2006 Chrysler 300 problems
NHTSA has received 1,267 complaints about the 2006 Chrysler 300, and 20% of them involve air bags. After that come engine (16%) and drivetrain & axles (16%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 1,267 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Air bags 20% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 61 and 27
- Injuries and deaths
- 56 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 80,000 miles 937 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 86 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 72 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 128 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 169 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 155 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 126 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 79 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 52 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 29 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 26 |
| 200k+ miles | 15 |
What the data shows
Among the 937 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 80,000 miles. For air bags specifically, the median reported mileage is about 72,000 miles (40 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 61 complaints mention a crash; 27 complaints mention a fire; 56 injuries reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2006 ranks 4th most-complained-about out of 16 model years of the Chrysler 300 with enough data (270 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 4 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
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.
Takata recall I got into a car accident 9/2/16. I rear ended a car. My airbags deployed but ruptured instantly this caused me to hit my head on the steering wheel causing lots of neck and back pain and I also chipped my front tooth. My daughter was grazed by a small fragment not causing too much harm. It was horrible. We also inhaled the powder substance that was in the airbags since then I have a dry cough especially at night and a lot of heartburn.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the shift lever was stuck in park. As a result, she was unable to start the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a local shop. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 44,000.
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.