2006 Chrysler 300C: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
698 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
76,553 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 model year. Data snapshot: . 593 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 243 of 698 complaints (34.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 410 | 58.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 215 | 30.8% |
| Steering behavior | 60 | 8.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 58 | 8.3% |
| Braking behavior | 52 | 7.4% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 24 | 3.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 243 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 175 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 164 |
| Power Train | 94 |
| Electrical System | 55 |
| Unknown Or Other | 44 |
| Steering | 35 |
| Air Bags | 32 |
Engine: 243; Fuel/Propulsion System: 175; Fuel System, Gasoline: 164; Power Train: 94; Electrical System: 55; Unknown Or Other: 44; Steering: 35; Air Bags: 32
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 49 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 93 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 136 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 141 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 137 |
| 150,000 and above | 37 |
Under 25,000: 49; 25,000 to 49,999: 93; 50,000 to 74,999: 136; 75,000 to 99,999: 141; 100,000 to 149,999: 137; 150,000 and above: 37
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (141). 105 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 25 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2013 | 157 |
| 2014 | 198 |
| 2015 | 60 |
| 2016 | 51 |
| 2017 | 41 |
| 2018 | 21 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2007: 6; 2008: 9; 2009: 10; 2010: 25; 2011: 20; 2012: 24; 2013: 157; 2014: 198; 2015: 60; 2016: 51; 2017: 41; 2018: 21; 2019: 14; 2020: 19; 2021: 8; 2022: 13; 2023: 13; 2024: 2; 2025: 6; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 410 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 215 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 60 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10185784 · 2007-03-21 (March 21, 2007)
ALL FOUR TIRES ON MY CAR ARE FEATHERED AND WORN OUT ON THE OUTER EDGE.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 9,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10185784 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10190687 · 2007-05-14 (May 14, 2007)
2006 CHRYSLER 300 ENGINE DIED AFTER COLD START UP. AS OF 05/14/07 IT HAS BEEN IN THE DEALER'S SHOP FPR 40 DAYS WITH 5 ATTEMPTS TO FIX IT. NO CODES, NO DIAGNOSIS.THIS WAS THE THIRD REPAIR ORDER FOR THE SAME DEFECT. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 19,112 miles reported. Look up ODI 10190687 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10192377 · 2007-06-04 (June 4, 2007)
A HOLE GOT PUNCHED IN MY FUEL TANK ON MY 2006 CHRYSLER 300C WHEN IT WAS BEING DRIVEN DOWN A PAVED HIGHWAY AND THE DRIVER DID NOT HEAR ANYTHING THAT WAS HIT ON THE ROADWAY TO CAUSE THIS MUCH DAMAGE. THE DEALER STATES IT IS A ROAD HAZARD AND I CONTEST THIS RULING AND THINK THE FUEL TANK IS SUBSTANDARD IF IT FAILS THIS EASILY. THIS IS A MAJOR CONCERN WITH THE SAFETY OF OPERATING THIS VEHICLE IN THE FUTURE. PLEASE ADVISE HOW TO CONTINUE WITH MY CONTESTING THIS RULING BY THE DEALER SINCE IT IS COSTING ME AROUND $1,000.00 PLUS RENTAL AUTO COSTS TO GE…
Owner-reported narrative. 31,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10192377 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10202241 · 2007-09-08 (September 8, 2007)
2006 CHRYSLER 300C W/ CONTINENTAL CONTISEAL 225/60R18 TIRES W/ 23K MILES. CAR RIDING EXTREMELY POOR & WENT TO DEALER. THEY STATED TIRES EGG SHAPED & I NEEDED TO CONTACT CONTINENTAL. THEY ARE ON CONTINENTAL WEBSITE AS TIRE DEALER, BUT DIDN'T WANT TO ASSIST WITH PROBLEM. I WENT TO A DIFFERENT CONTINENTAL DEALER FROM THE SITE, WHO PULLED OFF TIRES, NOTICED 1 TIRE HAD 2 SEVERE SPOTS OF SEPARATION & 3 WERE EGG SHAPED. I WAS INFORMED BY DEALERS THAT CONTISEAL TIRES ALL HAVE POOR LIFE & THE PUNCTURE SEALANT CAUSES THEM TO NEVER STAY IN BALANCE, THUS…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10202241 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10206763 · 2007-10-24 (October 24, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER 300C. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE DEALER STATED THAT CYLINDER NUMBER SIX FAILED AND WAS CAUSING THE ENGINE TO LOSE COMPRESSION. THE DEALER WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLE IN APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN PROPERLY MAINTAINED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 46,900. UPDATED 01/17/08 *BF THE DEALER STATED DOOR TO VEHICLE CAME OFF. UPDATED 01/17/08 *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 46,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10206763 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10210461 · 2007-12-01 (December 1, 2007)
TRANSMISSION LEAKING FLUID AT O-RING FOR CONNECTOR. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 33,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10210461 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10214306 · 2008-01-09 (January 9, 2008)
ON CHRISTMAS DAY I WAS ON THE 152 HEADING TOWARDS GILROY WHEN TRAFFIC STARTED TO SLOW DOWN AND STOP IN FRONT OF ME. I TAPPED MY BRAKES TO LET THE GMC DUALLY PICKUP BEHIND ME KNOW I WAS STOPPING. HE DIDN'T NOTICE UNTIL IT WAS TOO LATE AND HIT MY CAR FROM BEHIND. IT PUSHED ME INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND SPUN ME AROUND AND SLAMMED ME INTO A FENCE ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE DRIVER SEATBACK IN MY 2006 CHRYSLER 300C BROKE WHICH THREW ME OUT OF MY SEAT AND INTO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BACK SEAT SLAMMING ME UP AGAINST THE RIGHT REAR DOOR. THE SEATB…
Owner-reported narrative. 12,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10214306 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10218228 · 2008-02-17 (February 17, 2008)
I HAVE A 2006 CHRYSLER 300 C, THAT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR SERVICE 3-4 TIMES FOR THE SAME ISSUE. THE PSI LIGHT IS CONSTANTLY ON, THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT STATES THAT IT HAS TO DO WITH THE SENSORS OF THE TIRES. I HAVE MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE WITH THE DEALER, BUT TO NO AVAIL. IT HAS TO BE A MANUFACTURES DEFECT. WHERE DO I GO FROM HERE? I PAY A $749 CAR NOTE A MONTH AND IT SEEMS THAT EVERY OTHER MONTH MY CAR IS IN THE SHOP FOR THE SAME ISSUE. PLEASE ADVISE. THANK YOU, JEANETTE BURGOS *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10218228 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
15V313000 · Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module
Reported: 2015-05-26 (May 26, 2015)
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 SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.
NHTSA campaign record ↗