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Problems with 2006 Chrysler 300 POWER TRAIN

On average, the 2006 Chrysler 300 starts to “feel” problems with the POWER TRAIN and its various aspects after 91 870 miles.

Components Affected by POWER TRAIN Issues

We have classified the 190 complaints from 2006 Chrysler 300 about POWER TRAIN into the following categories.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 48 DRIVELINE 2 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 1 AXLE ASSEMBLY 1

Recently reported POWER TRAIN problems on 2006 Chrysler 300

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the contact stated that after starting the vehicle the transmission would not switch from the parked position and the vehicle could not be driven. upon inspection it was discovered that the transmission shift cylinold spring attachment was faulty. the contact was able to manually adjust the broken piece and drove to the local dealer napoeton chrysler.(140 e. osceola pky, kissimmee fl) who diagnosed that the transmission shift cable was faulty. the vehicle not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. the failure mileage was 104,000.

Car stalled while driving and one time after refiring the engine, the shifting of gears was awkward. dealer changed oil pressure sensor. did not help.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. when the contact parked the vehicle and later attempted to restart it, the gears were locked in the park position. bob & chuck eddy chrysler dodge jeep (4850 mahoning ave, youngstown, oh 44515, (330) 792-5221) offered to tow the vehicle to their facility for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer informed the contact that there was no recall advised him to call nhtsa. the failure mileage was 122,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the contact stated that the gear would not disengage out of park. the vehicle was towed to crossroads chrysler jeep dodge ram (4510 whitehill blvd, prince george, va 23875, (877) 360-5755) where it was diagnosed that the transmission shifter needed to be replaced. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for a second opinion and the same diagnosis was provided. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 155,000.

My car has stall out while i'm driving a few times and i've seen theres been alot of complaints about this with alot of these cars

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. when the vehicle was started, it would not shift out of park. the contact removed the top of the gear leveler and depressed the release button, and the vehicle was able to engage in drive. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the lock/release in the lever failed and needed replacement. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 61,524.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the contact stated that a plastic piece from the transmission shifter interlock lever fractured. as a result, the vehicle was unable to shift from park into drive. walnut creek chrysler jeep dodge ram (2404 n main st, walnut creek, ca 94596, (888) 377-2513) indicated that the vehicle was excluded from the manufacturer customer satisfaction campaign number: k39 (transmission shifter interlock lever); although, the failure was similar. mckevitt chrysler dodge jeep ram (2700 shattuck ave #100, berkeley, ca 94705, (510) 848-2206) was also notified of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was contacted. the approximate failure mileage was 49,000.

Sometimes when stating from a stop, like a stop light or entering on a road, the transmission will make a loud sound in the rear and lock in in one gear. i need to pull of the road and restart the vehicle and start out again. it will go into reverse and park but will not shift properly until i do this. sometimes i need to restart it more than once to get it to shift, not very good when it does this in traffic. also the engine light comes on but so far has reset itself after a few cycles

The transmission gear shift lever interlock return spring hook on about 28,800 of the above vehicle broke. a broken interlock return spring hook will result in the inability to move the gear shift lever out of the 'park' position. there is a recall for customer satisfaction notification k39 transmission shifter interlock lever for the following vehicle which is the same as mine but the "lx": 2005 - 2007 (lx) dodge charger, magnum and chrysler 300. why does the same problem, with the same automobile, with the same year does not apply to a "sl"? how much do i have to spend to repair a manufacturing malfunction for something that should be a recall. i parked my car and on my way to work i could not move the gear, it stuck to p.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. while the vehicle was shifted from park into reverse, it stalled and was unable to restart. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who instructed the contact how to shift gears manually. the mechanic stated that the gear shift needed to be replaced. the dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 155,440.

Vehicle will not shift out of park. had to walk 10 miles to get home at 11pm.searched for recall on this problem and found chrysler notification k39. even with over 20,000 reports of this problem dealer shop refused to admit there is a problem with the shifter interlock and stated my vehicle is not part of any recall and will charge me for repair.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the contact stated that anti-freeze was leaking into the transmission assembly. the vehicle was not diagnosed by an authorized dealer. an independent mechanic diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified, but had not issued a power train recall to provide a remedy. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. while stationary, the vehicle would not shift out of the park position. stan mcnabb chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat (1200 e carroll street, tullahoma, tennessee 37388) was contacted and stated that the unknown part was no longer manufactured by chrysler. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. while parking the vehicle, the gear shifter failed to release from park. the contact was unable to operate the vehicle and had it towed to his residence. the dealer was not notified. the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 05v460000 (power train). the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 12,950.

Stationary gear shift stuck in park exactly as hundreds of other 300 owners

Gear shift stuck in park consistent with hundreds of other chrysler 300 owners

Went to leave in my car and it was stuck in park.

Went to leave in my car and it is stuck in park.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. while attempting to drive the vehicle, the gear shifter failed to shift out of park. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to nhtsa. the approximate failure mileage was 108,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the contact stated that the vehicle shut off without warning numerous times. the vehicle was taken to community chrysler dodge jeep ram of martinsville (555 in-37, martinsville, in 46151), but they were unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was notified and did not assist. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 120,000.

Tl* the contact called on behalf of an owner of a 2006 chrysler 300. when the vehicle was started, it ceased to operate when placed into drive. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to galeana chrysler jeep kia (180 greystone blvd, columbia, sc 29210, (803) 779-7300) where it was diagnosed that the gear shifter was dislocated. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 156,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. while attempting to shift gears, the gear shifter locked in a parked position. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that part of the gear shifter lever needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact called star chrysler jeep dodge ram at (718) 479-6200 (211-10 jamaica ave, jamaica, ny 11428) and scheduled an appointment. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to call nhtsa. the failure mileage was 99,000. *bf updated 7/27/18*jb

Vehicle will not release from park into drive.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the contact started the vehicle and attempted to shift the gear from park into drive, but the gear shifter failed without warning. the contact called the manufacturer and informed her how to get the vehicle out of the park position. in addition, the manufacturer stated that they were aware of the failure, but her vin was not included in a recall. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. the failure mileage was approximately 180,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. upon entering and starting the vehicle, the contact attempted to shift into drive, but the vehicle failed to shift out of park. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the am shifter transmission needed to be replaced. the independent mechanic informed the contact of a chrysler customer satisfaction notification (k39-transmission shifter interlock lever), but the vehicle was not included. the vehicle was repaired by the independent mechanic. the contact called zeigler chrysler dodge jeep ram of downers grove (2311 ogden ave, downers grove, il 60515 (877) 747-4059) and the manufacturer who confirmed that the vehicle was not included in the chrysler customer satisfaction notification. no further assistance was offered. the failure mileage was 44,849....updated 08/29/17 *bf updated 10/06/2017*js ...updated 11/14/17 *bf updated 11/16/2017*js

Module transmission was installed in my car which have only 51661 miles this is an on going problem in these cars causing them not to shift and i could only go 20mph in heavy traffic creating a safety hazard. i was charged $1919.58 for repairs. my transmission was serviced in oct.2016 . i feel that this problem should be on the recall before someone lose there life. the problem comes with no warning. the car was in motion. on a city street.

I can not move the shift handle out of park. why is my car not covered by customer satisfaction notification k39. i am not satisfied!!!!!!!! it is now in the garage, and i can not use it. this happen when i tried to go on an errand.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the contact stated that there was a constant loss of power and the vehicle stalled numerous times. the failure occurred intermittently. the manufacturer provided extended warranty campaign (x53) for the fuel tank replacement, but the remedy failed. shore motor company (222 s 16th st, clarinda, ia 51632, (712) 542-6581) indicated that the manufacturer had not issued a recall. tri state chrysler dodge jeep ram (2017 s main st, maryville, mo 64468, (660) 582-3677) diagnosed that the power train control module needed to be replaced and they had seen five other models with the same failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa action number: pe13016 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the failure was related. the manufacturer provided no solution and indicated that the vehicle may be sold. the failure mileage was not available. *bf .. consumer stated for the past 3.5 years consumer had problems on numerous occasions, shutting off without warning. fuel tank was replaced twice and fuel pumps replaced. it was advised consumer sell the vehicle.*jb

I own 2006 chrysler 300; i keep in excellent condition. yesterday 1/27/2017 the smoke was rolling from under the hood as driving; the power steering pump pulley was rubbing against the transmission lines. *tr

Engine stalls while driving with out any warning .outvof no where engine cuts off on low speed and high speed on the fwy its pretty dangers mechanics cant figure it out. whats the problem. i dont feel safe driving my car anymore. first time that the car stalled was 2 months aho while i was driving on the fwy. then it happened again. when i was crossing the intersection at a low speed so car stopped in the middle of intersection!

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the contact stated that the gear shifter failed to operate and the vehicle failed to move without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 112,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the contact stated that while the vehicle was in the park position, the gear shifter failed to switch to the reverse position. there was no warning. the failure recurred. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 45,650. updated 10/21/16*lj *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the contact stated that the gear shifter failed to shift out of park. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for further inspection. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 96,356.

Car is stuck in park, there is a recall for this problem. chrysler says my vin # not covered

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift out of the park position without warning. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the gear shifter needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 80,300.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the contact stated that the vehicle could not be shifted out of park to any other gear. the failure occurred without warning. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. two months prior to the failure, the failure recurred. it was diagnosed that the shaft interlock lever was defective and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 33,000.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the contact stated the air bag warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 05v460000 (power train), 15v313000 (air bags), and 16v352000 (air bags) however, the parts for the recall repairs were unavailable. the contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. the approximate failure mileage was 110,000. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. parts distribution disconnect and vin tool confirms parts not available.

When the vehicle is in park it will not shift out of park into any other gear. there is a recall to fix this on my year and model car but i am being told my particular vin # is not on the list. the recall is called " customer satisfaction notification k39". i don't understand why my car is not included when the same thing is happening in this recalll. this customer is not satisfied!

Lever, shifter interlock, starting to experience the vehicle not being able to mover the selection lever from park to operating gear like drive or reverse. there is a recall but not for all chrysler 300 (according to the dealer, holden dodge, in dover, delaware. vehicle malfunctions occurs when stationary. this has occurred 4 times, latest being 9 june 2016. there is 78000 miles on this car. 1 owner

Car will not shift out of park and did my own research to find out it's common on chryslers. why hasn't this been recalled?

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. while attempting to move the vehicle, it would not shift out of the park position. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 77,000. the vin was not available.

My vehicle for the past 2 year have a shifting problem. i can't get it into gear and go over 28 mph. i had it checked out i was told nothing was wrong. the second time i was involved into a accident because tea went from 50 mph to 30 mph back to 50 mph to a barricade on the highway. my insurance cover the repairs and a week later still the same problem. i took it to the transmission shop and mechanic said it?s not a transmission problem he believe it a sensor problem. i took it to chrysler and they told me i just needed new brakes. i ship it from hawaii to new york and the mechanic replace the sensor it was fine for a week. i drove it to va for mandatory training and it completely die on me back to driving under 28 mph. my car is stationary in a residential neighborhood in va because it will not shift into gear and i don't know what's wrong...*bf *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the contact stated that the vehicle would not shift out of the park gear. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the gear shift would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 78,404.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the contact stated that after starting the engine, the shifter could not be moved from the park position. the cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 123,000.

While driving vehicle will suddenly stall and cut out making it really dangerous on the freeway the car will just shut down and you have to put it in neutral and started all over again now it stalls even in drive sitting at traffic light.

The car will randomly shut off for no reason, sometimes while its parked idling and other times at highway speed. i've had two different dealers try and fix without success. i've spent over a $1000 dollars in "repairs" and still have the same problem.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. after starting the vehicle, the contact attempted to shift, but the shifter became jammed. in addition, the steering column would not lock. the failure occurred without warning. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 175,000.

I purchased my vehicle used 2 weeks ago. initially the vehicle was running fine until i filled it up with fuel. as soon as i pulled out of the gas station my vehicle started stalling as if i was losing power to my vehicle. after a few miles the stalling stopped. in the past few weeks the stalling has become worse every time i pump fuel. it shuts off if i'm idle at a light, it shuts off when i'm attempting to park, turn left, or in a drive thru. as soon as i would crank my vehicle up and go to accelerate the car won't move until after a few seconds and then it just jerks out before a smooth drive. yesterday i took it to a chrysler dealership because after informing the used car sales lot where i purchased the vehicle they couldn't find the issue and wanted to keep my car for a week. after 10 hours of trying to find the issue they stated there had been a recall on the fuel tank for 2006 chrysler 300s. he said that should fix the problem and i should be on my way. so i was relieved to hear the great news coming from the chrysler dealership. well after heading home and 20 miles out from the dealership there goes the stalling again last night. my vehicle shut off at the light and again as soon as i attempted to park my vehicle in the driveway. in addition to the fuel system issue is causing another issue that i truly fee wasn't investigated thoroughly. i noticed a recall on 2006 chrysler pacifica where the stalling was caused by the fuel system, tcm, and pcm module basically dealing with the power train and this is very highly the same issue going on with 2006 chrysler 300. there should've been a recall on both and there isn't. this is very dangerous as when i stalled onto the freeway i was almost hit by an 18 wheeler truck on last week. the tcm and pcm codes along with the fuel system code were showing in the diagnostic issue yesterday. help please

Transmission stuck in park. chrysler has known about the defect for years put us in danger. car left us stranded.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. while attempting to start and move the vehicle, the vehicle would not shift out of the park position. the contact, who was an independent mechanic, diagnosed that the shifter interlock lever failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was a customer satisfaction k39 recall for the transmission shifter interlock lever. the failure mileage was 37,000.

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