Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (automatic and manual transmissions, CVT, axles, driveshaft, 4WD/AWD).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Chrysler 300C owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Took car in to dealer for power train issue where the car wouldn't go over 40mph. Same day my wheel locked causing me to crash. I got a report that this issue was a recall for other models not the 300c
Unknown, but based on what I've read and seen others describe happen to them I would say it's somehow connected to the park assist. But my battery loses voltage while driving, the car will start blowing hot or cold air which ever it prefers at the time without any heating or cooling system being turned on, the dash goes crazy the rpms, speedometer and everything else will drop to zero the transmission will start jerking and the service park assist warning will flash on and off repeatedly very fast then the car died while driving on the highway and refused to start even with a jump start. Replaced the battery twice in 2 weeks and the alternator as well and the car continues to do this randomly. …
My 300 has a glitch that causes me to put in neutral then back in drive I'm guessing because of a limp mode, I've had it worked on many times at the dealer in the 3 years I've owned it and spent thousands of dollars and not fix the problem. It done what 06V341000 said but my Vin is not effected they say
Came out of the store to start the car. It wouldn't start. Engine made a coins shaking in can noise. Had towed to a service center, they asked if it had overheated, I said no because it hadn't shown any signs it had. They said it got so hot things melted and valve seats and pistons were ruined. I've read about Dodge Jeep and Chrysler Hemi 5.7s and valve seats and many people had this exact same problem with no sure reason as to why. I believe there is some defect in the engine itself causing this and extended warranty's won't cover claiming because valve seats aren't an internally lubricated part or some bs reason. Needs immediately looked into I'm about to lose my car over it!
Car operated as expected on 7/2 and was parked in garage overnight. On 7/3 operator was able to start the car but operator could not shift out of park. The car is stuck in park and cannot be shifted into another gear. There is a current recall for this exact same issues for cars with a build date from June 25, 2007 through September 21, 2007. This recall is named k39, and the letter is attached. The build date of my car with the same problem is October 11, 2006. The suggested override method did not resolve the issue (depressing pink lever on shifter assembly).
Today my wife started her car and was unable to put the vehicle in drive. After doing some research online it revealed that it was a transmission shift interlocking lever issue. Chrysler is well aware about it. They even posted this pdf document online about it. Http://www.Chrysler.com/webselfservice/pdf/k39.pdf I contacted Chrysler about this to verify but they stated it was only for Chrysler 300's built after July 2007. When I questioned why the letter was on their website they stated they could not do anything for me at this time.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chrysler 300c. When attempting to move the vehicle, the contact was unable to move the gear shifter out of park. The contact stated that the spring retainer brackets fractured. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 59,635.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chrysler 300c. The contact indicated that the gear shifter became stuck in the park position, rendering the vehicle inoperable. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission shifter was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
Transmission shift interlock latch broke. Product was subject to recall k39 on other vins but not on mine; dealer refused to repair. Chrysler refused to acknowledge issue. Vehicle will not shift out of park without disabling safety features. Failure left my wife stranded on the side of the road.
Once I started my car and tried to move the gear to reverse to back out of a parking space and the gear would not move from park position. Tried moving the steering wheel thinking it was making the gear stick but to no avail. Had to eventually call a tow truck who told me that wasn't his first Chrysler 300 he's had to tow for the same issue. He had to get under the car as well as go thru a panel beside the gears in order for the car to even move to be placed on the tow truck. After dropping off to the dealership, I researched to see if there were any issues with the Chrysler 300 2007 series car. Turns out there was a recall for some of the chryslers built from June - September 2007 for the same issue and they were able to get a recall to have the issue fixed. I got the issue fixed as well but had to pay. …
Transmission complaints in other 300C years
Frequently asked questions
How common are transmission problems on the 2007 Chrysler 300C?
NHTSA has 41 complaints about the transmission & drivetrain of the 2007 Chrysler 300C, 37% of the model year's 112 complaints. The component named most often is automatic transmission (7 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Chrysler 300C transmission problems?
No. NHTSA lists no transmission & drivetrain recall for the 2007 Chrysler 300C, though it has 1 recall for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 Chrysler 300C transmission problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 60,000 miles, and 11% 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.