Home › Chrysler › 300 Awd › 2006

2006 Chrysler 300 Awd Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 49 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Chrysler 300 Awd, most often about the fuel system (43% of complaints, typically around 89,500 miles). It is the most complained-about 300 Awd model year since 2000.

Most common 2006 Chrysler 300 Awd problems

1. Fuel system

   21 complaints · 43%

   Half of these problems showed up before 89,500 miles.

   My vehicle stalled while traveling on highway after filling fuel tank. This problem has happened at least 3 times in the past and is very dangerous. Thank god it was a sunday afternoon and traffic was light. I have read on line this is a familiar issue. Why isn't anything being done about this???

   After filling gas tank ( full) the car stalls for the first couple of miles. Then stop shortly after. This is happening more and more. There was a recall for the 2005-2006 models with the 5.7 and 6.1 liter engines, but not for the 3.5 liter that I own even though I have found through the Chrysler forums this is a…

2. Engine

   18 complaints · 37%

   Half of these problems showed up before 96,000 miles.

   After refilling the gas tank of my 2006 300c Chrysler, it stumbles as though it is no longer getting enough fuel. There is a definite and serious loss of power, with concern for our safety as we exit the gas station and reenter traffic. There is a sense that the engine is struggling and would stall. The loss of power…

   My vehicle stalled while traveling on highway after filling fuel tank. This problem has happened at least 3 times in the past and is very dangerous. Thank god it was a sunday afternoon and traffic was light. I have read on line this is a familiar issue. Why isn't anything being done about this???

3. Electrical

   8 complaints · 16%

   Half of these problems showed up before 79,000 miles. Parts named most often: horn.

   My car stalled on a stop light twice last november 2014 and january 25, 2015 after I fill up my car. I turned off the car and then turned on the car again and it drove. For now it is working but I'm afraid it will stalled again while on the road.

   Cars stalls while driving...no codes are on...etc light on when stalls and the car restarts without a problem. Almost in many accidents while driving with the kids. Chrysler has known about this problem and has done nothing about this particular type of model. Tipm is defectedd and there's a class action lawsuit…

4. Transmission

   6 complaints · 12%

   Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.

   Symptom/condition: vehicle may experience shudder on slow, parking lot type turns. The friction disc in the transfer case can become clogged with iron particles and may create a stick-slip condition with the pressure plate inside the transfer case. Chrysler was aware of this defect september 15, 2005 but shipped the…

   For the 5th time in 12 months, my 2006 Chrysler 300c stalled after filling up at a gas station, nearly causing an accident. I previously brought it to a mechanic who did a tune up, new spark plugs, and even replaced valve lifters to try to resolve this issue, to no avail. I finally did a google search and see that…

5. Air bags

   6 complaints · 12%

   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. A police report was not filed and medical attention was required.…

   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. On the other drivers' car, all of the air bags deployed, there were no injuries, while on our Chrysler 300, none of the air bags deployed, causing injury to…

6. Other or unspecified

   4 complaints · 8%

   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. They're are recalls for this perticular vehicle year make and model in regards to all of the criteria that meets the recall…

   The car is stuck in park, had it towed to the dealership. They said this happens all the time and it's very common. They said it is the shift interlock switch, somehow not covered on the recall. $90 to tow and they say it will be several hundred to fix the tiny plastic part. Very unsafe.

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2006 Chrysler 300 Awd recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2006 Chrysler 300 Awd

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

By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (21 complaints, typically around 89,500 miles); engine (18 complaints, typically around 96,000 miles); electrical (8 complaints, typically around 79,000 miles).

How many recalls does the 2006 Chrysler 300 Awd have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2006 Chrysler 300 Awd. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.

Is the 2006 a bad year for the Chrysler 300 Awd?

It is the most complained-about 300 Awd model year since 2000, with 49 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

Other Chrysler 300 Awd years

• 2006

Chrysler 300 Awd problems by year