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2015 Chrysler 300 Transmission & Powertrain Problems

The 2015 Chrysler 300 has 24 Transmission & Powertrain complaints, 24% of its 98 total complaints for the year. NHTSA lists a related recall (17V097000) for front driveshaft bolts on AWD models, and median mileage at failure across complaints is 42,000 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
24
24% of 98
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
42,000 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the rotary shifter freezing or becoming stuck, preventing the car from being shifted out of park.
  • Some describe the transmission independently shifting to neutral or the transmission control module triggering electrical warning lights.
  • Others report the vehicle stalling or slowing down and losing power while driving, then restarting on its own after a short time.
  • A few owners say the transmission delayed or refused to change gears during acceleration until the brakes were applied.
  • One owner reported the car unexpectedly lunging forward while shifting between reverse and park, resulting in a crash.
  • Some owners mention a dashboard message reading "shift to P then to desired gear" that left the car unable to move.

When 2015 Chrysler 300 transmission complaints were filed

First complaint May 28, 2015, latest Aug 2, 2024.

2015 Chrysler 300 transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month2May 2015Dec 2016Dec 2017Dec 2018Aug 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Nov 2022
24 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2015 to Aug 2024; peak Nov 2022 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2015 Chrysler 300

  1. 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.

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

How many transmission complaints does the 2015 Chrysler 300 have?
NHTSA lists 24 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Chrysler 300, which is 24% of the 98 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2015 Chrysler 300?
Yes. Recall 17V097000 covers certain 2014-2017 Chrysler 300 (and Dodge Charger) AWD vehicles where front driveshaft bolts may loosen and let the driveshaft disconnect. Dealers replace all eight front driveshaft bolts free of charge.
At what mileage do transmission problems usually appear on the 2015 300?
NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage of 42,000 miles at the time of failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2015 Chrysler 300.
What kind of transmission symptoms do owners report most?
Owners most often describe the rotary shifter getting stuck or frozen, the transmission jumping to neutral on its own, or the vehicle stalling and losing power before restarting.
Did the transmission issues cause any crashes?
NHTSA records show 1 crash and 0 fires linked to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Chrysler 300, out of 24 complaints in this area.

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.