2006 Chrysler 300 engine problems
166 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2006 Chrysler 300 — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle shut off unexpectedly. The contact stated that the vehicle sputtered and stalled after refueling. There was an abnormal rumbling sound coming from the vehicle. The contact waited for 30…”
filed Mar 27, 2026
“2006 Chrysler 300 Touring 3.5L V6 engine. Car has intermittent stall at slow speeds or at complete stop. Sometimes feels like it stumbles, other times it dies suddenly and unable to tell the engine shut down. I have to put car in park and completely switch the ignition fully off and turn back on to…”
filed Nov 21, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other 300 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 300 | 4 | 20% |
| 2019 300 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 300 | 5 | 3% |
| 2017 300 | 4 | 5% |
| 2016 300 | 6 | 8% |
| 2015 300 | 8 | 8% |
| 2014 300 | 25 | 11% |
| 2013 300 | 36 | 12% |
| 2012 300 | 58 | 14% |
| 2011 300 | 18 | 9% |
| 2010 300 | 11 | 9% |
| 2009 300 | 8 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Chrysler 300
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.