This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to be started but the gear shift seized in park. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 95,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle could not be shifted from drive to park. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis where the transmission shift leader and the interlock lever spring hook was replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 134,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the gear shifter had become stuck in park, causing the vehicle to become inoperable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 66,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle became stuck in park and could not be shifted into any other gears. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 05V460000 (power train:automatic transmission) and contacted the manufacturer who advised that the contact's VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 102,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the gear shifter lever failed to operate unless the shifter cover was removed and the cable was loosened. When driving in cold weather temperatures, the transmission would cause the vehicle to jerk with hesitation. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id numbers 05V460000 (power train:automatic transmission); however the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for repair. In addition, both engine fan motors failed to operate and one of the plastic fan motor blades caused a burning odor whenever driving. In addition, the fog light lens cover was melted. The contact replaced both fog light assemblies. The vehicle was repaired at an independent repair shop. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000. The VIN was unavailable.
- Sterling, VA, USA
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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.
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300 touring. The contact stated that the transmission failed to shift from the park position after turning the vehicle on. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 7,800.
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the shift lever was stuck in park. As a result, she was unable to start the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a local shop. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 44,000.
When I went to start it was stuck in park. The same year, same car has a recall for the shifter interlock lever which does this same thing. I will take it apart and try to fix it on the assumption that it is this interlock lever. Chrysler says my VIN does not have a recall however I am having the same problem and should be included.
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.
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.
I went home for lunch Friday, July 27, afterwards I could not get my car out of park. I called for a tow truck, and the driver showed me how to get my car out of park with a screw driver. He also told me that the Chrysler, and Dodge had been recalled for this shifter problem. I drove my car to the dealership and had them to search for a recall. They couldnot find any, I had my care repaired for $381. I went home and a friend with a 2008 Dodge avenger said he had this repaired (under recall) on his vehicle in 2011 at the same dealership that I had mine repaired(at my expense). There are dozens of complaints for this, but owners are being told that their (VIN) is not a part of the recall. How can I have the right make, model, and year vehicle and have the same problem, and be excluded from the recall"???"
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that his vehicle was stuck in park. Both the dealer and manufacturer were notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 66,000.
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.
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300C. 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 notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 05V460000 (power train:automatic transmission). The failure mileage was 150,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the cup plug that retained the park pawl anchor shaft was improperly installed. The shaft moved out of position and the vehicle was not able to achieve the park position. The dealer was notified and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall that addressed the defect, which was NHTSA campaign id number: 05V460000 (power train:automatic transmission). The vehicle was taken to a personal mechanic for repair. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileages were 70,000.
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- Jackson, TN, USA