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2006 Chrysler 300C Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Engine — runs 3.1× the fleet median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
698Complaints
1Recalls
8Crashes
3Fires
9Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Engine (34.8% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.

Engine complaints here are 3.1× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.

None of the 6 most-reported categories on this page have a recall or open investigation on file — they rest on unverified owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Engine243 · 34.8%No official action
Fuel/propulsion System175 · 25.1%Investigation closedPE13016
Fuel System, Gasoline164 · 23.5%Investigation closedPE13016
Power Train94 · 13.5%No official action
Electrical System55 · 7.9%No official action
Steering35 · 5%No official action

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

ENGINE243 · 34.8%
POWER TRAIN94 · 13.5%
Unspecified / other44 · 6.3%
STEERING35 · 5%
AIR BAGS32 · 4.6%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING29 · 4.2%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL18 · 2.6%

Percentages are the share of the 698 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 1 campaign

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module

NHTSA campaign 15V313000 · 2015 · reported 05/27/2015

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Park it  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

What owners report

“AFTER FILLING THE GAS TANK TO FULL, STOPPING AFTER THE PUMP CLICKS OFF THE FIRST TIME, THE VEHICLE STALLED AFTER RUNNING FOR AROUND 5 MINUTES…”NHTSA complaint 10513319 — filed 05/23/2013 · ENGINE
“AFTER REFUELING TANK I DROVE AWAY FROM THE PUMPS AND ONTO THE ROADWAY, DURING ACCELERATION TO SPEED LIMIT (50MPH), AT 25MPH THE ENGINE STALLED, WITH…”NHTSA complaint 10512723 — filed 05/19/2013 · ENGINE
“GOING FOR A 1000 MILE TRIP FROM SAINT CLOUD FL. TO PITTSBURGH PA. I FILLED UP MY GAS TANK . WHEN I PULLED OUT OF…”NHTSA complaint 10512366 — filed 05/16/2013 · ENGINE

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chrysler 300C?

Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 243 of 698 NHTSA complaints (34.8%), followed by fuel/propulsion system (175), fuel system, gasoline (164), power train (94). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2006 Chrysler 300C have?

698 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 8 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 9 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2006 Chrysler 300C have any recalls?

Yes — 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign, including campaign 15V313000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2006 Chrysler 300C's reported problems?

0 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.