2015 Chrysler 300 power train problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2015 Chrysler 300 — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Aug 2, 2024
“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…”
filed Nov 27, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Front driveshaft bolts may loosen and allow the front driveshaft to disconnect…Campaign 17V097000 · Feb 14, 2017
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% |
| 2014 300 | 69 | 29% |
| 2013 300 | 58 | 19% |
| 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 2015 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.