Major Problems with 2006 Chrysler 300C Derived from Complaints & Recalls


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Worst 3 complaints of 2006 Chrysler 300C

2006 Chrysler 300C AIR BAGS Victims: 4 Mileage: 130000 miles

2006 Chrysler 300C RECLINER Victims: 1 Mileage: 12000 miles

2006 Chrysler 300C SEATS Victims: 1 Mileage: 12000 miles

Browse 2006 Chrysler 300C complaints by category

Problems with ENGINE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE and FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Chrysler 300C owners.

Problem Category Number of Problems
ENGINE
the engine will stall after every fill-up. it stalls within 15 seconds after starting it up at the gas station....
224
~ 79324 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2006 chrysler 300c engine: 5.7 liter spmi engine shutting down anywhere from 0-40mph. it could occur with the air conditioning...
162
~ 65521 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
the engine will stall after every fill-up. it stalls within 15 seconds after starting it up at the gas station....
150
~ 82222 miles
POWER TRAIN
2006 chrysler 300 srt8. transmission locks in park. there have been several forums regarding this type of complaint. a part...
87
~ 77178 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
all of the warning lights begin flashing on and off and the instrument gauges won't work (speedometer fuel level etc)
48
~ 116795 miles
STEERING
i own a 2006 chrysler 300. twice yesterday my steering wheel locked up while driving. i could not turn the...
33
~ 65892 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
since january 2012 everytime i fill up the car with gas it cuts off coming out of the gas station...
30
~ 105311 miles
AIR BAGS
tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300c. while driving approximately 50 mph the contact swerved to avoid an animal...
30
~ 19017 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300c. while driving 15 mph the vehicle shook and came to a complete stop....
29
~ 64279 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
when foot is taken off of the accelerator the car continues to accelerate. this occurs anytime you accelerate from 0...
17
~ 89730 miles
SERVICE BRAKES
after refueling tank i drove away from the pumps and onto the roadway during acceleration to speed limit (50mph)...
16
~ 76297 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
transmission leaking fluid at o-ring for connector. *tr...
10
~ 65194 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE
outside door handle broke loose when i opened my car door on my 2006 chrysler 300c. all of my door
7
~ 88161 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
i own a chrysler 2006 300 c i can not drive it at night because the lights keep going
6
~ 51480 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
i pulled out of the gas station after topping the tank off with gas. at the first red light the...
5
~ 366804 miles
SUSPENSION
all four tires on my car are feathered and worn out on the outer edge.*ak...
4
~ 80394 miles
SEAT BELTS
i had a person getting in and they attempted to fasten seatbelt and heard a pseudo click but a few...
3
~ 96010 miles
WHEELS
making a u-turn and my car cuts off i hit the brakes immediately but still hit the curb with my...
3
~ 78617 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING
i own a chrysler 2006 300 c i can not drive it at night because the lights keep going
3
~ 55124 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING
on june 11 2009 i went in to have tires put on my 2006 chrysler 300 at southern tire lexington...
3
~ 61107 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION
on june 11 2009 i went in to have tires put on my 2006 chrysler 300 at southern tire lexington...
3
~ 56167 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300-c. the contact stated after filling the vehicle with gasoline the vehicle would...
3
~ 36700 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300c. while driving approximately 45 mph the contact heard an extremely loud squealing noise...
3
~ 87 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER
tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300c. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph the glass from the...
2
~ 50000 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
last week on may 9th 2010 the engine in my 2006 chrysler 300c spontaneously died in the parking lot of...
2
~ 95000 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES
tpm (tire pressure monitor) light keeps coming on with a corresponding bell ring every time i use the car and...
2
~ 24849 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY
i have an 2006 chrysler 300c 3 power window regulators went out at the same time. took it to the...
2
~ 32500 miles
SEATS
while slowing for upcoming traffic i signaled to the gmc dually truck by tapping my brakes...he was talking to his...
2
~ 6000 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2006 chrysler 300c. consumer writes in regard to vehicle stalling and malfunctioning pcm module. *as *tr...
1
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300c. while idling at a stop light a loud banging noise emitted from...
1
~ 137000 miles
EQUIPMENT
my 2006 chrysler 300 c would just die after filing up with gas - happened on the freeway a few...
1
COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
my 2006 chrysler 300c gear wouldn't shift out of park. car starts fine steering wheel unlocked but gears won't shift...
1
~ 71259 miles
PARKING BRAKE
transmission shifter interlock lever is faulty. a broken interlock return spring hook will result in the inability to move the...
1
~ 63000 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
tl-the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300c. while driving approximately 15-25 mph in rainy weather conditions the vehicle began to...
1
~ 23000 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
no event leads up to this event. the shifter for automatic transmissions has a plastic part in 2005-2007 (and maybe...
1
~ 44825 miles
FLOOR SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300c. the contact stated that the vehicle became stuck in the park shift. the...
1
~ 54000 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HOOD > BODY
the hood feel on my head nearly knocking me out. the struts designed to keep it open failed to keep
1
~ 34000 miles
HOOD > BODY > STRUCTURE
on may 6 2010 reported to chrysler that the hood of my 2006 300c would not stay in a up...
1
~ 32000 miles
STRUCTURE
hood shocks/struts failure on 2006 chrysler 300c srt8. the two hood shocks failed to keep the hood open causing it...
1
~ 51844 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
i had taken the car for an oil change. when i got into the car and started to pull away...
1
~ 36050 miles
SOFTWARE > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
i have a 2006 chrysler 300 c that has been in the shop for service 3-4 times for the same...
1
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS
on christmas day i was on the 152 heading towards gilroy when traffic started to slow down and stop in...
1
~ 12000 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE
tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300c. while driving 15 mph the vehicle shook and came to a complete stop....
1
~ 46900 miles
TIRES
2006 chrysler 300c w/ continental contiseal 225/60r18 tires w/ 23k miles. car riding extremely poor & went to dealer. they...
1
STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
a hole got punched in my fuel tank on my 2006 chrysler 300c when it was being driven down a...
1
~ 31000 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT
a/c produces moldy musty smell which causes allergy problems ie: sneezing coughing watery eyes. took to dealer where it was...
1
~ 12000 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2006 chrysler 300 engine died after cold start up. as of 05/14/07 it has been in the dealer's shop fpr...
1
~ 19112 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
within the first 300 miles the inside of all four brake rotors started to show premature scoring and grooves also...
1
~ 300 miles

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