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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 76,166 miles
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The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the shift gear seized and the vehicle would not shift out of park. The dealer was notified and stated that the failure was common for the vehicle and offered no assistance. The manufacturer was notified who advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer and filed a case for the contact (case number 22496760). The failure and current mileage was 93,000.
- Huntsville, AL, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler 300. The contact was unable to move the gear shifter out of park. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic test. The mechanic stated that a part had fractured inside of the gear box and the gear box would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
- Staten Island, NY, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler 300. While parked, the contact noticed that the check engine warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician stated that the short runner valve performance would have to be serviced. The technician also stated that the throttle could possibly need replacing. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 06V341000 (power train:automatic transmission) but was advised by the manufacturer that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 57,000.
- Newark, DE, USA
My car is stuck in park and won't get out of park. I call Chrysler and then said nothing is wrong with my car. It's stuck in park something is wrong.
- Citrus Hts, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the gear shifter failed and could not be moved. The contact had the vehicle taken to the dealer for inspection where they informed the contact that the shift interlock spring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified and they informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was 68,000.
- Wilmington, DE, USA
Could not get my car out of park after work. Had to call tow truck. Google the problem and foun D out Chrysler 300 had plenty complaint and no recalls on this problem.
- Charlotte, NC, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift out of the park position. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted, but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 133,500.
- Denham Springs, LA, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that after starting the engine, the vehicle would become stuck in park. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the cup plug that retained the park pawl anchor shaft was improperly installed. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileages were 82,000.
- Henderson , NV, USA
In ability to move gear shift lever out of park. Chrysler will not honor already established recall due to VIN # not meeting criteria however year and model does match an already issues recall. Please adjust recall to match this VIN number as described problems are happening to more cars than in the scope of VIN #'s issued.
- Henderson , NV, USA
Started vehicle, applied the brake and went to move the shifter from park to reverse and the shifter would not move from park.
- Panama City, FL, USA
Broken prk lock out mechanism.
- Sterling City, TX, USA
Ignition switch broke, undriveable, completely disabled, had to call wrecker for transportation. I bought this car with 6 miles on it. I have maintained it carefully. I bought a new vehicle for dependable transportation. I recently paid it off so I could be out of car debt. This is the 2nd time this car has left my family stranded. 6800 miles earlier the transmission shifter broke (ODI number) IS10419761.
- San Angelo, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle remained stuck in park and she was unable to shift into any other gear. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The current mileage was 66,000 and the failure mileage was 65,000. No repairs were performed. The VIN was unavailable.
- Ione, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler 300. The contact attempted to shift the gear selector into park but there was no response. The contact notified an authorized dealer and they informed the contact that the gear shifter would need to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 81,000.
- Turnersville , NJ, USA
Emergency car jack failed while changing tire on flat surface, car jack gave out and dropped vehicle breaking rear stabilizer bar. Could have been seriously injured if I was by tire location or under vehicle. The car also has a shifter column that will lock in park and will not change to any other gear, locks shifter leaving you stranded. Chrysler has recall on other vehicles using same equipment but not the 2007 Chrysler 300C. The car jack could not support vehicle and bent almost in half.
- Fontana, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler 300. While parked, the contact attempted to move the gear shifter to drive but the gear shifter was stuck in park. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician advised that the internal shift plate assembly would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.
- Shreveport, LA, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler 300M. The contact stated that the gear shifter was fractured and would not release from park. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where they advised him that the shifter cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired for the shifter cable. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.
- Yukon, OK, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler 300 touring. The contact stated that the gear shifter was stuck in park, causing the vehicle not to move. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but advised the contact that the VIN was not associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 06V341000 (power train:automatic transmission). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 54,000.
- Orlando, FL, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle was stuck in park. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and the gear shifter was replaced. The contact was also informed that the failure was a known issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 56,602.
- Converse, TX, USA
- Sedro Woolley, WA, USA