Chrysler 300M won't shift 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 Jun 4, 2013 · Transmission · 65,000 miles · IA

Vehicle goes into "limp mode" daily. Seems mostly to occur once coasting or slowing on a off ramp from highway speeds. Can put car in neutral then turn off & restart which seems to reset "limp mode" until speed decreases to roughly 20 - 30 MPH. There seems to be multiple other drivers with this car that have the same issue, yet no response from chrysler.

Filed Apr 15, 2013 · Acceleration, Electrical · 92,530 miles · CA

Was traveling in third gear when the transmission downshifted to second gear independently locks in 2nd gear (limp mode) when slowing or stopping vehicle.once you turn the car off and back on again, you can drive with normal gears. However, once you hit 50-60 MPH, the transmission automatically goes into limp mode and stays locked in second gear. Check engine light came on and it now reads the codes p1776.

Filed Mar 2, 2011 · Transmission · 180,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chrysler 300m. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift into park. In order to park the vehicle, the contact had to place the gear in neutral and apply the emergency brake. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed Feb 7, 2011 · Transmission · 62,036 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chrysler 300m. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the contact noticed that the transmission would not shift into third gear. The contact restarted the vehicle and it functioned properly; however it would violently jerk when slowing down. The dealer was aware of the issue and made two attempts to remedy the failure by replacing the transmission valve. The contact informed the manufacturer who took a complaint. The vehicle was at the local dealership awaiting repairs. The current mileage was 89,549 and the failure mileage was 62,036. Updated 03/22/11*lj updated 1/4/11

Filed Sep 3, 2010 · Transmission · 61,100 miles · MO

The car threw itself into limp mode while I was traveling down the highway at about 60 MPH. Check engine light came on and it now reads the codes p1776 and po700.

Filed Jun 10, 2010 · Transmission · 100,700 miles · MA

While traveling at 50-60 MPH I had noticed the RPM to be just over 4000. I let my foot off the gas and it remained at just over 4000 RPM and the check engine light had come on. The codes are p0700, p1776. Car just randomly throws itself into second gear or goes into limp mode and stays locked there. For now, once you turn the car off and back on again, you can drive with normal gears. However, once you hit 50-60 MPH, the transmission automatically goes into limp mode and stays locked in second gear. All signs point to solenoid pack assembly.

Filed Mar 8, 2010 · Transmission · MI

2004 chrysler 300m. Consumer stated he experienced multiple transmission failures. *tgw the consumer stated upon exiting the interstate, the vehicle went into limp mode (locked in 2nd gear) a few second later, the engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that a new valve body assembly was needed. The vehicle was eventually repaired. However, the consumer encountered the problem again when the vehicle suddenly went into limp mode. The consumer went to another dealer and it was determined that the valve body assembly was initially found to be at fault. However, it was further diagnosed to be the solenoid pack (part of the valve body assembly) that was faulty. The new solenoid pack that was installed just 3 days earlier was an obsolete version that had been superseded by an improved design.

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 Sep 27, 2006 · Transmission · 24,000 miles · MI

Dt*: the contact stated while slowing down to 15 MPH, the transmission shifted into first gear and would not shift out of that gear. A clunking noise was heard and the vehicle would not accelerate over 20 MPH. It was driven to the dealer who determined the transmission needed to be rebuilt and a repair kit needed to be added.