Chrysler Transmission Problems by Model
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Owners have filed 2,878 transmission complaints with NHTSA across the 4 Chrysler models we track that have at least 50 each. The most come from the Chrysler Pacifica (1,150). Per 1,000 sold, the highest rate is the Chrysler 200 at 2.96 and the lowest is the Chrysler 300 at 0.24, against a 0.28 median across all 53 rated models.
Chrysler models by transmission complaints
| Model | Transmission complaints | Per 1,000 sold | Share of all complaints | Worst years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrysler Pacifica | 1,150 | — | 27.1% | 2017, 2018 and 2022 |
| Chrysler 200 | 936 | 2.96 | 22.4% | 2015 |
| Chrysler Town & Country | 464 | — | 12.8% | 2016 and 2015 |
| Chrysler 300 | 328 | 0.24 | 11.8% | 2012, 2014 and 2013 |
Per 1,000 sold appears only where published U.S. sales exist for at least three model years. Data fetched July 2026 to November 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Chrysler have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 2,878 transmission complaints with NHTSA across the 4 Chrysler models we track that have at least 50 each. The most come from the Chrysler Pacifica (1,150). Per 1,000 sold, the highest rate is the Chrysler 200 at 2.96 and the lowest is the Chrysler 300 at 0.24, against a 0.28 median across all 53 rated models.
Which Chrysler models have the most transmission complaints?
the Chrysler Pacifica (1,150), the Chrysler 200 (936) and the Chrysler Town & Country (464), by owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Raw counts favor high-selling models, so compare the per-1,000-sold column too.
Which Chrysler has the fewest transmission complaints per 1,000 sold?
The Chrysler 300, at 0.24 transmission complaints per 1,000 sold across its rated years. That is a complaint rate, not a failure rate.
Sources
- NHTSA complaints by vehicle (owner complaints API) — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Report a vehicle safety problem — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration