2006 Chrysler 300 engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 209 complaints for the 2006 Chrysler 300, 16% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 209 17% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 90,000 miles 189 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 7 and 9
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 12 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 14 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 24 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 33 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 31 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 28 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 17 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 10 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 8 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 7 |
| 200k+ miles | 5 |
What the data shows
Of the 189 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 90,000 miles, and 26% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 7 crashes, 9 fires, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2006 chrysler 300. While driving 55 MPH, the contact crashed into a deer and the engine caught fire. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed and deemed destroyed. The contact sustained bruised ribs, but did not receive medical attention. A policy report was filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 35,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Chrysler 300
- Air bags 258 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 199 complaints
- Fuel system 173 complaints
- Electrical system 95 complaints
- Transmission 63 complaints
- Steering 47 complaints
- Brakes 40 complaints
- Cruise control 38 complaints