Automatic Transmission Problems of Chrysler 300 - part 2

Gear shift locked in park. Could not move it out of park even after using the reset button. Had to call a tow truck. Tow truck could not tow due to the driveway and position of car. Mechanic had to make house call. Will return tomorrow with a special jack to try to get the car into a position where it can be towed to the shop. Expect this to be expensive repair.

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The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while parked, the gear shift selector would not move from park. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer who diagnosed that the gear shifter was disconnected and would need a new assembly. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 41,000 and the current mileage was 41,200. Updated 07/26/11.

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle was stuck in the park position. The override switch to manually shift the gear from park, was also defective. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but did not assist the contact with the failure. The failure and current mileage was 117,000. The VIN was unavailable.

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The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift out of park. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. An authorized dealer was notified, but offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were unavailable. Updated 07/20/lj.

Car is stuck in park leaving me stranded. Manufacturer issued k39 customer satisfaction recall letter which describes the same problem that I have and sugest that the part should be replaced however they refuse to replaced my part even though it is the same problem, same part, same vehicle, and same year and make as my vehicles described in letter. You can quickly identify this as a defective part by googling Chrysler 300 stuck in park. It is the same part in all 300s made that year, why should it only apply to some vehicles? does not make since unless company is just trying to make it look like they are doing something when in fact they are doing nothing to address defective part that breaks with no warning and leaves drivers stranded.

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The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300. While the vehicle was parked the contact attempted to place the gear shift into drive but it was stuck in park and would not move. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 05v460000 (power train:automatic transmission) that may be related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact also stated while driving approximately 30 mph the vehicle suddenly stalled. While driving at higher speeds the vehicle would lunge forward. Nhtsa campaign id number: 04v334000 (electrical system:battery:cables) may also be related to the recent failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Updated 07/20/lj.

I was driving down the street when the car slowed down even though the rpm's went up as I tried to accelerate. I brought the car in and the valve pump in the transmission was replace. One week later the car failed again in the same manner. The second time I had to have the transmission replaced. Had the traffic been different or someone with less experience been driving, it could have easily resulted in a fatality or injury. There was no way a driver could avoid an accident from the rear at that point.

I have a 2007 Chrysler 300 and it is right under 60,000 miles. It is stuck in park and wont release even with the pink switch . I did some research on line with this problem. . Apparently it is a common thing. I took it in to repair this and I have maximum lifetime care and it won't even cover replaceing this. There should be a recall on this.

The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the gear shift selector remained stuck in park. The manufacturer advised her to have the vehicle towed to the local dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 26,000. Updated 05/24/lj the consumer stated he replaced the shifter assembly himself. Updated 05/26/11.

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that after starting the ignition, he attempted to shift the gear selector from park into drive but the shifter would not respond. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The contact was waiting upon a response from the dealer to the cause of failure. The failure mileage was 46,000. The VIN was unavailable.

I have a 2006 Chrysler 300 and on Nov 24 2010 my tie rod end broke and had to be towed to the shop for repairs, it has been others with the same problems with these type of cars and I think this should be looked into by someone.

I drove my Chrysler 300 home a parked in my garage. The next day I could not shift it out of park. 11/18/10, I had it towed to a Chrysler dealer and they replaced the gear shift assembly. I was informed that the dealer replace four to five per week and that the town of 7000 people 12 Chrysler 300 had the same problem and that one lady was on her third replacement. The closest dealer is 40 miles and the tow charge is $125. I contacted Chrysler and was informed that there has not been enough problems for a recall. Apparently they don't look at the internet.

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while trying to shift into reverse, the vehicle would not respond. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the gear shift was defective. The vehicle was repaired at the contacts expense. The failure mileage was 93,850 and the current mileage was 93,859.

My Chrysler 300 gear shift sticks in park.

The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler 300. The contact started the ignition and observed that the gear selector would not shift out of the park position. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000. The dealer replaced the shifter assembly. Updated 01/04/jb.

About 6 months ago, my gear shift started "sticking" in park. Would not go into reverse without a lot of coaxing. What I did was to keep pumping the brakes and after about 10 or so pumps, the gear shift would release. More recently, my car will just die even when I am going over 40 mph. Most of the time, I can just shift it into nuetral and restart it. I am not sure of what the outcome would be if I were perhaps going around a corner since the power steering goes out when this occurs. Actually as I think about it, it also did this when it was brand new, when I took it to the dealership they said there was no record of it on the computer therefore they could not fix it.

Chrysler 300 would not come out of park.

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300 . The contact stated that the shifter assembly would not move from park to any other gear . The vehicle was towed to the dealer where they stated that it needed to be replaced. The shifter assembly was replaced at the owner's expense. The failure and the current mileage was 55538.

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300. The contact started the vehicle and the gear selector would not shift from the park position. The vehicle was repaired by a certified mechanic. One year later, the identical failure recurred. The vehicle had not been repaired for the most recent failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.

I have never had a problem with my Chrysler 300 up until this morning as I started my car for work. My car was stuck in "park". As I researched this deficiency online it I noticed that it has been an ongoing occurrence with Chryslers of all type. I called many Chrysler dealerships and found that this is a problem that has been repaired on a normal basis. My complaint is there is no recall on this deficiency and this is costing consumer too much money that we don't have to spend on this. I have my car serviced regularly so this should have not happened.

Whenever the car (2007 Chrysler 300 touring) is put into "park" without the emergency brake engaged to hold the car in place, it is very difficult to disengage the transmission from park to any other gear selection when restarting the car and attempting to move it. While I know it is good driving practice to use the emergency brake when parked, it is a must in this vehicle or the transmission gear selector will be very difficult to move. The problem has existed since the vehicle was new. I have not attempted a repair, but religiously apply the parking brake only after shifting into neutral, taking my foot off the brake pedal until the car settles, then putting it into "park. ".

No warning was given. I was leaving work on August 3rd, the car wouldn't move out of park. It was stuck in "park". I called the dealership and he said this was a common problem in Chrysler cars. My car is a 2007 Chrysler 300. 52,000 miles. . . We have a lifetime warranty on the car and thought that would be covered. When I called Chrysler, they said the "gear shift" was not covered under the extended warranty. He proceeds to tell me it will cost $150 to tow it; $150 diagnostic test to determine what the problem is before they can say whether or not the warranty covers it. . . And if it doesn't, then I will have to pay for the diagnostic test and the price to fix a . 50 cents plastic, which is $406. 00!!! $706 to fix a "known problem" in Chrysler cars. The "gear shifts" in these vehicles should be replaced. There are many blogs on the internet about this "common problem". Chrysler needs to issue a recall on "gear shifts" that get stuck in "park" or fix the known problem for free!!!!.

Vehicle stuck in park, researched via web found common problems for Chrysler vehicles 2007 and prior. Called dealership m morning was told yes that is probably the problem 350. 00 repair. Called Chrysler to try and get help as this defect is not a owner caused issued its a defective part. Was told 2 business days for contact back. Called 2nd day told my # listed was incorrect "which it was not" they read it back to me. Gave new # left multiple voicemails on case mgrs phone with both #'s to reach. Called again today was told case closed couldn't reach me bad phone # listed. Told them that was incorrect they said sorry had to open new case and wait again for a new case manager to review. Obvious run around for a "known" issue with there vehicles. Tons of complaints on the web about this very surprised they have not stepped up to the plate to recall. Also surprised a class action has not been brought against them as of yet. . . . Hope you have many complaints just like this one so maybe you can help get something done.

The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving between 50 and 60 mph the vehicle would begin to jerk before losing speed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the power train control module was failing. The contact was also informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 06v341000 (powertrain: automatic transmission). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 62,000.

2006 Chrysler 300 has had shifter assembly replaced 3 times in less than 5 years. The gear shift will not move out of park. This is the second time this has occurred in the last 2 years. From my own research and conversations with the dealer's mechanics, this is a constant issue with 300s. A small spring and plastic arm break frequently. This is a problem which Chrysler knows about yet continues to manufacture 300s with these malfunctioning/defective parts included.

On 5/29/10, after driving my car throughout the day, I returned home to change clothes and prepare for my daughter's recital. After changing clothes and preparing to leave, I went to my 2006 Chrysler 300 and started my vehicle. While the vehicle was running, I pressed the brake and attempted to place the gear selector into reverse. I could not take my car out of park. I turned the car off and tried to place the gear selector into reverse approximately 30 times. My car would not go out of park. This is the second time that this has happened and as I research this matter this is happening to a number of Chrysler 300 owners.

I own a 2007 300. . . . I purchased it 2/13/2009. . . On 5/23/2010 I got in my car to go to work an I could not shift the car out of park. . Now I have no way to get to work. . . On top of that I lost my job due to having no way to get to work. . . . I been checking on line. . . This should be a recall due to this happening with tons of 300's. . .

Car shifter locked up and could not get vehicle out of "park", after trying really hard to put it into drive, I was able to get the shifter to change to "drive, but when I got home I had to put extra pressure on the shifter to get to park. This is extremely unsafe because the car could roll by itself since it is extremely hard to place the shifter in park.

Could not shift from park. Shifting had been difficult immediately before putting in park the evening before. A tow truck was required to move vehicle to shop. Vehicle was out of 3 year warranty so repair was done by independent repair shop who advised me this was becoming a common problem for Chrysler 300s.

Vehicle was parked in drivewaythe previous day. On date below, the vehicle was started to leave and the transmission shift lever would not come out of park. The vehicle is equipped with an emergency release button in the shift console and that would not release the shifter. Tow truck had to be called.

2006 Chrysler 300 limited with 3. 5 and auto trans. Transmission shifter has failed 2 times in the last year. 1st time it was stuck in park and would not move, the vehicle towed to Chrysler dealer and shifter repaired. Iaw dealer the plastic clip inside the shifter broke. 2nd time the shifter would not go to park and could not remove the key from the ignition. Drove the vehicle back to the dealer and the shifter was repaired again, a new plastic piece used again. Chrysler I was told is aware of the problem. Will this happen again yes but when no idea. If Chrysler is aware of the problem (and not the only one going thru this) why isn't Chrysler trying to solve the problem? instead they keep replacing the part as it breaks. What will happen when the warranty expires on the vehicle? will I incur the expenses to have it repaired.

I own a 2006 Chrysler 300 and the shifting lever gets stuck in park and wont move. Other times the lever does not properly seat in park, when this happens the vehicle can not be started as it is not fully seated in park. Found recall on 05-06 300's for this issue, was told by Chrysler that my car was not part of the recall and there was nothing they could do. Recall states there is an issue with the cup plug that retains the parking pawl shaft and the vehicle may not be able to achieve 'park' position. This has been happening for about 4 weeks now.

Without any warning the gear shift would not move out of park. I had the vehicle towed to the shop and found that I had to replaced the gear shifter component in my Chrysler 300 vehicle. I later found out that this part has been recalled on other Dodge and chrsyler vehicles, but not on mine. Now today my car is showing symptoms that the gear boc may be failing again. The key will not come out of the ignition because the gear is not go holding property in park. I am going to take the car to a Chrysler dealership and see if Chrysler will fix it. I repaired the vehicle less than 5 months ago.

I parked my car in my work parking lot. When I went out at the end of the day I was unable to get the car out of park. With motor running & brake applied there was still no release. I was forced to call a tow truck. The tow truck driver informed me he had towed 10 Chrysler 300 that day for the exact same problem.

Transmission stuck in park, towed to dealer 9/24/09 part 4578029ac shifter no recall noted this happened on 9/21/07 same issue same part; complaint filed then too no recall noted.