2005 Chrysler 300C transmission problems

Filed Jul 27, 2022 · Engine, Fuel system · WI

When the fuel tank is topped off the vehicle stalls 2-6 times until the excess fuel is burned off. This has happened on the road, in parking lots, intersections, etc. It causes total loss of power & power steering. Additionally, I usually have to shift to Park, Neutral, Reverse, Drive, Reverse, and then drive again in order to get the transmission to lock back in forward gearing. Causing me to have to additionally pull over, or stop, when/wherever the incident occurs.

Filed Apr 11, 2021 · Transmission · CA

Park lockout mechanism broken on 2005 chrysler 300c vehicle was parked in my driveway when I discovered the shifter would not move out of park

Filed May 13, 2020 · Transmission · 160 miles · CA

The transmission has been rebuilt 3 times in the past 8months .. It just out of no were with no warnings will stop going in to first gear. Mostly on a stop. Then step on gas it won't go in to first gear any more. It did do it one while on the free way. Every single time it has done that it has to go to the shop because it won't work any more.

Filed Mar 23, 2017 · Transmission · 172 miles · OH

Transmission mount cross member is breaking apart and drive shaft carrier bushing is destroyed

Filed Jan 30, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · 101,000 miles · AL

Normal day driving my vehicle. Drove approximately 24 miles to a shopping center in the city. Turned the ignition car started as expected. Car then died unexpectedly. Attempted to get it started to no avail. Called a tow truck and had the vehicle taken to a trusted ase certified mechanic a couple miles away. Get a call later stating the engine is damaged! Mechanic stated that these cars are well known for dropping valves. I proceed to ask what's the damage? These words I would learn to regret... I was given a quote of $4000-$7000 depending on how many parts were affected by this one failed piece. Thousands of people in forums are having this issue also. How is it a company doesn't acknowledge a major problem like this and get away with it? I was forced to get a $6000 loan to fix a car with 101k... Yea 1,000 miles over warranty! Chrysler needs to own up to this problem.

Filed Oct 25, 2016 · Transmission · 101,650 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler 300c. The contact stated that after switching the gear shifter from drive to park, it remained stuck in the park position. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v460000 (power train). The failure mileage was 101,650.

Filed Aug 1, 2016 · Transmission · 115,000 miles · IL

Transmission shifter interlock lever-notification code k39. There is a recall letter that chrysler is circulating about "transmission shifter interlock lever" describing the issue of a broken spring hook in the shift lever assembly and if it breaks, it would prevent the driver to shift the car from park to reverse. My car is a 2005 chrysler 300c and suffered from this same exact issue. I called the local chrysler dealer and chrysler's group recall assistance center 1‑800‑853‑1403 and they both said that my car because its a canadian model, does not qualify for the recall.

Filed Jun 19, 2016 · Transmission · 51,152 miles · NY

While backing up and turning out of drive way, feels hesitation and noise coming from rear axle.

Filed Mar 30, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 90,000 miles · CA

Car stalls with no warning or engine lights/codes. While driving(very dangerous!!)

Filed May 5, 2015 · Transmission · 92,000 miles · OH

The k39 transmission interlock leaver went bad. It would not let me take the car out of park. There was a recall on the 2007 chrylser 300c, but not on the 2005. I found numerous claim on line about this defective piece in the 2005 chrysler 300c.