2006 Chrysler 300 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,002 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 Chrysler 300, 1% of the 1,002 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,000 miles.
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.
“I have a Chrysler 300 c 2006 I've had it for about a year now it's definitely been causing my a lot off issues and I've done research on this car a lot of others having same issues as such as me . Issue such ass car stopping while driving after filling up gas tank , and lower control arms falling off car while driving which is not safe and I have a small child which can be deadly driving in this car for both of us. I can't afford to fix these issues I really need to know what I can do about this”
NHTSA complaint #10839976, filed 2016-03, 60 miles“1.the power steering on the car want let the steering wheeling turn some time it happen mostly in the morning time. 2. The front suspension keep wearing out tires very quilty I had the front end line more than one but that don t help 3.the brakes want hold some time when I go to stop real fast I have to pump them more than once the brake have been change I need to know if there something wrong this parts. Also when I first bought the car the brakes gave out and the Chrysler head brake staff group came to look at it.”
NHTSA complaint #10667007, filed 2014-12, 38,788 miles“1. Driving on an overpass. Made a left turn toward ramp to get onto i5 north. 2. During the turn, I heard and felt a huge clunk sound from the right front of car. I continued to drive thinking I may have just run over a rock or something. After a few weeks the car began pulling to the right while driving and eventually began vibrating harshly when driving at highway speeds. 3. Being a shade tree mechanic, I pulled the wheels and checked the suspension. I noted that the tie rod ends seemed to be shot. This is a 2006 Chrysler 300 touring with only 62,000 miles! …”
NHTSA complaint #10232536, filed 2008-06, 62,000 miles“When the transmission is cold the vehicle stalls having no control over forward or reverse motion with dangerous side bound traffic instances while refusing to shift with rwd rear axel severe vibration sensitivity causing total rwd rear axel power loss & coiciding transmission abnormalities. Powertrain malfunctions/dysfunctions resulting in a dangerously faulty suspensions stability & braking pressure strength causing pull in passenger side direction where vehicle seems dangerously the weakest & exhaust fumes abnormally recycling into vehicle cab system. Only has 140k original miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #11253544, filed 2019-09, 140,000 miles“The strut tension arms and tie rod ends had to be replaced at 68,000 miles. They were rusted due to there was no nipple to lubricate them. The mechanic said in another 60,000 miles the same thing will happen. This was an $800 repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10278003, filed 2009-07, 68,000 milesSuspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 8 | 8% |
| 2014 | 5 | 2% |
| 2013 | 6 | 2% |
| 2012 | 4 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 11 | 2% |
| 2007 | 13 | 3% |
| 2006 | 14 | 1% |
| 2005 | 49 | 6% |
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 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Chrysler 300
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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