AT APPROX. 20000 MILES, THE ROTARY KNOB TO SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION WAS COMPLETELY FROZEN IN PLACE. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, AND REPEATEDLY TURNING CAR ON AND OFF, THE VEHICLE ENGAGED. VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF THIS INCIDENT WAS PARKED ON MY DRIVEWAY.
2015 Chrysler 300 powertrain problems
moderate 23 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
23
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN, LOST POWER, AND RESTARTED WITHIN A COUPLE OF MINUTES. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RIVERSIDE AUTO SALES OF MARINETTE AND MENOMINEE INC (715-735-3361, LOCATED AT 4030 HALL AVE, MARINETTE, WI 54143) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAIL…
SHIFTER WON'T OPERATE SAYS NEEDS SERVICE ?
1. Rear differential failed before 100,000 miles. I was driving and I heard something metal fall in the back of the car. I pressed gas but was not able to move. After inspection and call for help, the part that fell on the ground was the rear differential. How can it just fall out while driving? I had to get it towed and repaired by a mobile mechanic. 2. The sunroof switch is faulty. Several tim…
The drive shaft broke and had to be replaced. This resulted in lack of stability prior to the break and mobility was comprimised after it broke. The car was repaired at Wayne's Precision and Transmission auto repair in Bumpass, Virginia on November 4th, 2022. The state of Virginia requires annual car inspections which we will have due next June. Symptoms prior to replacement of the drive shaft inc…
I HAVE HAD ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS ABOUT (6) DIFFERENT TIMES THE CAR LOCKS-UP AND I AM UNABLE TO GET THE CAR IN MOTION IN THE PARKED MODE , THE MESSAGE BOARD READS (SERVICE SHIFT SELECTOR). IN THE STATIONARY POSITION.
DROVE CAR TO TOWN THURSDAY 10/11/18 EVERYTHING WAS FINE GET IN CAR FRIDAY MORNING 10/12/18 START CAR WARNING COMES UP ON DISPLAY ECS ABS AWD DISABLED, I DO NOT DRIVE VEHICLE TILL FRIDAY 10/18/18 TO TAKE IT TO DEALERSHIP, THEY CHARGED $89 TO RUN SCAN TOOL TO FIND OUT FRONT LEFT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR IS FAULTY WOULD BE $240 TO REPLACE SENSOR, WHICH CONSISTS OF 3 BOLTS AND BEING PLUGGED IN, AND CODE CL…
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2015 Chrysler 300?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 23 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $2,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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