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2006 Chrysler 300 Problems

Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Mar 27, 2026
Components namedHow many of our component categories appear on at least one report for this model year. One report can name several.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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What this page shows

Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2006 Chrysler 300, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Reports by component

Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Each component in detail

What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words

Airbags

Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.

258
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

On 11/15/2022, the consumer had a scheduled service appointment at Hendrick Chrysler motor vehicle dealership located at 1628 Montgomery Hwy, Hoover, Alabama, regarding stop drive recall ZD1, S43, and R25. The consumer was directed to sign insurance related paperwork to have the recall service performed. The consumer explained that the service was related to a recall and would not sign any insurance related paperwork. The consumer was advised by service personnel that the recall service would be performed and the motor vehicle was left with the service department to have the recall service performed. Shortly thereafter, the consumer was advised via telephone call that the recall service would not be performed. The consumer does not believe that any insurance paperwork is applicable to have recall service performed. Because the motor vehicle dealership and/or the motor vehicle manufacturer have been unwilling to provide service regarding the stop drive recall(s), the consumer is requesting guidance from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for resolution.

NHTSA ID 11493718 · filed Nov 15, 2022

My car poses a safety hazard to me and any others who ride in the car with me, due to the defective Takata airbags that were placed in my vehicle under the Takata airbag recall. Without my consent or knowledge, Dominion Chrysler of Bedford, VA replaced both front Takata airbags (driver and passenger side) with 2 more defective Takata airbags! How is this legal or safe!? I only found out about this dirty trick, by reading an article online, and then I called my dealership and they confirmed that they did indeed replace my defective Takata airbags with 2 more defective Takata airbags and that I would get safe, non-Takata airbags in the future, under the recall. When? They did not know. I had the first airbag replaced in 2016 and the second one replaced in 2017. When will I actually receive safe, non-Takata airbags under this recall? My vehicle is NOT SAFE TO DRIVE and yet Chrysler and The United States government purposely put defective and potentially fatal Takata airbags in my car, not once but twice? I don't have another vehicle to drive and I can't afford to discard this one and buy another potentially dangerous vehicle. I am nervous about driving this vehicle every time. So what am I supposed to do? What are millions of others supposed to do? Neither the FCA or NHTSA ever informed me that I would be getting a second set of defective Takata airbags under this recall. How many others are just as unaware as I was? It is now July 2022 and I need safe non-Takata airbags, like I was promised, under this nationwide recall, NOW. All unsafe Takata airbags need to be replaced today under this recall. How many more people need to be injured or die, due to these defective Takata airbags? No amount of money can compensate for loss of health or life. Please do what is right and what you promised the American People you would do! UPHOLD AND ENFORCE THE LAW AND GIVE US SAFE NON-TAKATA AIRBAG REPLACEMENTS!

NHTSA ID 11472087 · filed Jul 2, 2022
All 258 reports naming airbags

Engine

Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.

211
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle shut off unexpectedly. The contact stated that the vehicle sputtered and stalled after refueling. There was an abnormal rumbling sound coming from the vehicle. The contact waited for 30 minutes to restart the vehicle. The accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. While driving and making a turn, the vehicle stalled. There were unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V002000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA ID 11727411 · filed Mar 27, 2026

2006 Chrysler 300 Touring 3.5L V6 engine. Car has intermittent stall at slow speeds or at complete stop. Sometimes feels like it stumbles, other times it dies suddenly and unable to tell the engine shut down. I have to put car in park and completely switch the ignition fully off and turn back on to start position. When it stalls while rolling, I have to brake and bring car to full stop, with no power steering, and go through the same start procedure. No trouble codes are generated, and no check engine light indicator illuminated. Car usually starts right up, but sometimes I have to keep cranking starter, stumbles to catch as if starving for fuel. A/C was on first two times but also happens with A/C off. Research online reveals an open recall for the fuel tank on the 300C model with a 5.7L or 6.4L engine. Problems described on the 300C model are nearly identical to what my 300 Touring is experiencing. PCM replacement does not correct problem. Some noticed it happening only with a full tank. Stopgap measure is to only fill no more than 3/4 tank. I am currently testing this idea. The safety issue is significant and twofold; three times I have had one other adult and two children in the car. While stalled at a major intersection traffic signal trying to restart the engine, other vehicles approached from the rear at 50-55 MPH. A rear end collision with children in the back seat would likely be fatal. Secondly, during a stall event while the car is moving, it is extremely difficult to steer the vehicle to a safe place, and braking takes significant pedal pressure once power assist bleeds off. This is a serious concern and obvious collision hazard, as I may not be able to stop or steer to a safe location or avoid a hazard. I had the car at the dealer for over three weeks in July 2024 and they were unable to duplicate the issue. Their answer was to drive car until it happens more frequently. This is unacceptable. No other solution or repair was provided.

NHTSA ID 11626545 · filed Nov 21, 2024
All 211 reports naming engine

Powertrain (other)

Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.

199
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the transmission shifter seized in park(P) and failed to shift to drive(D) or reverse(R). The contact stated that the vehicle was undrivable. After turning off and restarting the vehicle, the gear shifter operated normally. The contact stated that over time the failure became progressively worse and more frequently. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 05V460000 (Power Train). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 80,000.

NHTSA ID 11485671 · filed Sep 21, 2022

Gear shift gets stuck in park. Cannot shift from park to reverse.

NHTSA ID 11484646 · filed Sep 15, 2022
All 199 reports naming powertrain (other)

Fuel system

Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.

172
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle shut off unexpectedly. The contact stated that the vehicle sputtered and stalled after refueling. There was an abnormal rumbling sound coming from the vehicle. The contact waited for 30 minutes to restart the vehicle. The accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. While driving and making a turn, the vehicle stalled. There were unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V002000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA ID 11727411 · filed Mar 27, 2026

I have had issues with fueling the vehicle as when I fuel it I am only able to get a few cents in at a time before the gas pump clicks off or gas starts coming out of the fuel filler neck itself. At most I have been able to fill up my tank halfway but when I try to fill it a few cents worth of gas above halfway, I have engine stalling issues. To try to solve this issue I replaced all the external fuel vapor parts (charcoal cannister, EGR valve, PCV valve, purge solenoid, gas cap, and leak detection pump). The issue is clearly a problem with the internal components of the fuel tank itself. Chrysler has a X53 lifetime warranty for my type of vehicle but only for 19 gallon fuel tanks and my car has an 18 gallon tank. However, NHTSA investigation PE13-016 has shown that the defect (a swollen vent valve) affects both sizes of tanks. Chrysler said that the X53 lifetime warranty on the defective tank is VIN specific and would not cover my vehicle because it has a 18 gallon tank. Now my vehicle dashboard is saying that the gas cap is leaking but the gas cap was just replaced thus this further points to a pressure issue within the tank. Chrysler dealerships will not help me and contacting FCA resulted in them just telling me to contact a dealer to check if the warranty is available for me.

NHTSA ID 11695818 · filed Oct 27, 2025
All 172 reports naming fuel system

Electrical

Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.

95
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

i’ve been reading about the issues regarding the lights exterior/interior-so many customer complaints about how over the past few decades problems with the interior (dash) and exterior lights blinking, dimming & “ completely going out” while of course driving-how hasn’t this major issue been addressed & recalled, this is a VERY DANGEROUS & SERIOUS PROBLEM, I am currently experiencing this while on the road at night-what can be done? Our safety is at risk!!

NHTSA ID 11493362 · filed Nov 13, 2022

My vehicle has experienced ecm/ throttle body issues, lights flickering hard to drive vehicle at night because the lights aren't working properly. Transmission and motor problems. Why isn't the electrical issues on recall? I've been on several forums with hundreds of electrical issue complaints. This is not fair

NHTSA ID 11470784 · filed Jun 23, 2022
All 95 reports naming electrical

Transmission

Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.

63
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A CONSTANT LOSS OF POWER AND THE VEHICLE STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED EXTENDED WARRANTY CAMPAIGN (X53) FOR THE FUEL TANK REPLACEMENT, BUT THE REMEDY FAILED. SHORE MOTOR COMPANY (222 S 16TH ST, CLARINDA, IA 51632, (712) 542-6581) INDICATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT ISSUED A RECALL. TRI STATE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (2017 S MAIN ST, MARYVILLE, MO 64468, (660) 582-3677) DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THEY HAD SEEN FIVE OTHER MODELS WITH THE SAME FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: PE13016 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS RELATED. THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED NO SOLUTION AND INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE MAY BE SOLD. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *BF .. CONSUMER STATED FOR THE PAST 3.5 YEARS CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, SHUTTING OFF WITHOUT WARNING. FUEL TANK WAS REPLACED TWICE AND FUEL PUMPS REPLACED. IT WAS ADVISED CONSUMER SELL THE VEHICLE.*JB

NHTSA ID 11187114 · filed Mar 15, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,000.

NHTSA ID 11110486 · filed Jul 10, 2018
All 63 reports naming transmission

Steering

Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.

47
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLS WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO STOP OR SLOWING DOWN TO TURN A CORNER. ALL POWER SHUTS DOWN AND CHECK FUEL LIGHT COMES ON. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON. HAS ONLY HAPPENED WITH A PARTIAL TANK OF GAS-NEVER WITH A FULL TANK - REMAINING MILEAGE HAS BEEN BETWEEN 75 AND 123 MILES LEFT. HAS ONLY HAPPENED AT SLOW SPEED. DEALER HAS WORKED ON IT 4 TIMES EACH TIME CLOSING TICKET AS FIXED EXCEPT FOR THE LAST TIME . HAVE TALKED TO SERVICE DIRECTOR ABOUT PROBLEM WITH NO RESULTS. VEHICLE HAS 123000 MILES.

NHTSA ID 11253968 · filed Sep 8, 2019

VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLS WHEN SLOWING FOR A STOP OR ACCELERATING AFTER A STOP OR SLOWING DOWN TO TURN A CORNER. HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES AFTER BEING 'FIXED' BY DEALER. DID MEET WITH SERVICE DIRECTOR BUT HAVE NOT HAD ANY RESPONSE. NO POWER WHEN IT HAPPENS.. ALL INSTANCES ARE ON CITY PAVED STREETS. RESTARTS ON FIRST TRY. CHECK FUEL LIGHT COMES ON BUT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DOES NOT. DEALER HAS WORKED ON IT 3 TIMES AND REPLACED PARTS BUT IT HAS NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM. THEY REALLY HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IS GOING ON.

NHTSA ID 11253962 · filed Sep 8, 2019
All 47 reports naming steering

Driver assistance

Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.

47
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I'VE HAD TO PAY TO REPLACE THE ABS HUB (COMPLETE AXLE) DUE TO RUST/ROTTING. WHEN THE ABS RING RUST OR ROTS, THE ABS MODULE BECOMES CONFUSED AND ACTIVATES INTERMITTENTLY. I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND THE BRAKES LOCKED INTERMITTENTLY CAUSING A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. I STOPPED THINKING THAT IT WOULD RESET SOMETHING BUT IT HAPPENED AGAIN. I HAD TO TAKE IT TO A REPAIR SHOP ONCE AGAIN AND NOW I'VE HAD TO PAY OVER $1,000 FOR THE REAR AXLES AND NOW $1,000 FOR THE FRONT. AXLES HAVE TO BE REPLACED EACH TIME. THESE RINGS SHOULD NOT SIMPLY ROT AND CAUSE A DANGEROUS SITUATION!

NHTSA ID 11279434 · filed Nov 11, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. IN ADDITION, THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO FUNCTION. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO PARK AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TETERBORO CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (LOCATED AT 469 US-46, LITTLE FERRY, NJ 07643, (201) 440-0222), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000. *CW*JB

NHTSA ID 11270389 · filed Oct 23, 2019
All 47 reports naming driver assistance

Brakes

Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.

39
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I'VE HAD TO PAY TO REPLACE THE ABS HUB (COMPLETE AXLE) DUE TO RUST/ROTTING. WHEN THE ABS RING RUST OR ROTS, THE ABS MODULE BECOMES CONFUSED AND ACTIVATES INTERMITTENTLY. I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND THE BRAKES LOCKED INTERMITTENTLY CAUSING A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. I STOPPED THINKING THAT IT WOULD RESET SOMETHING BUT IT HAPPENED AGAIN. I HAD TO TAKE IT TO A REPAIR SHOP ONCE AGAIN AND NOW I'VE HAD TO PAY OVER $1,000 FOR THE REAR AXLES AND NOW $1,000 FOR THE FRONT. AXLES HAVE TO BE REPLACED EACH TIME. THESE RINGS SHOULD NOT SIMPLY ROT AND CAUSE A DANGEROUS SITUATION!

NHTSA ID 11279434 · filed Nov 11, 2019

WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS COLD THE VEHICLE STALLS HAVING NO CONTROL OVER FORWARD OR REVERSE MOTION WITH DANGEROUS SIDE BOUND TRAFFIC INSTANCES WHILE REFUSING TO SHIFT WITH RWD REAR AXEL SEVERE VIBRATION SENSITIVITY CAUSING TOTAL RWD REAR AXEL POWER LOSS & COICIDING TRANSMISSION ABNORMALITIES. POWERTRAIN MALFUNCTIONS/DYSFUNCTIONS RESULTING IN A DANGEROUSLY FAULTY SUSPENSIONS STABILITY & BRAKING PRESSURE STRENGTH CAUSING PULL IN PASSENGER SIDE DIRECTION WHERE VEHICLE SEEMS DANGEROUSLY THE WEAKEST & EXHAUST FUMES ABNORMALLY RECYCLING INTO VEHICLE CAB SYSTEM. ONLY HAS 140K ORIGINAL MILES. MANUFACTURE DEFECTS NOW BECOMING DEATH TRAP & SAFETY DISASTER TO POTENTIAL LIVES OF OTHERS.

NHTSA ID 11253544 · filed Sep 6, 2019
All 39 reports naming brakes

Exterior lighting

Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.

15
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

i’ve been reading about the issues regarding the lights exterior/interior-so many customer complaints about how over the past few decades problems with the interior (dash) and exterior lights blinking, dimming & “ completely going out” while of course driving-how hasn’t this major issue been addressed & recalled, this is a VERY DANGEROUS & SERIOUS PROBLEM, I am currently experiencing this while on the road at night-what can be done? Our safety is at risk!!

NHTSA ID 11493362 · filed Nov 13, 2022

My vehicle has experienced ecm/ throttle body issues, lights flickering hard to drive vehicle at night because the lights aren't working properly. Transmission and motor problems. Why isn't the electrical issues on recall? I've been on several forums with hundreds of electrical issue complaints. This is not fair

NHTSA ID 11470784 · filed Jun 23, 2022
All 15 reports naming exterior lighting

Suspension

Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.

14
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS COLD THE VEHICLE STALLS HAVING NO CONTROL OVER FORWARD OR REVERSE MOTION WITH DANGEROUS SIDE BOUND TRAFFIC INSTANCES WHILE REFUSING TO SHIFT WITH RWD REAR AXEL SEVERE VIBRATION SENSITIVITY CAUSING TOTAL RWD REAR AXEL POWER LOSS & COICIDING TRANSMISSION ABNORMALITIES. POWERTRAIN MALFUNCTIONS/DYSFUNCTIONS RESULTING IN A DANGEROUSLY FAULTY SUSPENSIONS STABILITY & BRAKING PRESSURE STRENGTH CAUSING PULL IN PASSENGER SIDE DIRECTION WHERE VEHICLE SEEMS DANGEROUSLY THE WEAKEST & EXHAUST FUMES ABNORMALLY RECYCLING INTO VEHICLE CAB SYSTEM. ONLY HAS 140K ORIGINAL MILES. MANUFACTURE DEFECTS NOW BECOMING DEATH TRAP & SAFETY DISASTER TO POTENTIAL LIVES OF OTHERS.

NHTSA ID 11253544 · filed Sep 6, 2019

TRANSMISSION IS GOING OUT EVERY TWO YEARS

NHTSA ID 11169900 · filed Jan 14, 2019
All 14 reports naming suspension

Body & structure

Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.

14
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE ROCKER PANEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TUTTLE-CLICK'S TUSTIN CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (40 AUTO CENTER DR, TUSTIN, CA 92782, (714) 730-4600) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ROCKER PANEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 161,000.

NHTSA ID 11191355 · filed Mar 25, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE INCREASED AS THE VEHICLE STARTED TO OVERHEAT. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND, UPON OPENING THE HOOD, NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. ALSO, WHEN IT RAINED, WATER ENTERED THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE ROOF. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, ALL THE DOORS SHOOK AS IF THEY WOULD OPEN. THE DEALER (ECONOMIC AUTO SALES, 2715 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR PKWY, DES MOINES, IA 50314, 515-279-0325) INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY COULD NOT ASSIST BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED 'AS IS'. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 71,000.

NHTSA ID 11102126 · filed Jun 15, 2018
All 14 reports naming body & structure

Visibility

Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.

10
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE SUNROOF EXPLODED WITHOUT AN IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO (JEFF WYLER SPRINGFIELD AUTO MALL LOCATED AT 1501 HILLCREST AVE, SPRINGFIELD AVE, SPRINGFIELD, OH 45504, (937) 325-4601) BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 148,061.

NHTSA ID 11302864 · filed Jan 29, 2020

CAR WAS FOGGED UP AND DID NOT DEFROST COULD NOT DRIVE FOR ABOUT HALF HOUR. ROLLED DOWN THE WINDOWS BUT DID NOT WORK. HEATING ALSO DID NOT WORK, HOWEVER ONCE I GAINED VISIBILITY AND CAR WAS AT APX 3MPH HEAT CAME BACK ON. *TR

NHTSA ID 10670657 · filed Jan 7, 2015
All 10 reports naming visibility

Seat belts

Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.

9
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

* [XXX] * [XXX] * [XXX] * [XXX] * [XXX] * [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

NHTSA ID 11363761 · filed Oct 11, 2020

I WAS HIT FROM BEHIND ON FREEWAY BY DRUNK DRIVER AND PUSHED INTO SIDE WALL ON HIGHWAY. IN THE PROCESS MY SEATBELT UNLOCKED AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED EVEN THOUGH HE HIT ME GOING CLOSE 100MPH.*DT*JB*DT THE CONSUMER PROVIDED PHOTOS. *TR

NHTSA ID 11362722 · filed Oct 4, 2020
All 9 reports naming seat belts

Tires & wheels

Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.

9
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the TMPS and another unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 174,000.

NHTSA ID 11492007 · filed Nov 2, 2022

I HAVE A 2006 CHRYSLER 300 HEMI. EVERY SINCE I BOUGHT IT, I'VE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY TIRES AND RECENTLY NOTICED THAT THEY ARE WEARING DOWN UNEVENLY AND QUICKLY. I ONLY HAVE 46,000 MILES ON THE CAR. SOON AFTER NOTICING IT, I SAW ON THE NEWS THAT THEY WERE DOING A RECALL ON CONTINENTAL TIRES. LATER ON THAT SAME DAY, I TALKED WITH A FRIEND WHO HAD THE EXACT SAME CAR I HAVE. HE INFORMED ME THAT HE HAD SEEN THE RECALL ON THE NEWS AS WELL. HE TOLD ME THAT HE HAD CALLED THE NUMBER THAT WAS GIVEN FOR THE COMPANY AND THAT THEY HAD PAID HIM FOR EACH OF HIS TIRES AND ALSO REPLACED THEM. I'VE BEEN TRYING TO GET IN CONTACT WITH THE COMPANY, BUT I HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO GET A HOLD OF ANYONE BY PHONE NOR EMAIL. I REALLY NEED TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE RECALL AND HOW I CAN GO ABOUT GETTING MY TIRES REPLACED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. *TR

NHTSA ID 10469305 · filed Aug 6, 2012
All 9 reports naming tires & wheels

Other / unspecified

Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.

8
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

SOME TIME AGO- ABOUT FIVE YEARS ,I PURCHASED A 2006 CHRYSLER 300 TOURING FROM FRANKLIN AUTOMALL- MALL IN FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP -WHAT I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING ENDLESS TIMES AND CONCERN THAT THE LUG NUTS THAT HOLD THE WHEELS ON ARE (DEFECTIVE) I HAVE PURCHASE A SET OF NEW LUG NUTS IN THE PAST LAST SET WAS 2013. WHAT IS HAPPENING IS THAT I WENT FOR MY BRAKES TO BE LOOKED AT A PEPBOYS ON 3016-2015IN POMTON PLAINS NJ,THE PROBLEM WAS THERE LUG NUTS COULD NOT BE REMOVED. THESE TYPE LUG NUTS- THE OUTER CASING SEPARATES FROM THE LUG NUT ITSELF, AND SPINS AROUND AND AROUND, DIFFICULTY TO REMOVE LUG NUT(S). ANY KIND OF BRAKE REPAIR OR REMOVING OF A WHEEL.IN EVENT OF A FLAT (I WOULD CERTAINLY BE STUCK.) AND AGAIN PAY FOR NEW STUDS TO BE PUT IN.CHRYSLER HAS NOT CHANGED THESE LUG NUTS THAT I AM AWARE OF- TO BETTER AND MORE EFFICIENT ONES, THAT HAS NO OUTER CASTING THAT SPINS -PREVENTING LUG NUTS TO BE REMOVED. REPLACEMENT SETS-- WERE ANOTHER SET OF LUG NUTS FROM THE CHRYSLER DEALER FROM FRANKLIN SUSSEX COUNTY AUTO MALL,I WAS TOLD AT THAT TIME THERE ARE NO REPLACEMENTS !!!!!!!...ON THURSDAY 3-25-2015 MY CAR IS GOING TO ANOTHER PEPBOYS FOR BRAKES TO BE LOOKED AT IN VERONA NJ. IM SURE I WILL BE THE ONE GETTING STUCK WITH THE BILL .FOR NEW STUDS.IN CLOSING THE PEP BOYS IN POMPTON PLAINS HAD A HARD TOME TO GET THEM OFF AND THE TWO WERE MANGLED I MANAGED TO GET ONE OFF WITH NOT GREAT EASE AT ALL.TWO IN TOTAL-THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL CORRECT THIS CONSTANT PROBLEM WITH THESE BRAND OF LUG NUTS,THE OUTER CASTINGS DON'T HOLD UP IN ANY KIND OF WEATHER AND SMOOTH OUT CONSTANTLY.CREATING THIS OVER AND OVER PROBLEM. *TR

NHTSA ID 10701705 · filed Mar 25, 2015

I HAVE A 2006 CHRYSLER 300 TOURING AND I HAVE HAD SEVERAL ISSUES WITH THIS CAR. FROM THE FIRST WEEK THAT I BOUGHT THE CAR(2/10/2013) USED WITH 71,000 MILES THIS CAR HAS CAUSED ME PROBLEMS. THE FIRST ISSUES I EXPERIENCED WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION. THE CAR WOULD ACT LIKE IT WAS SEARCHING FOR THE CORRECT GEAR BY SHIFTING UP AND DOWN ON ITS OWN EVEN WHEN I WAS NOT ACCELERATING, THIS WOULD HAPPEN WHENEVER I WOULD GO OVER 40 MILES PER HOUR. THE PROBLEM ENDED UP BEING THE THROTTLE BODY INSIDE MY TRANSMISSION. THE NEXT ISSUE I EXPERIENCED WAS A SHIFTING IN THE FRONT END WHENEVER I WENT OVER A SPEED BUMP OR POT HOLE IN THE ROAD, I FOUND OUT THAT THE STRUT, BALL JOINT, AND THE ROCKER ARM HAD TO BE REPLACED ON MY FRONT END. THEN THE DIALS ON MY DASH STARTED TO GO CRAZY PERIODICALLY FOR NO REASON AT ALL, I HAVE YET TO FIGURE OUT WHAT THIS IS BUT I ASSUME IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE COMPUTER. I ALSO EXPERIENCED COMPLETE FAILURE OF MY COOLING SYSTEM. I HAD TO REPLACE THE DRIER, CONDENSER, EXPANSION VALVE, AND ONE OTHER PART THAT I CANNOT REMEMBER. THE TOTAL FOR THIS JOB WAS ABOUT 2,700 AND THE TRANSMISSION WORK WAS 3,750 AND THE WORK ON THE FRONT END WAS A TOTAL OF ABOUT 800.00 NOT TO MENTION THE BRAKES I'VE REPLACED AND THE NEW SET OF TIRES I BOUGHT FOR THE CAR AND I HAVE HAD THIS CAR FOR 1 YEAR AND 7 MONTHS. *TR

NHTSA ID 10640432 · filed Oct 1, 2014
All 8 reports naming other / unspecified

Interior & seats

Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.

4
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

2006 CHRYSLER 300. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE HAS SEVERAL REPAIR ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THE HOOD WOULD NOT STAY UP, THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL, THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THE TRUNK FELL DOWN WITH NO WARNING AND THE RADIO FLASHED ON AND OFF. *JB

NHTSA ID 10759488 · filed Sep 17, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE HOOD UNLATCHED INDEPENDENTLY. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE SWERVED TO THE LEFT AND CRASHED INTO A POLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

NHTSA ID 10723023 · filed Jun 2, 2015

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Heating & air conditioning

Reports naming the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

I HAVE A 300 TOURING WHICH ALSO HAS THE JERKING PROBLEM WHEN IT IS ON CRUISE CONTROL BUT MY BIGGEST CONCERN IS THE SEAT WARMER WHILE ON BURNED A HOLE IN THE BACK OF MY BACK. WE SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING BUT MY HUSBAND THOUGHT IT TO BE SOMETHING OUTSIDE THE FOLLOWING DAY WHILE PLACING MY DAUGHTERS WEDDING DRESS IN THE BACK SEAT. I SAW A BURNED HOLE IN THE BACK OF THE DRIVER SEAT. WHEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER THEY SAID IT LOOKED TO THEM LIKE A CIGARETTE BURN. WE DON'T SMOKE. *AK

NHTSA ID 10194695 · filed Jun 26, 2007

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A STRANGE SMELL IN THE VEHICLE WHICH CAME THROUGH THE AIR CONDITIONING VENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SERVICE DEALER, WHERE A BACTERIAL GROWTH WAS FOUND ON THE EVAPORATOR COIL. THE DEALER TREATED THE GROWTH, BUT THE STRANGE SMELL AND VAPOR FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING VENT WAS STILL PRESENT WHICH CAUSED RUNNY NOSES, COUGHING AND SORE THROATS. THE SERVICE DEALER NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER.*AK

NHTSA ID 10168514 · filed Sep 18, 2006

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