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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…
2006 Chrysler 300cProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 698 owner complaints about the 2006 Chrysler 300c, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 15V-313 the manufacturer reports only 41% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 1, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Chrysler 300c has problems
698 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
243Engine2 crash/fire/injury
175Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
168Fuel system, gasoline
106Power train
56Electrical system
38Steering
33Engine and engine cooling
32Air bags
19Vehicle speed control
7517 other systems8 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 243 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 175 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 168 | 0 |
| Power train | 106 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 56 | 1 |
| Steering | 38 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 33 | 2 |
| Air bags | 32 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 19 | 2 |
| 17 other systems | 75 | 8 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2006 Chrysler 300c 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.
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 engine problems start?
85kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 219 engine complaints. 68% were reported before 100,000 miles.
13under 30k miles150under 100k miles69100k 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.
Engine
15 owners mentioned a cost$4,000median
Middle half: $1,327 – $5,500
Fuel system, gasoline
9 owners mentioned a cost$1,200median
Middle half: $1,018 – $1,500
Fuel/propulsion system
8 owners mentioned a cost$2,000median
Middle half: $1,425 – $2,700
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 300c 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 300c median. How we score
'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2006 Chrysler 300c, and the recalls they led to.
- Air Bag Inflator RuptureLed to recall 18V-025
- Engine StallNo recall
- Air Bag Inflator RuptureLed to recall 14V-772
In owners' words
What 300c owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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
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,…
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds during traffic congestion, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power and stalled. Upon restarting the vehicle, the vehicle hesitated but seemed to return to normal functionality. No warning lights were…
Own a 2006 300c?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.