Chrysler 300M transmission failure problems

Filed Jan 3, 2017 · Engine · 88,600 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chrysler 300m. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle started to decelerate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 88,600.

Filed Sep 16, 2016 · Engine, Seat belts · CA

Takata recall the key ignition kept getting stuck until the key broke off in the ignition. The seatbelts gets stuck sometimes when I put son the car and they dont come out all the way. Also having problem with the engine water pump went out on the freeway,transmission went out after the water pump.white smoke sometimes come out the tail pipes while driving.dash broard lights keep coming off and on when driving. The truck and hood does not stay up the air holder giving out. When you pop the truck or the hood it does pop all time.

Filed Feb 18, 2015 · Driver assistance, Engine · 174,000 miles · CA

Whom it may concern: when I first purchased my car the transmission went out 3 weeks after sale the dealership repaired it and sent me on my way. I have now yet over 5k worth of receipts of repairs completed prior to the transmission going out yet again this time while driving with my children the car shut off in motion in middle of a 4 way. The electrical system while driving all light s interior pops on while driving and cause friction in the speed. This has been actively doing this for approx. 2 years when I took to have the car looked at the mechanic advised its a poorly built car and would need the whole electric system re-wired. The biggest thing is the transmission is slipping in 1st gear and reverse the first time the engine blew I was in the fast lane at 65 miles per hour dropped to 40 miles and everyone behind me was quick as I could have lost my life amongst others. I feel that I have been a victim of under the dodd-frank wall street reform and consumer protection act (dodd-frank act), all covered persons or service providers are legally required to refrain from committing unfair, deceptive, or abusive acts or practices (collectively,udaaps) in violation of the act. The consumer financial protection bureau (cfpb or bureau) is issuing this bulletin to clarify the contours of that obligation in the context of collecting consumer debts.any false, deceptive, or misleading representation.a substantial injury typically takes the form of monetary harm, such as fees or costs paid by consumers because of the unfair act or practice I have now filed over 4 complaints and would like a fair resolution of repairing my transmission into a new one with all cost covered by chrysler in doing so I will cease any further action litigation lawsuit against them and drop my cases with the agreement that the transmission and electrical system is repaired and or replaced.

Filed Sep 17, 2012 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler 300m. The contact stated that the transmission failed. The contact was traveling in third gear when the transmission downshifted to second gear independently. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 80,000.

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 Sep 9, 2007 · Engine · 18,013 miles · NM

Purchased 2003 chrysler 300m in aug 05, with 9,500 miles. From the beginning engine light came on, was reset; in addition, gas gauge and light flicker. In aug 2006, on a trip to ca light came on and at one point car would not start immediately. Stopped at paso robles dealer who reset code. On I!0, outside san bernadino, in the third lane of heavy traffic, the car died with on warning other than the check engine light. Due to the alertness of the tractor trailer truck driver on my right, I was able to glide off the highway without causing a massive pileup. Once home I had the original dealer replace the sensor. Contacted chrysler, received a phone call from a haughty young man - chrysler will not pay. Since then I have had to replace one o2 sensor and now the catalytic converter is gone. Chrysler refuses to cover these under the extended warranty. My dealer found a way to cover the sensor and now the catalytic converter. In the meantime my car sits in the driveway, utterly useless. In addition, this is not the first time that I have had problems with chrysler products: dodge lancer stopped on two occasions on lightly traveled highway. Replaced two o2 sensors on two separate intrepids and a dodge caravan. Also replaced transmission sped sensors on the 97 intrepid and the 00 caravan. The snippy phone call was the last straw. They are not interested in improving their product or in satisfying their customers. I am through with chrysler after thirty years!

Filed Oct 8, 2005 · Transmission · 46,401 miles · TX

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.

Filed Dec 31, 2004 · Transmission · 146 miles · VA

Several years of recurrent engine and transmission noise taken to the dealership for diagnosis with no success. At the fifth or sixth complaint, and when the warranty had expired, the passport chrysler dealer advised that I needed a new transmission for a 2000 chrysler 300m.

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 Nov 17, 2003 · Brakes, Seats · 40,000 miles · WA

I own a 2001 chrysler 300m. I bought the car september 2000 with 10 miles on it. I have had nothing but problems, at 40,000 miles my 4 disc cd changer/tape player/am-fm stereo with 12 speakers went completely out. It used to ding (like when the lights are turned on and you take the key out of the ignition, that annoying "ding") constantly. I couldn't get it to stop. The I was told by the 5-star service technicians that it was an "internal electrical problem" but they could replace the stereo with another one at the tune of $450 plus $50 for labor. At 50,000 miles my transmission light came on and I called three different 5-star service departments I was told "no problem, that light really doesn't mean anything, but you should get the car in so we can look at it, we can't get you in for a week, in the meantime, it's okay to drive." three different dealership service departments told me the exact same thing. I also told them the car wouldn't make it for another week because it felt like it was "slipping," like it wouldn't stay in gear. Finally, a dealership 40 miles away took me in, the car almost didn't make it there. By the time I got to the service department the engine was making a winding sound, and it wouldn't stay in gear at all. The next day I was told I needed a new transmission - at barely 50,000 miles. I was then told it would cost me at least $3500, maybe more. I called chrysler customer service and complained. Chrysler said that if I paid the first $950, they would pick up the balance, but the stereo's internal electrical problem was still mine to deal with. I said okay and I got the transmission fixed - but as of today I'm still experiencing shifting problems, sluggishness, and hesitation. My heated leather seats don't work, my on-board overhead digital info center, none of that works. The brakes shake and shudder every time I slow down. The pads and rotors have been serviced, but to no avail. Now I hear a loud "clunk" every time I turn the steering wheel to the right.