YearToAvoid

2007 Chrysler 300 Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 189 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2007 Chrysler 300, 38% of all 497 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest transmission complaint count among 19 300 model years. These complaints report 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 74,000 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
189
38% of 497
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
74,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2007 Chrysler 300 transmission complaints were filed

First complaint May 8, 2007, latest Dec 16, 2025.

2007 Chrysler 300 transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per quarter262007 Q22009 Q42011 Q32013 Q12014 Q32016 Q22019 Q2
189 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2007 Q2 to 2025 Q4; peak 2011 Q3 (26).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2007 Chrysler 300

  1. NHTSA 06V341000Sep 7, 2006Transmission & Powertrain4,770 vehicles

    Power train:automatic transmission

    On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with automatic transmissions, the software programmed into the powertrain control module can cause a momentary lock up of the drive wheels if the vehicle is traveling over 40 mph and the operator shifts from drive to neutral and back to drive.

    Risk: If the drive wheels locked up, loss of vehicle control could occur increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module free of charge. The recall began on october 2, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by 300 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2005189 (23%)
  2. 2006257 (26%)
  3. 2007189 (38%)
  4. 200830 (4%)
  5. 20094 (5%)
  6. 20104 (3%)
  7. 20116 (3%)
  8. 201279 (19%)
  9. 201358 (19%)
  10. 201469 (29%)
  11. 201524 (24%)
  12. 201614 (18%)
  13. 20176 (7%)
  14. 201817 (11%)
  15. 20193 (5%)
  16. 20201 (11%)
  17. 20210 (0%)
  18. 20221 (20%)
  19. 20230 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Chrysler 300 have transmission problems?
NHTSA has 189 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2007 Chrysler 300, 38% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 74,000 miles.
Which Chrysler 300 year has the most transmission complaints?
The 2006 Chrysler 300 has the most transmission complaints (257), compared with 189 for the 2007.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2007 Chrysler 300?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Chrysler 300 concerns the transmission: 06V341000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.