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2006 Chrysler 300 AWD Engine Problems

NHTSA has 19 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2006 Chrysler 300 AWD, 39% of all 49 complaints for this model year. That is the highest engine complaint count among 7 300 AWD model years. Median mileage at failure: 92,000 miles.

Engine complaints
19
39% of 49 complaints
All complaints this year
49
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
92,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Chrysler 300 AWD engine complaints were filed

First complaint May 14, 2013, latest Dec 19, 2016.

2006 Chrysler 300 AWD engine complaints: complaints filed per month2May 2013Oct 2013Mar 2014Jun 2014Apr 2015Nov 2015Dec 2016
19 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2013 to Dec 2016; peak May 2013 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2006 Chrysler 300 AWD

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by 300 AWD model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20053 (25%)
  2. 200619 (39%)
  3. 20071 (9%)
  4. 20083 (23%)
  5. 20091 (100%)
  6. 20103 (75%)
  7. 20200 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Chrysler 300 AWD have engine problems?
NHTSA has 19 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Chrysler 300 AWD, 39% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 92,000 miles.
Which Chrysler 300 AWD year has the most engine complaints?
The 2006 Chrysler 300 AWD has the most engine complaints (19), compared with 19 for the 2006.
Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Chrysler 300 AWD?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Chrysler 300 AWD is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.