general problems of the 2006 Chrysler 300 - part 1

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the transmission shifter seized in park(p) and failed to shift to drive(d) or reverse(r). The contact stated that the vehicle was undrivable. After turning off and restarting the vehicle, the gear shifter operated normally. The contact stated that over time the failure became progressively worse and more frequently. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the NHTSA campaign number: 05v460000 (power train). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Gear shift gets stuck in park. Cannot shift from park to reverse.

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle the transmission would not switch from the parked position and the vehicle could not be driven. Upon inspection it was discovered that the transmission shift cylinold spring attachment was faulty. The contact was able to manually adjust the broken piece and drove to the local dealer napoeton Chrysler. (140 e. Osceola pky, kissimmee FL) who diagnosed that the transmission shift cable was faulty. The vehicle not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 104,000. Jft.

Car stalled while driving and one time after refiring the engine, the shifting of gears was awkward. Dealer changed oil pressure sensor. Did not help.

Tl-the contact 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that when he parked his vehicle and later on tried to restart it the gears were locked in the park position. The dealer bob & chuck eddy Chrysler Dodge Jeep 4850 mahoning Ave, youngstown, OH 44515 (330) 792-5221 offered to have the vehicle towed in to diagnose the issue. The vehicle had not been repaired yet the manufacturer told the contact there was no recall and to call NHTSA . The failure mileage was 122,000. Tf.

My car has stall out while I'm driving a few times and I've seen theres been alot of complaints about this with alot of these cars.

Tl the contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. When the vehicle was started, it would not shift out of park. The contact removed the top of the gear leveler and depressed the release button, and the vehicle was able to engage in drive. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the lock/release in the lever failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 61,524.

When the transmission is cold the vehicle stalls having no control over forward or reverse motion with dangerous side bound traffic instances while refusing to shift with rwd rear axel severe vibration sensitivity causing total rwd rear axel power loss & coiciding transmission abnormalities. Powertrain malfunctions/dysfunctions resulting in a dangerously faulty suspensions stability & braking pressure strength causing pull in passenger side direction where vehicle seems dangerously the weakest & exhaust fumes abnormally recycling into vehicle cab system. Only has 140k original miles. Manufacture defects now becoming death trap & safety disaster to potential lives of others.

Tl the contact owns a 2006 chryler 300. The contact stated that the gear shifter failed and the contact was unable to release the gear out of park. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in customer satisfaction number: k39 regarding the shift detent. The manufacturer provided case number: 59332573. The vehicle was towed to palmen motors Chrysler (5431 75st kenosha WI, 53142, (262) 671-1935) where a failure code was located for the transmission shift detent. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 108,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that a plastic piece from the transmission shifter interlock lever fractured. As a result, the vehicle was unable to shift from park into drive. Walnut creek Chrysler Jeep Dodge ram (2404 n main st, walnut creek, CA 94596, (888) 377-2513) indicated that the vehicle was excluded from the manufacturer customer satisfaction campaign number: k39 (transmission shifter interlock lever); although, the failure was similar. Mckevitt Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram (2700 shattuck Ave #100, berkeley, CA 94705, (510) 848-2206) was also notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 49,000.

Sometimes when stating from a stop, like a stop light or entering on a road, the transmission will make a loud sound in the rear and lock in in one gear. I need to pull of the road and restart the vehicle and start out again. It will go into reverse and park but will not shift properly until I do this. Sometimes I need to restart it more than once to get it to shift, not very good when it does this in traffic. Also the engine light comes on but so far has reset itself after a few cycles.

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated while driving unknown speed, when the vehicle began to hesitated and then seized in the middle of the road. The contact stated his speedometer does not function. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he shifted to park ans was able to restart the ignition. The vehicle was taken to local dealer teterboro Chrysler Jeep Dodge ram located at 469 us-46, little ferry, NJ 07643, (201) 440-0222, where made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired as of yet. The manufacturer has not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 37,000. Dp.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while the vehicle was shifted from park to reverse, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not able to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where they directed the contact how to shift gears manually and informed the contact that the gear shift needed to be replaced. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 155,440. Ak.

Vehicle will not shift out of park. Had to walk 10 miles to get home at 11pm. Searched for recall on this problem and found Chrysler notification k39. Even with over 20,000 reports of this problem dealer shop refused to admit there is a problem with the shifter interlock and stated my vehicle is not part of any recall and will charge me for repair.

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that there was an internal failure with the anti-freeze leaking into the transmission assembly. The vehicle was not diagnosed by an authorized dealer. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer had not issued a power train recall yet to provide a remedy, the vehicle was not repaired yet and the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was not available. Dyd.

Tl the contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. While stationary, the vehicle would not shift out of the park position. Stan mcnabb Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram fiat (1200 e carroll street, tullahoma, tennessee 37388) was contacted and stated that the unknown part was no longer manufactured by Chrysler. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. While parking the vehicle, the gear shifter failed to release from park. The contact was unable to operate the vehicle and had it towed to his residence. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 05v460000 (power train). The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 12,950.

Vehicle will not shift out of oark. Dealer recognized the k39 part was recalled and in my vehicle but there's no recall for my VIN.

Went to leave in my car and it was stuck in park.

Went to leave in my car and it is stuck in park.

Tl the contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle shut off without warning numerous times. The vehicle was taken to community Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram of martinsville (555 in-37, martinsville, in 46151), but they were unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000.

The contact called on behalf of an owner of a 2006 Chrysler 300. When the vehicle was started, it ceased to operate when placed into drive. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to galeana Chrysler Jeep kia (180 greystone blvd, columbia, SC 29210, (803) 779-7300) where it was diagnosed that the gear shifter was dislocated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 156,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. While attempting to shift gears, the gear shifter locked in a parked position. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that part of the gear shifter lever needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called star Chrysler Jeep Dodge ram at (718) 479-6200 (211-10 jamaica Ave, jamaica, NY 11428) and scheduled an appointment. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to call NHTSA. The failure mileage was 99,000.

Vehicle will not release from park into drive.

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact started the vehicle and attempted to shift the gear from park into drive, but the gear shifter failed without warning. The contact called the manufacturer and informed her how to get the vehicle out of the park position. In addition, the manufacturer stated that they were aware of the failure, but her VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. Upon entering and starting the vehicle, the contact attempted to shift into drive, but the vehicle failed to shift out of park. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the am shifter transmission needed to be replaced. The independent mechanic informed the contact of a Chrysler customer satisfaction notification (k39-transmission shifter interlock lever), but the vehicle was not included. The vehicle was repaired by the independent mechanic. The contact called zeigler Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram of downers grove (2311 ogden Ave, downers grove, IL 60515 (877) 747-4059) and the manufacturer who confirmed that the vehicle was not included in the Chrysler customer satisfaction notification. No further assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 44,849.

Module transmission was installed in my car which have only 51661 miles this is an on going problem in these cars causing them not to shift and I could only go 20mph in heavy traffic creating a safety hazard. I was charged $1919. 58 for repairs. My transmission was serviced in oct. 2016 . I feel that this problem should be on the recall before someone lose there life. The problem comes with no warning. The car was in motion. On a city street.

I can not move the shift handle out of park. Why is my car not covered by customer satisfaction notification k39. I am not satisfied!!!!!!!! it is now in the garage, and I can not use it. This happen when I tried to go on an errand.

Engine stalls while driving with out any warning . Outvof no where engine cuts off on low speed and high speed on the fwy its pretty dangers mechanics cant figure it out. Whats the problem. I dont feel safe driving my car anymore. First time that the car stalled was 2 months aho while I was driving on the fwy. Then it happened again. When I was crossing the intersection at a low speed so car stopped in the middle of intersection!.

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the gear shifter failed to operate and the vehicle failed to move without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in the park position, the gear shifter failed to switch to the reverse position. There was no warning. The failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,650.

Car is stuck in park, there is a recall for this problem. Chrysler says my VIN # not covered.

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the gear shifter failed to shift out of park. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for further inspection. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 96,356.

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift out of the park position without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the gear shifter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,300.

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle could not be shifted out of park to any other gear. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Two months prior to the failure, the failure recurred. It was diagnosed that the shaft interlock lever was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 33,000.