10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 9
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
92,071 miles

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2006 Chrysler 300 engine problems

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2006 Chrysler 300 Owner Comments (Page 3 of 9)

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problem #124

Jul 172016

300

  • 90,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

2006 Chrysler 300C srt8 6.1L stalls. Once normal idle temperature reaches 200 degrees, the car starts to rev up and down and eventually turns off. No codes. Replaced both camshaft and crankshaft sensor. This is annoying and dangerous because sometimes the car accelerates while on gear!! or completely dies while driving. I had a minor (small bump) accident at a gas station. Idle started to fluctuate and at one point, the car jumped a bit, I hit the brakes but I came into minor contact with the car in from of us. Helps us to get this resolved.

- South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA

problem #123

Jun 302016

300

  • 165,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 165,000.

- Pico Rivera, CA, USA

problem #122

Jun 092016

300

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the failure was unable to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Walton, KY, USA

problem #121

May 152015

300

  • 112,700 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. While driving 65 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed, but the cause of the failure was not specified. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,700.

- Aurora, CO, USA

problem #120

Apr 022016

300

  • 130,000 miles
The car will randomly shut off for no reason, sometimes while its parked idling and other times at highway speed. I've had two different dealers try and fix without success. I've spent over a $1000 dollars in "repairs" and still have the same problem.

- Williamsport, IN, USA

problem #119

Feb 182016

300

  • 89,002 miles
The engine shuts off while I'm driving and in reverse. I can restart it with no problem as long as I immediately step on the gas peddle. I have to shift into neutral to keep the engine running while at a stop light & back to drive. When I turn the key I do not hear the fuel pump like I used too! I've had repairs costing$509.96 and still have the same problem! I think my fuel pump is not working correctly or about to stop working! is there a recall for the fuel pump?

- Waxhaw, NC, USA

problem #118

Feb 012016

300

  • 161,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The throttle light comes on the ln at an intersection the car dies.start back up then idles very hard.gotten it checked out&there was oil on top the intake gaskets..I've done regularly mantience on the car so the shouldn't be able.now the car is just sitting in the drive way until I can afford a motor...ive looked on google&there are millions of people with the exact same problem so obviously its not the customer...ive called Chrysler to see if the would reimburse me my money if I gotten a new one put in&basically they said no to a problem that is there fought

- East Saint Louis, IL, USA

problem #117

Jan 252016

300

  • 69,000 miles
The vehicle stalls in motion and when at idle after I get gas. This happens every time now, since January 25, 2016 it did not happen before this date.

- West Deptford, NJ, USA

problem #116

Oct 092014

300

  • 54,635 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired two times but the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The contact was also informed that the dealer installed the wrong catalytic converter. The vehicle was repaired by the independent mechanic two times along with the O2 sensors but the failure recurred. In addition, the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V313000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 54,635. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Middletown, CT, USA

problem #115

Jan 062016

300

  • 131,067 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be repaired, but they could not find any failures. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 131,067.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #114

Jul 172015

300 8-cyl

  • 107,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine blew a rod and that there were metal fragments in the pistons as a result the engine would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 107,000. The VIN was not available....updated 03/14/16

- Spokane, WA, USA

problem #113

May 052015

300

  • 62,000 miles
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.

- White Wright, TX, USA

problem #112

Nov 152015

300 6-cyl

  • 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle violently shook without warning and lost power. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 130,000.

- Rialto, CA, USA

problem #111

Feb 102014

300

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while reversing, the vehicle failed to shift gears. The contact mentioned that after several attempts the vehicle would shift out of gear. In addition, the contact stated that when attempting to make a turn, the vehicle jerked and stalled. The check engine warning light flashed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

- Fort Bragg, NC, USA

problem #110

Nov 172015

300

  • 150,988 miles
My car recently had an oil change. We have never been late with them. My oil is always checked on with the coolant as well. Well now my car has this horrible ticking coming from the valve train. My car still runs but drive very rough.

- Lafayette, LA, USA

problem #109

Nov 062015

300

  • 35,780 miles
Car began misfiring at 35100 miles. After extensive repairs now the idle flutters and engine has shut off in traffic

- Pelham, AL, USA

problem #108

Oct 212015

300

  • 139,000 miles
The contact owned a 2006 Chrysler 300. After driving the vehicle approximately 20 miles and parking it in the driveway, there was a burning odor inside the vehicle. Approximately 15 minutes later, a pedestrian alerted the contact that there was smoke underneath the hood of the vehicle. Soon after, the front of the vehicle was engulfed in flames. The fire department extinguished the fire and filed a report. The vehicle was not towed to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 139,000.

- Youngsville, NC, USA

problem #107

Oct 132013

300

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. While driving approximately 30 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart after two attempts. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #106

May 252014

300

  • 186,718 miles
Engine just went out no warning had cut off an would not start.

- Mobile, AL, USA

problem #105

May 292015

300

  • 124,496 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the engine stalled while driving 50 mph. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator and engine malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V313000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 124,496.

- Washington, DC, USA

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