2006 Chrysler 300 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,002 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,646miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the body and structure of the 2006 Chrysler 300, 1% of the 1,002 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,646 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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.
“While driving on more that one occasion my knee accidentally bumped the ignition key and turned the car while moving I was able to restart the car without incidents. I contact Chrysler twice regarding this matter to give the a heads up but I have not heard from about resolving the problem. I bought this car new in 2006.”
NHTSA complaint #10598666, filed 2014-06, 96,247 miles“Takata recall I got into a car accident 9/2/16. I rear ended a car. My airbags deployed but ruptured instantly this caused me to hit my head on the steering wheel causing lots of neck and back pain and I also chipped my front tooth. My daughter was grazed by a small fragment not causing too much harm. It was horrible. We also inhaled the powder substance that was in the airbags since then I have a dry cough especially at night and a lot of heartburn.”
NHTSA complaint #10903587, filed 2016-09, 95,500 miles“This morning I went to the gas station this morning after I put the gas in my car it turn off automatically can't get out of gas station with out turn it on 3 times move forward a little and then turn off completely after a couple minutes got out of the gas station and I was driving to my house afraid,scare of something may happen ,I stopped in stop sign it turn off again I turned back on and then drove again got into medium traffic street and it was no emergency it turn off bit this time I got a truck behind me so I turn my car into the walk side cause the truck was close to me and I would…”
NHTSA complaint #10637954, filed 2014-09, 97,244 miles“Upon driving on the highway the legal speed limit is always 70mph. While following the flow of traffic individuals ahead of me started slowing down to a cruise speed of 40-50mph abruptly. While paying attention to the change in pace I slowed down as well to feel comfortable with the flow of traffic. When checking my rearview mirror to see if there was a opening to change lanes I noticed a ford truck coming from behind at a excelled pace. With seconds before the contact I braced myself for the wreck. Without paying attention suddenly the driver from behind ran into my rear of my car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10471531, filed 2012-08, 87,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the hood hinge failed and caused the hood to close on the contact's head. The contact had to use a wooden stick to hold the hood upright. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer who stated that the hinges needed to be replaced but could not guarantee the hinges would remedy the failure. The contact did not have the hinges replaced. The failure mileage was 30,000.”
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 17% |
| 2021 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 | 7 | 5% |
| 2017 | 11 | 13% |
| 2016 | 10 | 13% |
| 2015 | 4 | 4% |
| 2014 | 7 | 3% |
| 2013 | 6 | 2% |
| 2012 | 7 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 6 | 5% |
| 2008 | 5 | 1% |
| 2007 | 6 | 1% |
| 2006 | 14 | 1% |
| 2005 | 19 | 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 complaintsBrakes
39 complaintsVehicle speed control
38 complaintsExterior lighting
15 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology