The Lemon Index2006 Chrysler 300.
The 2006 Chrysler 300 is about average by owner complaints: 118 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 94, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain, it has 4 recalls, and it gets 15 to 21 mpg combined. The best Chrysler 300 year is 2010.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 1,749 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Chrysler 300 year. 2006 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 50K to 107K miles on the car (1,338 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- engine complaints mostly came at 61K–113K miles
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 53K–102K miles
- fuel or ev drive system complaints mostly came at 55K–112K miles
Recalls 4
- airbags 2016
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St.
- airbags 2015
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.
- brakes 2006
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.7 LITER ENGINES AND MK25E BRAKING SYSTEMS MAY EXHIBIT INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE REAR BRAKE TUBES AND THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION TUBE.
Show all 4 recalls
- transmission & drivetrain 2005
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 42RLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE CUP PLUG THAT RETAINS THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT MAY BE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Chrysler told dealers about
Chrysler sent dealers 91 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Nag1 (w5a580) transmission - shudder when torque converter clutch engages
- Shift hesitation during wide open throttle
- Check engine light is illuminated
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- OpenDesiccated air bag inflator rupture2021
- OpenAir bag inflator rupture2015
- ClosedAir bag inflator rupture2014–2015
- ClosedEngine stall2013–2014
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Fuel cost and engines
About $3050–5300 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.1L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
Since I purchased my 2006 Chrysler 300 touring the idle has been very rough and you hear a moaning sound coming from the engine.
2006 Chrysler 300 owner · NHTSA complaint 10182062
More owner reports
2006 Chrysler 300 exhibited transmission problems.
NHTSA complaint 10163721
What was done to correct the failure; I.e, parts repaired or replaced (and if old part is available).
NHTSA complaint 10202128
Quick answers
Is the 2006 Chrysler 300 reliable?
About average by government complaints. It drew about the average number of complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 94; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Chrysler 300 year by this measure is 2010.
What are the most common 2006 Chrysler 300 problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are transmission & drivetrain (19%), engine (16%) and brakes (14%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2006 Chrysler 300 have?
4 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2006 Chrysler 300 get?
15 to 21 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2006 Chrysler 300 problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 50,000 and 107,700 miles. The middle report was at 78,900 miles, from 1,338 complaints.
Does the 2006 Chrysler 300 have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 19% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2006 Chrysler 300 cost in fuel a year?
About $3050 to $5300 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2006 Chrysler 300 have?
2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.1L 8-cyl.
What Chrysler 300 year is better than the 2006?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2010, 2016 and 2017.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works