2006 Chrysler 300 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 166about this part
- Share
- 17%of 1,002 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,460miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 166 complaints about the engine of the 2006 Chrysler 300, 17% of the 1,002 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,460 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved and 9 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Car shut off in the middle of highway, stalling, I was almost hit from behind. Now it won't even start. Every issue is related to the fuel issue recall. But my because my VIN isn't included, I have to deal with this. You guys aren't perfect and missed adding my car to the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11311809, filed 2020-02, 95,460 miles“My vehicle suddenly shuts down after a short period of driving it has stopped several times in the middle of traffic and needless to say I was berated and once even threatened as several other vehicles could not pass this could cause an accident or someones life”
NHTSA complaint #11092556, filed 2018-05, 151,000 miles“Engine stalls while driving with out any warning .outvof no where engine cuts off on low speed and high speed on the fwy its pretty dangers mechanics cant figure it out. Whats the problem. I dont feel safe driving my car anymore. First time that the car stalled was 2 months aho while I was driving on the fwy. Then it happened again. When I was crossing the intersection at a low speed so car stopped in the middle of intersection!”
NHTSA complaint #10957152, filed 2017-02, 75 miles“I was driving on the off-ramp of a freeway and my car abruptly stalled. There were no warning lights or anything. After several tries, my car started up again. Approximately 2 months later, the same thing happened while I was driving on the freeway. This time, it took approximately 20 minutes for my car to start up again.”
NHTSA complaint #10549375, filed 2013-10, 77,300 miles“Chrysler 300c srt8 2006 stalls after refueling. This has been dangerous for me since I'm just making the connection between the unexpected stalling in intersections and refueling. The car will 'buck' unexpectedly and the stall. I was able to restart but it continues stall for some time after the refueling. I understand an investigation is underway for this issue. Please add my complaint to the pile.”
NHTSA complaint #10559052, filed 2014-01, 60,000 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | 20% |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 | 5 | 3% |
| 2017 | 4 | 5% |
| 2016 | 6 | 8% |
| 2015 | 8 | 8% |
| 2014 | 25 | 11% |
| 2013 | 36 | 12% |
| 2012 | 58 | 14% |
| 2011 | 18 | 9% |
| 2010 | 11 | 9% |
| 2009 | 8 | 10% |
| 2008 | 53 | 7% |
| 2007 | 36 | 7% |
| 2006 | 166 | 17% |
| 2005 | 51 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2006 Chrysler 300
258 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
257 complaintsFuel system
172 complaintsElectrical system
95 complaintsSteering
47 complaintsOther or unknown
46 complaintsEngine cooling
45 complaintsBrakes
39 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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