2013 Chrysler 300 Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 58 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 Chrysler 300, 19% of all complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 39,500. Two related recalls address rollaway risk and AWD 8HP45 transmission replacement.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 58
- 19% of 306
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 39,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Owners describe the vehicle rolling away or shifting itself from park into reverse or neutral while parked or while the driver was exiting, sometimes causing the vehicle to strike another car or person.
- Some report the electronic shifter failing to respond, staying stuck in drive when reverse was needed or delaying the shift from drive to reverse.
- Others describe harsh or jerking shifts under acceleration and at stops, in one case paired with the engine stalling on the interstate.
- One owner reported the vehicle failing to increase speed at 30 mph despite pressing the accelerator, with a dealer suggesting the torque converter needed replacement.
- A separate complaint described the transmission shifting into neutral on its own along with a burning odor and warning lights, tied to a Takata recall context.
When 2013 Chrysler 300 transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 18, 2013, latest Jun 24, 2024.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2013 Chrysler 300
- NHTSA 16V240000Apr 25, 2016Transmission & Powertrain811,290 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2011, to November 27, 2014, and 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 16, 2012, to December 22, 2015. The affected vehicles, equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a monostable gear selector, may not adequately warn the driver when driver's door is opened and the vehicle is not in PARK, allowing them to exit the vehicle while the vehicle is still in gear.
Risk: Drivers thinking that their vehicle's transmission is in the PARK position may be struck by the vehicle and injured if they attempt to get out of the vehicle while the engine is running and the parking brake is not engaged.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to mitigate the risk of vehicle rollaway, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S27. Note: On October 19, 2016 Chrysler identified some previously repaired vehicles did not receive the complete software updates. Chrysler will renotify the affected owners, and dealers will update the software again.
- NHTSA 13V610000Dec 6, 2013Transmission & Powertrain4,194 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chrysler 300 AWD, Dodge Charger AWD, and Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 vehicles equipped with ZF all wheel drive ("AWD") 8HP45 transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the transmission output shaft may fracture.
Risk: The transmission output shaft fracture could result in a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park'.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmissions, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2014. Customers may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall number is N65.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by 300 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are transmission problems on the 2013 Chrysler 300?
- NHTSA lists 58 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 300, which is 19% of the 306 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2013 Chrysler 300?
- Yes. Recall 13V610000 covers 2013 300 AWD vehicles with ZF 8HP45 transmissions needing inspection and possible replacement, and recall 16V240000 covers a software update to reduce rollaway risk.
- At what mileage do transmission failures happen on the 2013 300?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 39,500 miles.
- Did the 2013 Chrysler 300 transmission issues cause any crashes?
- NHTSA data tied to this problem area lists 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries for the 2013 300.