2006 Chrysler 300c problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (155) · Fuel System, Gasoline (139) · Engine (107)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
592 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
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 (37)
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.
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
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.
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 37 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-03-01 · Fuel/Propulsion System“completed x53 extended warranty a year prior at dealership, car still stalls only after putting fuel even though always filling to 3/4-7/8 of tank. had my children with me car stalled again today at middle of busy street when about to make a left turn after i filled to 3/4 of a tank. had dodge dealer in manteca, ca diagnose after first stall half a…”
2025-09-03 · Unknown Or Other“car will buck/jerk at higher speeds, will also die at low speeds or idle, will fall on its face when trying full throttle, the oil light, check engine light, limp mode will flash sometimes traction control, esp will flash most the time the 2 lights stay on problem has been confirmed by 2 dealers. puts my saftry at risk because engine will js die at…”
2025-07-02 · Air Bags“the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300c. the contact received notifications of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags) and 16v352000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. the local dealer was contacted. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repai…”
2025-06-13 · Fuel/Propulsion System“after fueling on several occasions the vehicle just abruptly stalls out and it's very dangerous i notice that there is recalls on other 2006 chrysler but mine isn't on there but i am very concerned about this as it could cause me to get in a accident …”
2025-04-24 · Unknown Or Other“car stalled after filling gas tank. i was driving through an intersection and had to stop for oncoming traffic, when the car stalled and would not immediately restart, it eventually did start after several panic moments of being stuck in the intersection while the light was changing to let opposite traffic proceed. it stalled 2 more times on the wa…”
2025-02-26 · Power Train“there a problem with car stalling and dying because of power being lost to tcm because of tipm. dealer had my car for 7 weeks and $1900 changing tcm and problems still exist. didn't even make 10 miles from dealership. very dangerous …”
2025-01-06 · Fuel/Propulsion System“gasket around fuel pump failed allowing gas to pool on top of fuel tank under the back seat on passenger side . this resulted in a strong "gas/fuel" smell from fuel vapors colecting inside the car and the obvious risk of ignition/explosion and negative health effects of breathing said fumes .the vehicle has not been inspected yet because we are afr…”
2024-03-13 · Fuel/Propulsion System“there is a fuel leak coming from the rear right side near the right rear wheel. fuel leaks when the tank is full. …”
2024-01-02 · Engine“while i was driving the car, the car stalled on me at a stop light, its a safety risk and could caused an accident at anytime, yes its available for inspection. yes the problem has been reported and inspected by auto shop and dealership. no warning lights it just randomly happened while driving, while i was driving the check engine light popped up …”
2023-12-28 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 214,624 mi“the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300c. the contact stated that the fuel tank was previously replaced under an unknown extended warranty coverage; however, after the repair, the vehicle experienced a failure. the contact stated that after refueling the vehicle and driving at slow speeds, the vehicle stalled. the contact stated that the failure recur…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.