repaired · 2018 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. 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…
2006 Chrysler 300Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1,002 owner complaints about the 2006 Chrysler 300, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-352 the manufacturer reports only 34% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 27, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Chrysler 300 has problems
1,002 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
258Air bags23 crash/fire/injury
257Power train5 crash/fire/injury
166Engine15 crash/fire/injury
112Fuel/propulsion system3 crash/fire/injury
95Electrical system13 crash/fire/injury
61Fuel system, gasoline
47Steering
45Engine and engine cooling
38Vehicle speed control
13517 other systems19 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 258 | 23 |
| Power train | 257 | 5 |
| Engine | 166 | 15 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 112 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 95 | 13 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 61 | 1 |
| Steering | 47 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 45 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 38 | 8 |
| 17 other systems | 135 | 19 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2006 Chrysler 300 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. 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…
no report yet
Service brakes, hydraulic
Risk. THIS CAN RESULT IN A DECREASE OF BRAKING FORCE AND THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
no report yet
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. IF THIS OCCURS AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chrysler.
Mileage at failure
When do air bags problems start?
72kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 40 air bags complaints. 63% were reported before 100,000 miles.
4under 30k miles25under 100k miles15100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Power train
13 owners mentioned a cost$400median
Middle half: $350 – $490
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2006 vs. every other 300 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 median. How we score
'69'70'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2006 Chrysler 300 safety ratings
2006 Chrysler 300 4-DR in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2006 Chrysler 300, and the recalls they led to.
- Air Bag Inflator RuptureLed to recall 14V-668
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
- Air Bag Inflator RuptureLed to recall 13V-172
In owners' words
What 300 owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
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