YearToAvoid

2006 Chrysler 300 Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 45 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2006 Chrysler 300, 4% of all 1,002 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest brake complaint count among 19 300 model years. These complaints report 3 crashes and 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 70,000 miles.

Brakes complaints
45
4% of 1,002
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
70,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2006 Chrysler 300 brake complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 22, 2005, latest Nov 11, 2019.

2006 Chrysler 300 brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3Sep 2005Aug 2006May 2008Feb 2012Apr 2014Apr 2015Oct 2017
45 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2005 to Nov 2019; peak Mar 2016 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2006 Chrysler 300

  1. NHTSA 06V149000May 3, 2006Brakes44,367 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic

    Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.7 liter engines and mk25e braking systems may exhibit inadequate clearance between the rear brake tubes and the exhaust gas recirculation tube. Contact between the brake tubes and exhaust gas recirculation tube over an extended period of time may cause the brake tubes to wear through and cause a brake fluid leak.

    Risk: This can result in a decrease of braking force and the potential for an engine compartment fire.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear brake tubes for damage and replace them free of charge. A clip will also be installed to secure the brake tubes to the right front shock tower to maintain proper clearance to the exhaust gas recirculation tube. The recall began on june 26, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Brakes complaints by 300 model year

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

  1. 200524 (3%)
  2. 200645 (4%)
  3. 200736 (7%)
  4. 200831 (4%)
  5. 20097 (8%)
  6. 20107 (6%)
  7. 201127 (14%)
  8. 201251 (12%)
  9. 201330 (10%)
  10. 201421 (9%)
  11. 201511 (11%)
  12. 20165 (7%)
  13. 20175 (6%)
  14. 20183 (2%)
  15. 20193 (5%)
  16. 20200 (0%)
  17. 20211 (5%)
  18. 20221 (20%)
  19. 20233 (50%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Chrysler 300 have brake problems?
NHTSA has 45 owner complaints about the brake in the 2006 Chrysler 300, 4% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 70,000 miles.
Which Chrysler 300 year has the most brake complaints?
The 2012 Chrysler 300 has the most brake complaints (51), compared with 45 for the 2006.
Is there a brake recall for the 2006 Chrysler 300?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Chrysler 300 concerns the brake: 06V149000.

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.