2006 Chrysler 300 AWDProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 49 owner complaints about the 2006 Chrysler 300 AWD, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 18, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Chrysler 300 AWD has problems

49 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine160
Fuel/propulsion system120
Fuel system, gasoline90
Electrical system81
Air bags62
Power train60
Engine and engine cooling20
Seats10
Service brakes, hydraulic11
4 other systems40

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2006 Chrysler 300 AWD recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2006 vs. every other 300 AWD year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 300 AWD median. How we score

'05'06'07'08'09'10'20
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 300 AWD owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 10936263 · Dec 19, 2016 · 126,000 miles
I HAVE READ MULTIPLE POSTS THAT FIT EXACTLY THE SAME DESCRIPTION TO WHAT HAPPENED RECENTLY WITH OUR 2006 CHRYSLER 300C 5.7L HEMI AWD - SO I THOUGHT I WOULD SHARE OUR EXPERIENCE. WE HAVE ALWAYS TAKEN VERY GOOD CARE OF OUR 300, REGULAR SERVICES ETC AND HAVE KEPT EVERY SINGLE DOCUMENTATION SINCE…
Complaint 10790359 · Nov 14, 2015 · 149,000 miles
BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT CAT PIPES HAVE FAILED. NOT THE CAT ITSELF BUT THE PIPE WHICH COULD LEAD TO EXHAUST GETTING INTO THE CAR.
Complaint 10782413 · Oct 15, 2015 · 90,000 miles

Own a 2006 300 AWD?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.