Two problems related to noises during shifting 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.
The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300. While driving 15-20 mph and shifting gears, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of failure. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 05v460000 (powertrain: automatic transmission). The failure mileage was 25,000 and current mileage was 44,939.
Since day one of ownership the car has made a bang/clanking noise while ambient temperatures were hot or cold. After a 45 minute drive to work in the morning the 2005 Chrysler 300 touring sst all day until about 3:30 pm) upon leaving work within the first 100 yards the transmission made a loud bang/clung sound when shifting from first to second gear. The sound of a transmission slipping into gear or an extremely loose drifeshaft. Has been looked at by dealer multiple times, and they could not duplicate the problem. I offered for them to meet me at my work place in the afternoon to witness the event, and I was told they do not do house calls. I am 2 miles from the dealer. It is now two years later, I have 79,000 miles on the car and I still have a transmission that shifts hard into second gear.