Major Problems with 2006 Chrysler 300 Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2006 Chrysler 300

2006 Chrysler 300 AIR BAGS Victims: 4 Mileage: 95500 miles

2006 Chrysler 300 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Victims: 3 Mileage: 104000 miles

2006 Chrysler 300 AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 69400 miles

Browse 2006 Chrysler 300 complaints by category

Problems with AIR BAGS, POWER TRAIN and ENGINE are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Chrysler 300 owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AIR BAGS tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the contact swerved to avoiding crashing into a deer and then lost control...	250 ~ 12322 miles
POWER TRAIN 2006 chrysler 300 limited rwd - could not put car into drive. last use was fine but went to use...	190 ~ 86068 miles
ENGINE i was heading to visit my brothers and my father in eagle lake texas coming out of richmond tx when...	161 ~ 91820 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM after refilling the vehicle with gasoline i travel about a mile from the service station and while coming to a...	107 ~ 90020 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i purchase a 300 touring on nov 5 2006. this was a brand new car with only 4 mile. the...	80 ~ 86209 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE it the problem begin when i noticed my engine light indicator going on and off. when i took it to...	59 ~ 69290 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i purchase a 300 touring on nov 5 2006. this was a brand new car with only 4 mile. the...	48 ~ 49204 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER without any warning the car would not come out of park. dealership said that it was internal shifter failure. this...	42 ~ 89713 miles
STEERING since i purchased my 2006 chrysler 300 touring the idle has been very rough and you hear a moaning sound	36 ~ 74810 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL dt*: the contact stated after shifting the transmission from park to reverse the brake pedal was released and the vehicle...	35 ~ 70545 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING dt*: the contact stated while driving the vehicle stalled. this occurred on three occasion without warning and at various speeds....	30 ~ 58638 miles
SERVICE BRAKES about three yrs ago went for oil change found out my was cracked had to replace axle and steering asked...	17 ~ 91347 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING i own a chrysler 300 touring and i have a problem w/the headlights flickering this is extremely dangerous.i took it...	13 ~ 84723 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC on june 24 2005 i purchased a new 2006 chrysler 300c srt8. i currently have 1972 miles on my vehicle....	11 ~ 16677 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING there's a miss in the engine when driving at level or steady speed ...doesn't matter how fast or how slow.....	10 ~ 26849 miles
SUSPENSION what was done to correct the failure i.e parts repaired or replaced (and if old part is available). *tr	9 ~ 54957 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING on feb. 27 2008 i had to have both tie rod ends replaced on my 2006 chrysler 300. during my...	8 ~ 52640 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL after filling up with gas at the same place i always do i began to drive home at the first...	7 ~ 113286 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the contact stated that the hood hinge failed and caused the hood...	7 ~ 77394 miles
COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION shifter would not go out of park!(problem is a recall) however when i contacted chrysler they informed me that my...	6 ~ 74000 miles
STRUCTURE took car in for oil change and to have front end shaking checked out. was informed that the front tie...	6 ~ 77482 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS front rotors show excessive groove and dust. car only have 2 500 miles on it. *jb...	5 ~ 5500 miles
FLOOR SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the contact stated while attempting to move the gear shift selector it would...	4 ~ 65250 miles
TIRES acquired 2006 300c - 2/1/2006 - w/continental tires. noticed cupping on left front tire at 3 00 miles. dealer checked...	4 ~ 37263 miles
SEAT BELTS vehicle would not go into reverse. seat belts is broken. *tr...	3 ~ 58672 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS front end accident at speed in excess of 20 mph with side of another car that came through a stop...	3 ~ 1500 miles
EQUIPMENT there's a miss in the engine when driving at level or steady speed ...doesn't matter how fast or how slow.....	3 ~ 20000 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. while driving at 35 mph the radio exploded with glass fragments and...	2 ~ 38500 miles
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. while driving at approximately 30 mph the hood unlatched independently. as a...	2
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 mph the engine...	2 ~ 97248 miles
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. when the contact started the vehicle the gear would not shift out...	2 ~ 86500 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY my sunroof was calibrated about 2 years ago and now it needs to be calibrated again. *tr...	2 ~ 93939 miles
WHEELS tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the contact stated that he went to a tire shop to change...	2 ~ 71595 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING a/c system mold and fungus removal service done on 2006 chrysler 300 because of constant odor from a/c vent during...	2 ~ 72972 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER i was heading to visit my brothers and my father in eagle lake texas coming out of richmond tx when...	2 ~ 105980 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION 1. driving on an overpass. made a left turn toward ramp to get onto i5 north. 2. during the turn...	2 ~ 65000 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*- the contact stated he took his 2006 m300 for service at his local dealership. while driving the vehicle completely...	2 ~ 17500 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY i just purchased a chrysler 300c back in july. i had to return to the dealership 4 times for the...	2 ~ 29000 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS dt*: the contact stated while traveling various speeds the rear seatbelt did not restrain the child safety seat tightly. the...	2 ~ 1500 miles
PARKING BRAKE we purchased a chrysler 300c on 9/05/2006. on 9/6/06 i accidentally touched the parking brake & the light came on....	2 ~ 5226 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN my new 2006 chrysler 300 c with all wheel drive has a shake in the steering wheel at approx. 50...	2 ~ 28750 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS bought chrysler 300 srt8 late august 2005. complained about brake squeal and dust/excessive brake dust. took car in for warranty...	2 ~ 28150 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph the vehicle started shaking and veered to the left without warning. the...	2 ~ 34315 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt*: the contact stated the horn is difficult to press. the vehicle was seen by a dealer. the dealer could...	2 ~ 1500 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2006 chrysler 300 touring loud noise from brake pedal dealer found return spring improperly installed from factory. repair did not...	2 ~ 19751 miles
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. while the vehicle was parked the trunk was opened but...	1
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the contact stated that there was a constant loss of power and...	1
COLUMN > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. after starting the vehicle the contact attempted to shift but the shifter...	1 ~ 175000 miles
LOCK > TRUNK LID > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 2006 chrysler 300. consumer writes in regards to vehicle has several repair issues. *smd the consumer stated the engine light...	1
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS some time ago- about five years i purchased a 2006 chrysler 300 touring from franklin automall- mall in franklin township...	1 ~ 92000 miles
VISIBILITY car was fogged up and did not defrost could not drive for about half hour. rolled down the windows but...	1 ~ 93100 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY from what i've learned there's a defect in chrysler automobiles with the hemi engine. any time the gas tank is...	1 ~ 102393 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i turned my ignition on to warm my vehicle before getting in to travel. i warmed the vehicle for about...	1 ~ 140000 miles
COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY > MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN car would start fine but wouldn't come out of park. found out that the sift lockout broke (pink plastic piece).	1 ~ 60000 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the contact stated that after refueling to capacity the vehicle stalled after...	1 ~ 41000 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT i have a 2006 chrysler 300. my car is stuck in park. i have done some research and this is...	1 ~ 77000 miles
SEATS my 2006 chyrsler 300 has ductwork problems. the heat will not go off! also the seat warmers are very warm...	1 ~ 98000 miles
VALVE > TIRES purchased 4 new tires . have had 3 incidences of stem failure resulting in flat tires. tire stems were replaced	1 ~ 97000 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT when i started 2006 chrysler 300 and attempted to put in gear the gear shifter would not work. the vehicle...	1 ~ 40556 miles
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the owner's manual stated that the contact's vehicle can travel a maximum of...	1
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the calipers on her brakes have been failing for over two years. the...	1 ~ 40000 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY what was done to correct the failure i.e parts repaired or replaced (and if old part is available). *tr	1 ~ 9 miles
REAR WINDOW > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY what was done to correct the failure i.e parts repaired or replaced (and if old part is available). *tr	1 ~ 9 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the vehicle has vogue custom built radial ix tires size p225/60r16. while the...	1
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS i have a 300 touring which also has the jerking problem when it is on cruise control but my biggest...	1
RIM > WHEELS 2006 chrysler 300. consumer states that while driving on the highway in the left lane the left front rim became	1
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES tl* - the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300c. the contact's tire pressure indicator lights became illuminated on the dashboard....	1 ~ 22000 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT dt*: the contact stated there was a strange smell in the vehicle which came through the air conditioning vents. the...	1 ~ 58000 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the vehicle has goodyear integrity tires size 175/70r13. the contact stated that the...	1
EXTERNAL > WARNINGS > BACK OVER PREVENTION dt*: the contact stated while placing the vehicle in reverse the rear back up alarm was inaudible to the driver....	1 ~ 75 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM car became unpredictable touch the accelerator it would lunge when in gear idle was erratic was afraid to drive it....	1 ~ 9050 miles
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING i rented a chrysler 300 and discovered what i feel are two potential safety hazards. 1.) the cruise control is...	1
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL i rented a chrysler 300 and discovered what i feel are two potential safety hazards. 1.) the cruise control is...	1
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked the clutch was depressed and all the transmission fluid leaked out...	1 ~ 10000 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked the clutch was depressed and all the transmission fluid leaked out...	1 ~ 10000 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked the clutch was depressed and all the transmission fluid leaked out...	1 ~ 10000 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS rear seat belt entrapment. *nm...	1 ~ 1 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS seat belt won't release when belted. my 4 month old 2006 chrysler 300 decided that it would not release the...	1
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN dt: while driving on the highway at 35 mph the front right passenger side axle broke off with the wheel...	1 ~ 2667 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY tl*the contact drives a thomas safety liner c2 school bus. the contact stated that the side viewmirror presented a blind	1

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