2006 Chrysler 300C Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 106about this part
- Share
- 15%of 698 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 76,411miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 106 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2006 Chrysler 300C, 15% of the 698 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,411 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Engine will start, car will not shift out of park. Just called Chrysler. They will tow at a cost of $50.00 to me. Chrysler will tow to the dealer to fix the problem that they are aware of per TSB k39, at a cost to me to fix, to be reimbursed at some mythical date Chrysler deems acceptable. I will ride my unicorn to work tomorrow...”
NHTSA complaint #11011581, filed 2017-07, 115,000 miles“Walked out of the house to go to work. Car started fine but could not get it out of park. Got online found out their was a recall and this is a common problem. Called the dealership and they said my car is not under the recall. Now the dealership wants to charge me 350 to replace the shifter but its only a small part. If this is common why are all the cars on this recall?”
NHTSA complaint #10606886, filed 2014-06, 94,000 miles“Car continuously dies or stalls while driving. My wife has also been almost rear ended or hit multiple times due to this issue. Because the car will die while making a turn or at a stop light. The car will also cut out while driving on the freeway at 75 MPH. The car will sometimes die and will not re-start leaving her stuck in traffic. I have taken the vehicle multiple times to the dealership as well as other mechanics and they keep telling me its the PCM which has been replace three times.”
NHTSA complaint #11301359, filed 2020-01, 135,000 miles“5 minutes after filling up my 06 Chrysler 300C srt-8 6.1l at a gas station I was crossing over traffic to make a left turn and my car died in the middle of oncoming traffic. It took several minutes to restart then lurched forward after put into gear. This is the second time right after filling my tank this has occurred. The time before it stalled merging onto interstate on ramp.”
NHTSA complaint #10552743, filed 2013-11, 94,120 miles“Car will cut off all system and stop when driving ,I fear car behind will run into me causing serous injuries and death.car will stop in motion, city street highway it dosents matter .car has less then 40000.m”
NHTSA complaint #11291985, filed 2019-12, 37,000 milesRelated 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…
- 10021238Nov 17, 2006Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on for p0573.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 14% |
| 2014 | 4 | 36% |
| 2013 | 3 | 9% |
| 2012 | 1 | 7% |
| 2011 | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 10% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 41 | 37% |
| 2006 | 106 | 15% |
| 2005 | 49 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2006 Chrysler 300C
342 complaintsEngine
243 complaintsElectrical system
56 complaintsOther or unknown
45 complaintsSteering
38 complaintsEngine cooling
33 complaintsAir bags
32 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsBody and structure
11 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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