2017 Chrysler 300 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 7%of 82 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2017 Chrysler 300, 7% of the 82 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,600 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“The issues I'm having with 2017 Chrysler 300 is every time I change into gearshift especially the reverse gear the shaft or the axle are not working properly. When I checked if there has been any powertrain recalls I found several of them, but when I Chrysler hq they told me there's no recall but I'm having these problems with the car still.”
NHTSA complaint #11229460, filed 2019-07“The radio that controls the air and heat calls for help 911 and backs up cameral navigator to place go in and out it has a very bad electrical problem that shut the car down. It also calls 911 server times.”
NHTSA complaint #11456507, filed 2022-03Related 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…
- 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…
- 10221892Aug 28, 2020Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with updated software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)…
- 10180282Aug 28, 2020Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with updated software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)…
- 10170310Dec 11, 2019Transfer case seal, Transmission Output Seal If vehicle has a fluid leak between the transfer case and the transmission on an AWD vehicle and it has been determined that the…
- 10224762Aug 25, 2017Flash: Transmission Diagnostic and Shift Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Transmission Control Module (TCM) with the latest available software. Customers may…
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 2017 Chrysler 300
29 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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