2018 Chrysler 300 power train problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2018 Chrysler 300 — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“There were 2 separate incidents that occurred. The first one we were backing out of our driveway and the car just stopped running. We were unable to start it again after a dozen attempts. We had the vehicle towed to a local shop and when they got in the car, it started right up. We drove it around…”
filed Feb 20, 2025
“There was a recall on this vehicle in 2018 for a Powertrain Control Module or PCM. The problem has arisen again. How do I correct this issue”
filed Jan 17, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmissionCampaign 18V280000 · May 1, 2018
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% |
| 2017 300 | 6 | 7% |
| 2016 300 | 14 | 18% |
| 2015 300 | 24 | 25% |
| 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 2018 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.