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 minutes to restart the vehicle. The accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. While driving and making a turn, the vehicle stalled. There were unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V002000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was unknown.
2006 Chrysler 300 engine problems
211 complaints (21% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 90,000. 7 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 211
- of this car's complaints
- 21%
- typical mileage
- 90,000
- crashes
- 7
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Engine10
- Exhaust system2
- Cooling system2
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Chrysler 300 engine problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Chrysler 300 engine
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Stalling 242Check engine light 51Loss of power 26Engine failure 20Knocking 13Won't start 13Misfire 7Overheating 5
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2006 Chrysler 300 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 start position. When it stalls while rolling, I have to brake and bring car to full stop, with no power steering, and go through the same start procedure. No trouble codes are generated, and no check engine light indicator illuminated. Car usually starts right up, but sometimes I have to keep cranking starter, stumbles to catch as if starving for fuel. A/C was on first two times but also happens with A/C off. Research online reveals an open recall for the fuel tank on the 300C model with a 5.7L or 6.4L engine. Problems described on the 300C model are nearly identical to what my 300 Touring is experiencing. PCM replacement does not correct problem. Some noticed it happening only with a full tank. Stopgap measure is to only fill no more than 3/4 tank. I am currently testing this idea. The safety issue is significant and twofold; three times I have had one other adult and two children in the car. While stalled at a major intersection traffic signal trying to restart the engine, other vehicles approached from the rear at 50-55 MPH. A rear end collision with children in the back seat would likely be fatal. Secondly, during a stall event while the car is moving, it is extremely difficult to steer the vehicle to a safe place, and braking takes significant pedal pressure once power assist bleeds off. This is a serious concern and obvious collision hazard, as I may not be able to stop or steer to a safe location or avoid a hazard. I had the car at the dealer for over three weeks in July 2024 and they were unable to duplicate the issue. Their answer was to drive car until it happens more frequently. This is unacceptable. No other solution or repair was provided.
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle started losing motive power. The contact stated there was smoke coming from under the hood. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over and observed that the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was HOT. The contact turned the vehicle off and waited for about 30 minutes and the vehicle restarted after several attempts. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 133,000.
I went to the gas station, 2-ish mile drive and came back home. About 20 minutes later we decided to go see my mother in law, 34 highway miles away. Cool, so we go, everything is fine, beastie (that's the name of my 2006 chrysler 300), is running good, my husband and 3yr old are jammin out to metallica, and we get to my mother in laws house.. Stay a couple hours and decided to head home.. So we say bye ect ect.. We get about 9.5 miles down our 34 mile ride home... Aww crap, there is a tractor on the road, so we go to pass him... Or so we thought... Make sure coast is clear, turn on blinker and step on the gas petal more firmly.. Ok in the other lane.. And bam!! Car dies in motion at 60 MPH!! My husband just casually says "hey babe, I think the car just died" and I look like "haha whatever" and I couldn't believe it.. So we pull over and try to get it started, had my mil come jump us.. An hour later and we still don't have beastie started.. No clicking, no nothing.. So unfortunately beastie had to sit on the side of the road until the next day... The next day we got her towed to my mils house... That was 3 days ago... And beastie still hasn't started up for me...
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. The contact stated while driving at a very low speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to yemm chevrolet buick gmc chrysler dodge jeep ram located at (2195 n henderson st, galesburg, il 61401) to be diagnosed. The technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 118,000.
Car shut off in the middle of highway, stalling, I was almost hit from behind. Now it won't even start. Every issue is related to the fuel issue recall. But my because my VIN isn't included, I have to deal with this. You guys aren't perfect and missed adding my car to the recall.
Car stalled while driving and one time after refiring the engine, the shifting of gears was awkward. Dealer changed oil pressure sensor. Did not help.
Auto shut down completely in traffic. While in motion, just died.
My car shuts off every time I fill my gas tank. I crank it, put it in drive. As I'm driving, my car completely shuts off. This has happened numerous times in traffic. At rush hours.
My car has stall out while I'm driving a few times and I've seen theres been alot of complaints about this with alot of these cars
Questions about the 2006 Chrysler 300 engine
Does the 2006 Chrysler 300 have engine problems?
Owners have filed 211 complaints about the engine of the 2006 Chrysler 300, 21% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2006 Chrysler 300 engine problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 90,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Chrysler 300 engine?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chrysler 300 have bad engine?
The Chrysler 300 model years with the most engine complaints are 2006 (211 complaints), 2005 (93 complaints) and 2008 (78 complaints).
Other 2006 Chrysler 300 problems
Airbags 258Transmission 257Fuel system 172Electrical 95Steering 47Brakes 39Acceleration 38Lights 15Body 14Suspension 14Visibility 10Driver assistance 9Seat belts 9Tires 9Wheels 4Locks 2Seats 2
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