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.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2015 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.
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 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.