2013 Chrysler 300 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 58about this part
- Share
- 19%of 306 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 58 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2013 Chrysler 300, 19% of the 306 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,500 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I found a recall for Chrysler 300 (n65), but it's only for a 3.6l model. I have a 5.7l hemi awd and the output shaft just broke while driving in the highway. I cannot be the only one... There has to be others. I just had another recall fixed on this car. They just need to recall this entire model. Is there any chance 5.7l will also be recalled on this issue?”
NHTSA complaint #10985689, filed 2017-05, 122,000 miles“Recently purchased a 2013 Chrysler 300 the vehicle has been having constant starting issues. I have taken the vehicle to at least 5 shops and every shop is telling me that my vehicle is having codes come back for the automatic transmission: control module (TCM, PCM) the car has been worked on multiple times and I am still unable to fix the problem. I seen there is a recall for 2013 Chrysler 300 for this exact issue and I believe my vehicle may have been affected.”
NHTSA complaint #11414764, filed 2021-05, 105,136 miles“Had entered a side-street off bedford st in lexington ma (ma 4/225) at about 10 a.m. And was stopped, with the engine running and in drive, by a line of traffic ahead of me. While idling, there was a loud sound and a jolt felt in the car, but the engine was still idling. The dashboard display had awd service and then another word which I don't recall. When I went to put the transmission in park, I found the handle shifter already showed p and so did the dashboard display. …”
NHTSA complaint #11011399, filed 2017-07, 40,650 miles“Vehicle shifter will not operate properly, there are times I thought car was in park and it was in reverse. I move shifter from park to drive and it is still in park. Go to put it in reverse and it bypasses the gear. Times I put it in drive and it is in neutral. Taken car back to dealer for problem and was told to live with it, nothing can be done. One time I got out thinking car was in park and it was in reverse and started to move, luckily I was in a flat parking area at the time.”
NHTSA complaint #10824981, filed 2016-02, 5,000 miles“My vehicle is a Chrysler 300s and has auto shift paddles located a few inches from the steering wheel and the audio system controls. Any slight touch to these paddles while driving causes the vehicle to immediately downshift into first gear, regardless of how fast you are traveling. According to the owner's manual this downshifting into first gear should be no problem, but I strongly disagree. I can see the rpms soar as my vehicle tries to go 70 MPH in first gear. This is a dangerous add-on that few drivers want or need. …”
NHTSA complaint #10875365, filed 2016-06, 10 milesRelated recalls
- 16V240000Apr 25, 2016Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2011, to November 27, 2014…Covers: Chrysler 300 2012–2014, Dodge Charger 2012–2014, Jeep Grand Cherokee 2014–2015
- 13V610000Dec 6, 2013Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chrysler 300 AWD, Dodge Charger AWD, and Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 vehicles equipped with ZF all…Covers: Chrysler 300 2013, Dodge Charger 2013, Ram 1500 2013
Related service bulletins
- 11030138Mar 9, 2026The vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following transmission models: 845RE, 8HP45, 850RE, 8HP50, 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP75-PHEV…
- 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…
- 10194007Apr 17, 2021No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle, Intermittent Key Not Detected Message
- 10221150Apr 16, 2021Gear Ratio DTC?s, Transmission Shift Concerns, Does Not Shift At Times, Shudders
- 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…
- 10221187Apr 2, 2021High Beam Headlamps Flicker This bulletin involves installing jumper wires from the Power Distribution Center(PDC) to the headlamp connectors. The technician may find one or more…
- 10194040Apr 2, 2021High Beam Headlamps Flicker This bulletin involves installing jumper wires from the Power Distribution Center(PDC) to the headlamp connectors. The technician may find one or more…
- 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…
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 2013 Chrysler 300
131 complaintsEngine
36 complaintsAir bags
32 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsElectronic stability control
17 complaintsExterior lighting
17 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology