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2006 Chrysler 300C Body and structure Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
2%of 698 total for the year
Median mileage
54,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the body and structure of the 2006 Chrysler 300C, 2% of the 698 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, 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.

“Vehicle stalls at random. Today I was driving 30-40 MPH and my engine stalls and turns off. I was stuck in the middle of a busy intersection off a freeway ramp. Where is the recalling on this? Are they waiting for deaths? This has been an on going serious issue and needs to be resolved. This vehicle is very dangerous to drive!”

NHTSA complaint #10562306, filed 2014-01, 156,900 miles

“Making a u-turn and my car cuts off, I hit the brakes immediately but still hit the curb with my wheels and passenger side bumper. Please recall this gas tank issue. These cars are not safe!! They cut off at random times, unpredictable.”

NHTSA complaint #10562811, filed 2014-02, 157,850 miles

“I have had constant issues with the control arms, tie rods, and the door handles are all broken. I had to replace my radiator twice now. I love my car, but I am highly disappointed with the costs that I have had with this car. The radiator issues have come while the car was in motion. My engine died without warning while I was driving. I never had any warnings prior to the motor blowing. I have regular maintenance done to my car, but a new engine, 2 radiators, tie rods, and control arm repairs/changes seem to be the continuum for my car. …”

NHTSA complaint #11102871, filed 2018-06, 186,376 miles

“Hood shocks/struts failure on 2006 Chrysler 300C srt8. The two hood shocks failed to keep the hood open causing it to close without warning. I was preparing to jumpstart the vehicle and the hood slammed close with the cable connected. I will take the vehicle to Chrysler for service.”

NHTSA complaint #10288727, filed 2009-10, 51,844 miles

“On may 6, 2010 reported to Chrysler that the hood of my 2006 300C would not stay in a up right position. Current mileage at time of report 32,000. When I first raised hood, it stayed up right for a moment and than came crashing down on my head. I raised hood again and found that hood would only stay in up right position for a moment and then crash down to the close position. The struts that hold hood up right have to be replaced and Chrysler offer to replace for $50.00. I find this offer unacceptable. With only 32,000 miles on car, I figure hood is only open approx. …”

NHTSA complaint #10334437, filed 2010-06, 32,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201518%
2010110%
200722%
2006112%
200552%

Other parts of the 2006 Chrysler 300C

Fuel system
342 complaintsEngine
243 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
106 complaintsElectrical system
56 complaintsOther or unknown
45 complaintsSteering
38 complaintsEngine cooling
33 complaintsAir bags
32 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Chrysler 300C

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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