general problems of the 2006 Chrysler 300 - part 2

150 problems related to power train have been reported for the 2006 Chrysler 300. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Chrysler 300 based on all problems reported for the 2006 300.

36 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 06/20/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 05v460000 (power train), 15v313000 (air bags), and 16v352000 (air bags) however, the parts for the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Parts distribution disconnect and VIN tool confirms parts not available.

37 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 06/16/2016

When the vehicle is in park it will not shift out of park into any other gear. There is a recall to fix this on my year and model car but I am being told my particular VIN # is not on the list. The recall is called " customer satisfaction notification k39". I don't understand why my car is not included when the same thing is happening in this recalll. This customer is not satisfied!.

38 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 06/09/2016

Lever, shifter interlock, starting to experience the vehicle not being able to mover the selection lever from park to operating gear like drive or reverse. There is a recall but not for all Chrysler 300 (according to the dealer, holden Dodge, in dover, delaware. Vehicle malfunctions occurs when stationary. This has occurred 4 times, latest being 9 June 2016. There is 78000 miles on this car. 1 owner.

39 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2016

Car will not shift out of park and did my own research to find out it's common on Chryslers. Why hasn't this been recalled?.

40 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 05/25/2016

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. While attempting to move the vehicle, it would not shift out of the park position. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000. The VIN was not available.

41 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 04/23/2016

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift out of the park gear. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the gear shift would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 78,404.

42 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 04/21/2016

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that after starting the engine, the shifter could not be moved from the park position. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 123,000.

43 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 04/05/2016

While driving vehicle will suddenly stall and cut out making it really dangerous on the freeway the car will just shut down and you have to put it in neutral and started all over again now it stalls even in drive sitting at traffic light.

44 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 04/02/2016

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.

45 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 02/18/2016

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. After starting the vehicle, the contact attempted to shift, but the shifter became jammed. In addition, the steering column would not lock. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 175,000.

46 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 01/23/2016

Transmission stuck in park. Chrysler has known about the defect for years put us in danger. Car left us stranded.

47 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 11/15/2015

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while attempting to start and move the vehicle, the vehicle would not shift out of the park position. The contact, who is an independent mechanic, diagnosed that the vehicles shifter interlock lever had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and that there was a customer satisfaction k39 recall for the transmission shifter interlock lever. The failure mileage was 37,000. Wh.

48 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2015

I went to use my car and I could not get it out of park. The shift lever would not come out of park. I check on the internet and found out the pink plastic part inside the shift base has a small plastic hook the brakes off and the spring come off in side and you can not get your out of park. I had to go to the Chrysler dealer ship and ask them about this problem and the guy said that Chrysler was aware of the problem but was not doing a recall on the problem. So I had to buy the part and fix it my self. My car was down for 2 days. I could not have it towed to the dealer because it would not come out of park to get it on the tow truck.

49 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 10/28/2015

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the transmission shifter could not be move from the park position. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the transmission interlock lever was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,500. Jft.

50 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 10/20/2015

Tl - the contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the shift lever became stuck in the park position without any warnings. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the shift lever needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure . The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000. Pm.

51 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 10/07/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the vehicle was unable to be shifted from out of the park position. The contact removed the cover from the gear shift and used a screwdriver to shift the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the dealer and was diagnosed that the return spring hook lever was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in customer satisfaction notification k39, transmission shifter interlock lever. The approximate failure mileage was 57,900. Sw.

52 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 09/18/2015

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while parked, the gear was not able to shift from the park position. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the shifter inter-lock lever needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 111,834.

53 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 08/25/2015

I own a 2006 Chrysler 300. When the ignition is turned to the on position, the vehicle fails to shift out of the park position. The failure has recurred again continuously. I replaced it once already, two years ago. Cost came out of my pocket. It was very expensive. After two years it is happening again. I am also having a problem with my turn signal bar on my stearing wheel. When I turn on the turn signal (no matter left or right), after I turn, the turn signal goes off but then I hear a loud click and the opposite one comes on. I called the dealer to make an appointment (I called the same dealer in bartow FL. That repaired it the first time and whom do all my oil changes etc) for these 2 issues and was told they are running behind and an appointment was given for 2 weeks away. Once again, more out of pocket expense. I am being charged $150 just for them to check out the problems I am having. Can someone please look into this to see if a recal can apply to this problem that im having for the 2nd time? once again, out of pocket for this repair is very expensive and I may not be able to pay for it this time due to I am unemployed now. Please help!.

54 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 08/22/2015

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that when the ignition was turned to the on position, the vehicle failed to shift out of the park position. The failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 32,497.

55 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 08/21/2015

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that upon entering and starting the vehicle, the vehicle could not be shifted out of the park position. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the gear shifter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 18,200.

56 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 08/19/2015

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the shift lever failed to shift out of the park position without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed that the shift box might be defective. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 75,964.

57 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 08/18/2015

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that when the ignition switch was turned to the on position, the vehicle did not shift out of the park position. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the spring lever fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 05v460000 (power train). The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.

58 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 08/16/2015

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the shift lever failed and was unable to shift out of the park position. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The vehicle was not included in an unknown manufacturer campaign for the shifter interlock lever replacement. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 69,132.

59 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 08/11/2015

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the gear failed and remained in the park position. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

60 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 08/10/2015

The contact owns 2006 Chrysler 300 touring. The contact stated that the gear shifter failed to come out of parking. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000.

61 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 08/02/2015

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. While attempting to shift out of the park position, the shift lever became stuck in the park position. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,638.

62 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 06/24/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the gear shift failed to move out of the park position without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,000. Ss.

63 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 06/12/2015

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to switch from the park position without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.

64 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 06/07/2015

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact was unable to shift the vehicle from the park position. The contact had to use a screwdriver to shift the gear from park to neutral in order to drive the vehicle. The dealer stated that the transmission gear shift lever interlock needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in Chrysler's csc-k39 (power train) recall. The approximate failure mileage was 107,262.

65 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 05/31/2015

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. While driving at approximately 30 mph, the hood unlatched independently. As a result, the vehicle swerved to the left and crashed into a pole. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift out of park. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

66 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 04/23/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the gear shifter remained in park position. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileages was 150,000. Aw.

67 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 03/11/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that when it was atempted to shift the vehicle out of park, the shifter would not move. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a faulty shifter mechanism that needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact was made aware of NHTSA campaign number 05v460000 (power train) however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 68,000. Kr.

68 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 11/21/2014

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The vehicle was included in a safety recall, but the contact did not receive notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v817000 (air bags). The contact stated that it was extremely difficult to shift gears and there was a lightning bolt warning lamp that flashed several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the gear shifter, but the vehicle stalled months later. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was an internal failure with the engine and it needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000. Updated 7/7/cn the radiator, thermostat and gear shifter were replaced. Updated 07/14/jb.

69 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 10/06/2014

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that after stopping, the shift lever failed to shift into the park position and the vehicle had to be shut off with the transmission in the neutral position. The contact indicated that while in the neutral position, the vehicle would continue to roll. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the transmission shift lever interlock return spring hook needed to be replaced. The contact notified the manufacturer of the failure and was informed that the vehicle was not included in recall NHTSA campaign number 05v46000 (power train). The failure mileage was 91,000. Pam.

70 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 09/26/2014

Chrysler service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Shift spring breaks causing the shift lever to be unable to shift from the 'park' position.



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