2006 Chrysler 300c

Do not drive

Owners filed 698 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the engine. It has been recalled 1 time.

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When it fails
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76,553 milesMedian miles at failure

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

Most common 2006 Chrysler 300c problems

208 of the 698 complaints (30%) are about the engine.

ComponentReportsCrashesFiresInjuries
Engine183
021
Fuel/Propulsion System · fuel and propulsion system132
100
Fuel System, Gasoline · fuel system116
000
Power Train · transmission58
000
Electrical System34
010
Air Bags · airbags31
205
Unknown or Other30
000
Engine and Engine Cooling · engine21
100
Steering12
000
Power Train › Automatic Transmission · transmission9
000

2006 Chrysler 300c engine problems

30% of all complaints

208 of the 698 complaints are about the engine. This is what owners describe:

  • stalls66% · 137
  • jerks, lurches or bucks10% · 21
  • turns on the check engine light10% · 20
  • sets off warning lights on the dash8% · 17
  • will not start8% · 16
  • loses power7% · 14

Share of the 208 engine complaints whose text describes each symptom. One complaint can describe several.

Typical mileage
84,320 mi
median of 192 reports
Peak year of filing
2013
71 engine complaints that year
Crashes · fires · injuries
1 · 2 · 1
in these complaints
Recalls on the engine
None
“While I was driving the car, the car stalled on me at a stop light, its a safety risk and could caused an accident at anytime, yes its available for inspection. Yes the problem has been reported and inspected by auto shop and dealership.”
Owner complaint, filed Jan 2, 2024
“While driving my Chrysler when I stop at a red light or stop sign the car will simply stall out and die so I put it back in park and recrank it and sometimes it'll die immediately after that and sometimes it'll wait till the next red light or until I'm making next stop.”
Owner complaint, filed Apr 15, 2023

Complaints and recalls over time

By year of filing
2007: 6 complaints, 1 about the engine'072008: 9 complaints, 0 about the engine2009: 10 complaints, 1 about the engine'092010: 25 complaints, 5 about the engine2011: 20 complaints, 5 about the engine'112012: 24 complaints, 4 about the engine2013: 157 complaints, 71 about the engine'132014: 198 complaints, 56 about the engine2015: 60 complaints, 15 about the engine'152016: 51 complaints, 18 about the engine2017: 41 complaints, 10 about the engine'172018: 21 complaints, 6 about the engine2019: 14 complaints, 1 about the engine'192020: 19 complaints, 4 about the engine2021: 8 complaints, 4 about the engine'212022: 13 complaints, 2 about the engine2023: 13 complaints, 4 about the engine'232024: 2 complaints, 1 about the engine2025: 6 complaints, 0 about the engine'252026: 1 complaints, 0 about the engineRecall 15V313000 (airbags)NHTSA investigation EA15001NHTSA investigation PE14016NHTSA investigation PE13016
All complaintsAbout the engineRecall (red: the engine)NHTSA investigation opened

Complaints about the 2006 300c peaked in 2014, with 198 filed that year. No recall on file covers the engine, the subject of 30% of the complaints. In 2026 owners filed 1 so far.

1 safety recall

Part 573 reports
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.

All 1 campaign 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 300c.

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 …

Engine StallPreliminary evaluation PE13016Closed
Opened May 9, 2013Closed Feb 10, 2014fuel system

During PE13-016, Chrysler identified a condition in model year (MY) 2005 through 2006 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger and Magnum vehicles equipped with 5.7L and 6.1L 8-cylinder HEMI engines that may result in engine stall after refueling when the vehicle is stopped or travelling at low speeds. According to Chrysler, the multifunction control valve (MFCV) fuel shutoff float integrated into 19-gallon fuel tanks can swell in a stuck open position allowing an overfill condition.This condition causes fuel to enter into the purge line which may result in engine stall after refueling.Chrysler's …

Technical service bulletins

37 on file

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

equipment 13body and frame 7engine 7electrical system 6transmission 2headlights 1visibility 1
R2118796AService Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFeb 26, 2016engine

Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.

RL108213A$Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJan 26, 2016engine

NAG1 (5A580) Valve Body As per Warranty Bulletin D-13-22, please use R2108213A$ valve body for all Warranty (W), Mopar (M) and Mopar Vehicle Protection (F) claims.~ Assembly also includes Filter (52108325AA) and Gasket (52108332AA).~

9003215Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFeb 12, 2015engine

Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non-EGR applications. An EGR Block-Off Plate (53032739AA) must be ordered when installing this Long Block Assembly in a Non-EGR application. Unless, the EGR Block-Off Plate is being transferred from the old engine.

9003215Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFeb 12, 2015engine

Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non-EGR applications. An EGR Block-Off Plate (53032739AA) must be ordered when installing this Long Block Assembly in a Non-EGR application. Unless, the EGR Block-Off Plate is being transferred from the old engine.

9002887Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFeb 11, 2015engine

Part Description: Valve Body Assembly Issue Description: Valve body design was changed between 2010MY and 2011MY applications. To prevent mix matching valve bodies and solenoid packs the connectors are color coded.~ Valve bodies with a white connector can be used on 2010, 2009, 2008..., model years. Valve bodies with a gray connector can only be used on …

0900507Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsOct 2, 2007engine

3.0L DIESEL OIL FILTER CAP SERVICE. *NJ

Showing the newest 6 of 7 bulletins about the engine, and any warranty extensions or service campaigns.

What owners reported

Newest filings
Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Mar 1, 2026CA

Completed x53 extended warranty a year prior at dealership, car still stalls only after putting fuel even though always filling to 3/4-7/8 of tank. Had my children with me Car stalled again today at middle of busy street when about to make a left turn after i filled to 3/4 of a tank. Had dodge dealer in Manteca, CA diagnose after first stall half a year prior and they would not replace faulty new tank. Still had to pay diagnostic fee saying fuel liquid was getting into vapor lines and flooding engine and that new tank is not the issue even though it is allowing fuel liquid to pass through vent valve which caused saturation of vapor canister and purge solenoid and engine stalling. Car only stalls when pumping gas 3/4 tank or above

Unknown or Other
Filed Sep 3, 2025MO

Car will buck/jerk at higher speeds, will also die at low speeds or idle, will fall on its face when trying full throttle, the oil light, check engine light, Limp mode will flash sometimes traction control, esp will flash most the time the 2 lights stay on Problem has been confirmed by 2 dealers. Puts my saftry at risk because engine will js die at 20mph i lose brakes and steering. Problem first appeared about the beginning of this year when my camshaft went out but wasn't showing a code for a month and a half then gave me a code since then ive had this problem Vehicle has not been inspected

Air Bags
Filed Jul 2, 2025NY

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300C. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS) and 16V352000 (AIR BAGS); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Jun 13, 2025OK

After Fueling on several occasions the vehicle just abruptly stalls out and it's very dangerous I notice that there is recalls on other 2006 Chrysler but mine isn't on there but I am very concerned about this as it could cause me to get in a accident

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Apr 24, 2025WI

Car stalled after filling gas tank. I was driving through an intersection and had to stop for oncoming traffic, when the car stalled and would not immediately restart, it eventually did start after several panic moments of being stuck in the intersection while the light was changing to let opposite traffic proceed. It stalled 2 more times on the way home. Both times I was slowing the car down when this occurred. I have been fearful of driving this car again since this happened. I heard there was a recall from Chrysler for lifetime replacement of gas tank due to a possible control valve shutoff float failure. My vehicle has never had the gas tank or float replaced, but it does not show up for a recall when I enter VIN. What should I do?

Electrical System
Filed Feb 26, 2025LA

There a problem with car stalling and dying because of power being lost to tcm because of tipm. Dealer had my car for 7 weeks and $1900 changing tcm and problems still exist. Didn't even make 10 miles from dealership. Very dangerous

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Jan 6, 2025OK

Gasket around fuel pump failed allowing gas to pool on top of fuel tank under the back seat on passenger side . this resulted in a strong "gas/fuel" smell from fuel vapors colecting inside the car and the obvious risk of ignition/explosion and negative health effects of breathing said fumes .the vehicle has not been inspected yet because we are afraid to start the vehicle let alone drive it to the shop . We are making araingements to have it towed to the repair shop . we have not had any warning lights . Mechanic said it was a common problem with seal failure around fuel pump . the vehicle has 127,000 miles

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Mar 13, 2024CA

There is a fuel leak coming from the rear right side near the right rear wheel. Fuel leaks when the tank is full.

Engine
Filed Jan 2, 2024MD

While I was driving the car, the car stalled on me at a stop light, its a safety risk and could caused an accident at anytime, yes its available for inspection. Yes the problem has been reported and inspected by auto shop and dealership. No warning lights it just randomly happened while driving, while I was driving the check engine light popped up then disappeared and 2mintues later my car power was reduced and car shutoff at stoplight.

Fuel System, Gasoline
Filed Dec 28, 2023214,624 milesFL

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated that the fuel tank was previously replaced under an unknown extended warranty coverage; however, after the repair, the vehicle experienced a failure. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle and driving at slow speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times while driving and coming to a complete stop. The vehicle was towed each time the failure occurred. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road during the last failure. The contact was able to push the vehicle to the side of the road with assistance. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and test-driven, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 214,624.

Unknown or Other
Filed Nov 27, 2023TN

When car is cranked and put in gear or stop car will go dead. When driving if I ease off gas and then reapply the gas car will stall which can be quite hazardous while driving. The problem was intermittent has been going since I have had the car thought the tank recall would fix the problem which it we thought had corrected the problem for a time. But it became intermittent at first it was every few weeks and now it does it whenever I drive the car several times as I drive recently I am now afraid to try and drive it especially any distance. The gas tank was replaced due to a recall. Have replaced fuel tank and thermostat. My mechanic isn't sure what is going on. I have seen various forums where others are having the same problems with their 2006 Chrysler 300 C's and have taken them back to the dealer and they have not been able to determine what the problem is. I feel this should be investigated.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Nov 18, 2023MA

Once fueled, the engine will consistently stall from start to cruising speed, and has even shut off while driving. There was an issue with Chrysler fuel tanks evap valve sticking open, which causes this fault, however I have not received any assistance from Chrysler or any authorized dealer.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Oct 30, 2023VA

My Fuel Tank is stuck in open position, it is making my car stall, sputter, and cut off. When my gas is very low car doesn't cut off and runs fine, but when I fill car up it stalls and cuts off, this is very dangerous it cuts off at red lights, stop signs, slow traffic, I've seen this is a Warranty/Recall problem with the faulty fuel tanks, with stuck open fuel shutoff valve. My car is running at max fuel because of this problem. It's been like this since I bought car 2 months ago. I need this fixed immediately. And all parts on my car are brand new this Faulty fuel tank is the Culprit

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Aug 30, 2023PA

The car will just shut off while driving or at rest. My safety and other people on the road is unsafe in the vehicle because when it shuts off in the middle of the road the steering wheel is also not working. The car has been to multiple shops with each shop guessing what could be the problem and fixing what they think may be wrong and after 2,000 dollars the car is still stalling out while being drove. No lights or diagnostic test come up with anything that could cause the problem

Power Train
Filed Jul 6, 2023200,000 milesFL

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds during traffic congestion, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power and stalled. Upon restarting the vehicle, the vehicle hesitated but seemed to return to normal functionality. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.

Engine
Filed Apr 15, 2023NC

While driving my Chrysler when I stop at a red light or stop sign the car will simply stall out and die so I put it back in park and recrank it and sometimes it'll die immediately after that and sometimes it'll wait till the next red light or until I'm making next stop. And when the car is in park it'll stall out I'll simply have to crank it right back up sometimes it'll stall out immediately after that and sometimes it'll run for a minute or two and then stall out. But as long as I got my gas my foot on the gas while I'm breaking at the same time it won't die

Engine
Filed Apr 9, 2023CA

Yesterday I experienced an SUA incident and nearly lost my life. I was entering a freeway and began to accelerate my car. Suddenly I felt as if the gears kicked and the car began to accelerate on its own to max revolutions. I pressed down on the brakes to see if it would stop and there was heavy resistance. I took my foot on the break and the car began to accelerate and rev completely on its own and the engine felt as if it was going to explode. I luckily was able to jam my foot on the break and pull over to the emergency lane and eventually come to a full stop. From there I put the car in park and removed my foot from the break pedal. Again the car began to jump to full revs with the engine screaming. I turned the car off and on several times and this continued to happen. After waiting one hour I was able to start the car and drive 20 mph back to my home and I will have it towed to a repair shop shortly. If I panicked or was not strong enough to press down on the brake pedal, the car would have accelerated to full speed and I certainly would have died and likely other people would have too.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Apr 6, 2023NV

Fuel leaking through gas gasket under rear passenger seat near electrical components. Gas Fumes fill vehicle cabin when fuel tank is full and could be ignited by a small spark. No warnings of issue on dashboard. EXTREME DANGER!

Power Train
Filed Mar 28, 2023CA

Vehicle stalls when idling or coming to a stop, mainly at low RPM. No codes are thrown. Gas tank has been replaced and fuel pump is new, still stalls. There are many reports on the Chrysler 300 Forum regarding the same situation. Many people have thrown good money after bad towards parts and still there's issues. I have my car at the Moss Bros Dealership in Riverside Ca. now for 5 days to try and repair this Safety Issue! 3/28/23. Car has stalled approximately 20 times, 4 times which were on the freeway. The car will start up and run fine for several days and then it acts up. Could be a number of things, but with no codes, pretty hard to diagnose the stalling issue.

Engine
Filed Mar 13, 2023CO

The first time I was on the highway and then engine just stalled out on me during rush hour traffic is was almost rear-end by a simi truck I got off the highway and get the car started and then when I was at a stop sign and I started to make my left hand turn i was about half way into my turn and it sallied out again with traffic coming from both directions and it didn't want to start thank god that the oncoming car tired off and then other was able to slow down enough to go around me as I am scared to death that I was going to be hit due to the car stalled out and left me sitting in the middle of the road our car has left me twice now at the same intersection as I was making my turn these are not the only times that it's stalled out on us I am not comfortable driving our car as with it stalling out 3 time's in a 2 day time that put my life and others in danger something needs to be done about this issue before someone gets killed due to the sudden stalling we live out in a rural area with no other transportation so we need our car and depend on it and can't afford to get a new car this is a VERY SERIOUS ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO GET ADDRESSED ASAP

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Jan 27, 2023PA

Everytime I fill the gas tank the car stalls out several times and then stalls when deceleration and turning.

Engine
Filed Jan 8, 2023CT

The car engine just stops when in idle or while driving . I have almost been rear ended several times on the highway and on the city streets. the engine just stops running and the car shuts down.The car had a recall for the tank and fuel o ring which was suppose to fix the problem but it did not brought it to the dealer again had it replaced again problem still existed . Went back to the dealer they said they could not duplicate it then i drove it it stopped and i turned around and brought it back then they duplicated it . I have been replacing parts that have nothing to do with the stalling problem. it is currently in the dealer as we speak. this problem started when i had 64000 miles on it then it progressively got worse

Unknown or Other
Filed Dec 29, 2022WI

Shifter into park have to tap it all the way to the left after car is off to remove key from ignition or car stays on.

Engine
Filed Dec 27, 2022IN

Car stalls out when driving. Almost was rear-ended, broadside, front ended and sideswiped too many times to note! Have new gas tank per recall. Still stalls. Dealership has witnessed stall but can't locate problem and charges me 150.00 for useless diagnostic test and still not able to find stalling problem. Dealership doesn't care. Laughed at me. Had it in shop several times. Nothing. I'm disabled and on fixed income. Dealership attempts to have me purchase new vehicle. I can't afford one! Stalls out when turning, stopped and while maintaining consistent speed. Can't fill up gas tank or stalling is worse. Can't let tank run under 1/4 full or stalling. I'm barely able to drive anywhere due to fear of stalling and getting hit. Chrysler seems to not care. I told service manager that if I or someone else is hurt or killed its their fault for not fixing or caring about owners of this car. Death and injuries are going to happen cuz this is so dangerous and horror filled! I don't know what else to do. My beautiful 300 is not safe. I am basically carless. This has been going on for almost 4 years with no resolution or kindness. I almost was hit by a gravel truck when attempting to push car out of road! IM DISABLED!!! I can't go anywhere without being afraid it will stall at anytime for no reason. Dealership has checked repeatedly and diagnosis tests and even left car at dealership for days and still no resolution. They really don't care. I once loved Chrysler and now I am full of fea

Unknown or Other
Filed Nov 3, 2022NY

The car is prone to intermittent stalling, in which the engine cuts out without warning or signs of stumbling. Often it happens at idle or when initially accelerating from idle, but has also happened several times at speed, up to 40 mph, with accompanying loss of power steering. Sometimes the engine kicks back on after a momentary loss of RPMs, if at speed, but other times it does not. I have brought it to two Chrysler dealerships and three independent mechanics in an effort to find the problem, with various parts being replaced, including the X53 extended warranty for the 19 gallon fuel tank, but the problem persists without successful diagnosis. Only one of the independent mechanics was reportedly able to replicate the condition. Usually, the check engine light, electronic throttle control light, oil light, traction control, and electronic stability lights turn on during a stall, and sometimes the check engine light stays on. The car may several trips without a stall and then stall multiple times in one trip. It usually does not generate a code, but sometimes produces P0700 and U0100 codes. The car always starts again following a complete stall. These symptoms appear fairly widespread in 2006 Chrysler 300 vehicles, based on car owner forums. The level of fuel in the tank does not appear related.

Engine
Filed Oct 17, 2022106,000 milesOR

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the RPM decreased, and the vehicle went into Limp Mode with the accelerator pedal depressed. The contact stated that the vehicle then stalled. Additionally, the contact stated that the failure recurred after refueling the vehicle. The contact was able to restart the vehicle however while accelerating, the vehicle went into Limp Mode. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure; however, the contact was awaiting a callback. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.

Air Bags
Filed Oct 11, 2022139,000 milesGA

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front passenger side air bag would need to be replaced. The contact informed the local dealer of the failure and she was then made aware of a previous recall repair that was completed for the passenger side air bag and the dealer informed her that the diagnosis and repairs would be her responsibility. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 139,000.

Unknown or Other
Filed Sep 21, 2022DE

Car shuts off while in motion like it’s not getting fuel or like I shut it off has new fuel pumps and everything I can check seems to be ok can cause an accident due to happening in traffic on major highways and whenever it chooses this has happened on multiple occasions including holiday weekend with a lot of traffic almost causing accidents has occurred on exit ramps, highways, red lights, parking lots, back roads, everywhere the date listed is one of the many when it has occurred.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Sep 19, 2022TX

Gas puddles inside under rear seat causing strong smell of gas in cabin. Replaced oring gasket however that was not the problem and did not fix the issue. Still have not confirmed where the leak is coming from....it could be the plastic line, plastic nipple that the line connects too, or the plastic housing fuel transfer pump. Still unsure where it's leaking lots of gas.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Sep 13, 2022CA

Car will shut off randomly after filling my tank up I've only had this vehicle for a few months I wasn't aware of this was going on a road trip with my kids I filled my tank up got on the highway was driving on middle lane normal driving an with out warning my cars dash lights come on an car shuts of instantly pulled over turned the key to off position an the car start right away

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Jul 30, 2022LA

When fuel tank is filled beyond 3/4 of a tank the engine stalls. I've been in many scary situations where this happened. I bought a new car because I was scared to drive this one. Upon learning there was an issue I contacted my local dealer who said a new fuel tank would be ordered and I would be contacted the next week to have it installed. 2 weeks later I contacted them and was told they had to diagnose the problem. After discussing the issue the dealer assured the tank was being ordered. Hopefully the problem will be fixed with the replacement tank - it remains to be seen. Why is this not a recall? It is a safety issue when a car stalls while being driven. Age of the vehicle should not be a factor - this car only has 66,000 miles. I am the original owner

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed May 3, 2022AZ

My Chrysler 2006 300 C smells of heavy oder of fuel inside occupant seating area. upon investigation, found the fuel pump situated behind driver, under back seat, and the modulator is situated behind passenger seat. both fuel and assembly are exposed to occupants, leaking and accumulating pools of fuel. there is no safety barrier between the fuel and occupants! this is a critical DESIGN FAILURE for occupant safety!!! The modulator is made of plastic and exposed to caustic chemicals (fuel) which causes premature corrosive damage exposing all occupants of vehicle to multiple health risks including DEATH!! This vehicle needs to be recalled!!! and not only fix the issue with leaking fuel, the vehicle needs a fire proof barrier between the fuel system and the occupants.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Feb 21, 2022WA

When filling the gas tank to completely full, the engine will die without any warning. Does not happen when the tank is partially filled. Several times after completely filing gas tank, a couple hundred yards from gas station, car suddenly dies. Starts right up again and after driving a few more yards it dies again. It died on me about 5 times in a row. Could be deadly when pulling out into traffic.

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
Filed Jan 31, 2022200,000 milesCO

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle occasionally lost motive power. The contact stated that the failure also occurred while the vehicle was idle. After each failure, the contact was able to restart the vehicle after several seconds. The vehicle had been taken to several dealers and independent mechanics for diagnostic testing however, the mechanics were unable to determine the cause of the failure. Several unknown repairs were made, and several parts were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The contact researched and found that similar vehicles were experiencing failure. The manufacturer was contacted and notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Jan 17, 2022OR

Vehicle stalls after refueling. Used to be an annoyance, now dangerous. Driven 78000 miles like this. Heard about and have Netscape recall and Chrysler lifetime guarantee to replace known problem. It includes canister, valve, gas cap etc but they and Chrysler rep say they know nothing about it even though I gave them your and their own letter to us.

Engine
Filed Nov 2, 2021NV

Just turned 200k miles well maintained car. #7 lifter stuck with a bang. Eng light came on with codes. This is a known issue for this build. Car can be turned over to manufacture for investigational and safety to see their engineering from 2006 mds systems. Longevity research

Unknown or Other
Filed Oct 28, 2021WV

I recently purchased my Chrysler 300C because it had great reviews and was even on top lists of vehicles for this year. Soon after purchasing, I started encountering the dreaded “300 stall”. With two small children in the vehicle, it has died at more red lights than I can count. Not to mention while driving down the highway, trying to pull out of my driveway, or really just various other occasions. In a matter of a little over a month, I have almost been rear ended at least a handful of times. Considering how many people I have discovered has this same issue, there should be some sort of manufacturer solution or at least a public warning not to purchase this vehicle. I bought the vehicle thinking I was getting a top rated safe vehicle for my family and this is not what I am experiencing.

Engine
Filed Aug 13, 2021CA

My Car broke down in a parking lot (drove there completely fine and the heat gauge didn't read the car was overheating). I got my car towed to bryants automotive in Redding CA. The cars upper radiator hose fell off causing my engine to overheat. 0 check engine light, 0 codes shown. I was quoted 10k, and I am basically screwed because I dont have that kind of money. Very disappointing and I would like an investigation into this issue.

EngineFire1 injured
Filed May 19, 202170,000 milesTX

The contact owned a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact was driving at 60 mph was coming from the engine compartment. The contact was able to pull over when the vehicle caught on fire. The contact sustained an infection in her chest and sought out medical assistance. The fire marshals were called and the vehicle was extinguished and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the sheriff's department, where it was determined to be destroyed. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with, NHTSA Campaign Number: 06V149000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) however the VIN was not included. The contact informed the manufacturer of the failure and told the contact that there was no recall on her vehicle. The mileage was approximately 70,000.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Feb 26, 2021162,319 milesCA

FUEL VAPOR WAS LEAKING INTO OUR CAR THROUGH AIR VENTS AND FROM FUEL PUMP ITSELF. IT CAUSED THE CAR TO FAIL AND NOT START. HAD TO REPLACE FUEL PUMP, YET SAME THING KEEPS HAPPENING. NOW GASOLINE LEAKS FROM THE OUTSIDE UNDERNEATH THE CAR (WHEN DRIVING, OR PARKED BUT WITH CAR TURNED OVER) WHERE THE FUEL PUMP IS NON STOP.

Unknown or Other
Filed Feb 1, 2021164,000 milesCO

BACK IN FEB.2014 YOU CLOSED AN INVESTIGATION ON THE 2006 CHRYSLER 300C SAYING IT WAS A GAS TANK CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL BECAUSE CHRYSLER SAID THEY WOULD REPLACE THE GAS TANKS. IF YOU WOULD HAVE DONE YOUR JOB RIGHT. YOU WOULD HAVE SEEN THERE WAS MORE THEN GAS TANK PROBLEMS. THERE ARE HUNDRED'S OF US STILL HAVING STALL PROBLEMS. THE DEALERSHIPS DON'T HOW TO FIX THESE VEHICLES. AND CHRYSLER ACTS LIKE THERE'S NO PROBLEM. GO TO WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM. THERE ARE 32 COMPLAINTS JUST ON THEIR SITE. THERE'S ALL KIND OF PEOPLE IN CHRYSLER FORUMS THAT DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE BEEN IN ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF THEIR ENGINES STALLING WHAT DO PEOPLE HAVE TO DIE BEFORE YOU GUYS DO YOUR JOB. THIS IS SOMETHING THAT CHRYSLER NEEDS TO TAKE CARE OF AND IT'S YOUR JOB TO MAKE SURE THEY DO. ON MY 2006 300C CHRYSLER REPLACED THE GAS TANK AND THE CAR STILL STALLS. I'VE ALMOST BEEN REAR ENDED TWICE BECAUSE THEIR FAILURE TO FIX THEIR MISTAKES.

Electrical System
Filed Jan 30, 202198,000 milesCA

WHILE DRIVING CAR RANDOMLEY HAS M0MENTARY LOSS OF POWER. THERE IS A BELL SOUND AND THEN THE CAR RESTARTS, BUT IT DROPS OUT OF CRUISE CONTROL AND SOMETIMES HAS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, OR OTHER DASH LIGHTS. USUALLY LIGHTS CLEAR UPON RESTART. THIS HAS HAPPENED FROM NOV 2019 TO PRESENT.

Engine
Filed Jan 1, 2021160 milesCO

MY 2006 CHRYSLER 300C STALLS AT STOP LIGHTS. GOING 30 MILES AND HIGHER THE TAC WILL DROP TO ZERO AND WITH IN SECONDS THE CAR WILL JERK AND IT'S RUNNING AGAIN. WHEN THE CAR DIES ALL THE DASH LIGHTS FLASH OFF AND ON, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, THE LIGHTING BOLT, ALL OF THEM AND WHEN IT'S DONE DOING THIS. THE CHECK ENGINE ISN'T ON. SO YOU CAN'T GET A CODE TO READ. DEC. 28 2020 MY WIFE WENT TO THE STORE AND SHE HAD OUR GRAND DAUGHTER IN THE CAR. SHE WENT TO MAKE A LEFT INTO THE SHOPPING CENTER WHEN THE CAR DIED. THE ON COMING CAR HAD TO SERVE TO KEEP FROM HITTING HER. I'VE BEEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY CAN'T FIGURE IT OUT. BEEN TO THREE MECHCANICS AND THEY CAN'T FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM. IF YOU GO TO ANY CHRYSLER 300C FORUMS, THERE ARE A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. THEY HAVE THE SAME ANSWER DEALERS AND MECHCANICS DON'T KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. CAR COMPLAINTS HAS 45 COMPLAINTS ALONE. THIS IS VERY SERIOUS. IF IT HASN'T HAPPENED YET, IT WILL. THIS PROBLEM IS GOING TO GET SOMEONE KILLED OR HURT REAL BAD.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Dec 27, 2020AL

CUT OFF WHEN TANK FULL OF GAS CAN'T PUT BUT 3/4 OF A TANK IN IT WHEN ARE GOING SLOW IT STALLS OUT

Power Train
Filed Oct 26, 202080,000 milesTX

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE UPON FILL-UP. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHUT-OFF WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, WITHOUT WARNING WHENEVER THE FUEL TANK WAS AT FULL CAPACITY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO FREEDOM CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM BY ED MORSE (815 E CAMP WISDOM RD, DUNCANVILLE, TX 75116) WHERE THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE OR DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF FAILURE AND REFERRED HER BACK TO THE DEALER FOR ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Oct 22, 2020125,000 milesCA

7/11-5/12, I TOOK MY 2006 300C HEMI INTO MY DEALERSHIP FOR MY CAR STALLING AFTER I HAVE DRIVEN IT PAST 1/4 TANK THEN FILL IT UP. I WAS TOLD DIFFERENT REPAIRS WAS CAUSING THE ISSUE. ON 5/4/12 I GOT AN ANSWER IT WAS MY FUEL TANK. MY WARRANTY RAN OUT 12/10 THE DEALER WANTED $1500 TO REPLACE THE TANK. I CONTACTED CHRY CORP EXPLAINED WHAT I HAD BEEN DEALING FOR THE LAST 10 MOS. I DIDN'T HAVE MONEY TO REPAIR. CHRY OFFERED TO HELP HAD ME PAY A DEDUCTIBLE OF $245. MY MILEAGE WAS ABOUT 57,000. I WAS THANKFUL FOR CHRYSLER HELPING ME OUT. IN 2013 THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE FUEL TANK. I CALLED CHRY CORP AGAIN AND THEY SAID YES IT IS A RECALL & OFFERED TO REFUND ME BACK FOR THE DEDUCTIBLE I PAID. NOW IN 2020 MY CAR IS DOING THE EXACT THING, (125K MI) WANTING TO STALL/DOES STALL AFTER I RAN PAST 1/4 TANK, THEN FILL IT UP. I TOOK MY CAR TO MY PRIVATE MECHANIC, HE TOLD ME THIS IS A RECALL TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP, THEY SAID MY VIN # WAS NOT ON THE LIST. I CALLED CHRY CORP EXPLAINED WHAT I WAS EXPERIENCING. THEY TOLD ME THEY DO NOT TAKE 3RD PARTY DIAGNOSIS, I NEEDED TO TAKE IT TO A CERTIFIED CHRY DEALER. I DID AND THEY CONFIRMED IT WAS MY FUEL TANK! CHRYSLER CORP SAID THERE'S NOTHING THEY COULD DO FOR ME MY VIN# DOES NOT QUALIFY, BESIDES THE WARRANTY EXPIRED! ON THE FORUMS I READ SAID THIS RECALL IS A LIFETIME RECALL. I SENT MY WORK ORDERS TO BOTH DEALER & CORPORATE AND THE DEALERSHIP SAID MY FUEL TANK WAS NEVER REPLACED JUST FUEL PUMP. ALL THESE YEARS I NEVER LET GAS

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Oct 3, 2020100,000 milesCA

THE FUEL TANK LEAKS FUEL INTO THE CABIN AMY ANY TIME THE TANK IS FILLED MORE THAN HALF WAY UP; THAT OR ANY TIME IT IS MORE THAN A QUARTER FULL AND DRIVEN ON A STEEP HILL. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR ABOUT 7 OR 8 YEARS OR MORE NOW...IT STARTED IN AROUND 2012 I THINK, WHEN THE CAR HAD JUST OVER 100,000 MILES ON IT. I AM NEVER ABLE TO FILL UP MY GAS TANK BECAUSE OF IT. , AND IF I NEED TO GO UP OR DOWN A STEEP HILL (AND THERE ARE STEEP HILLS AND DRIVEWAYS ALL OVER THE AREA I LIVE IN), THE FUEL LEAKS INTO THE CAR AND THE FUMES ARE VERY STRONG.

Power Train
Filed Oct 1, 2020116,000 milesFL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER 300C. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT FROM PARK. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 116,000.

Engine
Filed Sep 15, 202083,000 milesAL

AFTER FILLING THE CAR WITH GAS, THE CAR STARTS WITHOUT ANY ISSUES AND DRIVES OFF WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS. AS THE CAR SLOWS DOWN WHETHER STOPPING OR TURNING THE CAR WILL SHUT OFF. IN THE MIDDLE OF A TURN THE CAR VEERS INTO THE OTHER LANE BECAUSE THERE IS NO POWER STEERING. THE CAR HAS TO STOPPED BEFORE IT CAN BE RESTARTED. ALSO IF YOU ARE ENTERING THE INTERSTATE AFTER REFILLING WITH FUEL, THE VEHICLE WILL REACH THE DESIRED SPEED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC, AFTER MERGING INTO TRAFFIC AS SOON THE DESIRED SPEED IS REACH AND THE MOTOR SLOWS, THE CAR MOTOR WILL SHUT OFF IN TRAFFIC. THIS SCENARIO WILL CONTINUE UNTIL SOME GAS IS BURNED OUT OF THE GAS TANK. AFTERWARDS THE CARS RUNS FINE. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. THEY DID NOT CHARGE ME FOR THE INSPECTION BECAUSE THEY COULD FIND ANYTHING WRONG.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Sep 14, 20201 milesFL

MY CAR STALLS 3 TO 4 TIMES WHEN FILLING UP THE FUEL TANK WENT TO LAKE WALES CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP LOCATED AT 21529 US-27 LAKE WALES,FLORIDA 33859 TEL# 863-676-0733 TO GET THE SHUTOFF FLOAT AND VALVE AND FUEL TANK REPLACED JUST LIKE THE NHTSA RECOMMENDS IT'S BEEN 4 MONTHS AND NOTHING IS HAPPENING

Complaints 1-50 of 698, newest first, reproduced as filed.

Across model years

Worst on record: 2006
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
20174000Routine
20167000Routine
201512000Routine
201411000Routine
201335060Routine
201215020Routine
201125020Routine
201010100Do not drive
200911110Do not drive
200830100Do not drive
2007112130Do not drive
2006 — this page698130Do not drive
2005288220Do not drive

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2006 Chrysler 300c: questions buyers ask

Is the 2006 Chrysler 300c a good car?

Going by the federal record, it is one of the 300c years to avoid: owners filed 698 complaints, 9.5 times as many as a typical 300c year. The most common complaint is about the engine (30%).

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

The engine: 208 of the 698 complaints (30%) are about it. Owners most often say it stalls (66%), jerks, lurches or bucks (10%) and turns on the check engine light (10%). The typical report comes at 84,320 miles.

How many recalls does the 2006 Chrysler 300c have?

1 safety recall on file with NHTSA, the most recent filed May 26, 2015. 1 of them carries a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. 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 300c problems start?

Half of the complaints that record an odometer reading came in before 76,553 miles. For the engine the midpoint is 84,320 miles.

Has NHTSA investigated the 2006 Chrysler 300c?

Yes, 3 times. The latest, EA15001 ("Air Bag Inflator Rupture"), was opened Feb 24, 2015 and is still open.

Are there service bulletins for the 2006 Chrysler 300c?

The manufacturer filed 37 technical service bulletins and other notices for it with NHTSA, most of them about the body and frame (7), the engine (7) and the electrical system (6). 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 26, 2015. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.