2006 Chrysler 300 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 39about this part
- Share
- 4%of 1,002 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 39 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Chrysler 300, 4% of the 1,002 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“It runs quiet and everything it just cut off on me while I was on brake at a stopping position, I was at a light on my brakes and it cut off on me, I just bought it yesterday, and filled my tank up...I love this car, what is wrong with it?”
NHTSA complaint #10692703, filed 2015-03, 156,780 miles“On my way to work I stopped and put $15 dolalrs in the tank I was just below a half tank now. I drove roughly 5-10miles and when I was driving around 30mph the oil can light came on and then my steering got tight and brakes got tight. It was like they went out. My car engine then shut off and I coasted to the shoulder the best I could. This almost caused a large accident. I tried starting the car immediately after it made noise but would not start a couple minutes later I started it and the car started fine.”
NHTSA complaint #11139281, filed 2018-10, 150,000 miles“About three yrs ago went for oil change found out my was cracked had to replace axle and steering asked if it was a recall they said no.. Now 2013 I park the car and the car wont shift from park called Chrysler no recall notice there's been many cases of shifting gear not able to shift or falling off shift when park.. My auto will not shift from park this a defect I feel Chrysler should have this problem fix and put as a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10546643, filed 2013-10, 80,000 miles“Brake rotors became warped about 17000 miles then got worse and worse. I replaced the tires at about 30,000 and had the pads checked. The pads were ceramic type and had zero wear. The rotors are a problem. My 05 dodge 4x4 has the same problem and it only has 23000 miles. Chrysler is buying bad rotors!!!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10234336, filed 2008-07, 17,000 miles“This is the second time I've had to pay to replace the ABS hub (complete axle) due to rust/rotting. When the ABS ring rust or rots, the ABS module becomes confused and activates intermittently. I was driving the vehicle and the brakes locked intermittently causing a very dangerous situation. I stopped thinking that it would reset something but it happened again. I had to take it to a repair shop once again and now I've had to pay over $1,000 for the rear axles and now $1,000 for the front. Axles have to be replaced each time. These rings should not simply rot and cause a dangerous situation!”
NHTSA complaint #11279434, filed 2019-11, 102,000 milesRelated recalls
- 06V149000May 3, 2006Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.7 liter engines and mk25e braking systems may exhibit inadequate clearance between the rear brake tubes and the…Covers: Chrysler 300 2006, Dodge Magnum 2006, Charger 2006
Related service bulletins
- 11025727Nov 18, 2025Pad kit - rear disc brake, front disc brake
- 11025724Nov 17, 2025Pad kit - rear disc brake, front disc brake
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 50% |
| 2022 | 1 | 20% |
| 2021 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 3 | 5% |
| 2018 | 3 | 2% |
| 2017 | 5 | 6% |
| 2016 | 3 | 4% |
| 2015 | 10 | 10% |
| 2014 | 15 | 6% |
| 2013 | 16 | 5% |
| 2012 | 33 | 8% |
| 2011 | 19 | 10% |
| 2010 | 3 | 2% |
| 2009 | 6 | 7% |
| 2008 | 22 | 3% |
| 2007 | 26 | 5% |
| 2006 | 39 | 4% |
| 2005 | 20 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2006 Chrysler 300
258 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
257 complaintsFuel system
172 complaintsEngine
166 complaintsElectrical system
95 complaintsSteering
47 complaintsOther or unknown
46 complaintsEngine cooling
45 complaintsVehicle speed control
38 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsSuspension
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Chrysler 300
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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