2006 Chrysler 300C Fuel/propulsion System Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 1, 2026 · 175 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 175 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2006 Chrysler 300C, 25% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 79,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “gas tank” (26% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Gas tank: mentioned in 46 of 175 complaints (26%)
  • Engine stalled: mentioned in 14 of 175 complaints (8%)
  • Filling fuel: mentioned in 12 of 175 complaints (7%)
  • Every fill: mentioned in 9 of 175 complaints (5%)

How much does it cost to fix?

Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel/propulsion system repair on the 2006 Chrysler 300C at $2,850, and half of them between $2,050 and $3,450.

Based on 8 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2013–2020), 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 fuel/propulsion system problems happen?

Based on 141 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles8 · 6%
10k–25k miles3 · 2%
25k–50k miles20 · 14%
50k–75k miles35 · 25%
75k–100k miles30 · 21%
100k–150k miles35 · 25%
150k+ miles10 · 7%

How serious are the reports?

Of 175 complaints, 1 mention a crash.

Chrysler 300C fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year

Peak: 2006, with 175 complaints
2005: 822005822006: 17520061752007: 4200742008: 4200842009: 2200922011: 4201142013: 2201322014: 120141

n = 274 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearFuel/propulsion System complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2014 300C19%41,000
2013 300C26%106,194
2011 300C416%65,650
2009 300C218%—
2008 300C413%145,000
2007 300C44%75,719
2006 300C17525%79,000
2005 300C8228%85,500

When owners reported it

Peak: 2013, with 43 complaints
2012: 6201262013: 43432014: 372014372015: 29292016: 162016162017: 772018: 5201852019: 662020: 9202092021: 112022: 6202262023: 552024: 1202412025: 332026: 120261

n = 175 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the 2006 Chrysler 300C. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are 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…

Received Mar 1, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11721320

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

Received Jun 13, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11666755

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…

Received Apr 24, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11656550

Frequently asked questions

Do all 2006 Chrysler 300Cs have fuel/propulsion system problems?

No. NHTSA has 175 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the 2006 Chrysler 300C (25% of the 698 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 300C fuel/propulsion system?

No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.

At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems start?

The median reported mileage is 79,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2006 Chrysler 300C?

Owners report a typical cost of $2,850 (half paid between $2,050 and $3,450), from 8 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.

What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2006 Chrysler 300C?

The most frequent phrase is “gas tank”, in 46 of 175 complaints, followed by “engine stalled” (14).

Other 2006 Chrysler 300C problems

See all 2006 Chrysler 300C problems or fuel/propulsion system problems across all 300C years.