MYRModel Year Report

2006 Chrysler 300

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2006 Chrysler 300
BUILT 2026-10-10

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
1,002
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2006

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

26% of complaints

Complaints per year

2004: 2 complaints 2005: 825 complaints 2006: 1,002 complaints 2006 1,002 2007: 497 complaints 2008: 714 complaints 2009: 83 complaints 2010: 123 complaints 2010 2011: 200 complaints 2012: 426 complaints 2013: 306 complaints 2013 2014: 237 complaints 2015: 99 complaints 2016: 76 complaints 2016 2017: 82 complaints 2018: 153 complaints 2019: 60 complaints 2019 2020: 9 complaints 2021: 20 complaints 2022: 5 complaints 2022 2023: 6 complaints
2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 825 complaints 2006: 1,002 complaints 2006 1,002 2007: 497 complaints 2008: 714 complaints 2008 2009: 83 complaints 2010: 123 complaints 2010 2011: 200 complaints 2012: 426 complaints 2012 2013: 306 complaints 2014: 237 complaints 2014 2015: 99 complaints 2016: 76 complaints 2016 2017: 82 complaints 2018: 153 complaints 2018 2019: 60 complaints 2020: 9 complaints 2020 2021: 20 complaints 2022: 5 complaints 2022 2023: 6 complaints
2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 825 complaints 2005 2006: 1,002 complaints 2006 1,002 2007: 497 complaints 2007 2008: 714 complaints 2008 2009: 83 complaints 2009 2010: 123 complaints 2010 2011: 200 complaints 2011 2012: 426 complaints 2012 2013: 306 complaints 2013 2014: 237 complaints 2014 2015: 99 complaints 2015 2016: 76 complaints 2016 2017: 82 complaints 2017 2018: 153 complaints 2018 2019: 60 complaints 2019 2020: 9 complaints 2020 2021: 20 complaints 2021 2022: 5 complaints 2022 2023: 6 complaints 2023

2006: 1,002 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20042
2005825
20061,002
2007497
2008714
200983
2010123
2011200
2012426
2013306
2014237
201599
201676
201782
2018153
201960
20209
202120
20225
20236

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

26% · 262 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and column shift.

CRASHFIRE
Show complaint excerpts

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, 2018-01-31

Dt: while driving on the highway at 35 MPH the front right passenger side axle broke off with the wheel intact. This happened without warning, no previous incidents.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-10-03

Air bags

26% · 258 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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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, 2017-11-28

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, 2012-08-06

Front end accident at speed in excess of 20 MPH with side of another car that came through a stop sign causing significant front end damage to my 2006 Chrysler 300. The air bags did not deploy and I hit my head on windshield or steering wheel.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-03-22

Engine

17% · 166 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-31

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, 2024-11-21

Fuel/propulsion system

11% · 112 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY

Electrical system

9% · 95 reports

Most commonly citing wiring and horn.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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    2005-11-28Power train05V460000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. ▮
    2006Complaint volume 1,002 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2006-06-26Service brakes, hydraulic06V149000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. I
    2014-06-11Preliminary evaluationClosed 2015-03-02 Air Bag Inflator Rupture
  5. I
    2015-02-24Engineering analysisOpen Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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    2015-06-08Air bags15V313000 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.

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    2017-03-27Air bags16V352000 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.

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  8. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2006 Chrysler 300 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 262 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 258 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 166 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 05V460000 · Power train
  • Recall 06V149000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 15V313000 · Air bags
  • Recall 16V352000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 power train, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 Chrysler 300 have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.