2010 Chrysler 300 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 123 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,202miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2010 Chrysler 300, 3% of the 123 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,202 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On May 9th I went to pick up my check and I freaking ran over run over a big rock in the street and it it put like a little hole in my oil pan well this is my first car I've had already my second car I haven't had it for that long so what I did was I'm going to try to get home as the oil slowly leaking out but I was going to try to get home and I drive for like for like 3 minutes at like 20 at like 25 miles per hour 30 miles per hour and like probably like three or four minutes from that incident and I stopped before that too to get the money and then I tried to raise home whatever I'm…”
NHTSA complaint #11424261, filed 2021-07“The contact owns a 2010 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that when the vehicle was shifted to the reverse position, the vehicle failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the valve body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,202.”
NHTSA complaint #10861636, filed 2016-04, 70,202 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Chrysler 300. While the vehicle was parked, the contact was able to shift the gear out of the park position without depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. In addition, while the vehicle was parked and attempting to shift the gear lever into drive, the vehicle lurched in reverse and crashed into a garage door. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10906949, filed 2016-09, 20,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10228020Apr 2, 2022Customer Satisfaction Notification V51 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module
- 10229031Mar 6, 2022Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. Upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter…
- 10221097Apr 7, 2021Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during…
- 10220843Mar 31, 2021NAG1 Transmission Before installing the transmission with the engine, check for dowel pins (2) for alignment. If the pins are missing request to add the dowel pin first and then…
- 10190590Mar 31, 2021NAG1 Transmission Before installing the transmission with the engine, check for dowel pins (2) for alignment. If the pins are missing request to add the dowel pin first and then…
- 10221831Aug 19, 2020(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
- 10180221Aug 19, 2020(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
- 10215982May 15, 2013Flash: Performance Derate Above 55 MPH Immediately After Start-Up When Accelerating At Wide Open Throttle This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the…
- 10188677May 15, 2013Flash: Performance Derate Above 55 MPH Immediately After Start-Up When Accelerating At Wide Open Throttle This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the…
- 10136855May 15, 2013Flash: Performance Derate Above 55 MPH Immediately After Start-Up When Accelerating At Wide Open Throttle This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 20% |
| 2020 | 1 | 11% |
| 2019 | 3 | 5% |
| 2018 | 17 | 11% |
| 2017 | 6 | 7% |
| 2016 | 14 | 18% |
| 2015 | 24 | 24% |
| 2014 | 70 | 30% |
| 2013 | 58 | 19% |
| 2012 | 79 | 19% |
| 2011 | 6 | 3% |
| 2010 | 4 | 3% |
| 2009 | 4 | 5% |
| 2008 | 30 | 4% |
| 2007 | 189 | 38% |
| 2006 | 257 | 26% |
| 2005 | 189 | 23% |
Other parts of the 2010 Chrysler 300
57 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Chrysler 300
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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