2005 Chrysler 300C Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 49about this part
- Share
- 17%of 288 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,100miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 49 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2005 Chrysler 300C, 17% of the 288 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,100 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2005 Chrysler 300C has only 44240 miles n it and not abused since my wife and I are totally disabled vtrans with special dv registration so we can be driven to the vtrans hospital for medical services. On sat8/30/14 while in the garage and not being used for at least a week, my car's stick transmission shifter was stuck in park and would not allow the use or movement of the car from the garage. …”
NHTSA complaint #10629608, filed 2014-08, 44,240 miles“2 different times this vehicle will not go out of park and strands me. I have seen many online complaints.also and crysler recalled chargers and dodges but have not recalled the chryster 300's for the same problem. There is a cheap part that breaks and causes the gear lock up and the whole steering assembly has to be replaced per Chrysler at a high price. Should be recall as with chargers and dodge products.”
NHTSA complaint #10443866, filed 2012-01, 114,000 miles“I filled the tank up to full like I had many times before. I have always preferred relying on gallons and not the automatic pump shut off to know when it was full to prevent a possible overfilling. I had gone maybe 10 yards after restarting and she stalled. Tried to crank her back up, and she would sputter and try to start, but it took a few tries. Then, as I am pulling into the street, it died again but started right back up. Then it died 10 yards later, again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10512409, filed 2013-05, 50,000 miles“When I start my car (2005 Chrysler 300C) the gear shift is stuck in park and would not move from the park position. Car starts normally, no readings on dash, gave no indication that a failure was about to occur. I called the dealership and gave my VIN number to check for recalls, there are none. There is obviously a problem because I have found videos on how to repair the problem when I searched the issue on line. Chrysler used what amounts to a plastic tie and a spring to control a 35k vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10605832, filed 2014-06, 142,000 miles“After fueling the car, it stalled unexpectedly. This was about 30,000 miles ago. The problem has gotten more frequent. Now, at 137,000 miles, the car always stalls or tries to stall after fueling. I have adapted to the problem by always fueling up at a station that is adjacent to an onramp. I get the car onto the freeway right away and run it at 65 or so MPH.... To fast for the car to stall. It just runs rough for a few seconds every few minutes for 5 or 10 minutes, then runs fine. …”
NHTSA complaint #10543400, filed 2013-09, 100,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 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…
- 10220840Mar 31, 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…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 14% |
| 2014 | 4 | 36% |
| 2013 | 3 | 9% |
| 2012 | 1 | 7% |
| 2011 | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 10% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 41 | 37% |
| 2006 | 106 | 15% |
| 2005 | 49 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2005 Chrysler 300C
138 complaintsEngine
70 complaintsAir bags
31 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Chrysler 300C
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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