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2006 Chrysler 300 Fuel System Problems

NHTSA has 172 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2006 Chrysler 300, 17% of all 1,002 complaints for this model year. That is the highest fuel system complaint count among 19 300 model years. These complaints report 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 85,000 miles.

Fuel System complaints
172
17% of 1,002
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
85,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Chrysler 300 fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 1, 2008, latest Mar 27, 2026.

2006 Chrysler 300 fuel system complaints: complaints filed per quarter252008 Q32013 Q22014 Q32015 Q42017 Q12018 Q32019 Q42025 Q4
172 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2008 Q3 to 2026 Q1; peak 2014 Q1 (25).

Fuel System recalls for the 2006 Chrysler 300

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by 300 model year

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

  1. 200581 (10%)
  2. 2006172 (17%)
  3. 200723 (5%)
  4. 200811 (2%)
  5. 20091 (1%)
  6. 20108 (7%)
  7. 201114 (7%)
  8. 201211 (3%)
  9. 20138 (3%)
  10. 201411 (5%)
  11. 20157 (7%)
  12. 20168 (11%)
  13. 20173 (4%)
  14. 20183 (2%)
  15. 20193 (5%)
  16. 20200 (0%)
  17. 20212 (10%)
  18. 20220 (0%)
  19. 20230 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Chrysler 300 have fuel system problems?
NHTSA has 172 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2006 Chrysler 300, 17% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 85,000 miles.
Which Chrysler 300 year has the most fuel system complaints?
The 2006 Chrysler 300 has the most fuel system complaints (172), compared with 172 for the 2006.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2006 Chrysler 300?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Chrysler 300 is classified under fuel system. 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.