MYRModel Year Report

2006 Chrysler 300

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2006 Chrysler 300
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chrysler 300 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2006 highlighted. 2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 825 complaints 2006: 1002 complaints 2006 2007: 497 complaints 2007 2008: 714 complaints 2009: 83 complaints 2010: 123 complaints 2010 2011: 200 complaints 2012: 424 complaints 2013: 305 complaints 2013 2014: 236 complaints 2015: 97 complaints 2016: 76 complaints 2016 2017: 82 complaints 2018: 152 complaints 2019: 59 complaints 2019 2020: 9 complaints 2021: 19 complaints 2022: 5 complaints 2022 2023: 6 complaints 2023
2006: 1002 complaints
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YearComplaints
20042
2005825
20061002
2007497
2008714
200983
2010123
2011200
2012424
2013305
2014236
201597
201676
201782
2018152
201959
20209
202119
20225
20236

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 25%

25% of complaints: air bags — 255 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS CRASHED INTO AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171128

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF HIS VEHICLE, CAUSING HIM TO CRASH INTO A PRECEDING VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120806

POWER TRAIN 20%

20% of complaints: power train — 196 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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MY VEHICLE FOR THE PAST 2 YEAR HAVE A SHIFTING PROBLEM. I CAN'T GET IT INTO GEAR AND GO OVER 28 MPH. I HAD IT CHECKED OUT I WAS TOLD NOTHING WAS WRONG.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180131

ENGINE 17%

17% of complaints: engine — 166 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED IN THE GARAGE APPROXIMATELY 15 HOURS. IT SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE AND SET THE HOUSE ON FIRE. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20120731

2006 Chrysler 300 Touring 3.5L V6 engine. Car has intermittent stall at slow speeds or at complete stop. Sometimes feels like it stumbles, other times it dies suddenly and unable to tell the engine shut down.

NHTSA ODI report, 20241121

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 112 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: electrical system — 86 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20051128 — power train

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 SH

Remedy: 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 DAIMLE

Campaign 05V460000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 2006 — complaint volume: 1002
R 20060626 — service brakes, hydraulic

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.7 LITER ENGINES AND MK25E BRAKING SYSTEMS MAY EXHIBIT INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE REAR BRAKE TUBES AND THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION TUBE. CONTACT BETW

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR BRAKE TUBES FOR DAMAGE AND REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. A CLIP WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED TO SECURE THE BRAKE TUBES TO THE RIGHT FRONT SHOCK TOWER TO MAINTAIN PROPER CLEARAN

Campaign 06V149000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20140611 — PE (closed 20150302)

Air Bag Inflator Rupture

I 20150224 — EA (open)

Air Bag Inflator Rupture

R 20150608 — air bags

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...

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 15V313000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170327 — air bags

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company.

Campaign 16V352000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 Chrysler 300 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (255 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (196 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (166 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 05V460000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06V149000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V313000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V352000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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FAQ

Is the 2006 Chrysler 300 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Chrysler 300 is rated "significantly worse".

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

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Chrysler 300 have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

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