahead of me. While idling, there was a loud sound and a jolt felt in the car, but the engine was still idling. The dashboard display had "awd service" and then another word which I don't recall. When I went to put the transmission in park, I found the handle shifter already showed "p" and so did the dashboard display. When I tried to change the setting with the handle shifter, pulling toward "d" did nothing (still showed "p") and pushing forward produced a message on the dashboard display about the transmission already being in the selected position. Turning off the engine and restarting it (which proceeded normally) and retrying to change the shift position resulted in the same behavior (I.e., no change trying to move to "d" and the message in the display about already being in the selected position). Had to have the car taken on the bed of a tow truck to my local chrysler dealer. (as the transmission appeared to be in park, that entailed dragging the car onto the bed of the tow truck and then "bouncing" it off the bed at the dealer. Last advice I have been provided by the dealer (was today) is that they are awaiting advice back from chrysler about a new transmission. Note: extraordinarily lucky that I was stopped on a side street in the right-most of the two lanes when this catastrophic failure occurred. Hard to imagine just how horrific it would have been if it had occurred when traveling on the interstate highway--which I had been doing just a few minutes before I had turned off to travel on bedford st.....updated 11/03/17 *bf
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler 300. While driving 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was pushed to the contact's residence and later towed to the dealer. It was diagnosed that the alternator failed and needed to be replaced. In addition, while driving various speeds, the check engine indicator illuminated and there was a clunking noise coming from the front driver side seat. When depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate and the gear shifter failed to shift into park. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the valve body of the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number:14v634000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chrysler 300. While attempting to reverse, the transmission failed to shift gear. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician stated that the vehicle was working up to specifications. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 3,000.
The ABS and transaction light came on. Called a local dealer who said bring in for service. Three miles up the highway the car suffered a total system failure. The vehicle would not go into park or any gear. The towing company had problems flat bedding the car to my dealer route 18 chrysler in east brunswick nj. Upon repair the dealer indicated that left driver side ABS system failed. The onboard computers stored dttc codes both for the transmission and ABS systems. No one knows why the transmission failed to allow the car to be driven. There is a major safety flaw in this vehicle that is going to result in a fatal crash. I am lucky to be alive. Chrysler was notified of this problem by me. Updated 9/25/15 *ln updated 12/28/2015
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the transmission failed to shift gears. The vehicle was to be inspected, diagnosed and repaired by an authorized dealer or an independent mechanic. The contact was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v341000 (power train). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.
- Risk
- If the incorrect park lock rod is installed, the transmission may not shift into 'PARK' and keep the vehicle from moving, increasing the risk of unintended vehicle movement and the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct park lock rod, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U43.
Recall number 18V280000 · Recall details
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
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chrysler 300 AWD, Dodge Charger AWD, and Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 vehicles equipped with ZF all wheel drive ("AWD") 8HP45 transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the transmission output shaft may fracture.
- Risk
- The transmission output shaft fracture could result in a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park'.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmissions, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2014. Customers may contact Chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's recall number is N65.
Recall number 13V610000 · Recall details
Power train: axle hubs
- What is wrong
- Chrysler is recalling 5,509 my 2008 300, dodge magnum, and charger vehicles. The torque retention crimp feature was missed during the manufacture of one lot of rear axle hub nuts. This could cause the nuts to loosen and allow the halfshaft to disengage from the wheel hub.
- Risk
- This could cause the vehicle to lose power and result in a crash without warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rear axle hub nuts. The recall began on july 21, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 08V295000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with automatic transmissions, the software programmed into the powertrain control module can cause a momentary lock up of the drive wheels if the vehicle is traveling over 40 MPH and the operator shifts from drive to neutral and back to drive.
- Risk
- If the drive wheels locked up, loss of vehicle control could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module free of charge. The recall began on october 2, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 06V341000 · Recall details
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
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