Thursday, 3 September 2015

Chrysler 300c Transmission Issues

Most of the 300C's problems revolve encircling the transmission shifting unexpectedly.


Some 300C owners have complained of the car not being able to shift out of park, shifting into neutral inexplicably on the freeway or not shifting beyond second gear. Some drivers report their 300C won't even shift out of park. This problem can usually be solved by replacing a small plastic clip inside the shifter assembly.

Transmission Fluid Leak


Water Seepage


Due to the huge vastness (5.7 litre displacement) of the 300C's engine, the air conditioning condenser and transmission are in lasting proximity under the hood. This wealth that a faultless Calamity of curt temperature changes and bulky a/c usage can heavy to aqua vapours contaminating the transmission fluid. This is a serious problem that may require a replacement transmission. Unfortunately, the 300C does not have a dipstick to check transmission fluid.


Rough Shifting


In spite of continuance a performance-oriented machine, with one of the most effective engines available in a domestically manufactured sedan, the Chrysler 300C has a bevy of transmission-related problems. They reach in seriousness from Exorbitant vibration to the filled machine switching off in mid-cruise. Chrysler dealerships haven't always had the chief nickname for fixing problems under warranty, so it is probably valuation thinking twice before buying a fully loaded, HEMI- equipped legend of this automaker's flagship sedan.



One owner of a 2005 300C inspects the underside of the car every 3000 miles because of transmission fluid leaking onto the ground. It is also sealed shut so you cannot add replacement transmission fluid. If this leaking continues without being fixed, it can lead to the transmission shifting out of the appropriate gear at random.