general problems of the 2005 Chrysler 300C

When the fuel tank is topped off the vehicle stalls 2-6 times until the excess fuel is burned off. This has happened on the road, in parking lots, intersections, etc. It causes total loss of power & power steering. Additionally, I usually have to shift to park, neutral, reverse, drive, reverse, and then drive again in order to get the transmission to lock back in forward gearing. Causing me to have to additionally pull over, or stop, when/wherever the incident occurs.

Park lockout mechanism broken on 2005 Chrysler 300c vehicle was parked in my driveway when I discovered the shifter would not move out of park.

The transmission has been rebuilt 3 times in the past 8months . . It just out of no were with no wornings will stop going in to first gear. Mostly on a stop. Then step on gas it won't go in to first gear any more. It did do it one while on the free way. Every single time it has done that it has to go to the shop because it won't work any more.

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300c. The contact stated that after switching the gear shifter from drive to park, it remained stuck in the park position. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA campaign number: 05v460000 (power train). The failure mileage was 101,650.

Transmission shifter interlock lever-notification code k39. There is a recall letter that Chrysler is circulating about "transmission shifter interlock lever" describing the issue of a broken spring hook in the shift lever assembly and if it breaks, it would prevent the driver to shift the car from park to reverse. My car is a 2005 Chrysler 300c and suffered from this same exact issue. I called the local Chrysler dealer and Chrysler's group recall assistance center 1-800-853-1403 and they both said that my car because its a canadian model, does not qualify for the recall.

Car stalls with no warning or engine lights/codes. While driving(very dangerous!!).

Normal day driving my vehicle. Drove approximately 24 miles to a shopping center in the city. Turned the ignition car started as expected. Car then died unexpectedly. Attempted to get it started to no avail. Called a tow truck and had the vehicle taken to a trusted ase certified mechanic a couple miles away. Get a call later stating the engine is damaged! mechanic stated that these cars are well known for dropping valves. I proceed to ask whats the damage? these words I would learn to regret. . . I was given a quote of $4000-$7000 depending on how many parts were affected by this one failed piece. Thousands of people in forums are having this issue also. How is it a company doesn't acknowledge a major problem like this and get away with it? I was forced to get a $6000 loan to fix a car with 101k. . . Yea 1,000 miles over warranty! Chrysler needs to own up to this problem.

Gear shifter locked in park. Had car towed to local repair shop. Mechanic said this is a common problem with Chrysler.

When I bought the car at bredemann's cheverolet last Tuesday, they forgot to fill up the tank so I took the car back today to get filled up. After they filled up the tank I went on my way and before I can get on the road the engine died. I restarted it and it stayed on a bit then died again. After a few times of this the car eventually started and seemed okay so I got on the road, after driving a few feet the engine died in the middle of the road. So I restarted it again and turned around and went back to the dealership. The salesman took a look at it and we drove the car around the lot a few times and it seemed okay so I thought wow, that was weird. . . I thank the salesman and went on my way I got a few blocks and the car died again in the middle of the road. It's a pretty scary feeling because it would die all of us sudden while driving. I just bought this car. I've been reading reports and forums all day today and it looks like this is a common problem with this type of car. Would this be part of a recall or would I be responsible to fix this. I can't afford big repairs right now, considering I've just put down cash to buy this car.

I could not shift my car out of park. I was so surprised I did not know what to do. Icalled my dealer and was told I needed to have the car towed in. I found out later that it was a known defect in a small pink plastic piece, called the transmission shifter interlock lever. This part was recalled due to this defect. I had my car towed to the dealer where I had to pay to get this fixed because I was not aware of the recall or if my car was even included in the recall. Further research determined that the recall, shown as for model years 2005-2008, was actually included but did not know so paid for repair. I should be reimbursed for this repair. I was never contatced about the recall. Never!!!!!.

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300c. The contact stated that the vehicle had become stuck in park. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the transmission shift lever was fractured and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 45,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300c. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the shifting gear failed to shift into drive. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle but the shifting gear defect persisted. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000. Kmj.

Hi, when fueling the 2005 Chrysler 300c to full, the car will drive and stall randomly. It's unpredictable and happens each time you fill the tank. It's repetitive and can be duplicated always. It's certainly very hazardous to drive, and I have almost been hit twice trying to enter the roadway when it stalls, and it takes a min to actually get it started again if it actually does start. This has been happening since around the 50k mile mark. This needs your immediate attention, and quite many 300c owners have this same very problem.

Suddenly couldn't shift out of park. Called dealer and was told they could try to walk me through trying to get the trim around the gear shift apart to get to the pink plastic piece that is typically the problem and rig it so it could be moved or dealer said I could call tow truck and they typically know how to get it started. I got a ride home, looked on internet and saw many postings about this same problem. Went back to the car, followed the instructions on the internet to get to the pink plastic piece, used a screwdriver to maneuver the shifter cable to get out of park and drove it home. Then I discovered the k39 recall notice on internet. Called dealer next day, was told that my VIN isn't covered by k39 and they would have to look at it but would likely cost about $300. I contacted manufacturer and indicated I wanted repair at no cost if I took to dealer just like customers covered by recall. I was told that unless recall was expanded to include my VIN, I'd have to take to dealer to be diagnosed. Manufacturer made no guarantee about cost to be diagnosed/repaired or if it would be repaired free of charge following diagnosis. The k39 recall letter includes statement about improving ownership satisfaction and improvements in every vehicle they build. Apparently, satisfaction of owners like me whose vehicles have not been included in recall doesn't matter and they apparently aren't concerned about improving every vehicle because they missed mine. Repair to my vehicle has been completed thanks to internet where we found information that we followed. We saved towing charge & dealer repair cost estimated in excess of $300.

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300c. The contact stated that while down shifting, the vehicle would come out of gear and independently shift into neutral. The contact would have to coast to the side of the road and wait several minutes before the vehicle could be restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised him that air conditioner drain tube leaked water into the transmission, causing the failure. The mechanic advised him that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance to the contact. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000. The current mileage was approximately 105,000. Kmj.

2 different times this vehicle will not go out of park and strands me. I have seen many online complaints. Also and crysler recalled chargers and dodges but have not recalled the chryster 300's for the same problem. There is a cheap part that breaks and causes the gear lock up and the whole steering assembly has to be replaced per Chrysler at a high price. Should be recall as with chargers and Dodge products.

Took car in because transmission was acting up. Water was in transmission without it ever being in a flood or high water. Had transmission fluid drained and replaced twice to remove water. 2000 miles later transmission went out completely. Called Chrysler about the problem but they were either unwilling or unable to tell me how water got in the transmission without it ever being in a flood or high water. Chrysler refused to take any responsibility for the design of the car without a dip stick to check transmission fluid. Nor are they willing to help with the replacement of the transmission. However all dealers acknowledge that Chrysler has had problems with the transmission in their 300c models. No more Chrysler products for me.

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300c. The contact stated that the gear shifter would not move from park. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified and advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 05v460000 (power train:automatic transmission). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 120,000. The VIN was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300c. The contact stated that the shifter would not shift out of park. The contact towed the vehicle to a dealer where the dealer advised that the shifter assembly unit needed to be replaced. The dealer replaced the shifter assembly unit. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign I. D. Number: 05v460000 (power train:automatic transmission) and called the manufacturer. The manufacturer informed the contact the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 81,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300c. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift out of park. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were 44,385.

I filled the tank up to full like I had many times before. I have always preferred relying on gallons and not the automatic pump shut off to know when it was full to prevent a possible overfilling. I had gone maybe 10 yards after restarting and she stalled. Tried to crank her back up, and she would sputter and try to start, but it took a few tries. Then, as I am pulling into the street, it died again but started right back up. Then it died 10 yards later, again. It continued to stall every few feet until I was able to get the rpms up and hold it in 1st and 2nd gear to attempt and burn up as much fuel as quickly as possible. However, coming to a complete stop anytime for the next 15 miles or so would cause a stall but always followed with an immediate start up. When it stalls that very first time it takes a few minutes for it to start and then it is very rough for a few miles. Since that day anytime I fill up to within about a gallon of maximum capacity it will start the stalling process all over again. Combine bad gas mileage with a tank that can't be filled and it's safe to assume I spend a lot of time at gas stations.

After fueling the car, it stalled unexpectedly. This was about 30,000 miles ago. The problem has gotten more frequent. Now, at 137,000 miles, the car always stalls or tries to stall after fueling. I have adapted to the problem by always fueling up at a station that is adjacent to an onramp. I get the car onto the freeway right away and run it at 65 or so mph. . . . To fast for the car to stall. It just runs rough for a few seconds every few minutes for 5 or 10 minutes, then runs fine. It is probably unwise to put a car on the road with a known stall problem, but I could say the same thing about the people at Chrysler.

2005 Chrysler 300c. Park lock out mechanism gets stuck in park, stranding me in the middle of the desert in 114 degree weather.

2005 Chrysler 300c the gear shift has locked in parked twice.

While backing up and turning out of drive way, feels hesitation and noise coming from rear axle.