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2006 Chrysler 300Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 1,267 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
1,267
Crashes
61
Fires
27
Recalls
4
TSBs
89
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 1,267 complaints, 61 crashes, 27 fires, and 4 recalls. Complaint rate is 4.4x the class average. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

gear shifter is stuck in park

19 complaints • Severity 9.3/10

$X,XXX
2

engine stalls shuts off while driving

19 complaints • Severity 9.2/10

$X,XXX
3

engine making a loud clacking noise

18 complaints • Severity 9.4/10

$X,XXX
4

engine failure due to oil sludge

10 complaints • Severity 9.6/10

$X,XXX
5

not shifting properly

8 complaints • Severity 9.2/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

255 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 80K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

104
0–30K
182
30–60K
240
60–90K
210
90–120K
108
120–150K
95
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (240 reports) • Median: 80K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Airbags (255 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Airbags255 (20%)
Engine197 (16%)
Drivetrain196 (15%)
Fuel System172 (14%)
Electrical86 (7%)
Other49 (4%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission48 (4%)
Speed Control37 (3%)

2006 Chrysler 300: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2006 Chrysler 300, with 255 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 80,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 80K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2006 Chrysler 300, with 197 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2006 Chrysler 300, with 196 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2006 Chrysler 300, with 172 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

8
05
41
06
23
07
24
08
13
09
30
10
65
11
68
12
111
13
200
14
274
15
169
16
84
17
55
18
64
19
19
20
2
21
9
22
1
23
4
24
1
25
2
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2006 Chrysler 300. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

05V460000Nov 2005

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 42RLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE CUP PLUG THAT RETAINS THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT MAY BE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. IF THE SHAFT MOVES OUT OF POSITION, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ACHIEVE 'PARK' POSITION.

06V149000Jun 2006

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.7 LITER ENGINES AND MK25E BRAKING SYSTEMS MAY EXHIBIT INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE REAR BRAKE TUBES AND THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION TUBE. CONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE TUBES AND EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION TUBE OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE TUBES TO WEAR THROUGH AND CAUSE A BRAKE FLUID LEAK.

15V313000Do Not DriveJun 2015

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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.

16V352000Do Not DriveMar 2017

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (3)

2 investigations still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.

EA15001OpenOpened Feb 2015

Air Bag Inflator Rupture

AIR BAGS

EA21002OpenOpened Sep 2021

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

PE14016ClosedOpened Jun 2014 · closed Mar 2015

Air Bag Inflator Rupture

AIR BAGS

This is the worst model year for the Chrysler 300 according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is engine.

2006 Chrysler 300 vs. Class Average (Large Cars)

This vehicle

1,267

Class avg

286

4.4x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical large cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1,267 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

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2006 Chrysler 300: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2006 Chrysler 300?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2006 Chrysler 300 is related to the airbags, with 255 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2006 Chrysler 300 reliable?
The 2006 Chrysler 300 has 1,267 complaints, 61 crash reports, and 27 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 4.4x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2006 Chrysler 300 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2006 Chrysler 300 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2006 Chrysler 300 has 4 recalls on record. At least one is a critical “Do Not Drive” recall. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Chrysler 300 problems start?
Based on 939 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 80,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2006 Chrysler 300 data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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