Worst 2006 Chrysler 300C Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Fuel System
Gasoline Fuel System
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Chrysler 300C.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 243 | — | 2 | 84,940 mi | |
| Fuel System | 175 | 1 | — | 90,615 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 164 | — | — | 71,301 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 94 | — | — | 85,962 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 55 | — | 1 | 125,812 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 35 | — | — | 66,395 mi | |
| Airbags | 32 | 2 | — | 78,833 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 29 | 2 | — | 69,040 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 18 | 1 | — | 95,338 mi | |
| Brakes | 17 | 2 | — | 76,297 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 10 | — | — | 65,194 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 7 | — | — | 71,663 mi | |
| Body Structure | 7 | 2 | — | 123,425 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Software | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2006 Chrysler 300C
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~4,077,169 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
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2006 Chrysler 300C — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chrysler 300C reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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