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2006 Chrysler 300 AWD Electrical system Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
16%of 49 total for the year
Median mileage
79,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electrical system of the 2006 Chrysler 300 AWD, 16% of the 49 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“My car stalled on a stop light twice last november 2014 and january 25, 2015 after I fill up my car. I turned off the car and then turned on the car again and it drove. For now it is working but I'm afraid it will stalled again while on the road.”

NHTSA complaint #10679684, filed 2015-01, 79,000 miles

“Radiator fan went out,I replaced at my own expense,as of 2/25/2012 was notified by Chrysler to bring to dealer to have replaced ? In process now of being reimbursed,having trouble with power window controller on driver door,now the auto return for the seat and steering wheel does not work,u no what Chrysler just fix the problem or pay the bill, you're owned by the same people that own our company which is fiat! Now I'm having problems with driver side front ball joints squeaking, shouldn't happen at 50,000 mi.”

NHTSA complaint #10450222, filed 2012-03, 35,000 miles

“Cars stalls while driving...no codes are on...etc light on when stalls and the car restarts without a problem. Almost in many accidents while driving with the kids. Chrysler has known about this problem and has done nothing about this particular type of model. Tipm is defectedd and there's a class action lawsuit against them.”

NHTSA complaint #10704061, filed 2015-04, 104,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated the instrumental panel and headlights flashed on and off at the same time. The headlights flashed while they were on or off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who examined the vehicle but was unable to locate the electrical failure. The vehicle cannot be driven at night. The manufacturer was notified and advised the contact to speak to the NHTSA. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 133,000 and the current mileage was 134,500.”

NHTSA complaint #10432293, filed 2011-10, 133,000 miles

“Dead spots on steering wheel where horn is located. Have to find certain areas where the horn will work. Very very dangerous in quick situations. Have checked the web and many people have the same problem. Clearly a defect. You can push all you want, unless you get the right spot, nothing will happen.”

NHTSA complaint #10251759, filed 2008-12

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2008431%
2007327%
2006816%
2005217%

Other parts of the 2006 Chrysler 300 AWD

Fuel system
21 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Chrysler 300 AWD

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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