Problems with 2007 Chrysler 300 POWER TRAIN

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chrysler 300. the contact started the ignition and observed that the gear selector would not shift out of the park position. the failure mileage was approximately 75,000. the dealer replaced the shifter assembly. updated 01/04/11*jb

I have 2007 chrysler 300 touring. currently has 30,000 miles. tonight i went to start it and the gear shift will not move out of park! i've read several complaints about the same issue with others of this car. what is the deal? major inconvenience!!!!!!!!!!!! *tr

Went to get into my car to drive home after work and i could not get it to shift out of park. i had no warnings, drove the car just fine to work that this morning, but went i went to leave work was when it happened. my husband came and took my center console apart around the shifter and he found the little pink part inside had broke. why would they use a pink plastic part for such an important part???? by the time we got home everything is closed and we can't get a price on the part yet. *tr

A few days ago my 2007 chrysler 300 was stuck in park in the middle of a shopping center lot on a hot az day. the tow truck said that this is the problem he gets calls for most with chryslers. he said that he carries a special tool to get them out of park. he said it is a little plastic pink piece that breaks. at the dealership they new exactly what i was talking about. when researching it on the internet i typed in google chrysler 300 and the first thing that popped up was "chrysler 300 stuck in park" in the search engine. the cashier stated it happens far to much and she wished chrysler would do a recall. it was three hundred and some odd dollars to repair since the car was out of warranty. they put in a new gear shifter with the pink plastic piece. they can't just replace the pink plastic piece. they told me this could happen again and it was under warranty for 12 months. im not happy about this and i will persuade everyone i know to say away from the chrysler 300 when it comes to buying a new car! *tr

I have a chrysler 300 2007. i was preparing to leave my house. i turned my car on, pressed on my brakes and began to shift the gear out of park to drive and it wouldn't budge. i left the car on check my brake lights and other parts of the car. everything was working fine, turned the car off and tried again the engine light can on and the gear still would not adjust out of park!!! *tr

Whenever the car (2007 chrysler 300 touring) is put into "park" without the emergency brake engaged to hold the car in place, it is very difficult to disengage the transmission from park to any other gear selection when restarting the car and attempting to move it. while i know it is good driving practice to use the emergency brake when parked, it is a must in this vehicle or the transmission gear selector will be very difficult to move. the problem has existed since the vehicle was new. i have not attempted a repair, but religiously apply the parking brake only after shifting into neutral, taking my foot off the brake pedal until the car settles, then putting it into "park." *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chrysler 300. the contact stated that with the engine running, the vehicle shift lever would not release from the park position. the contact researched and found that there was a small part that was possibly fractured and causing the failure. the dealer advised that the entire mechanism would have to be replaced because the part was not sold separately. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 30,000.

My 2007 chrysler 300 base model has a defect where i get stuck in park and cannot get out of this position on my shift panel. i contacted my dealership and they explained to me that its a small cheap plastic part that broken off and disengaged my shift controls. now i am very disappointed in purchasing this vehicle and will never buy any dodge make ever because of this. i would like there to be a recall on all these kinds of makes so i would be stuck with a $200 problem that can just decide to come out of nowhere. i hope my voice is heard and if i am not regared after this complaint i will be very disappointed. regards customer *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chrysler 300. the contact stated that the vehicle would start, but the gear shift failed to come out of park. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that it was a plastic latch pen that broke. the dealer stated that the entire gear shift needed to be replaced in order to repair the vehicle. the failure mileage and current mileages were 52000.

No warning was given. i was leaving work on august 3rd, the car wouldn't move out of park. it was stuck in "park". i called the dealership and he said this was a common problem in chrysler cars. my car is a 2007 chrysler 300. 52,000 miles...we have a lifetime warranty on the car and thought that would be covered. when i called chrysler, they said the "gear shift" was not covered under the extended warranty. he proceeds to tell me it will cost $150 to tow it; $150 diagnostic test to determine what the problem is before they can say whether or not the warranty covers it...and if it doesn't, then i will have to pay for the diagnostic test and the price to fix a .50 cents plastic, which is $406.00!!! $706 to fix a "known problem" in chrysler cars. the "gear shifts" in these vehicles should be replaced. there are many blogs on the internet about this "common problem". chrysler needs to issue a recall on "gear shifts" that get stuck in "park" or fix the known problem for free!!!! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chrysler 300. while parked, the contact noticed that the check engine warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician stated that the short runner valve performance would have to be serviced. the technician also stated that the throttle could possibly need replacing. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 06v341000 (power train:automatic transmission) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 57,000.

2007 chrysler 300 touring. put the car in park while waiting at a long railroad crossing. tried to shift back to drive, but it was stuck in park. getting car towed, called chrysler... they new exactly what the problem was- need new part inside the gear shift box... no recall on the gear shifter box yet tho. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chrysler 300. the contact started the ignition, and the gear selector failed to shift into the "drive" position. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the technician informed that the cause of failure was contributed to the gear shifter. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was 44,000. updated 10/27/10. *lj

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chrysler 300. the contact stated that while driving between 50 and 60 mph the vehicle would begin to jerk before losing speed. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the power train control module was failing. the contact was also informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 06v341000 (powertrain: automatic transmission). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 62,000.

I own a 2007 300....i purchased it 2/13/2009...on 5/23/2010 i got in my car to go to work an i could not shift the car out of park..now i have no way to get to work...on top of that i lost my job due to having no way to get to work....i been checking on line...this should be a recall due to this happening with tons of 300's... *tr

Car shifter locked up and could not get vehicle out of "park", after trying really hard to put it into drive, i was able to get the shifter to change to "drive, but when i got home i had to put extra pressure on the shifter to get to park. this is extremely unsafe because the car could roll by itself since it is extremely hard to place the shifter in park. *tr

2007 chrysler 300, 40k miles. left in driveway in park when we went us to leave the automatic transmission shifter assembly was stuck in park. many common complaints on line with this same issue from 2005. why no recall? *tr

For the last 9 months my 2007 chrysler 300 car gets stuck in park, mostly everyday! im having to fist hit my park knob and jerk it around...and it comes out. i hear it popular in chrysler models. it just happened to my wife's sebring 2007, it is now stuck at her work, bc we can afford to tow it anywhere. *tr

I was driving with my two children and we were stranded when our 2007 chrysler 300 was stuck in park. we cannot get it out of park and were left in a very dangerous part of town. *tr

I own a 2007 chrysler 300 touring with only 44,000 miles on it. my gear would not shift out of park. there is an override switch ("pink" ) that did not work as well. i got online to check to see if there were any recalls on this matter and there was not; however, when i checked online, i noticed several complaints and blogs about these cars with the same problem from 2005 to current. this should be a recall matter. today, monday, july 6, 2009 i took my vehicle to the shop and they told me that the entire gift shift assembly was busted. they said that it was a crappy design and chrysler has since made a little better design shift gear than the one that is in my vehicle now. i believe chrysler is aware of this problem and they should be responsible for recalling these shift gear and replace with the "more improved" design. *tr

2007 chrysler 300 - transmission fell apart at 28,000 miles, defective transmission plug i'd at 41,000 miles. i was driving on the highway in traffic moving at 65 miles phr- vehicle just started slowing down and would not go in gear. when i got it to the dealer they initially didn't want to fix until they realized i was still cover by initial & extended warranties. this is the 1st new vehicle i have ever purchased & i am afraid to drive it the 20 miles back and forth to work or visit my family in nc. i am sure i am not the only person this has happened too. i purchased the vehicle feb 07 & since then been deployed 15 months, so the car was only used 21 months. *tr

My 2007 chrysler 300 stuck in park under warranty dealer towed it to shop to replace shifter. parked in garage went leave the next day would not shift from park car has 10,500 miles. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chrysler 300. the contact stated that the gear shift was stuck in park. to avoid being stuck in park, the contact shifted into neutral and used the parking brake in order to park the vehicle. she then noticed that while shifting gears it didn't function normally. the contact was informed by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in recall 06v341000 (power train:automatic transmission). the vehicle had not been repaired for the shifting failure. the contact stated that when it rained hard outside, there were large amounts of water in the trunk; she stated that she had to vacuum at least a gallon of water out. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who repaired the electrical system as it was damaged due to the water. the failure occurred again. the current mileage was 84,032. the failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

I have a 2007 chrysler 300. i bought it used on 6/14/08. within a month that i bought it, the car stalled on me. a chrysler dealership/garage was not able to find anything major except the throttle had built in debris. ever since that time, the car has not ran smoothly. most of the times, the car feels that it loses energy/power when i start to drive it (like when i start the engine and start driving). it also makes a noise when it needs to "shift" to the next power (it is automatic transmission). in 6/09-7/09, my engine light turned on, which the garage that i had to take it to that can repair any type of emission issues needed to replace a valve and then the light did not turn on anymore. even after this repair, the car continues to feel like if it loses power. i have regular oil changes done so i do not know what is wrong. i feel that there can be some manufacture defect; however, since i have complained about the issues to different dealerships, they seem not to find any problems. *tr

My chrysler 300 is 1.5 years old with less than 18,000 miles on it. it has been in the repair shop (dealership) twice for major problems. this latest one is life-threatening. the engine suddenly just stops. the car immediately looses power and coasts to a stop. no warning. the engine dies and steering becomes very difficult. i just spoke to the service rep and he says they can't find anything wrong because the engine light doesn't come on. this car is a real hazard and could potentially cause a serious accident. i've filed a complaint with the chrysler corporation but have not heard back from them. i will never buy another chrysler product. *tr

2007 chrysler 300 touring. consumer states problems with shifting and power *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle would stall and then the throttle light and esp/trac light illuminated. the dealer replaced the shifter assembly. the engine light illuminated and the dealer replaced the upper intake and egr o-ring. the consumer then stated there was a noise coming from the shifter. the dealer found a delaxed engagement and the pump whined when the engine was revved. the dealer removed the transmission cleaned and inspected all the internal parts. the pump and output shaft seal were replaced. *jb

I bought my chrysler 300 brand new from dealer in august 2007. my first new car. the automatic transmission and torque converter are the problem. from day one there is intermittant ":clunking" when it shifts. park to reverse. drive to park. but the scary one is when i'm driving, a few times a week, sometimes more than a few times a day it jumps, really lurches. enough that at 40 mph, your head gets a good jolt. i've taken it to dealer three times. they replaced the torque converter about a year ago. was better for a while, now getting worse so it happens every time i drive, city and highway. basically, they can't fix the problem. they said because it's intermittant. so i had them keep it and drive home themselves. but it happened only once to them. well, i have the extended warranty. but i wish they would at least give me something back for paying full price for a defected car. they should have given me another car the first time i brought it in.

Excessive torque converter shudder when shifting gears (automatic transmission. also notice "surging at all speeds, even with cruise control on. most noticeably at lower rpm's. dealer notes problem and recorded data related to problem. claims chrysler has no fix for this problem. gas mileage has dropped considerably as problem worsens. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chrysler 300. the contact stated that vehicle would shift violently when changing gears. the vehicle was inspected by the dealer, but they were unable to remedy the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact back to the dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 2,500 and the current mileage was 29,000.

Chrysler 300 6 cylinder auto-transmission (2007) when driving the speed limit in my neighborhood 25 mph. the car will shift between two gears back and forth causing a hopping sensation. also on cold take off when the transmission shifts from 1st to 2cd gear, it jumps hard into 2 cd and jumps a couple of times. it does this occasionally at other speeds and other circumstances but is most noticeable as mentioned. dealer check says everything is fine. after checking by dealer, the problem still exists and is seemingly getting worse. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chrysler 300. the vehicle was purchased on february 11, 2007 and the malfunction light remained illuminated for two days. on february 17, 2007 and february 22, 2007, the vehicle began to shake while being parked. the owner called carmax and made an appointment to have the vehicle diagnosed. the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. while driving 50 mph and greater, the vehicle's shaking intensified. a forensic expert with daimler chrysler stated that two brains were defective in the vehicle and both were replaced. after the repairs were performed, the shaking worsened. on may 7, 2007, the vehicle was towed to carmax where it currently remains. the current mileage is 2,600 and failure mileage was 8. the consumer stated vehicle makes popping sound when shifting gears and check engine light illuminated and then went off. updated 06/07/07 *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chrysler 300. on several occasions and at different rates of speed, the vehicle downshifts hard, vibrates, and the speedometer illuminates and then dims. the vehicle was taken to a dealer on three occasions. the transmission torque converter was replaced and the speed sensor was changed. the current mileage was 13,800 and failure mileage was 3,795.

I bought this 2007 chrysler 300 in 2008. it had approximately 86,000 miles on it. before it reached 100,000 miles the problems had already started. first the abs and traction control lights and another light located on the right side of my panel came on. my car was locking me out at any moment. first i thought it might have been my fault but it happened twice to me while my car was running and my keys in the ignition!! well, i thought to myself, " i know i didn't hit the lock button before i got out of my car, so when it happened the second time i went home and sit in my garage and i sat and watched. all of sudden my car started locking and unlocking all by itself and on the outside with my keys watching this thinking "i was right"!!!! well not only was the car acting crazy, it started acting up when i pull out of any road like it didn't want to go, and i was thinking to myself, "i am eventually going to get ran over because my car wont go!!!! during these incidents the abs and the traction control lights would come on then go off and come back on again. i never knew what it was going to do. certain times going down the road it would do the same thing and it was acting like the wheels was going to lock up!!! until this very day, 08-05-2014 it still has these problems. i wish i had never bought it and ill never buy another chrysler or dodge ever again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i finally made the call after 6 years of this crap and the lady i spoke to says, "there are no recalls on this particular car. well chrysler!!?? i wish you would buy this burden back and sell it for scrap!!! its been the biggest burden i have had ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! there has been more problems with this vehicle but so much has happened that you need to drive it to find out for yourself! *tr