2006 Chrysler 300: common problems and reliability

The 2006 Chrysler 300 has 1750 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and power train. Owners most often flag general long-term reliability and build quality concerns — pervasive criticism of the brand and model's propensity for costly repairs, electrical gremlins, and interior rattles/squeaks as the vehicle ages. frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2006 model year

1,750
Owner complaints
4
Recalls
56
Crash reports
20
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2006 Chrysler 300 vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

engine
425
power train
369
fuel/propulsion system
300
air bags
296
fuel system
238

Recalls affecting the 2006 300

air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

Campaign 16V352000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM …

air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module

Campaign 15V313000

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 Chrys…

service brakes, hydraulic

Campaign 06V149000

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.7 LITER ENGINES AND MK25E BRAKING SYSTEMS MAY EXHIBIT INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE REAR BRAKE TUBES AND THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION TUBE. CONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE TUBES A…

power train:automatic transmission

Campaign 05V460000

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 42RLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE CUP PLUG THAT RETAINS THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT MAY BE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. IF THE SHAFT MOVES OUT OF POSI…

What owners say across generations

Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide. The vehicle is consistently praised for its distinctive, muscular styling, spacious and comfortable interior, smooth highway ride quality, and strong value proposition, particularly for V8 models offering signi

  • General long-term reliability and build quality concerns — pervasive criticism of the brand and model's propensity for costly repairs, electrical gremlins, and interior rattles/squeaks as the vehicle ages. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Powertrain-specific failures (V6) — oil cooler leaks and valvetrain issues (e.g., lifter/camshaft problems, often manifesting as a ticking sound), particularly noted on higher-mileage examples and pre-2014 models. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Powertrain-specific failures (V8 HEMI) — lifter failure, a known issue that can lead to significant engine damage. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Electrical and infotainment problems — battery drain issues, faulty modules (e.g., ignition switch, Bluetooth), glitchy Uconnect systems, and various sensor failures. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Suspension component wear — front suspension parts, including ball joints, noted as wearing out prematurely and requiring replacement. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the 300.

Typical used price

Used 300 listings typically run $13,598–$19,900 across 2012 to 2023 model years.

Other 300 model years

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