MYRModel Year Report

2006 Chrysler 300 AWD

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2006 Chrysler 300 AWD
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:13:19.833Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chrysler 300 AWD Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2006 highlighted. 2005: 12 complaints 2005 2006: 49 complaints 2006 2007: 11 complaints 2007 2008: 13 complaints 2008 2009: 1 complaints 2009 2010: 4 complaints 2010 2020: 1 complaints 2020
2006: 49 complaints
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YearComplaints
200512
200649
200711
200813
20091
20104
20201

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 33%

33% of complaints: engine — 16 distinct reports on file.

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WHEN I FILL MY GAS TANK, THE CAR HESITATES AND STALLS FOR THE FIRST 5 TO 20 MILES ON LOCAL STREETS. IT HAPPENS WHETHER I FILL TO THE AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF OR THE STATION "TOPS OFF" THE TANK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130514

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 24%

24% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 12 distinct reports on file.

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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 .

NHTSA ODI report, 20181011

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180221

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 18%

18% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 9 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%

14% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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BRAKES FAILED AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED UNDER 10 MPH. BRAKE MALFUNCTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND BRAKE PEDAL BECAME HARD. BRAKES SUBSEQUENTLY FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO NOT SLOW DOWN, CAUSING A CRASH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100325

AIR BAGS 12%

12% of complaints: air bags — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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DRIVING WEST ON RT 20 IN GRANBY CT, PASSING THROUGH INTERSECTION ON A GREEN LIGHT, WAS STRUCK HEAD-ON BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, BOTH CARS WERE TOTALED & TOWED AWAY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150930

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK HEAD ON BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. BOTH VEHICLES WERE DESTROYED, THE CONTACT WAS INJURED ON THE RIGHT SHOULDER AND LEFT ARM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150916

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 Chrysler 300 AWD — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (9 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2006 Chrysler 300 AWD reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chrysler 300 AWD?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Chrysler 300 AWD have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.