2006 Chrysler 300C Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 300C years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 698 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Chrysler 300C. That is the most of any 300C model year in the database (13 years). The most reported problem area is engine (243 complaints, 35%), typically at around 85,000 miles. Complaints mention 8 crashes, 3 fires, 9 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 698owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 8complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Chrysler 300C 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 problems | 243 | 35% | 85,000 | “gas tank” (16%) | $7,000 |
| Fuel/propulsion System problems | 175 | 25% | 79,000 | “gas tank” (26%) | $2,850 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline problems | 168 | 24% | 64,048 | “gas tank” (29%) | $2,100 |
| Power Train problems | 106 | 15% | 76,411 | “stuck park” (16%) | — |
| Electrical System problems | 56 | 8% | 93,000 | “gas tank” (9%) | — |
| Unknown or Other | 44 | 6% | 99,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 38 | 5% | 62,420 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 33 | 5% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 32 | 5% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 3% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 17 | 2% | 68,482 | — | — |
| Structure | 11 | 2% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 1% | 76,251 | — | — |
| Suspension | 7 | 1% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 1% | 75,963 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 1% | 281 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 3 | 0% | 82,687 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 0% | 142,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 0% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 0% | 24,849 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 0% | 117,925 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 0% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 0% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | 44,825 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0% | 23,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Chrysler 300C recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator moduleDo not drive
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA15001) — opened Feb 24, 2015, still open, led to recall 14V668.
- Air Bag Inflator Rupture (PE14016) — opened Jun 11, 2014, closed Mar 2, 2015, led to recall 13V172000.
- Engine Stall (PE13016) — opened May 9, 2013, closed Feb 10, 2014.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
Other Chrysler 300C years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 300C | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 300C | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 300C | 12 | 0 |
| 2014 300C | 11 | 0 |
| 2013 300C | 35 | 0 |
| 2012 300C | 15 | 0 |
| 2011 300C | 25 | 0 |
| 2010 300C | 10 | 1 |
| 2009 300C | 11 | 1 |
| 2008 300C | 30 | 1 |
| 2007 300C | 112 | 1 |
| 2006 | 698 | 1 |
| 2005 300C | 288 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chrysler 300C?
Owners most often report engine, fuel/propulsion system, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 243 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Chrysler 300C?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Chrysler 300C a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 300C model years, the 2006 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.