2006 Chrysler 300 Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 257 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2006 Chrysler 300, 26% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 77,090 miles. The words owners use most often: “shift park” (29% of reports).
- 257power train complaints
- 77,090median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $560typical repair cost reported by owners
- 30%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Shift park: mentioned in 75 of 257 complaints (29%)
- Gear shifter: mentioned in 42 of 257 complaints (16%)
- Interlock lever: mentioned in 14 of 257 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the 2006 Chrysler 300 at $560, and half of them between $530 and $690.
Based on 14 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2008–2017), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 238 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 257 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 1 a fire.
Chrysler 300 power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 300 | 1 | 20% | — |
| 2020 300 | 1 | 11% | — |
| 2019 300 | 3 | 5% | 7,100 |
| 2018 300 | 17 | 11% | 21,000 |
| 2017 300 | 6 | 7% | 12,600 |
| 2016 300 | 14 | 18% | 21,838 |
| 2015 300 | 24 | 24% | 42,000 |
| 2014 300 | 70 | 30% | 22,175 |
| 2013 300 | 58 | 19% | 39,500 |
| 2012 300 | 79 | 19% | 58,000 |
| 2011 300 | 6 | 3% | 32,500 |
| 2010 300 | 4 | 3% | 70,202 |
| 2009 300 | 4 | 5% | 22,005 |
| 2008 300 | 30 | 4% | 64,000 |
| 2007 300 | 189 | 38% | 74,000 |
| 2006 300 | 257 | 26% | 77,090 |
| 2005 300 | 189 | 23% | 85,357 |
| 2004 300 | 1 | 50% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Gear shift gets stuck in park. Cannot shift from park to reverse.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2006 Chrysler 300s have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 257 owner complaints about power train for the 2006 Chrysler 300 (26% of the 1,002 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Chrysler 300 power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 77,090 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the 2006 Chrysler 300?
Owners report a typical cost of $560 (half paid between $530 and $690), from 14 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2006 Chrysler 300?
The most frequent phrase is “shift park”, in 75 of 257 complaints, followed by “gear shifter” (42).
Other 2006 Chrysler 300 problems
See all 2006 Chrysler 300 problems or power train problems across all 300 years.