Problems · NHTSA complaints

2006 Chrysler 3 Series problems

Owners filed 1,750 complaints about the 2006 Chrysler 3 Series with NHTSA between Sep 2005 and Mar 2026. The most-cited component is engine (425).

Complaints
1,750
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
56
Reported by owners
Fires
20
Reported by owners
Injuries
48
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Engine425
  2. Power train369
  3. Fuel/propulsion system300
  4. Air bags296
  5. Fuel system, gasoline238
  6. Electrical system159
  7. Steering86
  8. Engine and engine cooling80
  9. Vehicle speed control58
  10. Service brakes36
  11. Structure25
  12. Service brakes, hydraulic24
  13. Exterior lighting22
  14. Suspension22

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 11, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
20056
200634
200722
200834
200922
201054
201182
201281
2013243
2014353
2015304
2016190
2017114
201865
201958
202030
202110
202220
202314
20245
20257
20262

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Engine

425 reports6 crashes11 fires
“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 NHTSA 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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Mar 27, 2026Fuel system, gasoline, EngineODI 11727411

Power train

369 reports4 crashes1 fire1 related recall
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Feb 26, 2025Power train, Electrical system, EngineODI 11644961

Fuel/propulsion system

300 reports3 crashes1 fire
“Completed x53 extended warranty a year prior at dealership, car still stalls only after putting fuel even though always filling to 3/4-7/8 of tank. Had my children with me Car stalled again today at middle of busy street when about to make a left turn after i filled to 3/4 of a tank. Had dodge dealer in Manteca, CA diagnose after first stall half a year prior and they would not replace faulty new tank. Still had to pay diagnostic fee saying fuel liquid was getting into vapor lines and flooding engine and that new tank is not the issue even though it is allowing fuel liquid to pass through vent valve which caused saturation of vapor canister and purge solenoid and engine stalling. Car only stalls when pumping gas 3/4 tank or above”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Mar 1, 2026Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11721320

Air bags

296 reports27 crashes1 fire2 related recalls
“The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300C. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS) and 16V352000 (AIR BAGS); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 2, 2025Air bagsODI 11670803

Fuel system, gasoline

238 reports1 crash
“The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated that the fuel tank was previously replaced under an unknown extended warranty coverage; however, after the repair, the vehicle experienced a failure. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle and driving at slow speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times while driving and coming to a complete stop. The vehicle was towed each time the failure occurred. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road during the last failure. The contact was able to push the vehicle to the side of the road with assistance. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and test-driven, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 214,624.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Dec 28, 2023Fuel system, gasolineODI 11562356

Electrical system

159 reports3 crashes11 fires
“Car will buck/jerk at higher speeds, will also die at low speeds or idle, will fall on its face when trying full throttle, the oil light, check engine light, Limp mode will flash sometimes traction control, esp will flash most the time the 2 lights stay on Problem has been confirmed by 2 dealers. Puts my saftry at risk because engine will js die at 20mph i lose brakes and steering. Problem first appeared about the beginning of this year when my camshaft went out but wasn't showing a code for a month and a half then gave me a code since then ive had this problem Vehicle has not been inspected”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 3, 2025Electrical system, Unknown or otherODI 11684888
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 11, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.