Look — Chrysler's transmission and driveline story is well-documented in the NHTSA file, and it ain't pretty. 3,456 complaints across 54 year-model entries from 2005 to 2024. Not a small number. 2015 Chrysler 200 leads the list, but the same issue shows up across multiple years on the same platform. 1 fatality report on file with NHTSA tied to this category on Chrysler vehicles. That elevates this from nuisance to safety-critical. Repair exposure averages $2,500, which is meaningful money outside warranty. Across the 2,180 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 58,095 miles. Pull a transmission fluid sample if you can. Color and smell tell you more than mileage alone. If the fluid is dark or smells burnt, walk.
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54 model-year entries · 2005–2024
Chrysler powertrain problems
3,456 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Chrysler vehicles for powertrain issues. See powertrain across all makes →
Complaints
3,456
Recalls
0
Year-models
54
Avg fix
$2,500
99crashes
10fires
51injuries
1fatality
Worst-affected Chrysler model-years for powertrain Top 25 by complaint volume
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
2015 Chrysler 200
664 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2017 Chrysler Pacifica
416 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2007 Chrysler 300
225 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2005 Chrysler 300
221 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2016 Chrysler Town and Country
179 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2018 Chrysler Pacifica
136 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2021 Chrysler Pacifica
115 complaints · ~$2,500 severe
2015 Chrysler Town and Country
109 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2005 Chrysler Pacifica
107 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2007 Chrysler Pacifica
84 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2006 Chrysler Pacifica
84 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2019 Chrysler Pacifica
76 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2012 Chrysler 300
74 complaints · ~$2,500 severe
2014 Chrysler 300
66 complaints · ~$2,500 severe
2008 Chrysler Sebring
60 complaints · ~$2,500 severe
2022 Chrysler Pacifica
59 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2016 Chrysler 200
59 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2013 Chrysler 300
54 complaints · ~$2,500 severe
2013 Chrysler 200
54 complaints · ~$2,500 severe
2014 Chrysler Town and Country
51 complaints · ~$2,500 severe
2012 Chrysler 200
46 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2013 Chrysler Town and Country
40 complaints · ~$2,500 severe
2011 Chrysler Town and Country
38 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2020 Chrysler Pacifica
35 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2011 Chrysler 200
35 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
Common questions
How many Chrysler powertrain complaints are on file with NHTSA?
3,456 complaints across 54 model-year entries from 2005 to 2024. No active recall campaigns currently cover this category for Chrysler.
Which Chrysler model has the most powertrain complaints?
The 2015 Chrysler 200 leads with 664 complaints in this category. Next: 2017 Pacifica (416) and 2007 300 (225).
What does it cost to fix Chrysler powertrain problems?
Independent shops average $2,500 for powertrain repairs across the Chrysler lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there Chrysler powertrain recalls?
No active NHTSA recalls currently cover powertrain issues on Chrysler vehicles. The complaints are owner-reported and have not risen to a manufacturer recall.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database.
Editorial commentary written by Tony Marino, an independent contributor to ProblemsByVin
and not affiliated with Chrysler.
Severity ratings derive from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities on the NHTSA complaint and recall record.
Repair cost averages reflect independent-shop pricing and may differ in your area.