Five problems related to wiring 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.
Exterior lights flicker on and off everyday while I'm driving even though the light knob is in the off position the lights will go on and off(exterior lighting and dash lights). Took it to a few mechanics and they say I need to replace the electrical wiring which costs $400-600!! please recall this is not safe and I'm oviously not the only owner experincing this problem,thanks!.
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. While driving approximately 25 mph, the contact noticed smoke pouring from the radio. The contact removed the radio deck and then noticed sparks and smoke coming from the wiring located behind the deck. The contact stated that the windows would not function and the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel immediately following the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. While driving 72 mph, the contact smelled something burning and the vehicle became engulfed in smoke. The contact pulled over and exited the vehicle to investigate the issue. He observed that the wires were burning from the front of the vehicle to the rear. He called the dealer to order a new wiring harness, but it is on back order. The current mileage was 61,258 and failure mileage was 61,200.
Smelled smoke and then noticed cabin of car filling with smoke as I was driving home. Made it to front of building where I live, got out of car and saw smoke billowing from trunk. Opened trunk and saw flames. Closed trunk. Ran into building, had concierge put out fire with fire extinguisher. Austin fire department showed up after fire was extinguished. Afd incident # 07086697.
- the contact stated he took his 2006 m300 for service at his local dealership. While driving the vehicle completely lost power. He began to smell smoke in the passinger compartment of the vehicle. He got out the vehicle he notice flames coming from the back where the battery is located. He contacted the local fire dept. The contact believes that his vehicle was not serviced correctly. No police report was taken.