Automatic Transmission Floor Shift problems of the 2000 Chrysler 300M

Two problems related to automatic transmission floor shift have been reported for the 2000 Chrysler 300M. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Chrysler 300M based on all problems reported for the 2000 300M.

1 Automatic Transmission Floor Shift problem

Failure Date: 01/05/2003

Shifting mechanism on 2000 Chrysler 300m becomes difficult to move from park to other stick locations. Mechanic says it is a cable linkage issue that is adjustable but should be done by qualified mechanic. Failure would result in inability to shift car.

2 Automatic Transmission Floor Shift problem

Failure Date: 01/04/2003

I have a 2000 Chrysler 300m, purchased September 2000. This particular model allows both an automatic or a manual shift (I've never used the manual shift). On the date in question, I went to put the car into gear, and the gear shift sheared off in my hand. Whereas no one was injured in this particular incident, I do believe that had the car been in motion it could have caused serious injury or death. One does not expect in a 2-1/2 year old car for the gear shift to come off. I believe that this is a serious safety issue. Ts.




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