2013 Chrysler 300 power train problems
58 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2013 Chrysler 300 — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that driving on multiple occasions while driving at various speeds, the infotainment panel went black and did not work as intended. Additionally, the contact stated that the message “Wrong Gear/Change Gear” was displayed. The contact stated…”
filed Jun 24, 2024
“The timing chain guides broke under 100,000 miles just look a recall notice given to many that the same motor and vehicle had the same year. Notice states q1 2013 with the 5.7 mds motor and this motor has all the labels amd original. Car almost cause a pile up on i-20”
filed Feb 16, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Affected vehicles, equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a monostable…Campaign 16V240000 · Apr 25, 2016
- In the affected vehicles, the transmission output shaft may fractureCampaign 13V610000 · Dec 6, 2013
Related service bulletins
The vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following transmission models: 845RE, 8HP45, 850RE, 8HP50, 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP75-PHEV, 8HP75-LCV, 8HP90, 8HP95. Transmissions may…
S2621000003 REV.A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 9, 2026
Power Train problems in other 300 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 300 | 3 | 5% |
| 2018 300 | 17 | 11% |
| 2017 300 | 6 | 7% |
| 2016 300 | 14 | 18% |
| 2015 300 | 24 | 25% |
| 2014 300 | 69 | 29% |
| 2012 300 | 78 | 18% |
| 2011 300 | 6 | 3% |
| 2010 300 | 4 | 3% |
| 2009 300 | 4 | 5% |
| 2008 300 | 30 | 4% |
| 2007 300 | 189 | 38% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Chrysler 300
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.