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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2011 Chrysler 300 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
3%of 200 total for the year
Median mileage
32,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2011 Chrysler 300, 3% of the 200 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,500 miles.

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 5 separate occasions, the vehicle indicated vehicle is in park. However, this has happened while vehicle is in motion. Once, on highway and remaining four times occurred on city streets. On all 5 occasions, vehicle would allow me to put into park but would not allow me turn vehicle off. 4 of 5 times this occurred, I drove around while occasionally stopping to put car into reverse and back thru gears again before it'd finally let me park and turn off. 1 of 5 times, the car let me put into park and press start button until it went to 3rd setting before it'd allow me turn vehicle me off. …”

NHTSA complaint #11181131, filed 2019-02, 106,811 miles

“When I put the car in drive, I hear the car wanting to go in overdrive. It is scary and sometimes it jumps to overdrive 1 or 2. I have to slow down put it in neutral while all the time on the major highway..very scary.. I've been very prudent because it doesn't do it all the time..icons have brake on and a small motor light on?..went to the local garage and they couldn't see the problem, they took it out for a dive on florida highway 95 and they couldn't feel anything!! I still drive the car but very worried. Hope to hear from you soon. The oil and car checked when sticker says to bring it in! …”

NHTSA complaint #10970083, filed 2017-04, 40,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2011 Chrysler 300. While parked, the vehicle failed to turn off. The vehicle was equipped with a keyless ignition. In addition, vehicle not in park was displayed across the message board even though the gear shifter was shifted into the park position. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who stated that the contact needed to make sure that the gear shifter was firmly in park, but did not diagnose that any part needed to be replaced. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000. Updated 10/06/16”

NHTSA complaint #10870936, filed 2016-05, 30,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2011 Chrysler 300. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the ABS and electronic stability control warning indicators illuminated. The radio also powered off. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence, failed to restart, and was towed to the dealer. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer stated that they would approve the vehicle being repaired with a faulty alternator until the new parts became available. …”

NHTSA complaint #10683790, filed 2015-02, 32,500 miles

“The contact owns a 2011 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle hesitated before moving forward. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #10692189, filed 2015-03

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2022120%
2020111%
201935%
20181711%
201767%
20161418%
20152424%
20147030%
20135819%
20127919%
201163%
201043%
200945%
2008304%
200718938%
200625726%
200518923%

Other parts of the 2011 Chrysler 300

Electrical system
119 complaints
Air bags
27 complaints
Brakes
19 complaints
Engine
18 complaints
Fuel system
14 complaints
Other or unknown
12 complaints
Electronic stability control
11 complaints
Exterior lighting
7 complaints
Steering
7 complaints
Vehicle speed control
6 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 Chrysler 300

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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