Two problems related to manual transmission floor shifter have been reported for the 2005 Chrysler 300. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Chrysler 300 based on all problems reported for the 2005 300.
On this Chrysler 300 2005 the current safety problem is an inability to move the gear shift lever (floor shifter) out of the "park" position. The car's engine was turned off, parked in driveway of the home, stationary. The car was turned on with key, started the engine to on, and could not move the shift lever out of the "park" position. Car's engine was turned off. Car was left in driveway stationary. This happened around 2:30pm in the afternoon on 04-24-2019, Wednesday.
I was intending to back out of my driveway when I was unable to move my floor shifter out of the park position. There was nothing I could do at this point. I had to make other arrangements for transportation. The cost of repair is estimated to be around $500. 00. I have spoken both with the dealership and Chrysler customer service. Chrysler took my information including my vehicle mileage of 54000. I was told there was not anything they could do for me. A high number of other 2005 Chrysler 300 owners have experienced this exact problem. It is a problem with the transmission shifter interlock lever. Chrysler has issued customer satisfaction notification k39. Their explanation on how they reach their determination as to which 2005 Chrysler 300's they will service free of charge is unconscionable. I would like to mention that I also feel that this problem is a safety issue. I ask that the NHTSA research this fact. I can see this happening after a mother pulls to the side of the road to tend to her child. I can see this happening after I pull to the side of the road to tend to my ailing mother of 82. These are potentially dangerous situations. Please look into this matter. It is unfair to the purchaser. It is unsafe for the public. Thank you.