2006 Chrysler 300 AWD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 300 AWD years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Chrysler 300 AWD. That is the most of any 300 AWD model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is engine (16 complaints, 33%), typically at around 96,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 49owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Chrysler 300 AWD problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 16 | 33% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 12 | 24% | 85,118 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 18% | 90,150 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 8 | 16% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 12% | 136,997 | — | — |
| Power Train | 6 | 12% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 8% | 121,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 4% | 104,615 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | 91,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 2% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 2% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 2% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 2% | 92,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Chrysler 300 AWD recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Chrysler 300 AWD.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
After filling gas tank ( full) the car stalls for the first couple of miles. Then stop shortly after. This is happening more and more. There was a recall for the 2005-2006 models with the 5.7 and 6.1 liter engines, but not for the 3.5 liter that i own even though i have found through the chrysler…
Shifter will not come out of park unless you pull console apart and physically push the spring under the front of the shifter with screwdriver. They have a recall on if not this part a very similar part between the years 2005-2007 which this clearly falls into but is vin specific and they claim…
I can no longer fill my gas tank to the "full" level , if i do, my car randomly stalls out while driving or making any kind of turn, with out any warning or notification in the dash board . Also if i top off my gas tank the inside of my smells strongly of fuel , as it is leaking inside some how .
Vehicle will not shift out of oark. Dealer recognized the k39 part was recalled and in my vehicle but there's no recall for my vin.
After filling the gas the car will sputter and stall. I always use 91-93 octane fuel from the kroger fuel stations, and when leaving the last few times i've had problems getting up to speed without the car getting to speed or stalling. It will restart normally pretty easily other than yesterday…
Other Chrysler 300 AWD years
← 2005 300 AWD · 2007 300 AWD →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 300 AWD | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 300 AWD | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 300 AWD | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 300 AWD | 13 | 0 |
| 2007 300 AWD | 11 | 0 |
| 2006 | 49 | 0 |
| 2005 300 AWD | 12 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chrysler 300 AWD?
Owners most often report engine, fuel/propulsion system, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 16 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Chrysler 300 AWD?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 Chrysler 300 AWD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 300 AWD model years, the 2006 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.