This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that after shifting into park, the shifter would not move from park into reverse or drive. The contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer or mechanic. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign I.D. number 05V460000 (power train:automatic transmission) and called the manufacturer. The manufacturer advised the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 50,000.
Park lock out mechanism failed rendering vehicle not usable. The mount point on the mechanism failed so even the override device will not allow the car to shift out of park. Chrysler has a recall on 05-07 vehicles of this type but they claim my 05 is not part of this recall (sb-10038199-2853) and that they will open a case. Research online shows this as a very common issue.
On July 17,2012 I drove my vehicle at approximately 6:30 a.M to take my daughter to camp. When I arrived home I parked the car. Approximately 40 minutes later I got into the car, started it, and placed my foot on the brake to release my gear from the park position. As I did that, the gear would not move. I tried this approximately 5 to 10 times before giving up. I then contacted the Chrysler dealer in new carrolton, md and inquired about the part. I was informed that I have a recall on my vehicle in regards to NHTSA campaign id number 05V460000 (power train:automatic transmission). After being informed of that information, I then proceeded to ask the rep. Will that recall fix my gear from being stuck in the park position. I was placed on hold and when the rep. Returned, she informed me that the mechanic said no. I made an appointment to have the recall work performed at a later time. I then called around to different mechanics and inquired about what the issue might be. I received feedback from at least 3 out of 5 mechanics who stated that it may be the brake sensor fuse being blown or it may be a solenoid that needs to be replaced. Later on that evening I went to try and move the gear again and was unable to, so I removed the chrome panel that is around gear assembly and stuck a flat head screw driver towards the top and played around with it. As I was doing so, the gear shift moved from the park position. So now I have to ride around with a screw driver in order to get out of the park position. I feel this is a major safety concern because I have 2 young children and we could've been stranded somewhere. The failure mileage was approximately 102,600. Will be getting repaired Friday July 20,2012. Chrysler should be covering this issue.
The Chrysler 300 would not shift out of park. After some research online it was determined that the transmission shifter interlock shifter lever was broken. There is also a K-39 recall issued by Chrysler but my car does not fall under it. I spoke to Chrysler and they are not willing to fix it. It is a safety issue because the spring that is broken prevents the car from being shifted out of park if the brake is not pressed.
Started car and tried to put it in gear. Could not get it out of park. A situation much talked about on line. The failure of the "transmission shifter interlock lever" commonly called "the pink thingy" on line some owners tell of having gotten a recall. I called my local Chrysler dealer. He said it depended on where the car was built if there was a recall. Imagine how happy that made me !!!
- Severna Park, MD, USA
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The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300. The contact attempted to move the gear shifter into drive but the shifter remained stuck in park. The contact noticed a plastic spring located in the gear shifter that was fractured. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300 touring. The contact stated that while parked and attempting to accelerate, the gear became stuck in park. The contact was unable to shift the vehicle in any other gears. The contact was able to resolve failure momentarily by removing the cover at the gear knob box and manually pushing the piece in order to move gear from park. The vehicle was not taken to a repair shop or dealer for inspection or repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 05V460000 (power train:automatic transmission). The current and failure mileage was 65,000.
The vehicle cannot be moved into any gear out of park because the park interlock system or "pink thingy" is broken. Apparently Chrysler has issued a recall on some vehicles for this problem but my VIN was not included according to the customer service.
The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift out of park. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the gear shift needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was also informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 05V460000 (power train:automatic transmission). The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 153,000.
The car is stuck in park in my driveway.it is an automatic transmission. I was told it is shift interlock latch that is plastic. I have ordered the replacement part in alloy, a dorman part # 924-706. I was told it is a recall, and called my dealership but alas my VIN# was not included in the recall. I was also informed the same plastic part gets reinstalled into the vehicle for $200-475 fee at the dealership. It seems to be happening many times as the place I purchased the part said they order this part often due to the same make and model owners need to replace it themselves. I have looked up the recall and it is considered "the cup plug that retains the park pawl anchors shaft". DaimlerChrysler recall no. E14.
The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that when shifting into park, the gear shifter would become stuck. The contact's personal mechanic was able to maneuver the vehicle out of park and into neutral, but the vehicle was only able to be driven in neutral position. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and the technician on duty damaged the gear shift further. The technician then showed the contact how to maneuver the gear cables to be able to drive the vehicle without repair. The contact repaired the vehicle with parts purchased from a salvage yard. The failure mileage was 125,000 and the current mileage was 126,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the gear shifter would not release from park. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 05V460000 (power train:automatic transmission) but was advised by the dealer that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 99,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300. The contact stated after starting the vehicle it failed to shift out of the park position. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN did not qualify under NHTSA campaign id number:05V460000(power train:automatic transmission). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages was 70,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the gear shift selector remained stuck in park and he was unable to shift into any other gear. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure nor was the vehicle diagnosed or repaired. The current and the failure mileages were 103,045.
The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the gear would not release from park. The contact removed the shifter wire to be able to release the gear from park. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic that located the failure at the park shaft anchor. The dealer replaced the gear shifter bracket. The manufacturer denied assistance with the repair because the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 05V460000 (power train: Automatic transmission). The VIN was not available. The failure and the current mileage was 96,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the gear linkage fractured and as a result, the vehicle would not go into gear. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who verified the failure and stated that it needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 72,000.
Gear shift stuck in park. The interlock return spring hook is broken. I have to press a pink lever under gear shift to get out of park. I had to take console apart to get to leaver. I am finding out that some vehicles have a recall on this defect and others do not. I am told that vehicles made in certain factory's have recalls. Why is that fair that although mine was not made in a certain factory, but is still broke, it will not be repaired? I have purchased many Chrysler products in the past and have been very complimentary of my Chrysler 300 except for this issue.
The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300. The contact was driving 15 mph when the engine failure warning light illuminated prior to parking the vehicle. The following day the vehicle failed to shift out of park after engine startup. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer, but the manufacturer was contacted and they confirmed that the VIN did not qualify for repairs under NHTSA campaign id number:05V460000 (power train:automatic transmission). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 110,000. Kmj
The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler 300. The contact stated the parking switch failed. The gear shift will not come out of park or move into reverse. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated there were no recalls or warranties. The contact will be responsible for the repair cost; however, the dealer agreed to replace the gear shift switch. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 60,000.
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- Ruston, LA, USA