One problem related to transmission solenoid has 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 July 17,2012 I drove my vehicle at approximately 6:30 a. M to take my daughter to camp. When I arrived home I parked the car. Approximately 40 minutes later I got into the car, started it, and placed my foot on the brake to release my gear from the park position. As I did that, the gear would not move. I tried this approximately 5 to 10 times before giving up. I then contacted the Chrysler dealer in new carrolton, MD and inquired about the part. I was informed that I have a recall on my vehicle in regards to NHTSA campaign id number 05v460000 (power train:automatic transmission). After being informed of that information, I then proceeded to ask the rep. Will that recall fix my gear from being stuck in the park position. I was placed on hold and when the rep. Returned, she informed me that the mechanic said no. I made an appointment to have the recall work performed at a later time. I then called around to different mechanics and inquired about what the issue might be. I received feedback from at least 3 out of 5 mechanics who stated that it may be the brake sensor fuse being blown or it may be a solenoid that needs to be replaced. Later on that evening I went to try and move the gear again and was unable to, so I removed the chrome panel that is around gear assembly and stuck a flat head screw driver towards the top and played around with it. As I was doing so, the gear shift moved from the park position. So now I have to ride around with a screw driver in order to get out of the park position. I feel this is a major safety concern because I have 2 young children and we could've been stranded somewhere. The failure mileage was approximately 102,600. Will be getting repaired Friday July 20,2012. Chrysler should be covering this issue.