2018 Chrysler 300 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 11%of 153 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2018 Chrysler 300, 11% of the 153 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,000 miles. 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.
“Check engine light comes on, vehicle has no power, can't accelerate. Shows codes p0340 p0365 u1428. This is the second time this has happened with this vehicle! I was on the freeway and the accelerator pedal is totally unresponsive. Holding it to the floor kept the speed steady until I was able to pull off the side of the road.”
NHTSA complaint #11245668, filed 2019-08, 26,000 miles“I have found that going at lower speeds, like accelerating from stop, or driving thru a parking lot, the transmission jolts the entire car. Like it is slipping in and out of gear. It also seems to shift really hard in to second gear, not all the time but is just getting worse. The vehicle only has 26000 miles on it and has been serviced at the correct intervals. Also electrical issues with passenger side window motor, it does not want to roll up. This has happened 4 or 5 times in the last 2 weeks. …”
NHTSA complaint #11376965, filed 2020-11, 26,000 miles“I started having problems with acceleration, I would go to pull out and the car would choke. When I put my car in reverse I would get an error message telling me to put my car in park and then desired gear. When I did that it would not go into reverse, I would have to shut my car off and then restart it. At time the check engine light would come on and then go off. I attempted to have it checked multiple times but when I got to the dealership it would be off again. …”
NHTSA complaint #11527228, filed 2023-06“There were 2 separate incidents that occurred. The first one we were backing out of our driveway and the car just stopped running. We were unable to start it again after a dozen attempts. We had the vehicle towed to a local shop and when they got in the car, it started right up. We drove it around for a few weeks before the 2nd incident happened. We were driving on the freeway this time and the car just stopped running. We were in the fast lane and it was extremely dangerous to get off the side of the road due to heavy traffic. It again would not start and we had to have it towed home. …”
NHTSA complaint #11643948, filed 2025-02“The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while shifting from park to reverse, the vehicle jerked and surged without warning. The failure also occurred while driving at highway speeds. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 21,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11417497, filed 2021-05, 21,000 milesRelated recalls
- 18V280000May 1, 2018Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles…Covers: Chrysler 300 2018, Jeep Grand Cherokee 2018, Ram 1500 2018 +4 more
Related service bulletins
- 11038329Sep 30, 2026The Customer May Complain About a Popping Noise, Grinding Noise, or an Intermittent No Reverse or Forward Transmission Engagement. The Tech May Find Damaged and/or Worn…
- 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…
- 10248562Sep 13, 20238-Speed Transmission, Additional Transmission Fluid Leak Inspection/Repair Guidelines.
- 10244401Sep 13, 20238-Speed Transmission, Additional Transmission Fluid Leak Inspection/Repair Guidelines.
- 10241004Jun 8, 2023Service Transmission Message Illumination. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0700-E4 ? Transmission Control System (MIL Request), Set.
- 10234438Feb 28, 2023CEL (Check Engine Lamp) Illuminates, Recent PCM Replace or Flash Update Performed, Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P057B Brake Pedal Position Sensor Circuit Performance, P1572…
- 10229513Aug 29, 20228-Speed Transmission, Additional Transmission Fluid Leak Inspection/Repair Guidelines.
- 10229544Aug 9, 2022Flash: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the TCM with the latest available software. The following software enhancements are…
- 10225396Aug 9, 2022Flash: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the TCM with the latest available software. The following software enhancements are…
- 10225259Aug 9, 2022Flash: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the TCM with the latest available software. The following software enhancements are…
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 2018 Chrysler 300
69 complaintsOther or unknown
53 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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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