2006 Chrysler 300 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (236) · Power Train (172) · Fuel/Propulsion System (96)
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705 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2016-05-24 · campaign 16V352000 · 4,648,270 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: 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, 2006-201
Risk: These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2015-05-26 · campaign 15V313000 · 4,077,169 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: 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,
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 1-888-648-782
Service bulletins (89)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes 2025-11-18 · 108463 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pad kit - rear disc brake, front disc brake
Service Brakes 2025-11-17 · 108464 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pad kit - rear disc brake, front disc brake
Power Train 2021-04-07 · 9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
transmission kit with torque converter 1. all promaster (vf) 3.6l/62te equipped vehicles. if the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (part number 06511385a$) are one-time usage. vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires service kit p
Power Train 2021-03-31 · 9004361 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
nag1 transmission before installing the transmission with the engine, check for dowel pins (2) for alignment. if the pins are missing request to add the dowel pin first and then install the transmission
Power Train 2021-03-31 · 9004361 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
nag1 transmission before installing the transmission with the engine, check for dowel pins (2) for alignment. if the pins are missing request to add the dowel pin first and then install the transmission
Fuel System, Gasoline 2021-03-22 · RFI20210322_626- · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this sku is a engine heater hose assembly. the customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the hose bending geometry. if the hose is not formed properly, it will interfere with surrounding components and prevent installation.
Showing the 6 most recent of 89 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-03-27 · Fuel System, Gasoline“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…”
2025-10-27 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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 tr…”
2024-11-21 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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 h…”
2024-06-21 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 133,000 mi“the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle started losing motive power. the contact stated there was smoke coming from under the hood. the contact stated no warning light was illuminated. the contact pulled over and observed that the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was hot. t…”
2024-03-24 · Unknown Or Other“while driving at speed limit car dash lights all light up and car stops running. you loose steering, brakes all electrical lights. car may restart and power restored and if not must stop car if possible to restart. happens randomly! this is a continued problem. has happened more than 10 times and seems to be having this problem more and more often.…”
2023-04-06 · Unknown Or Other“car traction light pops on and the engine raves up high. i turned it off and pump brakes but it continues. when i backup traction pops on. i got coils and brackets put on prior to it doing this. if i lock the car door a lot of times i can't get in. i've called tow truck so many times. even after replacing battery. once it's opened with the jimmy…”
2022-11-15 · Air Bags“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 …”
2022-11-13 · Exterior Lighting“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 …”
2022-11-02 · Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems · 174,000 mi“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.…”
2022-09-21 · Power Train · 80,000 mi“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 progressive…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.