2014 Chrysler 300 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 70about this part
- Share
- 30%of 237 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,175miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 70 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2014 Chrysler 300, 30% of the 237 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,175 miles. 10 of these say a crash was involved, 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 pulled into my driveway at home and placed the vehicle in park. At the time I placed it in park a reading came on the dash that said 'service trans press brake when stopped key off engine to engage park'. From what I could see the vehicle was already in park. As I tried to place the vehicle into drive it would go directly back into park as soon as I got off the brake pedal.”
NHTSA complaint #11341732, filed 2020-07, 94,967 miles“1. While driving at normal speeds my car seems to struggle shifting into gear. It also makes clunking sounds going up hill. Today I accelerated to get onto the highway and the vehicle made a loud noise for a few seconds and finally got up to speed. 2. My vehicle also has a factory rust proofing and the quarter panels are showing large spots of rust on the front and rear of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11111309, filed 2018-07, 47,500 miles“On numerous times I have no idea what gear the transmission is in. I park the car and think it is in park only to find out it is in reverse.as I am stepping out of the car it starts to back up. This is a dangerous design flaw by Chrysler corp.there needs to be some sort of safety mechanism installed to make sure the engine is off upon exit.”
NHTSA complaint #10837379, filed 2016-02, 7,653 miles“The gear shifter on this car continually causes the car to not shift to the desired gear, especially when shifting from drive into reverse or park. Thankfully, I have not had any major accidents because of this defect, however, I have damaged my daughter's bicycle and my garage door because the car was not in park. This is a serious accident waiting to happen.”
NHTSA complaint #10825067, filed 2016-02, 22,350 miles“When I put it in park it comes out also sometimes when I have it in reverse put it in drive it goes back into reverse and has almost caused me to wreck, also the other day I placed it in park got out of my car while wife was in it it when into reverse and almost ran me over and het another car, the vehicle is not safe.”
NHTSA complaint #10876027, filed 2016-06, 29,000 milesRelated recalls
- 17V097000Feb 14, 2017Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD). The front driveshaft bolts…Covers: Chrysler 300 2014–2017, Dodge Charger 2014–2017
- 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
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…
- 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…
- 10221897Aug 28, 2020Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest software. Customers may experience a…
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 2014 Chrysler 300
72 complaintsOther or unknown
26 complaintsEngine
25 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsExterior lighting
17 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology