2006 Chrysler 300C Power Train Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 1, 2026 · 106 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 106 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2006 Chrysler 300C, 15% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 76,411 miles. The words owners use most often: “stuck park” (16% of reports).

What owners describe

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

  • Stuck park: mentioned in 17 of 106 complaints (16%)
  • Gear shift: mentioned in 9 of 106 complaints (8%)
  • Gas tank: mentioned in 9 of 106 complaints (8%)
  • Shifter assembly: mentioned in 6 of 106 complaints (6%)

At what mileage do power train problems happen?

Based on 96 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles2 · 2%
10k–25k miles3 · 3%
25k–50k miles14 · 15%
50k–75k miles25 · 26%
75k–100k miles23 · 24%
100k–150k miles22 · 23%
150k+ miles7 · 7%

How serious are the reports?

None of the 106 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.

Chrysler 300C power train complaints by model year

Peak: 2006, with 106 complaints
2005: 492005492006: 10620061062007: 412007412008: 1200812010: 1201012011: 1201112012: 1201212013: 3201332014: 4201442016: 1201612017: 120171

n = 209 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearPower Train complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2017 300C125%39,000
2016 300C114%70
2014 300C436%64,000
2013 300C39%95,001
2012 300C17%100,410
2011 300C14%34,168
2010 300C110%—
2008 300C13%43,000
2007 300C4137%59,818
2006 300C10615%76,411
2005 300C4917%81,200

When owners reported it

Peak: 2013, with 24 complaints
2007: 1200712010: 992011: 112011112012: 10102013: 242013242014: 14142015: 6201562016: 552017: 112017112018: 222019: 3201932020: 662022: 1202212023: 222025: 120251

n = 106 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists power train 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.

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

Received Feb 26, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11644961

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…

Received Jul 6, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11530679

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…

Received Mar 28, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11514143

Frequently asked questions

Do all 2006 Chrysler 300Cs have power train problems?

No. NHTSA has 106 owner complaints about power train for the 2006 Chrysler 300C (15% 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 power train?

No recall currently lists power train for this vehicle.

At what mileage do power train problems start?

The median reported mileage is 76,411 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

What do owners say about power train problems on the 2006 Chrysler 300C?

The most frequent phrase is “stuck park”, in 17 of 106 complaints, followed by “gear shift” (9).

Other 2006 Chrysler 300C problems

See all 2006 Chrysler 300C problems or power train problems across all 300C years.