2006 Chrysler 300 cruise control problems
38 complaints about cruise control have been filed for the 2006 Chrysler 300, which is 3% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 38 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 70,000 miles 33 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 7 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When cruise control problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 33 cruise control complaints that report mileage, the median is about 70,000 miles, and 39% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 7 crashes, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the accelerator pedal became stuck and the rpms and speed increased without warning. The contact crashed into a concrete pillar. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but the cause of the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. While attempting to park, the rpms increased and the vehicle surged forward. The contact switched the vehicle into park while depressing the brake pedal. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred the manufacturer was made aware of the issue and opened case number: 27418398. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Chrysler 300
- Air bags 258 complaints
- Engine 209 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 199 complaints
- Fuel system 173 complaints
- Electrical system 95 complaints
- Transmission 63 complaints
- Steering 47 complaints
- Brakes 40 complaints