2014 Chrysler 300 Transmission & Powertrain Problems
The 2014 Chrysler 300 has 69 Transmission & Powertrain complaints, 29% of its 236 total complaints, including 10 crashes and 3 injuries at a median 22,175 miles. Two related recalls (17V097000 and 16V240000) address driveshaft bolts and a rollaway software issue.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 69
- 29% of 236
- Crashes reported
- 10
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 22,175 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Owners report the vehicle rolling away or shifting itself out of park into reverse or neutral after the driver exits, sometimes striking objects, walls, or other vehicles.
- Several drivers describe the gear shift lever moving independently from park to reverse while parking or refueling, leading to low-speed crashes.
- Some complaints describe the transmission jerking or lunging forward during slow stops or while idling, which the dealer reportedly could not diagnose or fix.
- One driver reported gears slipping out of park on multiple occasions, with the vehicle rolling away before it could be restopped and shifted back.
- A front driveshaft disconnection risk on all-wheel-drive models is described in recall 17V097000 due to loosening bolts.
When 2014 Chrysler 300 transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 11, 2014, latest Jan 12, 2024.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2014 Chrysler 300
- NHTSA 17V097000Feb 14, 2017Transmission & Powertrain69,298 vehicles
Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD). The front driveshaft bolts may loosen and allow the front driveshaft to disconnect, potentially causing a loss of motive power.
Risk: A loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace all eight front driveshaft bolts, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T03.
- 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.
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
- Are transmission problems common on the 2014 Chrysler 300?
- Yes. NHTSA lists 69 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Chrysler 300, which is 29% of all 236 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2014 Chrysler 300?
- Yes. Recall 16V240000 covers a software update to reduce rollaway risk, and recall 17V097000 covers replacing front driveshaft bolts on AWD models.
- At what mileage do 2014 Chrysler 300 transmission problems usually appear?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 22,175 miles at the time of failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints.
- Have transmission issues on the 2014 Chrysler 300 led to crashes?
- NHTSA complaint data links 10 crashes and 3 injuries to Transmission & Powertrain issues on the 2014 Chrysler 300, many involving vehicles rolling away after being parked.