2006 Chrysler 300 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 257about this part
- Share
- 26%of 1,002 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,090miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 257 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2006 Chrysler 300, 26% of the 1,002 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,090 miles. 4 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.
“Vehicle will not shift out of park. Had to walk 10 miles to get home at 11pm.searched for recall on this problem and found Chrysler notification k39. Even with over 20,000 reports of this problem dealer shop refused to admit there is a problem with the shifter interlock and stated my vehicle is not part of any recall and will charge me for repair.”
NHTSA complaint #11129153, filed 2018-09, 100,095 miles“When the vehicle is in park it will not shift out of park into any other gear. There is a recall to fix this on my year and model car but I am being told my particular VIN # is not on the list. The recall is called customer satisfaction notification k39 . I don't understand why my car is not included when the same thing is happening in this recalll. This customer is not satisfied!”
NHTSA complaint #11208242, filed 2019-05, 41,352 miles“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“Car will not move out of park. It is due to a small solenoid inside the gear shift control. Many other 300s have been recalled for this, but because of where the one in my car was made, I am not eligible for a recall. Has it occurred to anyone at Chrysler that perhaps the design of the part, and not where it is manufactured is faulty???”
NHTSA complaint #10706346, filed 2015-04, 139,000 miles“Tried to leave work and gear shift stuck in park. Got a ride home and googled finding multiple complaints. Found k39 recall and called the recall center. They said my VIN was not included and I asked why? It's the same problem and the same make and model covered under k39. They told me there was nothing they could do. What a crock! Not buying a Chrysler ever again.”
NHTSA complaint #10597386, filed 2014-06, 88,000 milesRelated recalls
- 05V460000Oct 6, 2005On certain pickup trucks, sport utility and passenger vehicles equipped with 42rle automatic transmissions, the cup plug that retains the park pawl anchor…Covers: Chrysler 300 2005–2006, Dodge Magnum 2005–2006, Durango 2005–2006 +4 more
Related service bulletins
- 10221097Apr 7, 2021Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during…
- 10220843Mar 31, 2021NAG1 Transmission Before installing the transmission with the engine, check for dowel pins (2) for alignment. If the pins are missing request to add the dowel pin first and then…
- 10190590Mar 31, 2021NAG1 Transmission Before installing the transmission with the engine, check for dowel pins (2) for alignment. If the pins are missing request to add the dowel pin first and then…
- 10218816Apr 22, 2014Engine Stall Immediately Following Fuel Tank Fill-Up (X53 Lifetime Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves replacing the fuel tank with a revised part. Some customers may…
- 10217975Apr 22, 2014Engine Stall Immediately Following Fuel Tank Fill-Up (X53 Lifetime Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves replacing the fuel tank with a revised part. Some customers may…
- 10139649Apr 22, 2014Engine Stall Immediately Following Fuel Tank Fill-Up (X53 Lifetime Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves replacing the fuel tank with a revised part. Some customers may…
- 10216345Nov 29, 2012Drivers And/Or Passenger Front Power Door Locks And Windows Inoperative U0200 Lost Communication With Passengers Door Module U0199 Lost Communication With Drivers Door Module…
- 10038199Feb 1, 2011Chrysler service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Shift spring breaks causing the shift lever to be unable to shift from the 'park' position.
- 10021238Nov 17, 2006Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on for p0573.
- 10019959Oct 3, 2006Flash: 1 - 2 upshift shudder or rough shift.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 20% |
| 2020 | 1 | 11% |
| 2019 | 3 | 5% |
| 2018 | 17 | 11% |
| 2017 | 6 | 7% |
| 2016 | 14 | 18% |
| 2015 | 24 | 24% |
| 2014 | 70 | 30% |
| 2013 | 58 | 19% |
| 2012 | 79 | 19% |
| 2011 | 6 | 3% |
| 2010 | 4 | 3% |
| 2009 | 4 | 5% |
| 2008 | 30 | 4% |
| 2007 | 189 | 38% |
| 2006 | 257 | 26% |
| 2005 | 189 | 23% |
Other parts of the 2006 Chrysler 300
258 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 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 30, 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