Chrysler 300C Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 209 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the Chrysler 300C across 11 model years. The 2006 model year has the most (106). The words owners use most often: “stuck park” (17% of reports).
- 209power train complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 28%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.
- Stuck park: mentioned in 36 of 209 complaints (17%)
- Gear shift: mentioned in 19 of 209 complaints (9%)
- Pink plastic: mentioned in 11 of 209 complaints (5%)
- Transmission shifter: mentioned in 11 of 209 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 186 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 209 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Chrysler 300C power train complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists power train for the Chrysler 300C. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The vehicle was sold with an outdated battery and later experienced repeated breakdowns. During the first repair visit, the dealership replaced the battery and alternator but failed to identify the root cause of the problem. The vehicle was returned, but the next day it broke down again. Upon…
There a problem with car stalling and dying because of power being lost to tcm because of tipm. Dealer had my car for 7 weeks and $1900 changing tcm and problems still exist. Didn't even make 10 miles from dealership. Very dangerous
Unknown, but based on what I've read and seen others describe happen to them I would say it's somehow connected to the park assist. But my battery loses voltage while driving, the car will start blowing hot or cold air which ever it prefers at the time without any heating or cooling system being…
The contact owns a 2014 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. An independent mechanic replaced the fuel pump and the fuel pump relays at the residence and…
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds during traffic congestion, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power and stalled. Upon restarting the vehicle, the vehicle hesitated but seemed to return to normal functionality. No warning lights were…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chrysler 300Cs have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 209 owner complaints about power train for the Chrysler 300C. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chrysler 300C power train?
No recall currently lists power train for this vehicle.
What do owners say about power train problems on the Chrysler 300C?
The most frequent phrase is “stuck park”, in 36 of 209 complaints, followed by “gear shift” (19).
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