Problems with 2006 Chrysler 300 POWER TRAIN

Chrysler 300 with 73000 miles, suddenly will not shift out of park. internet research show service bulletin k39 for just such problem. contacted dealer, was told that my vin does not qualify for free repair. (what vin # does qualify?) quoted $450+. more internet research found details of broken "pink pulley mechanism". removed silver plastic bessel from around gear shifter, i can see the broken part. mechanic video on you tube showed me how to bypass the problem. stick a long handled screw driver down in the hole directly beside the shifter when in park, between the shifter and the cable running from front to back. start the car, press the break, and lightly move the cable towards the steering wheel while pulling the gear shift into gear. works every time. will not damage the vehicle. i'll wait until the inevitable recall happens, and i can make chrysler fix it for free. sad, i love this car, but will not purchase another chrysler when the times comes to trade because of poor customer service. *tr

My gear stick is stuck and won't allow me to get out of "park." *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the contact stated that the vehicle would not shift out of park. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for a diagnosis. the dealer stated that they needed to replace shift assembly kit. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure continued. the manufacturer was contact and stated that the vin was not included in any recalls. the failure mileage was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the contact stated that the gear shifter failed while attempting to remove the gear from park. the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who located the failure at the gear shifter spring. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 82,000.

The shifter detent in my 300 broke without any warning. i was able to change gears without any problems until this incident when i went to drive my car, and i couldn't get the gear out of park. when i had the car towed to the chrysler car dealer i was told that this part had broke. their corrective action was to rebuild shifter assembly. the part number used to fix the problem was 68088259ab - lever kit shifterint. i asked what i could have done to cause this part to brake so i can prevent it from happening again, and the service associate told me that it was nothing i could have done to cause it. i didn't recover the old part from the car dealer. i spoke with others chrysler and dodge owners, and they said they have experienced the same problem with their 300 or charger. this piece shouldn't brake without any damage to it or wear out. i haven't heard of this problem occurring with any other car manufacturers, and the fact that it is occurring to many people with the same vehicle means that this must be manufacturer issue. this problem should be corrected, and chrysler/dodge should be responsible for these occurrences. *tr

The pink plastic shift interlock latch broke. the plastic breaks from continual foreseeable use. failure causes the inability to move the shifting mechanism out of park and thus drive the vehicle. according to youtube.com [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uamy_m7ttk], this seems to occur on 2006 and 2007 models. i am not certain, but 2008 and newer models have a part that is green and does not seem as likely to break. furthermore, mileage or age does not appear to be a factor. mine broke before 75,000 miles and slightly after 6 years. dorman makes an metal aluminum replacement part ranging from $22 to $40 depending on the retailer. online is less expensive. the fact that there is a metal, durable replacement part is evidence that this is an increasing problem. moreover, it is believed that chrysler knows of this problem and has failed to recall its vehicles. furthermore, after calling chrysler 800 customer service # (reference #22152872), i was informed that there was no recall on my specific car, that chrysler would not even consider covering the cost unless i first went to a chrysler dealership at which a certified chrysler mechanic would have to confirm that the pink plastic shift interlock latch was the issue. diagnostic alone costs $150, but may be applied to repairs. i then called the chrysler dealership in tustin, ca and a servicing manager informed me that he was aware of the issue, but had yet to see chrysler cover the estimated $500 cost even though the replacement part is $22 to $40. this is a products liability case: chrysler is (1) a commercial supplier of a (2) defective designed product under the consumer expectation, risk-utility, and the feasible alternative tests and is the (3) actual and (4) proximate cause of the defect which causes property damages. there are no applicable defenses. this also a potential class action lawsuit. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. while parked, the contact attempted to shift the gear from park to drive but was the shifter remained stuck in park. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing where the mechanic stated that the gear shifter would have to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 71,464.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle failed to accelerate. the contac mentioned that the abs, dsp, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. the dealer was made aware of the failure and told the contact to call nhtsa to file a safety complaint and offered no assistance. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered no additional assistance. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 100,000.

5 speed auto transmission was stuck in park in my driveway one morning when i got in the car. i called orr chrysler dodge and came and got it and charged me $364 + to repair the problem. this is a common problem with these vehicles. i read about it on the internet. long before having the problem. why is chrysler not recalling this problem. this is terrible service. i have been a chrysler person my entire life but this is and bad rotors at 15,000 miles have caused me to rethink the whole thing. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the contact stated that the gear shifter became stuck in park. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the shifter interlock lever was fractured and caused the failure. the dealer informed the contact of a technical service bulletin but that the contact's vehicle was not manufactured in any of the qualifying plants. the failure and the current mileages were 88,593.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the contact stated that the vehicle shifter was stuck in park. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 123,229.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the contact stated that the gear shaft would become stuck in park and would not release. the manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 67,380.

After filling up the fuel tank, after approximately 30 seconds the engine shut down. it was hard to restart, but finally restarted. when pulling out fromt the fueling station, the car began to buck and jerk intermittently. when stopped at a red light, it stalled again. i restarted the car. when i proceeded when the light turned green, the car again stalled. this occured for the next 5-6 miles, then stopped occurring. this happened every time i refilled the fuel tank. since ooa 15 december 2011, i cannot fill my fuel tank and have to stop it before the nozzle shuts if off. if i inadvertenly let it fill until the nozzle clicks off (doesn't matter the fueling pump/station), it will buck and stall for the next several miles until some of the fuel is burned off in the tank. *tr

Vehicle was traveling 35 mph on a surface street and cut off. check engine light came on. engine able to be restarted. engine running rough. no one able to "diagnose" the problem. check engine light comes on and goes off. tends to come on when accelerate. a second instance of engine cutting out yesterday while accelerating. too many guesses as to what could be the problem and it appears that there are quite a few chrysler 300 owners having the same problem. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the contact stated that the vehicle would not shift out of park after being started. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the dealer stated that the shifter needed to be replaced and that the vin failed to qualify for a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 05v460000 (power train:automatic transmission). the manufacturer was not notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 98,000 and the current mileage was 125,000.

car would not shift out of park. dealer notified; vehicle towed to dealer; diagnosed as "faulty" shifter assembly. dealer replaced at a cost of $ 361.00; towing fee $ 106.00. dealer advised a common issue, but not covered under recall due to assembly location and not manufactured in 2007 or later, which would be covered by recall. how can this be such a common problem that the dealer; towing company blog sites, internet and after amrket companies manufacture corrective parts, but chrysler remains silent. maybe i should contact clint eastwood. other than this issue at 99,523 miles, vehicle has been satisfactory; currently has over 106,000 miles. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the contact stated that the gear shifter could not be released from park. the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 05v460000 (power train: automatic transmission) and denied assistance with the repair. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 38,000. updated 11/16/11*lj updated 11/18/11. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the contact stated that the shifter gear box failed. as the engine was started, she tried to change gears and the gear shifter would not move. the vehicle was towed to her home and the dealer was contacted who referred her to the manufacturer. the manufacturer was notified and a complaint was filed. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 64,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the contact stated that the gear would not shift out of park. the manufacturer was contacted and they advised the contact that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 05v460000 (power train: automatic transmission) and denied assistance with the repair. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 55,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the contact stated that the gear shifted became stuck in park. the contact had the vehicle towed to a mechanic where the gear shifter was replaced. the contact believed the failure was a manufacturing defect. the failure and current mileage was 90,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the contact stated that the gear shifter became stuck in park. the contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer where the contact was advised that the entire gear shift box had to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the current mileage and the failure mileage was 93,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the contact stated that the gear shift selector remained stuck in park and he was unable to shift into any other gear. the dealer did not offer any assistance. the manufacturer was aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired nor was there a diagnostic test performed. the current and failure mileage was 79,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the contact stated that the vehicle remained stuck in park and he was unable to shift into any other gear. the dealer did not offer any assistance. the manufacturer was aware of the failure. the current and failure mileage was 51,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the contact stated that the vehicle would not shift out of park. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. the failure and current mileages were 82,614.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. while the vehicle was parked when the contact attempted to move the gear shift from park to drive but it was stuck in the park position. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 84,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the contact stated the vehicle failed to shift out of park. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and the manufacturer was contacted, but the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unknown. the failure and current mileages were 66,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300 touring. the contact stated that the gear shift would not move from park. the dealer was notified, but denied any assistance with repair to the vehicle. the manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 21,346.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the contact stated the gear selector failed to shift from park into the drive position. a nearby mechanic inspected the vehicle and repositioned the gear cable which allowed the gear to be shifted accordingly. whenever the vehicle was parked, the gear was positioned in neutral with the emergency brake engaged to prevent the vehicle from rolling. the mechanic stated the faulty gear selector switch would need to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 98,480.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300 touring. the contact stated the vehicle would not shift from park. the vehicle was diagnosed by a private mechanic who confirmed a defect in the shifter. the shifter was replaced and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 77,000 and the current mileage 77,325.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. while the vehicle was parked the contact attempted to place the gear shift into drive but was unable to because it was stuck in park. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the technician stated the gear box had to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300 limited. the contact stated that the vehicle would not come out of park. the dealer and manufacturer were notified but denied any assistance with repair to the vehicle. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and current mileage was 82,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. while parked, the contact attempted to shift the vehicle into drive yet the gear shifter would not respond. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where the technician stated that the gear shift box had to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 142,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrylser 300. the contact stated the gear shift was locked in park and would not release. there were no warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated there were no recalls and that the gear mechanism would need replacing. the manufacturer was contacted but provided no assistance. the failure mileage was 55,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the contact stated that while attempting to place the gear into reverse, the gear shifter failed and the shifter did not release. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who performed a diagnosis that located the failure at the gear shifter clip. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 15,895 and the current mileage was 16,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the contact stated that the driver was unable to shift out of park. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 05v460000 (power train:automatic transmission). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 83,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the contact stated that the vehicle would not shift out of the park position. the dealer diagnosed that the shift modulator would need to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified and told the contact that the vin was not associated with any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 63,000. updated 9/13/11 *cn updated 11/02/11

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the contact stated that the gear shifter would becomes stuck in park intermittently. the contact took apart the shifter and was using the lever to shift gears. the dealer and the manufacturer were contacted but denied any assistance with repairs to the defect. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 108,000 and the current mileage was 131,000.

Car would start fine, but wouldn't come out of park. found out that the sift lockout broke (pink plastic piece). *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the contact stated that the vehicle would not shift out of park. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the failure was not yet diagnosed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage were 40,199. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the contact stated that the gear shifter would not shift out of park. the contact also stated that a plastic piece broke away from the spring that was attached to the gear shifter, causing the failure. the dealer was notified and stated that the spring in the gear shifter console needed to be replaced. the spring was replaced. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Due to substandard design, the material used to insure proper gear shifting fails. after much research, it appears to be common. the cost of repair and towing does not seem fair when the problem is so common. *kb

Shifter would not go out of park!(problem is a recall) however, when i contacted chrysler they informed me that my vehicle was not on the list as a recall. therefore, they would not pay for this issue in full. my vehicle is a 2006 chrysler 300 and i don't understand why my vehicle did not receive a notice in regards to this defect. i don't think that it is fair for some vehicles with this recall to receive free repairs and others don't. chrysler would not pay for my vehicle to be repaired in full and i was required to pay $100.00 deductible. this is beyond belief. this repair should have been covered in full by chrysler because it is a recall. it doesn't matter if my vehicle was made in a plant in alabama or north carolina. a recall is a recall. especially if the problem is the same. chrysler needs to step up, stop being so rude to customers when they call in and stop denying issues. peoples lives depend on it. then on top of that, the csr expedited my issue up to a manager, they did not like the fact that i called to check the status of the outcome. they kept saying it takes 24 business hours. they didn't care that i didn't have a way to work and they handled the situation very lightly with no compassion. as soon as i can get a different vehicle, i will. i will never buy another chrysler product. their service sucks and they never want to take ownership of any issues. very, very, very dissatisfied chrysler owner!!!!!!! *kb

I have a 2006 chrysler 300. my car is stuck in park. i have done some research and this is a very common problem. its a cheap pieace of plastic that is causing the problem. i believe this has been reported before, but i want to add this one. *kb

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrylser 300. the contact stated that the vehicle would not shift out of park. the vehicle was towed home. an authorized dealer was notified and the contact was informed that the entire gear box would need to be replaced. the contact also stated that the steering wheel would turn freely to the left and right when the key was not in the ignition. the manufacturer was made aware of the failures, but offered no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 77,179.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. while parked the contact attempted to move the gear shifter but it remained stuck in park. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the technicians stated the gear shift console would have to be replaced and they were uncertain why the failure occurred. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 59,684.

My 2006 chrysler 300 will not shift out of park. i start the car, pressed the brake, but the shifter will not move out of park. i called the factory and they said there was a recall but it does not apply to may car. *tr

Yesterday, i came out to my chrysler 300 (2006) to start it and the gear shifts would not work. i could not put the car into drive, neutral, reverse or any other shift. when i notified a chrysler dealer about it i was told that there had in fact been many vehicles with this same problem and they had been recalled. however, when he looked up my vehicle, although it had the same problem was not on the recall list. when i notified chrysler headquarters, they told me the reason was because it was not built in one of the plants the other vehicles were built in. further more they told me that because my warranty had expired i was unable to get any help. also because the previous owner may have caused the damage. so when i called them the next day to see if this decision could be overturned they told me my case was closed and would not be reopened. now, i am stuck paying the bill to get my car fixed in addition to facing a loss for work. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the contact stated that the gear failed to shift into drive. the dealer stated that a spring in the gear shift needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the contact stated that the vehicle would experience extreme difficultly shifting out of park. the failure recurred on an intermittent basis. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the gear shift was replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 12,072.

Car is stuck in park leaving me stranded. manufacturer issued k39 customer satisfaction recall letter which describes the same problem that i have and suggest that the part should be replaced however they refuse to replaced my part even though it is the same problem, same part, same vehicle, and same year and make as my vehicles described in letter. you can quickly identify this as a defective part by googling chrysler 300 stuck in park. it is the same part in all 300s made that year, why should it only apply to some vehicles? does not make since unless company is just trying to make it look like they are doing something when in fact they are doing nothing to address defective part that breaks with no warning and leaves drivers stranded. *tr