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2006 Chrysler 300C
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
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- Owner complaints
- 698
- Received Mar 2007 to Mar 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Engine suddenly shuts off while driving153 complaints · 22% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline91 complaints · 13% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips27 complaints · 3.9% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #15V313000Do not driveChrysler (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 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 8 crashes, 3 fires, 9 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
- Vehicle catches fire from wiring
- Engine won't start or cranks intermittently
- Headlights dim or fail at night
1 more problem
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 25 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2013 | 157 |
| 2014 | 198 |
| 2015 | 60 |
| 2016 | 51 |
| 2017 | 41 |
| 2018 | 21 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 1 |
| Total | 698 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 153 | 22% | – | |
| Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline | 91 | 13% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 27 | 3.9% | – | |
| Gear shifter fails to register Park | 26 | 3.7% | – | |
| Frame rusts and corrodes through | 25 | 3.6% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 19 | 2.7% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 8 | 1.1% | – | |
| Fuel pump fails and engine stalls | 8 | 1.1% | – | |
| Engine won't start or cranks intermittently | 8 | 1.1% | – | |
| Headlights dim or fail at night | 6 | 0.9% | – | |
| Jeep Cherokee stalls while driving | 6 | 0.9% | – | |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 6 | 0.9% | – | |
| Tie rod ends break or come loose | 5 | 0.7% | – | |
| Vehicle suddenly loses engine power at speed | 5 | 0.7% | – | |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 4 | 0.6% | – | |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 4 | 0.6% | – | |
| Engine knocking from rod or main bearings | 4 | 0.6% | – | |
| Power steering cuts out while driving | 4 | 0.6% | – | |
| Automatic emergency braking applies without reason | 4 | 0.6% | – | |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 3 | 0.4% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #15V313000May 26, 20154,077,169 vehicles affected
Do not drive: NHTSA advises this until the repair is done.
air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
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 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
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.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.
Other model years
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2006 Chrysler 300C.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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