2001 Chrysler 300M transmission problems

Filed Aug 22, 2014 · Acceleration, Transmission · 17,508 miles · NY

While driving the vehicle at 30 MPH, I got a check engine light. The vehicle transmission would not shift to the next higher gear during acceleration. Note: this was also evident by an increase of engine RPM's on the tachometer. This vehicle was purchased new by myself in 2001. It has only 17,508 miles on it!. Checking of the engine fault light revealed a p0601 trouble codei. This is an internal fault in the powertrain control module (PCM). I have seen similar problems noted by other 2001 chrysler 300 m owners, upon conducting a search on the computer. Since this appears to be a common problem for this vehicle, I would like to know why there have not been any recalls!

Filed Feb 25, 2011 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · DE

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chrysler 300m. The contact was decelerating from 30 MPH when the vehicle independently shifted into first gear. The vehicle was shut off and when restarted, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic and they advised him that the transmission would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred within six months. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Jan 24, 2008 · Transmission · 85,000 miles · OH

Check engine light came on after turned right out of parking garage. Pulled on I-71 s and tried to accelerate to merge. Transmission locked in low gear and could not accelerate past 50 MPH (current speed limit was 65). Rpms were past 4000 and other car horns were blaring because car would not shift and was going incredibly slow. Tried to go to the manual shifter and still would not shift. Pulled over, turned off car. Turned car back on and car was fine. Car did it three times on the way home. Had previously taken to the dealership and spent $600 replacing transmission module. After researching the internet, there have been many people experiencing this problem in this car. Dealership appears to refuse to fix the problem. Extremely frustrated and unhappy.

Filed Nov 27, 2007 · Transmission · 76,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chrysler 300m. While driving 75 MPH, the vehicle began to make loud noises and then shut off. The vehicle was placed into neutral and pushed to the dealer. The dealer stated that the diagnosis would cost $1,700. The state of california requires a smog test and the vehicle failed due to the transmission. The current and failure mileages were 76,000.

Filed Aug 9, 2005 · Transmission · 94,023 miles · GA

Transmission slips in first gear and has started slipping in reverse. In reverse car fails to move when on an incline of 35 degrees or greater.

Filed Feb 22, 2005 · Transmission · 72,655 miles · TX

Chrysler 300 m 2001. Tourqe converter, flow meter and selinoid. All failed only 2500 out of warranty. (70000 mile) is this a common problem with this vehicle.

Filed Jan 26, 2005 · Transmission · NJ

There was a transmission problem in the consumer's 2001 chrysler 300 m. *bf *sc

Filed Sep 20, 2004 · Transmission · 63,453 miles · VA

There was no initial warning previous to malfunction. Traveling down I-64 in norfolk, va transmission failed at 63,000 miles. Transmission needed to be replaced. Estimated $3,800 in damage. Failure could have easily caused a catastrophic accident.

Filed Jul 22, 2004 · Engine, Transmission · 5,100 miles · OH

Check engine warning light cam on. Transmission lock in a low gear. Took to five star dealership wullenweber for service. Replaced a transmission module for $600. Two weeks later the transmission again lock in a lower gear while on i75. Had car towed back to dealership wullenweber were it was two weeks earlier. Told me that the transmission module was good but the engine bearing was blown and the a remanufactured engine would cost between $4,000 and $6,000 . This is a 2001 300m with only 51,000 miles. What can you do to help as the dealership is completely refusing to accept any responsibility for the failure of the transmission and the resulting sever damage to the engine.

Filed May 11, 2004 · Electrical, Transmission · 85,000 miles · CA

While driving the torque converter failed. *nm as the consumer accelerated, the vehicle stalled in traffic. The consumer had to place the gear in park and shift back to drive to make the vehicle proceed. The consumer was almost rear ended. The clutch on the torque converter failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the engine light. The consumer was told that the electrical surges caused the light to come on. This seemed to be a common problem. *sc