1.8

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
90,209 miles

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2006 Chrysler 300C miscellaneous problems

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2006 Chrysler 300C Owner Comments (Page 1 of 3)

problem #42

Nov 012006

300C

  • miles

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

When car is cranked and put in gear or stop car will go dead. When driving if I ease off gas and then reapply the gas car will stall which can be quite hazardous while driving. The problem was intermittent has been going since I have had the car thought the tank recall would fix the problem which it we thought had corrected the problem for a time. But it became intermittent at first it was every few weeks and now it does it whenever I drive the car several times as I drive recently I am now afraid to try and drive it especially any distance. The gas tank was replaced due to a recall. Have replaced fuel tank and thermostat. My mechanic isn't sure what is going on. I have seen various forums where others are having the same problems with their 2006 Chrysler 300 C's and have taken them back to the dealer and they have not been able to determine what the problem is. I feel this should be investigated.

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #41

May 012023

300C

  • miles
The car will just shut off while driving or at rest. My safety and other people on the road is unsafe in the vehicle because when it shuts off in the middle of the road the steering wheel is also not working. The car has been to multiple shops with each shop guessing what could be the problem and fixing what they think may be wrong and after 2,000 dollars the car is still stalling out while being drove. No lights or diagnostic test come up with anything that could cause the problem

- Richeyville , PA, USA

problem #40

Mar 092023

300C

  • miles
The first time I was on the highway and then engine just stalled out on me during rush hour traffic is was almost rear-end by a simi truck I got off the highway and get the car started and then when I was at a stop sign and I started to make my left hand turn i was about half way into my turn and it sallied out again with traffic coming from both directions and it didn't want to start thank god that the oncoming car tired off and then other was able to slow down enough to go around me as I am scared to death that I was going to be hit due to the car stalled out and left me sitting in the middle of the road our car has left me twice now at the same intersection as I was making my turn these are not the only times that it's stalled out on us I am not comfortable driving our car as with it stalling out 3 time's in a 2 day time that put my life and others in danger something needs to be done about this issue before someone gets killed due to the sudden stalling we live out in a rural area with no other transportation so we need our car and depend on it and can't afford to get a new car this is a VERY SERIOUS ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO GET ADDRESSED ASAP

- Byers, CO, USA

problem #39

Dec 292022

300C

  • miles

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

Shifter into park have to tap it all the way to the left after car is off to remove key from ignition or car stays on.

- Kenosha, WI, USA

problem #38

Oct 302022

300C

  • miles
The car is prone to intermittent stalling, in which the engine cuts out without warning or signs of stumbling. Often it happens at idle or when initially accelerating from idle, but has also happened several times at speed, up to 40 mph, with accompanying loss of power steering. Sometimes the engine kicks back on after a momentary loss of RPMs, if at speed, but other times it does not. I have brought it to two Chrysler dealerships and three independent mechanics in an effort to find the problem, with various parts being replaced, including the X53 extended warranty for the 19 gallon fuel tank, but the problem persists without successful diagnosis. Only one of the independent mechanics was reportedly able to replicate the condition. Usually, the check engine light, electronic throttle control light, oil light, traction control, and electronic stability lights turn on during a stall, and sometimes the check engine light stays on. The car may several trips without a stall and then stall multiple times in one trip. It usually does not generate a code, but sometimes produces P0700 and U0100 codes. The car always starts again following a complete stall. These symptoms appear fairly widespread in 2006 Chrysler 300 vehicles, based on car owner forums. The level of fuel in the tank does not appear related.

- Ossining, NY, USA

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problem #37

Sep 022022

300C

  • miles
Car shuts off while in motion like it-€™s not getting fuel or like I shut it off has new fuel pumps and everything I can check seems to be ok can cause an accident due to happening in traffic on major highways and whenever it chooses this has happened on multiple occasions including holiday weekend with a lot of traffic almost causing accidents has occurred on exit ramps, highways, red lights, parking lots, back roads, everywhere the date listed is one of the many when it has occurred.

- Newark, DE, USA

problem #36

Oct 282021

300C

  • miles

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

I recently purchased my Chrysler 300C because it had great reviews and was even on top lists of vehicles for this year. Soon after purchasing, I started encountering the dreaded -€œ300 stall-€. With two small children in the vehicle, it has died at more red lights than I can count. Not to mention while driving down the highway, trying to pull out of my driveway, or really just various other occasions. In a matter of a little over a month, I have almost been rear ended at least a handful of times. Considering how many people I have discovered has this same issue, there should be some sort of manufacturer solution or at least a public warning not to purchase this vehicle. I bought the vehicle thinking I was getting a top rated safe vehicle for my family and this is not what I am experiencing.

- Fort Gay , WV, USA

problem #35

Jan 012021

300C

  • 164,000 miles
Back in Feb.2014 you closed an investigation on the 2006 Chrysler 300C saying it was a gas tank causing the engine to stall because Chrysler said they would replace the gas tanks. If you would have done your job right. You would have seen there was more then gas tank problems. There are hundred's of us still having stall problems. The dealerships don't how to fix these vehicles. And Chrysler acts like there's no problem. Go to www.carcomplaints.com. there are 32 complaints just on their site. There's all kind of people in Chrysler forums that don't know what to do. A lot of people have been in accidents because of their engines stalling what do people have to die before you guys do your job. This is something that Chrysler needs to take care of and it's your job to make sure they do. On my 2006 300C Chrysler replaced the gas tank and the car still stalls. I've almost been rear ended twice because their failure to fix their mistakes.

- Canon City, CO, USA

problem #34

Nov 292019

300C

  • 98,000 miles
While driving car randomley has M0mentary loss of power. There is a bell sound and then the car restarts, but it drops out of cruise control and sometimes has check engine light, or other dash lights. Usually lights clear upon restart. This has happened from Nov 2019 to present.

- Stockton, CA, USA

problem #33

May 222020

300C 8-cyl

  • 138,340 miles
The temperature reading is running toward hit. I was told that the radiator fan is not strong enough to keep the radiator cooled off. I looked online and saw this is happening in most cars this make model and year. I have to stop driving the car for a while to let the car cool off. This is happening in motion on the street and highways.

- Saint Louis, MO, USA

problem #32

Mar 152020

300C

  • 121,098 miles

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

I was driving at 70mph 2:30 am on the highway at night right before a curve the headlights shut off due to the main computer 'tpim'.in essence it kills all auto features immediately including the headlights. It's a common problem with these cars just look on some of the forms online. I'm upset because my wife could have been driving the car at the time. Chrysler should be held accountable sense it's an issue with this car in general. They also have issues with the lifters due to the poor quality of the lifters rollers and the mds system.

- Springfield, MO, USA

problem #31

Jan 022020

300C

  • 108,000 miles
When driving the vehicle it will out of no where without warning shut off on you. Youy lose all power. I was on highway at 70 mph and the vehicle shut off and with loss of power was hard to get the car to right edge of road and was almost hit by a semi truck. I have replaced on advice of Chrysler the fuel tank, fuel pump, new PCM and new tcm and the vehicle still shuts off without warning. It throws two codes U0100 and P0700. U0100 is lost communications and P0700 is transmission fault. These are two generic codes and the P0700 is just a simple as the transmission going into limp mode when engine stalls. Chrysler dealers/service center don't know whats causing this, but you look all over the internet there is 1000's of the same complaint and nothing being done to help. I even called Chrysler and they lied that they have never heard of this issue. It is effecting cars from 2005-2006 and is very dangerous. My girlfriend had her kids in my car and was using it and it stalled out and she was almost run into at 9pm at night because of the sudden loss of power and shutting off. I have written you numerous times with no reply back so I am assuming you guys are over looking this issue also. Here is just one web page with same problems as I explained: Https://www.2carpros.com/questions/Chrysler-300-2006-Chrysler-300-car-shuts-off https://www.carcomplaints.com/Chrysler/300/2006/engine/engine_stalls_shuts_off_while_driving.shtml and be advised most everyone has had their gas tank, roll over valve and fuel pumps replaced along with PCM and tcm and are cars are still shutting off causing a dangerous precedent for a deadly accident you nor Chrysler seem to care about till one of us gets killed

- Palm Springs, CA, USA

problem #30

Jul 222017

300C

  • 49,000 miles
The Chrysler start with no problem drive around stop park and get out the car. Return in a minute no crank start wait 15 or 20 minute the car will start. This problem accured 2 or 3 times a day after I park. Fuses ok, new starter, new battery, new tranmission nothing display on dishbroad or diagnostic machine several machanic unable to determent the problem no reading the car is ok but car contiue not to crank start I only have less than 50,000 miles after I was told that I needed a new transmission from a bronx New York dealership?

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #29

Dec 112019

300C

  • 500 miles
While driving car it will lose power and shut off. It will do this a couple of times then run good. I changed out engine recently and put new coils and spark plugs in and a new PCM and it has started again. It will just shut off and have to keep restarting. I asked Chrysler and they say they never heard of this issue but there are thousands of same complaint all over the internet. Again car had issue with original engine, now has new engine and same problem car shutting off or lossing power constantly. There is approx 600 miles on new engine and same problem has come

- Palm Springs, CA, USA

problem #28

May 242019

300C

  • 222,000 miles
My car cuts on and off several times while driving. If I and stopped and a light or stop sign it will cut completely off and I will have to crank it back up. Sometimes it will crank right up and sometimes it will crank up and cut off a few times before it will stay crunk. I never know when it will happen because it give me no warning. There is no engine light on. I have taken it to the shop and called the dealer and no one can explain why this is happening. I tried to pull it up online and I seen where this has happened to several people since 2014 and no one could tell them what the problem is either.

- Wingate, NC, USA

problem #27

Sep 282018

300C 8-cyl

  • 140,000 miles
My car is stalling wont run shuts off driving down the road. Doors lock battery runs dead wont start like engine is dead or no fuel. Bucking dies when I push on gas pedal. This happens in town on highway going over the [xxx] rail road tracks if my hurt I will sue your [xxx] offffffffff. I have almost been tboned rear ended and almost hit by a train. I have siblings whom have rode in my car. This is not safe and should be fixed at Dodge expense as they know this is an issue in their cars, trucks and SUVS.on the answers to your incident form accidents have almost happened multiple time. Own up and fix your [xxx]. information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Clarence, MO, USA

problem #26

May 102018

300C

  • 187,200 miles
My 2006 Chrysler 300C 5.7L starting stalling after filling the tank and has progressively gotten worst. My car now stops while idle, at traffic lights, and has even stop while making a turn into traffic. I have taken it into the dealership who has tried to charge me labor to investigate the problem (thousands) but, ultimately claim that they do not know what the problem is. After research, I have found that their are thousands of owners with my make and model having the same issue. I also found that Chrysler's solution is to change the gas tank, which they claim should fix the issue. The dealership changed the tank under their extended warranty and this has not fixed the stalling problem. After doing more research I found that Chrysler did a recall on this same stalling issue for the pacifica mini van, but did not include my make and model. The issues are found in 2005-2006 Chrysler 300C hemi 5.7L engines. I don't understand how this dangerous issue has gone so long without a recall. Someone is going to get seriously injured or killed by stalling while driving in traffic. Meanwhile my car still has not been fixed.

- Jersey Village, TX, USA

problem #25

May 272018

300C

  • 82,000 miles
The shifter will not come out of park with the car running and the brake applied.

- Meriden, KS, USA

problem #24

Jun 232016

300C 8-cyl

  • 101,000 miles
Car stalled out while doing 70 mph on freeway without any warnings from onboard systems warning. Limped vehicle to side of road. Car would start back up, but would stall out the entire 5 miles back to my house. Have been apprehensive to drive it because no one can tell me why vehicle is doing this. Vehicle has been sitting in my garage since this incident. I had just had car at dealership to replace gas tank and driver's side airbag a week prior to this happening. Check engine light came on and hasn't gone off since the replacement of gas tank. Have contacted another Chrysler dealership's service department, but don't feel like car will be safe to drive to their location. I'm definitely not going to chance driving on freeway again. Stalling out and [xxx] near being hit from behind was enough for me. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #23

Nov 202017

300C

  • 88,700 miles
While driving the car it shuts off or stalls at any given moment. It has tried to stall while driving 80 mph, stalled at traffic lights, etc. Can be very dangerous. We took to a mechanic and the car did not stall while it was there so they were unable to find anything wrong. The next day it happened again, and again and again. I have a video that I can share but I cannot upload it.

- Kentwood, MI, USA

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