2000 Chrysler 300M Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 5%of 242 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2000 Chrysler 300M, 5% of the 242 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“My steering has a life of its own. Steering pulls hard to the right, almost hit a public bus. I've had 2 alignments and brand new tires, the problem still exist. The front end make a clunking noise and vibrates really badly. I've taken it to a Chrysler dealership and got the same response as other have with the same problem unable to duplicate the problem. I told them there is a problem. Im afraid of losing my life an risking others on the streets and highway because of this serious issue the no one wants to fix.”
NHTSA complaint #10327770, filed 2010-04, 70,500 miles“I have a 2000 Chrysler 300M, purchased september 2000. This particular model allows both an automatic or a manual shift (I've never used the manual shift). On the date in question, I went to put the car into gear, and the gear shift sheared off in my hand. Whereas no one was injured in this particular incident, I do believe that had the car been in motion it could have caused serious injury or death. One does not expect in a 2-1/2 year old car for the gear shift to come off. I believe that this is a serious safety issue. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #10002842, filed 2003-01, 42,004 miles“Several years of recurrent engine and transmission noise taken to the dealership for diagnosis with no success. At the fifth or sixth complaint, and when the warranty had expired, the passport Chrysler dealer advised that I needed a new transmission for a 2000 Chrysler 300M.”
NHTSA complaint #10104832, filed 2004-12, 146 miles“Shifting mechanism on 2000 Chrysler 300M becomes difficult to move from park to other stick locations. Mechanic says it is a cable linkage issue that is adjustable but should be done by qualified mechanic. Failure would result in inability to shift car.”
NHTSA complaint #10003602, filed 2003-01, 45,500 miles“The gear shift stick beginning sticking, making it hard to change gears. I had gotten the gear in reverse to back out of my yard but when I tried to put it in drive the entire gear stick broke apart. I was in the road with traffic coming from both directions unable to move. The car had to be towed to repair shop where the entire gear components had to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10326552, filed 2010-04Related service bulletins
- 10021239Aug 25, 2006Powertrain control module initialization.
- 10013731Mar 2, 2005Powertrain control module initialization.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Chrysler 300M
53 complaintsBody and structure
39 complaintsAir bags
29 complaintsWheels
21 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
18 complaintsSeats
15 complaintsTires
15 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Chrysler 300M
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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