YearToAvoid

2006 Chrysler 300C Engine Problems

NHTSA has 286 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2006 Chrysler 300C, 41% of all 698 complaints for this model year. That is the highest engine complaint count among 13 300C model years. These complaints report 4 crashes, 2 fires, and 5 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 84,312 miles.

Engine complaints
286
41% of 698
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
5
Median mileage
84,312 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Chrysler 300C engine complaints were filed

First complaint May 14, 2007, latest Feb 26, 2025.

2006 Chrysler 300C engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter422007 Q22011 Q42013 Q42015 Q32017 Q22019 Q42021 Q42025 Q1
286 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2007 Q2 to 2025 Q1; peak 2013 Q4 (42).

Engine recalls for the 2006 Chrysler 300C

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by 300C model year

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

  1. 200577 (27%)
  2. 2006286 (41%)
  3. 200733 (29%)
  4. 20085 (17%)
  5. 20096 (55%)
  6. 20103 (30%)
  7. 20117 (28%)
  8. 20124 (27%)
  9. 20135 (14%)
  10. 20141 (9%)
  11. 20152 (17%)
  12. 20161 (14%)
  13. 20171 (25%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Chrysler 300C have engine problems?
NHTSA has 286 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Chrysler 300C, 41% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 84,312 miles.
Which Chrysler 300C year has the most engine complaints?
The 2006 Chrysler 300C has the most engine complaints (286), compared with 286 for the 2006.
Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Chrysler 300C?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Chrysler 300C 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.