general problems of the 2006 Chrysler 300 - part 1

2006 Chrysler 300 touring 3. 5l v6 engine. Car has intermittent stall at slow speeds or at complete stop. Sometimes feels like it stumbles, other times it dies suddenly and unable to tell the engine shut down. I have to put car in park and completely switch the ignition fully off and turn back on to start position. When it stalls while rolling, I have to brake and bring car to full stop, with no power steering, and go through the same start procedure. No trouble codes are generated, and no check engine light indicator illuminated. Car usually starts right up, but sometimes I have to keep cranking starter, stumbles to catch as if starving for fuel. A/c was on first two times but also happens with a/c off. Research online reveals an open recall for the fuel tank on the 300c model with a 5. 7l or 6. 4l engine. Problems described on the 300c model are nearly identical to what my 300 touring is experiencing. Pcm replacement does not correct problem. Some noticed it happening only with a full tank. Stopgap measure is to only fill no more than 3/4 tank. I am currently testing this idea. The safety issue is significant and twofold; three times I have had one other adult and two children in the car. While stalled at a major intersection traffic signal trying to restart the engine, other vehicles approached from the rear at 50-55 mph. A rear end collision with children in the back seat would likely be fatal. Secondly, during a stall event while the car is moving, it is extremely difficult to steer the vehicle to a safe place, and braking takes significant pedal pressure once power assist bleeds off. This is a serious concern and obvious collision hazard, as I may not be able to stop or steer to a safe location or avoid a hazard. I had the car at the dealer for over three weeks in July 2024 and they were unable to duplicate the issue. Their answer was to drive car until it happens more frequently. This is unacceptable. No other solution or repair was provided.

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle started losing motive power. The contact stated there was smoke coming from under the hood. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over and observed that the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was hot. The contact turned the vehicle off and waited for about 30 minutes and the vehicle restarted after several attempts. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 133,000.

I went to the gas station, 2-ish mile drive and came back home. About 20 minutes later we decided to go see my mother in law, 34 highway miles away. Cool, so we go, everything is fine, beastie (that's the name of my 2006 Chrysler 300), is running good, my husband and 3yr old are jammin out to metallica, and we get to my mother in laws house. . Stay a couple hours and decided to head home. . So we say bye ect ect. . We get about 9. 5 miles down our 34 mile ride home. . . Aww crap, there is a tractor on the road, so we go to pass him. . . Or so we thought. . . Make sure coast is clear, turn on blinker and step on the gas petal more firmly. . Ok in the other lane. . And bam!! car dies in motion at 60 mph!! my husband just casually says "hey babe, I think the car just died" and I look like "haha whatever" and I couldn't believe it. . So we pull over and try to get it started, had my mil come jump us. . An hour later and we still don't have beastie started. . No clicking, no nothing. . So unfortunately beastie had to sit on the side of the road until the next day. . . The next day we got her towed to my mils house. . . That was 3 days ago. . . And beastie still hasn't started up for me. . .

Auto shut down completely in traffic. While in motion, just died.

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The VIN was not provided. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the driver noticed smoke from the front of the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine blew and needed to be replaced. The dealer was not called. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was not provided. Fe.

My vehicle suddenly shuts down after a short period of driving it has stopped several times in the middle of traffic and needless to say I was berated and once even threatened as several other vehicles could not pass this could cause an accident or someones life.

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at a low speed, she noticed smoke coming from under the hood on the driver side of the vehicle. The contact also mentioned that the temperature gauge increased as the vehicle started to overheat. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and upon opening the hood noticed a fluid was leaking in the engine compartment. The contact also mentioned that when it rains water enters the vehicle through the roof. The contact also mentioned on several occasions while driving at 45 mph that all doors shake as if the doors were going to open. The dealer economic auto sales 2715 martin luther king jr pkwy, des moines, IA 50314 515-279-0325 was contacted and informed the contact that they could not assist as the vehicle was purchased �as is�. The vehicle was not not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for a diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000. Dr.

Power loss after re-feeling car turned off.

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300 awd. While at a stop, the vehicle did not accelerate. The check engine and thunder bolt indicators illuminated. The vehicle was turned off, restarted, and operated normally. The vehicle lost acceleration again. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The contact also stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a fuel pump failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 126,000.

Vehicle just stopped running, engine quit for no reason at all. In traffic, lost power steering and brakes when motor quit. Pulled over to side and engine started fine then quit again. After third or fourth time it started and ran fine the rest of the way home.

Tl the contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. While driving various speeds, an unspecified part became loose underneath the vehicle. Upon applying the brakes, the vehicle shook and the front driver and passenger side wheels seemed unstable. In addition, the check engine indicator remained illuminated. James ceranti motors inc (3064 us-82, greenville, mississippi 38703, (662) 332-7231) replaced the struts and the ball joints in an attempt to stabilize the vehicle, but the failure recurred. An independent mechanic was made aware of the failures and stated that the shaking of the vehicle was a result of faulty inner and outer tie rods. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the service engine warning indicator illuminated randomly several times without warning. The dealer was notified, but was not diagnosed. An independent mechanic diagnosed that a coil spring failed near the top of the motor. In addition, the dealer repaired the vehicle per a recall for NHTSA campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags). For NHTSA campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags), the parts had not been supplied from the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. As a result, the vehicle was towed to the contacts residence and then towed to the dealer where it was indicated that the engine assembly needed to be replaced. In addition, the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags) and the dealer indicated that parts had not been available for months. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no solution other than for the dealer to replace the parts and was unable to provide a specific time frame that the parts may be supplied to the dealer for the air bag recall. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was not available.

The contact owned a 2006 Chrysler 300. While driving 55 mph, the contact crashed into a deer and the engine caught fire. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed and deemed destroyed. The contact sustained bruised ribs, but did not receive medical attention. A policy report was filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 35,000.

The car will randomly shut off for no reason, sometimes while its parked idling and other times at highway speed. I've had two different dealers try and fix without success. I've spent over a $1000 dollars in "repairs" and still have the same problem.

The throttle light comes on the ln at an intersection the car dies. Start back up then idles very hard. Gotten it checked out&there was oil on top the intake gaskets. . I've done regularly mantience on the car so the shouldn't be able. Now the car is just sitting in the drive way until I can afford a motor. . . Ive looked on google&there are millions of people with the exact same problem so obviously its not the customer. . . Ive called Chrysler to see if the would reimburse me my money if I gotten a new one put in&basically they said no to a problem that is there fought.

My car recently had an oil change . We have never been late with them . My oil is always checked on with the coolant as well . Well now my car has this horrible ticking coming from the valve train. My car still runs but drive very rough .

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chrylser 300. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle violently shook without warning and loss power. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 130,000. Ad.

Car began misfiring at 35100 miles. After extensive repairs now the idle flutters and engine has shut off in traffic.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that after driving the vehicle approximately 20 miles and parked the vehicle in the driveway, there was a burning smell inside the vehicle cabin. Approximately 15 minutes later a pedestrian alerted the contact that there was smoke coming from underneath the hood of the vehicle. The contact stated that soon after that, the front of the vehicle was engulfed in flames. The fire department extinguished the fire and took a report. The vehicle was not towed to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 139,000. Sw.

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. While attempting to park, the rpms increased and the vehicle surged forward. The contact switched the vehicle into neutral while depressing the brake pedal. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and opened case number: 27418398. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000.

After work I was driving home as usuall down a very busy main road with alot of traffic and light controlled intersections. I was about 25 min away from home when I was beginnign to make a lane change and excellerate over to the right lane. As I began to get over without a warning or notice my power steering went out and I was unable to turn my wheel without excessive force. As I continued to cost into the other lane and grab ahold of the steering I realized not only did this shut off but the engine did as well. I guided the car to the safest place I could (still in the middle of the intersection and put the car in park. Hundreds of cars drove by honking and swearing at me leaving me stuck in my vehicle as it was to unsafe to get out. After about 15 min of that streess a helpful older man helped push me to a safer part of the street until my boyfriend could get to me and have the car towed home. After a week and a half and close to 500 later I was called with the news that a cylindar collapsed causing my engine to fail. It would be a 7,000-9,000 repair at the least. The problem with this is that I still owe 13000 on this vehicle and it barely blue books at 10000. So why would I pay the money when I have never had an issue with this vehicle in the 3 years of owning it and had no warning or way to prevent it. I always took my car to a dealer to be maintenced and never missed an oil change so how could this be happening to me. Now I am stuck with a car in front of my house that doesnt work and had to purchase another vehicle in the mean time while I am dealing with trying to make chrylser responsible for this horrible situation. I have done massive research on this issue and learned that this year is already known for this issue and found over 200 compaints with people just like me who this happened to. Please help me to get this repair covered or my car purchased back.

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. While driving and turning left or right at unknown speeds, the engine seized. The vehicle's gear was placed in the park position, but would not restart. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 132,000.

2006 Chrysler 300. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle has several repair issues. The consumer stated the engine light illuminated, the hood would not stay up, there was a noise coming from the steering wheel, the brake light illuminated, the trunk fell down with no warning and the radio flashed on and off.

Car was in the shop at the event time. I got called because my Chrysler 300 2006 would not move from park position. Will cost $435. 95 to replace the gear assembly. This happened while in their care. Called Chrysler headquarters and will not make it good on their end. Even as many 300's of 2006 have had this problem my VIN along with theirs is not listed yet they are all over the internet. 48000 miles about one owner me.

My 300 is my baby. In town miles, stored during winters, accident, none! shes mint but having said that, why the hell can u be driving down a road and the engine blows, no warning, no lights came on. I took my car in for its check ups, just 3 days prior, oil changes, all an im stranded, having it be my only car, yeah it gets towed. I have 2 children battling life illnesses I need a car, I had a licensed mechanic confirm the engines blown, now a garage ornament, sitting on brand new 22's rims an tires, 3000. 00 tht I cant use but im paying on all b cuz ur guys Chrysler 300 have a major engine defect!. I had cleaned out my acct just to buy another vehicle. Going from work to cancer center, to krons clinics, hospitals weekly I had no choice. I am not the only one, there are websites alot of Chrysler 300 engines are blowing up at 100,000. Miles we need to be paid back, engines replaced and much more being we the people had faith these luxury cars would last longer and Chrysler has let us down.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated while in park the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed stated the the valves needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000. Bm.

The contact alan baer was driving a 2006 Chrysler 300 and was struck head-on March 2, 2015, both cars were destroyed, the contact alan baer was injured in the right shoulder and left arm - the airbags did not deploy. (the airbags did deploy & protect the driver of the other car involved). Subsequently, notification was received of NHTSA airbag safety recall: 15v313000 (air bags), alan baer contacted dealer even though the accident happened prior to the recall. The dealer had no information about available recourse for injuries received or parts availability for recall repairs. The manufacturer was contacted about the accident.

I own a 2006 Chrysler 300 after filling my tank with gas I left the gas station, aprx. . 2 blocks away from the station my engine lost power and the engine light came on and off it regained power after about a block this is a serious problem that many people have had . I called Chrysler they said my vehicle was not covered Chrysler knows they have a problem . They won't do anything about it until someone gets killed .

Engine died no check engine no warning. Started back up after a few minutes.

Vehicle will not shift into gear from park. No warning lights are illuminated on the dashboard, there is nothing indicating there is any issue. Pressing the brake does not seem to unlock the shift lock mechanism that would allow me to shift into gear. Contacted Chrysler group and was informed that although there have been recalls for the same problem in other model years, the 2006 model year is not currently covered.

2006 Chrysler 300. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle power loss while driving. A diagnosis revealed the crankshaft sensor failed.

Engine just went out no warning had cut off an would not start.

The car engine stopped and the brakes, the steering wheel did not work, and almost caused an accident. It happened several times when I turn the car to the left, then it dies in the middle of the curve, especially after filling the gas tank completely.

For some time now, there is a loud metallic tapping coming from the engine. Sounds as if it may be coming from the engine's head on the passenger side of the car.