2006 Chrysler 300: check engine light

Filed Nov 21, 2024 · Engine, Fuel system · CA

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.

Filed Sep 8, 2019 · Electrical, Fuel system · 123,000 miles · TX

Vehicle intermittently stalls when slowing for a stop or accelerating after a stop or slowing down to turn a corner. Has happened 4 times after being 'fixed' by dealer. Did meet with service director but have not had any response. No power when it happens.. All instances are on city paved streets. Restarts on first try. Check fuel light comes on but check engine light does not. Dealer has worked on it 3 times and replaced parts but it has not fixed the problem. They really have no idea what is going on.

Filed Sep 8, 2019 · Fuel system, Steering · 123,000 miles · TX

Vehicle intermittently stalls when slowing down to stop or slowing down to turn a corner. All power shuts down and check fuel light comes on. Check engine light does not come on. Has only happened with a partial tank of gas-never with a full tank - remaining mileage has been between 75 and 123 miles left. Has only happened at slow speed. Dealer has worked on it 4 times each time closing ticket as fixed except for the last time . Have talked to service director about problem with no results. Vehicle has 123000 miles.

Filed Jul 23, 2019 · Transmission · 106,400 miles · ME

Sometimes when stating from a stop, like a stop light or entering on a road, the transmission will make a loud sound in the rear and lock in in one gear. I need to pull of the road and restart the vehicle and start out again. It will go into reverse and park but will not shift properly until I do this. Sometimes I need to restart it more than once to get it to shift, not very good when it does this in traffic. Also the engine light comes on but so far has reset itself after a few cycles

Filed Nov 29, 2018 · Engine, Steering · 119,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. While driving various speeds, an unspecified part became loose underneath the vehicle. Upon applying the brakes, the vehicle shook and the front driver and passenger side wheels seemed unstable. In addition, the check engine indicator remained illuminated. James ceranti motors inc (3064 us-82, greenville, mississippi 38703, (662) 332-7231) replaced the struts and the ball joints in an attempt to stabilize the vehicle, but the failure recurred. An independent mechanic was made aware of the failures and stated that the shaking of the vehicle was a result of faulty inner and outer tie rods. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000.

Filed Apr 25, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 180,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while being operated at various speeds. Also, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The failure was intermittent. The dealer (atlanta west chrysler dodge jeep ram, 1251 thornton rd, lithia springs, ga) replaced various components, but the contact was unaware of the diagnosis results or the repairs that were completed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.

Filed Oct 12, 2017 · Driver assistance, Engine · 96,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. While depressing the brake pedal or at an abrupt stop, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart on the first attempt. The dealer (chrysler dodge jeep ram, 53 hollz pkwy, newnan, ga, 30265) was contacted at 678‑369‑6037. The dealer informed the contact of air bags recalls, but there was no recall for engine stalling. The dealer recommended that the contact schedule a appointment however the appointment was not scheduled. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

Filed Jul 10, 2017 · Electrical · 197,296 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of electrical power and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. After the failure occurred, it took a week before the vehicle became operable. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, but could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 197,296.

Filed May 23, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 75,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled, but did not completely lose power. The check engine, battery, and electronic throttle control warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be replicated. The warning indicators were reset. The failure recurred the next morning. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

Filed Jul 21, 2016 · Engine · 115,000 miles · TX

I bought my car in august 2006 and in october 2006, I had engine lights problems from that date. I took it to the dealership that I bought it at and they would not do anything. This is my fifth complaint and I just had it repaired this year after several other things.it was still under warranty when I first contacted your office. I spoke with someone and they told me that it was covered and to take it I for repair then I had to pay for it myself. That's really sad when you purchase and rely on the company to uphold their warranty agreement. He quit on me on the highway after the the water seal popped and the dealership informed me that it should have never happened and I wrote to you about that and you did not reimburse me.

Filed Jul 1, 2016 · Engine · 165,000 miles · CA

Tl* 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.

Filed Jun 25, 2016 · 98,000 miles · NY

The car has a stalling issue that can cause accidents the car stalls the engine light flashes the car cut off sometime and it does it at lease 4 times a week