2013 Chrysler 300 Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2013 Chrysler 300, 19% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 39,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “park position” (9% of reports).
- 58power train complaints
- 39,500median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 47%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Park position: mentioned in 5 of 58 complaints (9%)
- Shift gear: mentioned in 5 of 58 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 38 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 58 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 4 an injury.
Chrysler 300 power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 300 | 1 | 20% | — |
| 2020 300 | 1 | 11% | — |
| 2019 300 | 3 | 5% | 7,100 |
| 2018 300 | 17 | 11% | 21,000 |
| 2017 300 | 6 | 7% | 12,600 |
| 2016 300 | 14 | 18% | 21,838 |
| 2015 300 | 24 | 24% | 42,000 |
| 2014 300 | 70 | 30% | 22,175 |
| 2013 300 | 58 | 19% | 39,500 |
| 2012 300 | 79 | 19% | 58,000 |
| 2011 300 | 6 | 3% | 32,500 |
| 2010 300 | 4 | 3% | 70,202 |
| 2009 300 | 4 | 5% | 22,005 |
| 2008 300 | 30 | 4% | 64,000 |
| 2007 300 | 189 | 38% | 74,000 |
| 2006 300 | 257 | 26% | 77,090 |
| 2005 300 | 189 | 23% | 85,357 |
| 2004 300 | 1 | 50% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2011, to November 27, 2014, and 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 16, 2012, to December 22, 2015. The affected vehicles, equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a monostable gear selector, may not adequately warn the driver when driver's door is opened and the vehicle is not in PARK, allowing them to exit the vehicle while the vehicle is still in gear.
Risk: Drivers thinking that their vehicle's transmission is in the PARK position may be struck by the vehicle and injured if they attempt to get out of the vehicle while the engine is running and the parking brake is not engaged.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to mitigate the risk of vehicle rollaway, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S27. Note: On October 19, 2016 Chrysler identified some previously repaired vehicles did not receive the complete software updates. Chrysler will renotify the affected owners, and dealers will update the software again.
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chrysler 300 AWD, Dodge Charger AWD, and Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 vehicles equipped with ZF all wheel drive ("AWD") 8HP45 transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the transmission output shaft may fracture.
Risk: The transmission output shaft fracture could result in a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park'.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmissions, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2014. Customers may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall number is N65.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that driving on multiple occasions while driving at various speeds, the infotainment panel went black and did not work as intended. Additionally, the contact stated that the message âWrong Gear/Change Gearâ was displayed. The contact…
Shifter Transmission
The timing chain guides broke under 100,000 miles just look a recall notice given to many that the same motor and vehicle had the same year. Notice states q1 2013 with the 5.7 mds motor and this motor has all the labels amd original. Car almost cause a pile up on i-20
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 Chrysler 300s have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 58 owner complaints about power train for the 2013 Chrysler 300 (19% of the 306 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Chrysler 300 power train?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 39,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2013 Chrysler 300?
The most frequent phrase is “park position”, in 5 of 58 complaints, followed by “shift gear” (5).
Other 2013 Chrysler 300 problems
See all 2013 Chrysler 300 problems or power train problems across all 300 years.