2006 Chrysler 300

Do not drive

Owners filed 1,002 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the airbags. It has been recalled 4 times.

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When it fails
020k40k60k90k120k200k
79,414 milesMedian miles at failure

704 complaints record an odometer reading. Failures cluster around 60,000–75,000 miles.

Most common 2006 Chrysler 300 problems

257 of the 1,002 complaints (26%) are about the airbags.

ComponentReportsCrashesFiresInjuries
Air Bags · airbags254
22124
Power Train · transmission168
200
Engine109
441
Fuel/Propulsion System · fuel and propulsion system90
213
Electrical System62
071
Power Train › Automatic Transmission · transmission45
000
Fuel System, Gasoline · fuel system44
100
Unknown or Other33
100
Engine and Engine Cooling · engine25
000
Vehicle Speed Control · throttle and acceleration21
400

2006 Chrysler 300 airbags problems

26% of all complaints

257 of the 1,002 complaints are about the airbags. This is what owners describe:

  • did not deploy its airbags in a crash5% · 14
  • shows an airbag warning light5% · 12
  • sets off warning lights on the dash4% · 10

Share of the 257 airbags complaints whose text describes each symptom. One complaint can describe several.

Typical mileage
72,282 mi
median of 39 reports
Peak year of filing
2015
124 airbags complaints that year
Crashes · fires · injuries
23 · 1 · 25
in these complaints
Recalls on the airbags
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, another vehicle was crashed into and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was driven to the contacts residence and then to an independent mechanic where the repairs diagnosed were unknown. The vehicle was not repaired.”
Owner complaint, filed Nov 28, 2017 at 150,000 miles
“Tl* the contact owned a 2006 chrysler 300. While driving 55 MPH, the contact crashed into a deer and the engine caught fire. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed and deemed destroyed. The contact sustained bruised ribs, but did not receive medical attention. A policy report was filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 35,000.”
Owner complaint, filed Apr 24, 2017 at 35,000 miles

Complaints and recalls over time

By year of filing
2005: 6 complaints, 0 about the airbags'052006: 34 complaints, 1 about the airbags2007: 16 complaints, 1 about the airbags'072008: 22 complaints, 0 about the airbags2009: 12 complaints, 0 about the airbags'092010: 27 complaints, 1 about the airbags2011: 61 complaints, 2 about the airbags'112012: 56 complaints, 1 about the airbags2013: 78 complaints, 0 about the airbags'132014: 146 complaints, 8 about the airbags2015: 232 complaints, 124 about the airbags'152016: 133 complaints, 74 about the airbags2017: 70 complaints, 36 about the airbags'172018: 40 complaints, 2 about the airbags2019: 43 complaints, 2 about the airbags'192020: 11 complaints, 3 about the airbags2021: 2 complaints, 0 about the airbags'212022: 7 complaints, 2 about the airbags2023: 1 complaints, 0 about the airbags'232024: 3 complaints, 0 about the airbags2025: 1 complaints, 0 about the airbags'252026: 1 complaints, 0 about the airbagsRecall 05V460000 (transmission)Recall 06V149000 (brakes)Recall 15V313000 (airbags)Recall 16V352000 (airbags)NHTSA investigation EA21002NHTSA investigation EA15001NHTSA investigation PE14016
All complaintsAbout the airbagsRecall (red: the airbags)NHTSA investigation opened

Complaints about the 2006 300 peaked in 2015, with 232 filed that year. Owners had filed 31 complaints about the airbags before the first recall that covers it, 15V313000 in May 2015; 226 more have come in since. In 2026 owners filed 1 so far.

4 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module16V352000Do not drive
Filed May 24, 20164,648,270 vehiclesChrysler (FCA US LLC)

Defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.

Risk. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module15V313000Do not drive
Filed May 26, 20154,077,169 vehiclesChrysler (FCA US LLC)

Defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic06V149000
Filed May 3, 200644,367 vehiclesDaimlerchrysler Corporation

Defect. CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.7 LITER ENGINES AND MK25E BRAKING SYSTEMS MAY EXHIBIT INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE REAR BRAKE TUBES AND THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION TUBE. CONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE TUBES AND EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION TUBE OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE TUBES TO WEAR THROUGH AND CAUSE A BRAKE FLUID LEAK.

Risk. THIS CAN RESULT IN A DECREASE OF BRAKING FORCE AND THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR BRAKE TUBES FOR DAMAGE AND REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. A CLIP WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED TO SECURE THE BRAKE TUBES TO THE RIGHT FRONT SHOCK TOWER TO MAINTAIN PROPER CLEARANCE TO THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION TUBE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 26, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Power Train › Automatic Transmission05V460000
Filed Oct 6, 2005256,409 vehiclesDaimlerchrysler Corporation

Defect. ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 42RLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE CUP PLUG THAT RETAINS THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT MAY BE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. IF THE SHAFT MOVES OUT OF POSITION, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ACHIEVE 'PARK' POSITION.

Risk. IF THIS OCCURS AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSIONS AND INSTALL A BRACKET TO ENSURE THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT IS RETAINED IN THE PROPER POSITION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

All 4 campaigns on file, newest first.

NHTSA investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Before a recall there is often an investigation: NHTSA opens one when complaints or manufacturer data point to a safety defect. 3 name the 2006 300.

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEngineering analysis EA21002Open
Opened Sep 17, 2021airbags

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at …

Air Bag Inflator RuptureEngineering analysis EA15001Open
Opened Feb 24, 2015Led to recall 14V668airbags

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE14-016 in June 2014 based on six inflator rupture incidents involving consumer owned vehicles produced by five vehicle manufacturers.All six vehicles were operated in Florida or Puerto Rico at the time of the rupture and for the majority of their service life, and were equipped with inflators produced by Takata, a tier-one supplier of automotive air bag systems.During the course of PE14-016, ODI determined that five additional vehicle manufacturers used inflators of a similar design and vintage also supplied by Takata. No evidence of field …

Air Bag Inflator RupturePreliminary evaluation PE14016Closed
Opened Jun 11, 2014Closed Mar 2, 2015Led to recall 13V172000airbags

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE14-016 in June 2014 based on six inflator rupture incidents involving consumer owned vehicles produced by five vehicle manufacturers.All six vehicles were operated in Florida or Puerto Rico at the time of the rupture and for the majority of their service life, and were equipped with inflators produced by Takata, a tier-one supplier of automotive air bag systems.During the course of PE14-016, ODI determined that five additional vehicle manufacturers used inflators of a similar design and vintage also supplied by Takata. No evidence of field …

Technical service bulletins

89 on file

Repair instructions the manufacturer sent its dealers for the 2006 300. Not recalls: the fix is usually free only while the car is under warranty.

electrical system 18equipment 18engine 16transmission 14body and frame 8fuel system 4brakes 2visibility 2
14-002-14Warranty extensionApr 22, 2014fuel system

Engine Stall Immediately Following Fuel Tank Fill-Up (X53 Lifetime Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves replacing the fuel tank with a revised part. Some customers may experience an engine stall condition just after filling the fuel tank. The integral mulit-functional control valve may allow liquid fuel to enter the evaporative emissions system …

14-002-14Warranty extensionApr 22, 2014transmission

Engine Stall Immediately Following Fuel Tank Fill-Up (X53 Lifetime Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves replacing the fuel tank with a revised part. Some customers may experience an engine stall condition just after filling the fuel tank. The integral mulit-functional control valve may allow liquid fuel to enter the evaporative emissions system …

14-002-14Warranty extensionApr 22, 2014fuel system

Engine Stall Immediately Following Fuel Tank Fill-Up (X53 Lifetime Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves replacing the fuel tank with a revised part. Some customers may experience an engine stall condition just after filling the fuel tank. The integral mulit-functional control valve may allow liquid fuel to enter the evaporative emissions system …

0800107Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFeb 7, 2007airbags

PASSENGER AIR BAG DEACTIVATION. *KB

0803205Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJan 3, 2006airbags

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERING A PASSENGER AIRBAG DEACTIVATION WIRING PACKAGE. TO INCLUDE 2006 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY AND 300/TOURING. *TT

What owners reported

Newest filings
Engine
Filed Mar 27, 2026TN

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle shut off unexpectedly. The contact stated that the vehicle sputtered and stalled after refueling. There was an abnormal rumbling sound coming from the vehicle. The contact waited for 30 minutes to restart the vehicle. The accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. While driving and making a turn, the vehicle stalled. There were unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V002000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was unknown.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Oct 27, 2025AL

I have had issues with fueling the vehicle as when I fuel it I am only able to get a few cents in at a time before the gas pump clicks off or gas starts coming out of the fuel filler neck itself. At most I have been able to fill up my tank halfway but when I try to fill it a few cents worth of gas above halfway, I have engine stalling issues. To try to solve this issue I replaced all the external fuel vapor parts (charcoal cannister, EGR valve, PCV valve, purge solenoid, gas cap, and leak detection pump). The issue is clearly a problem with the internal components of the fuel tank itself. Chrysler has a X53 lifetime warranty for my type of vehicle but only for 19 gallon fuel tanks and my car has an 18 gallon tank. However, NHTSA investigation PE13-016 has shown that the defect (a swollen vent valve) affects both sizes of tanks. Chrysler said that the X53 lifetime warranty on the defective tank is VIN specific and would not cover my vehicle because it has a 18 gallon tank. Now my vehicle dashboard is saying that the gas cap is leaking but the gas cap was just replaced thus this further points to a pressure issue within the tank. Chrysler dealerships will not help me and contacting FCA resulted in them just telling me to contact a dealer to check if the warranty is available for me.

Engine
Filed Nov 21, 2024CA

2006 Chrysler 300 Touring 3.5L V6 engine. Car has intermittent stall at slow speeds or at complete stop. Sometimes feels like it stumbles, other times it dies suddenly and unable to tell the engine shut down. I have to put car in park and completely switch the ignition fully off and turn back on to start position. When it stalls while rolling, I have to brake and bring car to full stop, with no power steering, and go through the same start procedure. No trouble codes are generated, and no check engine light indicator illuminated. Car usually starts right up, but sometimes I have to keep cranking starter, stumbles to catch as if starving for fuel. A/C was on first two times but also happens with A/C off. Research online reveals an open recall for the fuel tank on the 300C model with a 5.7L or 6.4L engine. Problems described on the 300C model are nearly identical to what my 300 Touring is experiencing. PCM replacement does not correct problem. Some noticed it happening only with a full tank. Stopgap measure is to only fill no more than 3/4 tank. I am currently testing this idea. The safety issue is significant and twofold; three times I have had one other adult and two children in the car. While stalled at a major intersection traffic signal trying to restart the engine, other vehicles approached from the rear at 50-55 MPH. A rear end collision with children in the back seat would likely be fatal. Secondly, during a stall event while the car is moving, it is extremely difficult

Engine and Engine Cooling
Filed Jun 21, 2024133,000 milesNV

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle started losing motive power. The contact stated there was smoke coming from under the hood. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over and observed that the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was HOT. The contact turned the vehicle off and waited for about 30 minutes and the vehicle restarted after several attempts. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 133,000.

Unknown or Other
Filed Mar 24, 2024TX

While driving at speed limit car dash lights all light up and car stops running. You loose steering, brakes all electrical lights. Car may restart and power restored and if not must stop car if possible to restart. Happens randomly! This is a continued problem. Has happened more than 10 times and seems to be having this problem more and more often. No one knows how to fix problem.

Unknown or Other
Filed Apr 6, 2023MO

Car traction light pops on and the engine raves up high. I turned it off and pump brakes but it continues. When I backup traction pops on. I got coils and brackets put on prior to it doing this. If I lock the car door a lot of times I can't get in. I've called tow truck so many times. Even after replacing battery. Once it's opened with the jimmy and I crank it up. The key remote will work. When I try remote a few hours later it won't work. I don't leave important items in the car due to someone coming in my lot and rummaging through it.

Air Bags
Filed Nov 15, 2022AL

On 11/15/2022, the consumer had a scheduled service appointment at Hendrick Chrysler motor vehicle dealership located at 1628 Montgomery Hwy, Hoover, Alabama, regarding stop drive recall ZD1, S43, and R25. The consumer was directed to sign insurance related paperwork to have the recall service performed. The consumer explained that the service was related to a recall and would not sign any insurance related paperwork. The consumer was advised by service personnel that the recall service would be performed and the motor vehicle was left with the service department to have the recall service performed. Shortly thereafter, the consumer was advised via telephone call that the recall service would not be performed. The consumer does not believe that any insurance paperwork is applicable to have recall service performed. Because the motor vehicle dealership and/or the motor vehicle manufacturer have been unwilling to provide service regarding the stop drive recall(s), the consumer is requesting guidance from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for resolution.

Electrical System
Filed Nov 13, 2022CO

I’ve been reading about the issues regarding the lights exterior/interior-so many customer complaints about how over the past few decades problems with the interior (dash) and exterior lights blinking, dimming & “ completely going out” while of course driving-how hasn’t this major issue been addressed & recalled, this is a VERY DANGEROUS & SERIOUS PROBLEM, I am currently experiencing this while on the road at night-what can be done? Our safety is at risk!!

Tires › Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems
Filed Nov 2, 2022174,000 milesNC

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the TMPS and another unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 174,000.

Power Train
Filed Sep 21, 202280,000 milesMO

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the transmission shifter seized in park(P) and failed to shift to drive(D) or reverse(R). The contact stated that the vehicle was undrivable. After turning off and restarting the vehicle, the gear shifter operated normally. The contact stated that over time the failure became progressively worse and more frequently. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 05V460000 (Power Train). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Power Train
Filed Sep 15, 2022MO

Gear shift gets stuck in park. Cannot shift from park to reverse.

Air Bags
Filed Jul 2, 2022VA

My car poses a safety hazard to me and any others who ride in the car with me, due to the defective Takata airbags that were placed in my vehicle under the Takata airbag recall. Without my consent or knowledge, Dominion Chrysler of Bedford, VA replaced both front Takata airbags (driver and passenger side) with 2 more defective Takata airbags! How is this legal or safe!? I only found out about this dirty trick, by reading an article online, and then I called my dealership and they confirmed that they did indeed replace my defective Takata airbags with 2 more defective Takata airbags and that I would get safe, non-Takata airbags in the future, under the recall. When? They did not know. I had the first airbag replaced in 2016 and the second one replaced in 2017. When will I actually receive safe, non-Takata airbags under this recall? My vehicle is NOT SAFE TO DRIVE and yet Chrysler and The United States government purposely put defective and potentially fatal Takata airbags in my car, not once but twice? I don't have another vehicle to drive and I can't afford to discard this one and buy another potentially dangerous vehicle. I am nervous about driving this vehicle every time. So what am I supposed to do? What are millions of others supposed to do? Neither the FCA or NHTSA ever informed me that I would be getting a second set of defective Takata airbags under this recall. How many others are just as unaware as I was? It is now July 2022 and I need safe non-Takata airbags, like I

Exterior Lighting
Filed Jun 23, 2022NC

My vehicle has experienced ecm/ throttle body issues, lights flickering hard to drive vehicle at night because the lights aren't working properly. Transmission and motor problems. Why isn't the electrical issues on recall? I've been on several forums with hundreds of electrical issue complaints. This is not fair

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed May 18, 2021NV

I here to report what seems to be an on-going issue with the older model Chrysler 300's. I have an 2006 and just recently started smelling gas fumes or an gas odor inside my car. I had a mechanic look at the problem. He assumes it was a cracked or damaged seal. He took the backseat out and looked. The ring was intact but the fuel filter had a small crack in it. We fixed it and thought the problem was over. He said the car would have a heavy fuel smell for a couple of days but would go away once the car was aired out. 3 DAYS go by and though the fumes remained. Now,i see that gas isactually leaking from the underside of the rear passenger side. And the smell is still there. I am taking the car to another repair shop to do a more through exam of the car. Leaking gas should be the least of my problems.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Mar 29, 202178,000 milesCA

EVERY TIME I FILL MY CAR WITH GAS I GET A GAS SMELL INSIDE MY CAR AND GARAGE FOR THE NEXT FEW DAY. I CALL ABOUT A RECALL FOR MY CAR AND WAS TOLD THAT MY CAR WAS TOO OLD TO BE SERVICED AT THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I BOUGHT IT.

Air BagsCrash3 injured
Filed Oct 11, 2020147,000 milesAZ

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Air BagsCrash3 injured
Filed Oct 4, 202048,000 milesAZ

I WAS HIT FROM BEHIND ON FREEWAY BY DRUNK DRIVER AND PUSHED INTO SIDE WALL ON HIGHWAY. IN THE PROCESS MY SEATBELT UNLOCKED AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED EVEN THOUGH HE HIT ME GOING CLOSE 100MPH.*DT*JB*DT THE CONSUMER PROVIDED PHOTOS. *TR

Electrical System
Filed Jul 19, 2020195,000 milesIA

I WENT TO THE GAS STATION, 2-ISH MILE DRIVE AND CAME BACK HOME. ABOUT 20 MINUTES LATER WE DECIDED TO GO SEE MY MOTHER IN LAW, 34 HIGHWAY MILES AWAY. COOL, SO WE GO, EVERYTHING IS FINE, BEASTIE (THAT'S THE NAME OF MY 2006 CHRYSLER 300), IS RUNNING GOOD, MY HUSBAND AND 3YR OLD ARE JAMMIN OUT TO METALLICA, AND WE GET TO MY MOTHER IN LAWS HOUSE.. STAY A COUPLE HOURS AND DECIDED TO HEAD HOME.. SO WE SAY BYE ECT ECT.. WE GET ABOUT 9.5 MILES DOWN OUR 34 MILE RIDE HOME... AWW CRAP, THERE IS A TRACTOR ON THE ROAD, SO WE GO TO PASS HIM... OR SO WE THOUGHT... MAKE SURE COAST IS CLEAR, TURN ON BLINKER AND STEP ON THE GAS PETAL MORE FIRMLY.. OK IN THE OTHER LANE.. AND BAM!! CAR DIES IN MOTION AT 60 MPH!! MY HUSBAND JUST CASUALLY SAYS "HEY BABE, I THINK THE CAR JUST DIED" AND I LOOK LIKE "HAHA WHATEVER" AND I COULDN'T BELIEVE IT.. SO WE PULL OVER AND TRY TO GET IT STARTED, HAD MY MIL COME JUMP US.. AN HOUR LATER AND WE STILL DON'T HAVE BEASTIE STARTED.. NO CLICKING, NO NOTHING.. SO UNFORTUNATELY BEASTIE HAD TO SIT ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD UNTIL THE NEXT DAY... THE NEXT DAY WE GOT HER TOWED TO MY MILS HOUSE... THAT WAS 3 DAYS AGO... AND BEASTIE STILL HASN'T STARTED UP FOR ME...

Engine
Filed Mar 12, 2020118,000 milesIL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT A VERY LOW SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO YEMM CHEVROLET BUICK GMC CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM LOCATED AT (2195 N HENDERSON ST, GALESBURG, IL 61401) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Feb 27, 202095,460 milesTX

CAR SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF HIGHWAY, STALLING, I WAS ALMOST HIT FROM BEHIND. NOW IT WON'T EVEN START. EVERY ISSUE IS RELATED TO THE FUEL ISSUE RECALL. BUT MY BECAUSE MY VIN ISN'T INCLUDED, I HAVE TO DEAL WITH THIS. YOU GUYS AREN'T PERFECT AND MISSED ADDING MY CAR TO THE RECALL.

Power Train
Filed Feb 13, 2020104,000 milesFL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SWITCH FROM THE PARKED POSITION AND THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE DRIVEN. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CYLINOLD SPRING ATTACHMENT WAS FAULTY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MANUALLY ADJUST THE BROKEN PIECE AND DROVE TO THE LOCAL DEALER NAPOETON CHRYSLER.(140 E. OSCEOLA PKY, KISSIMMEE FL) WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE WAS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,000.

Engine
Filed Feb 9, 2020161,707 milesMO

CAR STALLED WHILE DRIVING AND ONE TIME AFTER REFIRING THE ENGINE, THE SHIFTING OF GEARS WAS AWKWARD. DEALER CHANGED OIL PRESSURE SENSOR. DID NOT HELP.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Feb 8, 2020IL

EVERYTIME. I FEEL MY CHRYSLER 300 UP. IT SHUTS OFF ,STALLS FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES. THEN EVERYTHING IS NORMAL. NOTE. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS COULD BE JUST DRIVING AND IT'LL JUST SHUT OFF. CAN YOU CAUSE AN ACCIDENT? THIS IS HAPPENING TO ME AT LEAST SIX TO EIGHT TIMES SO FAR BEGINNING IN JANUARY.

Air Bags
Filed Feb 4, 2020176,000 milesVT

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER BEING TAKEN TO TAYLOR AUTOMOTIVE (11989 TN-22, MARTIN, TN 38237). IN ADDITION WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE FELT ABNORMALLY ROUGH. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 176,000.

Visibility/Wiper
Filed Jan 29, 2020148,061 milesOH

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE SUNROOF EXPLODED WITHOUT AN IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO (JEFF WYLER SPRINGFIELD AUTO MALL LOCATED AT 1501 HILLCREST AVE, SPRINGFIELD AVE, SPRINGFIELD, OH 45504, (937) 325-4601) BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 148,061.

Electrical System
Filed Jan 12, 2020237,252 milesIL

CAR REFUSES TO SEND POWER TO STARTER NO CRANK LOSS OF POWER CAN'T START VEHICLE

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Nov 30, 2019144,000 milesMO

MY 2006 CHRYSLER 300 DIED SEVERAL TIMES AFTER FILLING THE FUEL TANK ON SEVERAL DIFFERENT DATES. IT WAS VERY SCARY, THIS OCCURRED MOST RECENTLY ON 11/27/19

Service Brakes
Filed Nov 11, 2019102,000 milesNY

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I'VE HAD TO PAY TO REPLACE THE ABS HUB (COMPLETE AXLE) DUE TO RUST/ROTTING. WHEN THE ABS RING RUST OR ROTS, THE ABS MODULE BECOMES CONFUSED AND ACTIVATES INTERMITTENTLY. I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND THE BRAKES LOCKED INTERMITTENTLY CAUSING A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. I STOPPED THINKING THAT IT WOULD RESET SOMETHING BUT IT HAPPENED AGAIN. I HAD TO TAKE IT TO A REPAIR SHOP ONCE AGAIN AND NOW I'VE HAD TO PAY OVER $1,000 FOR THE REAR AXLES AND NOW $1,000 FOR THE FRONT. AXLES HAVE TO BE REPLACED EACH TIME. THESE RINGS SHOULD NOT SIMPLY ROT AND CAUSE A DANGEROUS SITUATION!

Electrical System
Filed Oct 31, 2019102,782 milesFL

AUTO SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY IN TRAFFIC. WHILE IN MOTION, JUST DIED.

Electrical System
Filed Oct 23, 201937,000 milesNJ

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. IN ADDITION, THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO FUNCTION. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO PARK AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TETERBORO CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (LOCATED AT 469 US-46, LITTLE FERRY, NJ 07643, (201) 440-0222), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000. *CW*JB

Engine
Filed Oct 15, 201928 milesGA

MY CAR SHUTS OFF EVERY TIME I FILL MY GAS TANK. I CRANK IT, PUT IT IN DRIVE. AS I'M DRIVING, MY CAR COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES IN TRAFFIC. AT RUSH HOURS.

Air Bags
Filed Oct 10, 2019213,203 milesNC

MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN RECALLED BECAUSE OF THE AIRBAGS..

Unknown or Other
Filed Oct 4, 201980,000 milesNC

THE MANUFACTURER MADE THE SHIFT INTERLOCK LATCH OUT OF PLASTIC AND IT BREAKS WHEN YOU PUT THE CAR IN PARK IT WILL STICK IN PARK LEAVING YOU STRANDED.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Oct 2, 201984,000 milesMO

EVERY TIME YOU FILL THE VEHICLE WITH GAS, THE CAR DIES SHORTLY AFTER FUELING WITH OUT ANY KIND OF WARNING. AFTER YOU DRIVE A LITTLE WAYS AND BURN SOME OF THE FUEL FROM THE TANK, THE CAR RUNS FINE. THE DRIVER HAS NO WARNING AND THE CAR HAS TROUBLE STARTING AFTER IT DIES. I WAS ALMOST IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT BECAUSE I PULLED OUT OF THE GAS STATION AFTER FILLING WITH FUEL. I WAS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND THE CAR DIED. THE CAR IS QUITE AND I DIDN'T REALIZED THE CAR DIED. I JUST KEPT PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDDLE UNTIL I OBSERVED THE RPM GAUGE WAS ON ZERO. I HAD NO WARNING. I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE USED WITH LOW MILEAGE. I THOUGHT IS WAS A ISOLATED INCIDENT, BUT SADLY WAS WRONG. IT HAPPENS EVERY TIME YOU FILL IT UP WITH GAS AND MAY DIE ONCE OR SEVERAL TIMES. THERE ARE NO PRE-WARNINGS FOR THE VEHICLE STALLING. ALL ACCELERATION, POWERS STEERING, AND POWER BRAKES WERE GONE WITH OUT WARNING. A QUICK SEARCH ON THE INTERNET REVILED THIS IS A DEFECT IN THE GAS TANK DESIGN AND CHRYSLER HAS NOT STEPPED UP TO FIX THIS. CHRYSLER SAID THE ONLY FIX IS A NEW FUEL TANK AND THEY ARE ARE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. CHRYSLER ALSO CHANGE THE DESIGN OF THE FUEL TANK IN LATER MODELS BECAUSE OF THE DEFECT PLEASE HOLD THE MAKER ACCOUNTABLE FOR DANGEROUS AND LIFE THREATENING DEFECT.

Power Train
Filed Sep 16, 2019122,000 milesOH

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER 300. WHEN THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE AND LATER ATTEMPTED TO RESTART IT, THE GEARS WERE LOCKED IN THE PARK POSITION. BOB & CHUCK EDDY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP (4850 MAHONING AVE, YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44515, (330) 792-5221) OFFERED TO TOW THE VEHICLE TO THEIR FACILITY FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ADVISED HIM TO CALL NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 122,000.

Electrical System
Filed Sep 8, 2019123,000 milesTX

VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLS WHEN SLOWING FOR A STOP OR ACCELERATING AFTER A STOP OR SLOWING DOWN TO TURN A CORNER. HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES AFTER BEING 'FIXED' BY DEALER. DID MEET WITH SERVICE DIRECTOR BUT HAVE NOT HAD ANY RESPONSE. NO POWER WHEN IT HAPPENS.. ALL INSTANCES ARE ON CITY PAVED STREETS. RESTARTS ON FIRST TRY. CHECK FUEL LIGHT COMES ON BUT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DOES NOT. DEALER HAS WORKED ON IT 3 TIMES AND REPLACED PARTS BUT IT HAS NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM. THEY REALLY HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IS GOING ON.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Sep 8, 2019123,000 milesTX

VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLS WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO STOP OR SLOWING DOWN TO TURN A CORNER. ALL POWER SHUTS DOWN AND CHECK FUEL LIGHT COMES ON. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON. HAS ONLY HAPPENED WITH A PARTIAL TANK OF GAS-NEVER WITH A FULL TANK - REMAINING MILEAGE HAS BEEN BETWEEN 75 AND 123 MILES LEFT. HAS ONLY HAPPENED AT SLOW SPEED. DEALER HAS WORKED ON IT 4 TIMES EACH TIME CLOSING TICKET AS FIXED EXCEPT FOR THE LAST TIME . HAVE TALKED TO SERVICE DIRECTOR ABOUT PROBLEM WITH NO RESULTS. VEHICLE HAS 123000 MILES.

Service Brakes
Filed Sep 6, 2019140,000 milesIN

WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS COLD THE VEHICLE STALLS HAVING NO CONTROL OVER FORWARD OR REVERSE MOTION WITH DANGEROUS SIDE BOUND TRAFFIC INSTANCES WHILE REFUSING TO SHIFT WITH RWD REAR AXEL SEVERE VIBRATION SENSITIVITY CAUSING TOTAL RWD REAR AXEL POWER LOSS & COICIDING TRANSMISSION ABNORMALITIES. POWERTRAIN MALFUNCTIONS/DYSFUNCTIONS RESULTING IN A DANGEROUSLY FAULTY SUSPENSIONS STABILITY & BRAKING PRESSURE STRENGTH CAUSING PULL IN PASSENGER SIDE DIRECTION WHERE VEHICLE SEEMS DANGEROUSLY THE WEAKEST & EXHAUST FUMES ABNORMALLY RECYCLING INTO VEHICLE CAB SYSTEM. ONLY HAS 140K ORIGINAL MILES. MANUFACTURE DEFECTS NOW BECOMING DEATH TRAP & SAFETY DISASTER TO POTENTIAL LIVES OF OTHERS.

Unknown or Other
Filed Sep 5, 2019194,000 milesIN

THROTTLE PEDAL SNAPPED BY BOLTS WHEN PUSHING TO ACCELERATE.

Power Train
Filed Aug 27, 2019155,000 milesVA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR WOULD NOT DISENGAGE OUT OF PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO CROSSROADS CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (4510 WHITEHILL BLVD, PRINCE GEORGE, VA 23875, (877) 360-5755) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR A SECOND OPINION AND THE SAME DIAGNOSIS WAS PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 155,000.

Engine
Filed Aug 12, 2019172,000 milesFL

MY CAR HAS STALL OUT WHILE I'M DRIVING A FEW TIMES AND I'VE SEEN THERES BEEN ALOT OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS WITH ALOT OF THESE CARS

Vehicle Speed ControlCrash
Filed Aug 3, 2019116,000 milesNJ

MY CAR WAS TOTALED LAST NIGHT BECAUSE AS I WAS SLOWING DOWN THE CAR ACCELERATED AND IN ORDER FOR ME NOT TO KILL ANYONE OR REAR END ANOTHER PERSON'S CAR I I HIT A TRAFFIC LIGHT POLE

Unknown or Other
Filed Aug 2, 201917,000 milesTX

I WAS GOING UP A HILL N DIDNT OUT OF NO WHERE IT STARTED TO SOUND THE MOTOR THEN MORE POWER I ADDED THE SOUND SOUND MORE LOUD N DIDNT WANNA MOVE, I STOP TO CHECK N THEY TO TURN IT ON BUT IT DIDNT WANT TO WORK BUT AT THE END IT DID FOR 30 SECOND

Power Train
Filed Aug 2, 201961,524 milesPA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER 300. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, IT WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK. THE CONTACT REMOVED THE TOP OF THE GEAR LEVELER AND DEPRESSED THE RELEASE BUTTON, AND THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO ENGAGE IN DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOCK/RELEASE IN THE LEVER FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,524.

EngineFire
Filed Jul 25, 2019NC

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE DRIVER NOTICED SMOKE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE BLEW AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CALLED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE NOT PROVIDED.

Power Train
Filed Jul 23, 2019106,400 milesME

SOMETIMES WHEN STATING FROM A STOP, LIKE A STOP LIGHT OR ENTERING ON A ROAD, THE TRANSMISSION WILL MAKE A LOUD SOUND IN THE REAR AND LOCK IN IN ONE GEAR. I NEED TO PULL OF THE ROAD AND RESTART THE VEHICLE AND START OUT AGAIN. IT WILL GO INTO REVERSE AND PARK BUT WILL NOT SHIFT PROPERLY UNTIL I DO THIS. SOMETIMES I NEED TO RESTART IT MORE THAN ONCE TO GET IT TO SHIFT, NOT VERY GOOD WHEN IT DOES THIS IN TRAFFIC. ALSO THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON BUT SO FAR HAS RESET ITSELF AFTER A FEW CYCLES

Power Train
Filed Jul 18, 2019108,000 milesWI

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RELEASE THE GEAR OUT OF PARK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NUMBER: K39 REGARDING THE SHIFT DETENT. THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 59332573. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO PALMEN MOTORS CHRYSLER (5431 75ST KENOSHA WI, 53142, (262) 671-1935) WHERE A FAILURE CODE WAS LOCATED FOR THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT DETENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,000.

Power Train
Filed Jul 16, 201949,000 milesCA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A PLASTIC PIECE FROM THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER INTERLOCK LEVER FRACTURED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT FROM PARK INTO DRIVE. WALNUT CREEK CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (2404 N MAIN ST, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596, (888) 377-2513) INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM THE MANUFACTURER CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN NUMBER: K39 (TRANSMISSION SHIFTER INTERLOCK LEVER); ALTHOUGH, THE FAILURE WAS SIMILAR. MCKEVITT CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (2700 SHATTUCK AVE #100, BERKELEY, CA 94705, (510) 848-2206) WAS ALSO NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,000.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Jul 6, 2019145,462 milesTX

AFTER FILLING GAS ENGINE STALKS SHOT OFF AND WHILE DRIVING ENGINE QUIT RUNNING AND NOW WHEN TRYING TO FILL TANK PUMP ST GAS STATION STOP IS HARD TO FILL UP THE TANK

Power Train
Filed Jul 3, 2019156,000 milesSC

TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF AN OWNER OF A 2006 CHRYSLER 300. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, IT CEASED TO OPERATE WHEN PLACED INTO DRIVE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GALEANA CHRYSLER JEEP KIA (180 GREYSTONE BLVD, COLUMBIA, SC 29210, (803) 779-7300) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS DISLOCATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 156,000.

Complaints 1-50 of 1,002, newest first, reproduced as filed.

Across model years

Worst on record: 2006
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
20236100Routine
20225200Routine
202120200Routine
20209210Routine
201961200Routine
2018153400Routine
201782200Routine
201676310Routine
201599510Do not drive
2014237840Do not drive
20133066160Do not drive
20124269341Do not drive
2011200790Do not drive
2010123750Do not drive
200983510Do not drive
2008714481Do not drive
20074984123Do not drive
2006 — this page1,0024170Do not drive
20058257144Do not drive
20042000Routine

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2006 Chrysler 300: questions buyers ask

Is the 2006 Chrysler 300 a good car?

Going by the federal record, it is one of the 300 years to avoid: owners filed 1,002 complaints, 5.0 times as many as a typical 300 year. The most common complaint is about the airbags (26%).

What is the most common problem with the 2006 Chrysler 300?

The airbags: 257 of the 1,002 complaints (26%) are about it. Owners most often say it did not deploy its airbags in a crash (5%), shows an airbag warning light (5%) and sets off warning lights on the dash (4%). The typical report comes at 72,282 miles.

How many recalls does the 2006 Chrysler 300 have?

4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA, the most recent filed May 24, 2016. 2 of them carry a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. The largest, 16V352000, covered 4,648,270 vehicles. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

At what mileage do 2006 Chrysler 300 problems start?

Half of the complaints that record an odometer reading came in before 79,414 miles. For the airbags the midpoint is 72,282 miles.

Has NHTSA investigated the 2006 Chrysler 300?

Yes, 3 times. The latest, EA21002 ("Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture"), was opened Sep 17, 2021 and is still open. 2 investigations are open.

Are there service bulletins for the 2006 Chrysler 300?

The manufacturer filed 89 technical service bulletins and other notices for it with NHTSA, most of them about the electrical system (18), the engine (16) and the transmission (14). They include a warranty extension, 14-002-14, filed Apr 22, 2014. A bulletin is a repair instruction to dealers, not a recall: the fix is usually free only under warranty.

Reading this record

NHTSA has issued a do-not-drive warning for a recall on this vehicle.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Most recent recall on file: May 24, 2016. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.