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2006 Chrysler 300C transmission problems

106 complaints (15% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 75,822.

owner complaints
106
of this car's complaints
15%
typical mileage
75,822
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Automatic transmission
    10
  • Automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
    1
  • Automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift
    1
  • Automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Chrysler 300C transmission problems in other years

20052006200720082010201120122013201420162017

Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Chrysler 300C transmission

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Won't shift 36Jerking 33Hesitation 17

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2006 Chrysler 300C owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 26, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · LA

There a problem with car stalling and dying because of power being lost to tcm because of tipm. Dealer had my car for 7 weeks and $1900 changing tcm and problems still exist. Didn't even make 10 miles from dealership. Very dangerous

Filed Jul 6, 2023 · Engine, Transmission · 200,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds during traffic congestion, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power and stalled. Upon restarting the vehicle, the vehicle hesitated but seemed to return to normal functionality. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Mar 28, 2023 · Transmission · CA

Vehicle stalls when idling or coming to a stop, mainly at low RPM. No codes are thrown. Gas tank has been replaced and fuel pump is new, still stalls. There are many reports on the Chrysler 300 Forum regarding the same situation. Many people have thrown good money after bad towards parts and still there's issues. I have my car at the Moss Bros Dealership in Riverside Ca. now for 5 days to try and repair this Safety Issue! 3/28/23. Car has stalled approximately 20 times, 4 times which were on the freeway. The car will start up and run fine for several days and then it acts up. Could be a number of things, but with no codes, pretty hard to diagnose the stalling issue.

Filed Jan 31, 2022 · Electrical, Transmission · 200,000 miles · CO

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle occasionally lost motive power. The contact stated that the failure also occurred while the vehicle was idle. After each failure, the contact was able to restart the vehicle after several seconds. The vehicle had been taken to several dealers and independent mechanics for diagnostic testing however, the mechanics were unable to determine the cause of the failure. Several unknown repairs were made, and several parts were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The contact researched and found that similar vehicles were experiencing failure. The manufacturer was contacted and notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Oct 26, 2020 · Fuel system, Transmission · 80,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. The contact stated that there was a strong gasoline odor throughout the vehicle upon fill-up. The contact also stated that the vehicle shut-off while driving at various speeds, without warning whenever the fuel tank was at full capacity. The contact took the vehicle to freedom chrysler dodge jeep ram by ed morse (815 e camp wisdom rd, duncanville, tx 75116) where the mechanic was unable to duplicate or diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified of failure and referred her back to the dealer for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Filed Oct 1, 2020 · Transmission · 116,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300c. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the vehicle failed to shift from park. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided a case number. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000.

Filed May 16, 2020 · Transmission · CA

Transmission is sometimes shaking when goes into certain gears. Transmission pops out of gear randomly. And I have to stop go into neutral then back into gear. My friend has the same car and says he has this problem too. Sometimes it will randomly downshift or up shift when it shouldn't.

Filed Jan 23, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 135,000 miles · UT

Car continuously dies or stalls while driving. My wife has also been almost rear ended or hit multiple times due to this issue. Because the car will die while making a turn or at a stop light. The car will also cut out while driving on the freeway at 75 MPH. The car will sometimes die and will not re-start leaving her stuck in traffic. I have taken the vehicle multiple times to the dealership as well as other mechanics and they keep telling me its the PCM which has been replace three times.

Filed Jan 13, 2020 · Transmission · 110,384 miles · MD

Two visits to dealer for problem. P0700. Replaced alternator and battery. Routing of alternator wiring clamped to valve cover. Touching valve cover. Before changing alternator. Wiring was routed outboard of oil dipstick tube. When driving vehicle on 01/07/2020. Limp mode. Unable to drive vehicle over twenty miles per hour.

Filed Jan 7, 2020 · Transmission · 130,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300c. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags) however, while her spouse was attempting to have the vehicle taken to the dealer for the recall remedy, the contact was unable to shift the vehicle out of park even after several attempts. The vehicle was not taken nor towed to be diagnosed. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.

Questions about the 2006 Chrysler 300C transmission

Does the 2006 Chrysler 300C have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 106 complaints about the transmission of the 2006 Chrysler 300C, 15% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2006 Chrysler 300C transmission problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 75,822 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Chrysler 300C transmission?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Chrysler 300C have bad transmission?

The Chrysler 300C model years with the most transmission complaints are 2006 (106 complaints), 2005 (49 complaints) and 2007 (41 complaints).

Other 2006 Chrysler 300C problems

Fuel system 342Engine 276Electrical 56Steering 38Airbags 32Brakes 22Acceleration 19Body 11Lights 7Suspension 7Driver assistance 6Visibility 4Seat belts 3Seats 3Tires 3Wheels 3Locks 1

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