2015 Chrysler 300 Owner Complaints

The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at 69 MPH on the freeway, when the contact attempted to switch lanes and the vehicle spun independently, causing her to collide with another vehicle on the front driver side. The contact mentioned her rear bumper detached from the vehicle. No air bags deployed. The contact did not sustain any injuries. No medical attention was required. The contact vehicle was towed to Emerine's Central Auto and Towing. The contact stated that a police report was filed. The contact stated the vehicle was previously diagnosed by an independent mechanic, and the ABS speed sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired prior to the accident, as the ABS speed sensor was replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 141,000.

NHTSA ID

11695281

Incident

Oct 23, 2025

Mileage

141,000 mi

Possibly a failing axle shaft. Which after researching it is a common problem in this make & model.

NHTSA ID

11688068

Incident

Sep 8, 2025

The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. The contact stated that the traction control warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had occurred while reversing or while making a turn. In addition, the failure had occurred several times, including once while driving in the rain. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, the failure was not duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not associated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 32,000. The VIN was unavailable.

NHTSA ID

11685784

Incident

Feb 10, 2022

Mileage

32,000 mi

This issue has been going on since February 2024. The vehicle will completely shutdown while driving ( no matter what speed I'm going ) it will say SERVICE THE SHIFTER and stop. The first time this happened I took (towed bc vehicle willl have no power since this a SAFTEY issue ) the Vero beach Chrysler dealership the vehicle to Commuter Cars in Port St Lucie which is the dealer I purchased the car from. They kept the vehicle for 2 weeks. I paid 644$ they said they replaced the shifter and that was the problem. 2 weeks later the same thing happened while driving , I took ( towed )the car to Chrysler . Chrysler charge me 200$ and said there was nothing wrong it was the safety recalls. 5 months later it happens again I take the car to Chrysler they charged me 1000$ and said it was some type of connecter . A month later it happens again I (towed) it to chysler they said the ECM shifter module had dried up coffee on it and they wiped it off and its working fine. They charge me 445$ said it needed a battery. Now it has happened again 2 months later and they are just now saying my ECM SHIFTER is bad. The service manager was rude and disrespectful. I have our conversation recorded. I said WHY am I just now knowing this after spending thousands of dollars towing this vehicle back and forth. My son and I could have been in a major accident because the car shuts completely down while driving. They never once check this and the car has been to them 4 times.

NHTSA ID

11659687

Incident

May 1, 2025

The oil filter housing cracks due to the plastic material it is made out of causing immediate loss of oil and disabling vehicle in traffic.

NHTSA ID

11637229

Incident

Jan 21, 2025

Blend doors keep failing. Keeps switching from cold to hot.

NHTSA ID

11636818

Incident

Jan 18, 2025

The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 300. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but felt soft. The contact stated that the failure occurred at various speeds, requiring that the brake pedal be depressed with excessive force. The contact stated that the ABS and ESC warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that while braking following a curve in the road, the rear end of the vehicle started swaying slightly to the right and left. The contact stated that the warning lights were constantly illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that one of the wheel sensors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact had not taken the vehicle back to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000.

NHTSA ID

11629681

Incident

Aug 7, 2020

Mileage

18,000 mi

At least 20 times. Driving down the highway doesn't matter if driving straight or cornering. The engine dies. Once I get it stopped. I put it back in park. Restart the engine and it runs. There are no codes, and can't get it to duplicate the problem at the garage. I've searched the internet and this seems to be a continuous problem and no one is finding the problem. From what I've read dealerships are just throwing parts at the problem. This is a safety issue. My daughter was almost rear-ended today.

NHTSA ID

11608844

Incident

Aug 15, 2024

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

NHTSA ID

11606192

Incident

Jul 28, 2024

This will be my 3rd time having this [XXX] Plastic oil filter/cooler housing replaced and this will be 2nd time having done less than a 2yr time-frame... But this time; after getting the oil changed at Walmart today, my car was about to catch on fire from majority of the oil was running done on the passenger side of the car where the transmission sits and burning off of the Hot [XXX] Catalytic Converter! It's [XXX] shame that Chrysler/Mopar had more than enough complaints about this well known Catastrophic Issue and won't take any Accountability for it... That's why Dorman [XXX] and a few more companies had at least stepped up to the plate and created an better version, of the oil filter cooler housing. Not only is it better but is also all aluminum and doesn't warp or become brittle under extreme conditions from atmospheric temperatures nor engine heat! [XXX] which eventually manifest as severe oil and coolant leaks. The number of complaints regarding the Pentastar V6 oil filter housing and cooler assembly is staggering. See them here, at [XXX] . There have been so many complaints – with the OE replacements even, that Chrysler has discontinued the manufacturing of the Pentastar oil filter housing and cooler assembly. Even more surprising is that Chrysler has known about this problem for a long time and has never issued a recall. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID

11580530

Incident

Mar 30, 2024

I was driving on the highway with cruise and my car started to go limp, then started to accelerate without my foot on the gas. Then my check engine light came on and I pulled off and turned the car off and back on. It drove fine but when I went to have it checked they said it threw a code for my TCM. My coworker also drives a Chrysler 300 and had the same issue in the same week! He never got his checked out but his car stopped accelerating and then started again while on cruise. This is happening to a lot of Chryslers so I looked up recalls and it looks like the TCM was recalled in the 2016 300’s but my 2015 and his 2015 is having the same issues

NHTSA ID

11554734

Incident

Oct 9, 2023

The contact owned a 2015 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that upon pulling out of the driveway and driving downhill, the engine shut off inadvertently, and the vehicle accelerated unintendedly. The brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond, causing the vehicle to crash into a tree. There was no warning light illuminated. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a bump and soreness on the left knee, and soreness in the neck. The contact received chiropractic assistance. A police report was filed. The vehicle was a towed to a tow yard, where it was totaled. The local dealer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

NHTSA ID

11530171

Incident

Jun 29, 2023

Mileage

60,000 mi

My car has 122,760 miles and has had multiple fuses blow repeatedly. In the last 2wks. Today is 06-21-2023 I can change a fuse and it will blow within 15miles. Also the trim going around my windshield has disintegrated. It literally crumbled into pieces when I touched it. I noticed this almost 3 yrs ago.

NHTSA ID

11528099

Incident

Jun 7, 2023

My uconnect radio did a firmware update. And my rear view backup camera, and my satellite radio with my navigation system stopped working. Along with my throttle body error light came up. Also the car was parked in the driveway standing still.

NHTSA ID

11526610

Incident

Jun 12, 2023

Headlight keeps failing. New bulb and worked for a bit then out again. Maybe fuse or wiring issue? Expensive to keep buying bulbs.

NHTSA ID

11509052

Incident

Dec 11, 2022

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. There was a previous recall but the problem still persists. I’m afraid something else will fall out while driving.

NHTSA ID

11495009

Incident

Sep 1, 2021

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.

NHTSA ID

11494377

Incident

Nov 4, 2022

Lights in dash blink back and forth between bright and dim. When this happens headlights turn off. This happens frequently. Did not realize until recently that headlights were also affected.

NHTSA ID

11480425

Incident

Aug 18, 2022

Driveshaft OEM Replacement no E.T.A same year and other make and models example dodge charger

NHTSA ID

11474032

Incident

Jun 24, 2022

5-26-21 MY CAR WAS BROUGHT INTO CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE EAST HANOVER NEW JERSEY PICKED UP THE CAR ON 07-16-21/A BRAND NEW TRANSMISSION WAS INSTALLED. -NOW AS JANUARY 2022-THE BRAND NEW TRANSMISSION THAT WAS INSTALLED IS AGAIN GONE BAD- LIKE THE OLD ONE WAS IN BEFORE NEW ONE INSTALLED..... IT IS SURGING WITH A HERIFFIC BUMP WHEN YOU APPROACH TO SLOW DOWN AT AINTERSECTION, AND CAN BE FELT ON ACCELERATION-NOT THAT I AM BLAMING DEALERSHIP BUT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSIONS THAT ARE ACCERTED TO FIT VEHICLES THAT ARE 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS -845RE TYPE.INCLOSING INVOICE #CHCS243489...

NHTSA ID

11453699

Incident

Feb 23, 2022

Strong fuel Oder in car after fueling. It's been venting in the cabin and it makes you lightheaded after some time of driving. I've checked for leaks and no leaks. I suspect fuel is gathering under rear seats. The smell seems to be most prominent around the rear D/S seat and near the fuel nozzle entry area.

NHTSA ID

11449160

Incident

Jan 1, 2022

The center console and both front door panels need to be replaced as the panel is pulling away from the doors and the console. Research shows that when the panels on the door requires repair, this could render side front air bags ineffective and the car can easily lose heat and allow cold air inside. Similarly, with the center console, this could cause the p/n/r/d gears to malfunction. I did contact Chrysler (case# 80922998) as was advised that my claim was declined because the 2-year warranty had been exceeded. My car is a 2015 Chrysler 300. The issue did not start until 2020. Research also revealed that many of the Chrysler 300s are experiencing this issue. Also, I did have the dealer to take a look at the panels when I went to have my car serviced on 10/27/2021 and was advised to submit a claim with Chrysler. Finally, please note that my car is a 2015 with only 19,609 miles as of 10/27/2021.

NHTSA ID

11439641

Incident

Mar 1, 2020

ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS I REFUELED MY VEHICLE WITHOUT TOPPING OFF. A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL CAN BE SMELLED IN THE CABIN OF THE CAR AFTER FUELING WHILE DRIVING AND EVEN MORE WHEN STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. WHEN I PARKED TO INVESTIGATE THE STRONG GASOLINE SMELL, RAW FUEL COULD BE SEEN RUNNING FROM BEHIND THE WHEEL WELL ONTO THE GROUND. I TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND WAITED FOR THE FUEL TO STOP HITTING THE GROUND BEFORE STARTING AND DRIVING THE VEHICLE AGAIN. MY CONCERN WAS THE FUEL LEAKING ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST AND CAUSING A FIRE.

NHTSA ID

11404654

Incident

Feb 28, 2021

Mileage

160,000 mi

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.

NHTSA ID

11402948

Incident

Mar 4, 2021

Mileage

79,000 mi

LOSS POWER ON THE HIGHWAY IN THE PASSING LANE SO I STOPPED AND CHECKED OIL LEVEL. THE OIL WAS LOW AND FOUND I HAD A MAJOR OIL LEAK FROM THE OIL HOUSING. TONS OF FORUMS ONLINE DISCUSSING THE PROBLEM. TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY HAVE 14 OIL HOUSING KITS THEY ARE WAITING FOR TO FIX CUSTOMERS VEHICLES. THIS IS COSTLY AND SHOULD BE A RECALL ITEM.

NHTSA ID

11398869

Incident

Feb 12, 2021

Mileage

106,000 mi