2006 Chrysler 300 Awd problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (12) · Fuel System, Gasoline (8) · Engine (7)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Chrysler 300 Awd model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
42 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (29)
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.
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. the "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. for all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.
Structure 2020-04-30 · 23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
disinfectant solution recommended for covid-19
Equipment 2020-04-22 · 08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
charging system, battery diagnostic tools and warranty this information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
use of aftermarket parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
use of salvage/recycled parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100619 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
repair parts used for structural repairs this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
Showing the 6 most recent of 29 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-07-18 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 90,000 mi“after filling gas tank ( full) the car stalls for the first couple of miles. then stop shortly after. this is happening more and more. there was a recall for the 2005-2006 models with the 5.7 and 6.1 liter engines, but not for the 3.5 liter that i own even though i have found through the chrysler forums this is a problem for many of these model ( 2…”
2018-10-31 · Unknown Or Other · 165,000 mi“shifter will not come out of park unless you pull console apart and physically push the spring under the front of the shifter with screwdriver. they have a recall on if not this part a very similar part between the years 2005-2007 which this clearly falls into but is vin specific and they claim doesn't pertain to my vehicle. funny it is bypassed …”
2018-10-11 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 145,000 mi“i can no longer fill my gas tank to the "full" level , if i do, my car randomly stalls out while driving or making any kind of turn, with out any warning or notification in the dash board . also if i top off my gas tank the inside of my smells strongly of fuel , as it is leaking inside some how .…”
2018-07-24 · Power Train · 160,000 mi“vehicle will not shift out of oark. dealer recognized the k39 part was recalled and in my vehicle but there's no recall for my vin.…”
2018-02-21 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 80,236 mi“after filling the gas the car will sputter and stall. i always use 91-93 octane fuel from the kroger fuel stations, and when leaving the last few times i've had problems getting up to speed without the car getting to speed or stalling. it will restart normally pretty easily other than yesterday when my wife was driving it, it kept stalling comi…”
2017-05-02 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 129,000 mi“the car it shut off after every gas filling immediately after getting into traffic its very scary and very dangerous situation…”
2017-02-06 · Air Bags“takata recall. passenger air bag still not fixed.…”
2017-01-22 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 91,000 mi“ref. nhtsa pe13016 "faulty fuel tanks" make: chrysler; model: 300 limited; component: fuel delivery system. every time we re-fuel the car to the "full" level, the car hesitates and stalls. on two separate occasions, this stalling has resulted in an potential collision with another vehicle being avoided only by astute driver intervention. the…”
2016-12-23 · Air Bags“i have been getting takata inflator recalls for a year now, the dealer in my area - fuccello's dodge, amsterdam, ny, (518)843-4206, keeps telling me the part is not available.…”
2016-12-19 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 126,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300 awd. while at a stop, the vehicle did not accelerate. the check engine and thunder bolt indicators illuminated. the vehicle was turned off, restarted, and operated normally. the vehicle lost acceleration again. the vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. the contact also stated that the vehicle was t…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.