Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2015 Chrysler 300 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
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 times it has gotten stuck and won't close. If it starts to rain, I have to pull over on the highway, cut the car off and on a few times and press the button until it closes. The sunroof will move forward like it's going to close but doesn't; it moves back and forth like it's stuck on something. 3. The shifter is incredibly rough and hard. It sounds like something falling out of the car every time I shift from park to reverse and back to park. Very loud and the entire car jerks when shifting. …
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 included clunking/knocking noises from underneath the car when the car was in motion. Modest noises first occured in August, three months prior to replacement, and proressively got worse until replacement was necessary.
Car is going crazy key won't work then it will then it won't mover then it won't work wipers stay on even when off all lights go on computer won't get a scan when it's not working it's an electric tcm pcm issue that was a recall for these cars but was told for some reason mine wasn't part of the recall now I'm having issues with that same electric and pcm tcm issue Collin at chrysler customer care told me I had to make a complaint my car is unable to move out of no where greatly hindering me
My wife pulled out of the garage, forgot her glasses, pulled halfway back into the garage , put the car in park. As she was exiting the car, it lunged forward hitting our garage wall. We have the rotary dial shifter on this car. It reminded me of the actor in los angeles who got out of his car to get his mail and his Jeep went out of park and unfortunately pinned him against his fence and was killed. I had the car into service and it was inspected by the dealer and also an independent engineering firm. I received a letter from Chrysler saying that nothing was found to be wrong with the car. I don't believe this at all. Everyone knows that Chrysler has an issue with their electronic shifters.
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 cleared . This is not a 3 hour job. Currently there are no wheel speed sensors available and are on indefinite back order due to an unbelievably high demand. Can not drive car safely due to the car being crippled because of a $29 sensor. I have owned this car less than 6 months and have driven less than 5000 miles, the sensor literally went bad in my driveway, the mechanics new it is a massive problem and are charging people way over what should be for what is an obviously defective part. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 300. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle independently decelerated and a warning message instructed the contact to place the vehicle in park. The contact pulled the vehicle over and placed the gear in park. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to his residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Bayshore Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (4000 pasadena fwy, pasadena, tx 77503, [phone]) was contacted and arrangements were made to have the vehicle towed to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.
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 [phone], located at 4030 hall ave, marinette, wi 54143) to be diagnosed, but the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact back to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 9,085.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 300. While attempting to start the engine, the service stability, ABS, and traction control warning indicators remained illuminated. Also, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate and would not respond immediately. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power and did not immediately accelerate when depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to heritage Dodge (9219 harford rd, baltimore, md) to be diagnosed, but the failure could not be duplicated .the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,000.
Electronic stability control/ ABS light/ brake light.. While driving the ESC and ABS popped on together, after cranking back up the vehicles brake light appeared, something is stopping the vehicle from driving normal. Upon stopping at red lights the car jerks, also it skids when making left and right hand turns. The car revs when accelerating but the rpms are reduced as if in limp mode. The car is very dangerous to drive especially two lane highways it gravitated towards the ditch this time I just could turn the wheel, because sometimes the wheel is very hard to turn.
While attempting to park with gear on d the car suddenly came to an abrupt stop and a message on the dashboard read, shift to p then to desired gear. I attempted to reverse and or put the gear in drive several times only to receive the same message. I tried turning the car off multiple times and I still had the same result. Until about 10 minutes or so of this same issue I was able to finally put the car in reverse and park. On 8/6/2019 my car was at the dealership getting recalls fixed and then this occured. I have never had this issue before.
Related recalls
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.
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.
Transmission complaints in other 300 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are transmission problems on the 2015 Chrysler 300?
NHTSA has 24 complaints about the transmission & drivetrain of the 2015 Chrysler 300, 24% of the model year's 99 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2015 Chrysler 300 transmission problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 17V-097 (axle shaft, Feb 14, 2017). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2015 Chrysler 300 transmission problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 42,000 miles, and 41% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 0 injuries to transmission & drivetrain problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.