Accelerator sticks , happened one time when vehicle was new, (vehicle was less then six months old, also happened on 07/11/08 and 07/12/08) when depressing accelerator all the way to the floor then removing foot from accelerator, pedal does not return, car keeps going faster till engine is shut down.
1999 Chrysler 300M transmission problems
32 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 49,500. 7 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 32
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- typical mileage
- 49,500
- crashes
- 7
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission19
- Automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch3
- Automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift3
- Automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)3
- Driveline: differential unit2
- Axle assembly1
- Automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Chrysler 300M transmission problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Chrysler 300M transmission
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, the floor shifter ignition-park interlock may fail and allow the shifter to be moved out of the park position with the key removed. An inoperative interlock may also allow the key to be removed when the shifter has not been placed in the park position.
- Risk
- Either circumstance may result in the vehicle rolling away without warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new load-limiting push rod into the floor shifter lever of the affected vehicles. Owner notification began on june 14, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 04V021000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Auto trans ignition-park interlock
The manufacturer reports above are based on daimlerchrysler?s (dc) analysis of model year (my) 1998 (population = 356,384) and 1999 (population = 486,948) ja, jx and lh family subject vehicle data (earlier mys excluded).the population number includes all mys.the precise number of duplicates between odi and dc reports cannot be determined due to missing or incomplete information.the fatality incident involved an elderly person who attempted to stop a roll away vehicle and received fatal injuries.odi also gathered information on my 1997-99 prowler vehicles in this investigation. The prowler vehicles were manufactured with a different design shifter mechanism (the shift lever is shorter).there are no complaints of prowler interlock failure in odi?s database, and dc has received no reports either.the prowler is excluded from the recall scope.the investigation involved a condition where the interlock system could fail (or be made inoperative by the operator) during vehicle use, possibly inadvertently.the interlock system is required under fmvss 114.with the transmission in the park position and the ignition key off, the combined action of pressing the shift button and pulling the shift lever rearward may result in the operator overcoming the interlock system and cause the mechanical linkage of the system to disconnect.when this occurs, there is no overt indication to an operator that the system is defeated, and an increased risk of vehicle roll-away exists.under recall 04v021, dc will replace damaged shift mechanisms, and will install on all vehicles a device which inhibits the operator?s ability to overcome the interlock and defeat the system.beginning with my 2000, dc incorporated a brake and transmission shifter interlock (btsi) system into the subject vehicles.introduction of btsi involved design changes to the shift mechanism, one of which resulted in reduced mechanical advantage (rma) of the shift button.the rma shifter requires increased forces to overcome the interlock system, making the shifter less susceptible to damage.
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What 1999 Chrysler 300M owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I recently purchased a used 1999 chrysler 300m. I had no problems with the car for the first couple of months. After about 3 months I noticed the interior lights began to turn on and off by themselves. Shortly after that my factory stereo went out. The next thing I noticed was the transmission slipping. After that my driver and passenger side speakers went out. After that my headlights began turning on and off by themselves when the car was parked and turned off. After that my heating unit would come on automatically whenever I would start the car. I've noticed a slight burning smell inside the car once I've started it up. My heated seats work when they want to. There's a whistling noise underneath the hood. My engine sounds loud now. There's a strange noise coming from the rear wheel on the driver side. It sounds like something electrical is shorting out. Its has a dense high pitched sound. Sometimes when I'm driving at night and I have my headlights on they will flicker on and off. When I try to start the car the engine struggles to turn over. It seems as if either my battery is dying or my alternator has had it. The car has died on me before while I was driving it. There is a mysterious electrical problem with these chrysler 300m cars. I've taken my car to several mechanics and none of them could pinpoint the exact cause of all these problems I'm having with the car. I guess I'm '!@#$%. I can't afford to pay for all of these defects and I no longer have a warranty on the car. Yeah, I'm really !@#$%.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chrysler 300m. While parked in the driveway, the vehicle shifted out of park. When engaged, the gear shift does not remain in the park position. The manufacturer stated that the recall repair was previously performed; however, the failure has recurred. The contact is aware of the safety risk involved because the vehicle must be parked on a hill and will not remain in the park position. The failure mileage was 118,000 and current mileage was 120,000.
1. Normal everyday driving 2. Input/output sensor on transmission failed. Speedometer read zero (0) when moving. Only 2nd gear available. Had to drive side streets at low speed to prevent engine from revving too high as it was taken to the dealer. 3. Out of warranty repair; replaced input/output sensors on transmission. Cost $173.90.
1999 chrysler 300m, driving along freeway at 60 MPH, sudden deceleration. Big scare for wife coming home in rush hour. Speedometer read zero, and the transmission was stuck in first gear. Could not get car to shift into another forward gear, still would go into reverse. Had to call tow truck to tow through houston, 65 miles to home on west side. $165.00 for tow alone. This issue, I see, is common with this car. Why doesn't chrysler address this problem??? Tcm transmission control module, or transmission solenoid pack may be to blame, I think it's the transaxle output speed sensor, since speedo is not working. Transmission had no prior sign of problems. Love those computers. Sure do hate them in my car.
Dt: the contact owns a 1999 chrysler 300m. He says that on may 15th ,2005 he started vehicle and tried to put it in drive, and the shifter broke from the welding. Shifter is on the floor not on the steering column. He noticed that on may 13th 2005 it would not go in drive. It was like it was locked. He pulled the shifter really hard and it released. He drove vehicle and it was fine until may 15th 2005. The mechanic said that he never had any problem like this. He thought someone had tried to steal the car. Mechanic said that the cable looked like it was getting hot and it might break really soon so he would have to replace it. *ak
I have approximately 69000 miles on my 1999 chrysler 300m. As a retiree I was looking forward to owning it for at least 10 years before considering purchase of a new car. My problems with the 300 started in jan of '99 inoperable window motors a ) 1/28/99 957 miles drivers side b) 3/30/99 3792 miles right rear c) 6/7/99 6301miles right front d) 8/01/01 27364 miles left rear indow also crack in dash all of the above were under warranty. The following were not under warranty 1) 7/25/02 40046 miles transmission sensors (wouldn't shift properly) 2) 2/14/03 about 46000 miles drivers side window again. I replaced the motor 3) about 4/03 47000 miles, right rear window motor caput. Still caput. 4) about 50000 miles, 2 of 6 radio speakers do not work 5) 6/03/04 58528 miles significant shimmy after new tires and alignment and balance. Still shimmies. 6) 6/19/04 58561 air coditioner compressor fails my problem is I guess I don't complain enough. I was prompted to do so this time after surfing the net and found I was not alone in this regard. Perhaps some good will come of my plight, if not for me, someone else. This was the 1st and last chrysler daimler product I will own.
Consumer went to buckle the child into the vehicle, when the child touched the gear shift, and was able to move the gear without the driver's foot being on the brake.
In reverse vehicle jerked back without warning. This caused a collision. Vehicle was towed to dealership, who did not resolve the problem.
The federal safety agency recall 04v021000 regarding the floor shift ignition park interlock. After having the new load-limiting push into the floor shifter lever, the floor shifter ignition-park interlock failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the shifter needed to be replaced. Please provide further details. *jb
Questions about the 1999 Chrysler 300M transmission
Does the 1999 Chrysler 300M have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 32 complaints about the transmission of the 1999 Chrysler 300M, 9% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1999 Chrysler 300M transmission problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 49,500 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Chrysler 300M transmission?
Yes, 1 recall: 04V021000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chrysler 300M have bad transmission?
The Chrysler 300M model years with the most transmission complaints are 1999 (32 complaints), 2000 (12 complaints) and 2002 (12 complaints).
Other 1999 Chrysler 300M problems
Airbags 51Body 49Steering 48Engine 39Brakes 23Wheels 22Suspension 21Tires 20Acceleration 19Electrical 18Visibility 18Seats 15Lights 12Fuel system 4Seat belts 4
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