2015 Chrysler 300 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 24%of 99 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2015 Chrysler 300, 24% of the 99 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Car was making terrible noise as it ran stationed are running so after having it looked at I was told it's all of my pulleies, this car has less than 45000 miles on it”
NHTSA complaint #11398182, filed 2021-02, 42,000 miles“While attempting to park with gear on d the car suddenly came to an abrupt stop and a message on the dashboard read, shift to p then to desired gear. I attempted to reverse and or put the gear in drive several times only to receive the same message. I tried turning the car off multiple times and I still had the same result. Until about 10 minutes or so of this same issue I was able to finally put the car in reverse and park. On 8/6/2019 my car was at the dealership getting recalls fixed and then this occured. I have never had this issue before.”
NHTSA complaint #11242710, filed 2019-08, 66,000 miles“I have had on several occasions about (6) different times the car locks-up and I am unable to get the car in motion in the parked mode , the message board reads (service shift selector). In the stationary position.”
NHTSA complaint #10788419, filed 2015-11, 6,654 miles“My wife pulled out of the garage, forgot her glasses, pulled halfway back into the garage , put the car in park. As she was exiting the car, it lunged forward hitting our garage wall. We have the rotary dial shifter on this car. It reminded me of the actor in los angeles who got out of his car to get his mail and his jeep went out of park and unfortunately pinned him against his fence and was killed. I had the car into service and it was inspected by the dealer and also an independent engineering firm. I received a letter from Chrysler saying that nothing was found to be wrong with the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10949150, filed 2017-02, 11,000 miles“Shifter at times will not engage the gear it is put into, acts like it is in nuteral. Can turn ignition off and restart, put into gear several more times before the gear will engage. Can be dangerous, depending where you are at. May take about 5 minutes to get gear to engage. Happened when starting car and backing up or going forward, backing up more often.”
NHTSA complaint #11310468, filed 2020-02, 57,400 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
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
- 10215051Apr 12, 2021Shifter - Automatic Transmission
- 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…
- 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…
- 10180287Aug 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 2015 Chrysler 300
23 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 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