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2006 Chrysler 300 Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 257 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2006 Chrysler 300, 26% of all 1,002 complaints for this model year. That is the highest transmission complaint count among 19 300 model years. These complaints report 4 crashes and 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 77,179 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
257
26% of 1,002
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
77,179 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2006 Chrysler 300 transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 3, 2005, latest Sep 21, 2022.

2006 Chrysler 300 transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per quarter252005 Q42007 Q42010 Q32012 Q22014 Q12015 Q42017 Q42019 Q4
257 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2005 Q4 to 2022 Q3; peak 2011 Q3 (25).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2006 Chrysler 300

  1. NHTSA 05V460000Oct 6, 2005Transmission & Powertrain256,409 vehicles

    Power train:automatic transmission

    On certain pickup trucks, sport utility and passenger vehicles equipped with 42rle automatic transmissions, the cup plug that retains the park pawl anchor shaft may be improperly installed. If the shaft moves out of position, the vehicle may not be able to achieve 'park' position.

    Risk: If this occurs and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll away and cause a crash without warning.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the transmissions and install a bracket to ensure the park pawl anchor shaft is retained in the proper position. The recall began on november 28, 2005. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by 300 model year

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

  1. 2005189 (23%)
  2. 2006257 (26%)
  3. 2007189 (38%)
  4. 200830 (4%)
  5. 20094 (5%)
  6. 20104 (3%)
  7. 20116 (3%)
  8. 201279 (19%)
  9. 201358 (19%)
  10. 201469 (29%)
  11. 201524 (24%)
  12. 201614 (18%)
  13. 20176 (7%)
  14. 201817 (11%)
  15. 20193 (5%)
  16. 20201 (11%)
  17. 20210 (0%)
  18. 20221 (20%)
  19. 20230 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Chrysler 300 have transmission problems?
NHTSA has 257 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2006 Chrysler 300, 26% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 77,179 miles.
Which Chrysler 300 year has the most transmission complaints?
The 2006 Chrysler 300 has the most transmission complaints (257), compared with 257 for the 2006.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2006 Chrysler 300?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Chrysler 300 concerns the transmission: 05V460000.

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.