KnownCarProblems2006 Chrysler 300C Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 698 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Chrysler 300C, most often about the fuel system (49% of complaints, typically around 70,000 miles). It is the most complained-about 300C model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.
⚠ Safety advisory1 recall for this car came with a do-not-drive warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2006 Chrysler 300C problems
Fuel system
342 complaints · 49%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage, delivery.
Car unexpectedly stalled in traffic but started right up again. This happened several times as I made my way to the Chrysler dealer a few miles away. They could not diagnose problem at the time. The car ran fine until yesterday january 31st 2013 when it happened again but this time in heavy traffic. I managed to get…
I noticed that when I refueled my car, it would stall right away. It has happened may times when I refueled my car. I didn't matter what brand or octane I used. I went on line and noticed other people having the same problem. One of the solutions I used was not to fill up my car all the up. They (blog websites) said…
Engine
276 complaints · 40%Half of these problems showed up before 84,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system.
Catastrophic engine failure upon vehicle start. Engine threw a connecting rod due to connecting rod bearing failure. This mechanical failure resulted in complete loss of mobility and power. Were this to happen in motion it would result in loss of propulsion, brakes and steering, presenting an immediate safety hazard…
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated that the engine started to exhibit an abnormally loud noise as the vehicle started to jerk violently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the number six intake valve failed and would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
Transmission
106 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 76,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
I had driven the car to work, then drove a couple of miles to pick up my child, then back to work and parked the car in my parking lot. Approximately 30 minutes later when I tried to leave the transmission would not leave park. The engine starts and runs, the brake disengages the shifter but it will not travel…
I was driving north on the njtp and was in the process of passing another car when suddenly my car went into neutral or disengaged from the transmission. The engine accelerated, but there was no power transferred to the road. I had to pull into the break down lane and turn off the engine with the hope that the…
Electrical
56 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 93,000 miles. Parts named most often: software.
The engine shut off completely while driving. This caused a total loss in power steering, head lights, and anti-lock brakes. Fortunately I was on a well lit road with a long straightaway and able to muscle the car to a safe stop. Had I been a few miles farther down the road I would have been on a winding road with no…
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated that upon starting, the contact heard a pop as all of the electronic components failed. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the battery had failed. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle suddenly stalled after refueling. The vehicle was taken…
Other or unspecified
44 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 98,000 miles.
While driving car randomley has m0mentary loss of power. There is a bell sound and then the car restarts, but it drops out of cruise control and sometimes has check engine light, or other dash lights. Usually lights clear upon restart. This has happened from nov 2019 to present.
All 4 handler are able to come partially off the car, I taped it back with gorilla clear tape as a body shop wants me to pay $200 per handle. This all happened within about 4 months and about a year ago.
Steering
38 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 62,500 miles. Parts named most often: linkages.
After refueling the vehicle it stalls. The vehicle looses steering power. This has happened numerous times. I have tried to not let the fuel get to low and have tried filling the tank at different levels with no luck.
Purchased car used and within 24 hours had car stall on me totaling about 6 times now within 2 weeks. It has stalled everywhere from highway speeds to idling and while in reverse. Car starts back up without problem if put in neutral or park. Have had fuel injectors cleaned, new spark plugs ( manufacturer suggested…
Air bags
32 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 74,000 miles.
Engine completely shut off as exiting freeway and was nearly hit by 2 cars. Managed to get home by driving streets and staying in righthand lane. Shut off twice but pulled to side of rode. It took approximately 4 seconds for ignition to engage. It is in garage and I am afraid for my life to drive it. I am [] years old…
The frontend has death wobble going on the highway more than 65mph I've had the whole front end replaced without solving the problem, the motor also was replaced due to one of the cylinder going right threw the motor and it happened again after motor over heated a year later
Brakes
22 complaints · 3%Half of these problems showed up before 61,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components.
I was turning right at a stop light, immediately following a gas tank fill, when the engine stalled and power steering and brakes failed. The engine continued to stall during deceleration or when stopped for the next 30 miles.
Transmission shifter interlock lever is faulty. A broken interlock return spring hook will result in the inability to move the gear shift lever out of the ?park? Position. Chrysler issued letter to some customers. Here the link to the letter : http://www.Chrysler.com/webselfservice/pdf/k39.pdf problem is they issued a…
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 300C recalls
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Air bag inflator rupture
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) opened pe14-016 in june 2014 based on six inflator rupture incidents involving consumer owned vehicles produced by five vehicle manufacturers.all six vehicles were operated in florida or puerto rico at the time of the rupture and for the majority of their service life, and were equipped with inflators produced by takata, a tier-one supplier of automotive air bag systems.during the course of pe14-016, odi determined that five additional vehicle manufacturers used inflators of a similar design and vintage also supplied by takata. No evidence of field failures was found in vehicles produced by these five additional manufacturers.nonetheless, at odi's in
Air bag inflator rupture
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) opened pe14-016 in june 2014 based on six inflator rupture incidents involving consumer owned vehicles produced by five vehicle manufacturers.all six vehicles were operated in florida or puerto rico at the time of the rupture and for the majority of their service life, and were equipped with inflators produced by takata, a tier-one supplier of automotive air bag systems.during the course of pe14-016, odi determined that five additional vehicle manufacturers used inflators of a similar design and vintage also supplied by takata. No evidence of field failures was found in vehicles produced by these five additional manufacturers.nonetheless, at odi's in
Engine stall
Summary
During pe13-016, chrysler identified a condition in model year (my) 2005 through 2006 chrysler 300, dodge charger and magnum vehicles equipped with 5.7l and 6.1l 8-cylinder hemi engines that may result in engine stall after refueling when the vehicle is stopped or travelling at low speeds. According to chrysler, the multifunction control valve (mfcv) fuel shutoff float integrated into 19-gallon fuel tanks can swell in a stuck open position allowing an overfill condition.this condition causes fuel to enter into the purge line which may result in engine stall after refueling.chrysler's investigation determined that the problem was related to dimensional changes/swelling of the float when expos
Questions about the 2006 Chrysler 300C
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chrysler 300C?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (342 complaints, typically around 70,000 miles); engine (276 complaints, typically around 84,000 miles); transmission (106 complaints, typically around 76,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2006 Chrysler 300C have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 26, 2015 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2006 a bad year for the Chrysler 300C?
- It is the most complained-about 300C model year since 2000, with 698 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.