10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 8
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
86,837 miles

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problem #66

Jul 022017

300

  • 56,000 miles
There is a recall #K39 issued by Chrysler for 2005 to 2007 model year vehicles regarding the transmission gear shift lever interlock and my vehicle is stuck in park as the description of the recall states but Chrysler maintains it is not their problem

- Ocean View, DE, USA

problem #65

Mar 232017

300

  • 75,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled, but did not completely lose power. The check engine, battery, and electronic throttle control warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be replicated. The warning indicators were reset. The failure recurred the next morning. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

- Highlands Ranch, CO, USA

problem #64

Dec 182016

300

  • 58,000 miles
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.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #63

Oct 232016

300

  • 104,222 miles
Takata recall, security system shuts down car I was at the gas station and the security system shut the whole car down as well as the and a ignition repair the car blocked the remote key from starting it and just would not click when turning the key would not crank, lights stop coming on the only thing it would do is chime when the driver door was open and this happen to me on the way home from work on the high way, breaks when applying the emergency break the car still this happened when I parked in the drive way and the drive way is a little slope moves

- Trenton, NJ, USA

problem #62

Jan 052016

300

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. While driving at any speed, the instrument panel flashed continuously. The vehicle lost power and nearly stalled. The issue recurred numerous times. The manufacturer and dealer were notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #61

Jun 222016

300

  • 90,000 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle randomly stalled numerous times. The dealer was unable to replicate and diagnose the cause of the failure for over a month. The contact was not informed of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V313000 (air bags) and 16V352000 (air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. Parts distribution disconnect. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Havertown, PA, USA

problem #60

Jun 272016

300

  • 101,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. Each time the fuel tank was filled with fuel, the vehicle would stall without warning after coming to a stop. The dealer could not find the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 101,000.

- El Monte, CA, USA

problem #59

May 152015

300

  • 112,700 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. While driving 65 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed, but the cause of the failure was not specified. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,700.

- Aurora, CO, USA

problem #58

May 012015

300

  • 53,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, all warning lights illuminated and the gauges decreased. In addition, the vehicle stalled and restarted independently. The contact mentioned that the vehicle accelerated independently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000.

- North, NJ, USA

problem #57

Apr 052016

300

  • 133,000 miles
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.

- Burien, WA, USA

problem #56

Apr 022016

300

  • 130,000 miles
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.

- Williamsport, IN, USA

problem #55

Mar 022016

300

  • 100,000 miles
Takata recall I was driving on the street when my car shut off on me I then attempted to turn the car back on and it wouldnt budge my dashboard lights flicker on and off I constantly had to get a jump untill it wouldnt want to power on anymore

- Cudahy, CA, USA

problem #54

Jan 192016

300

  • 68,700 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle jerked as if it would stall. The vehicle eventually stalled and was able to be restarted; however, the failure recurred several times. On February 2, 2016, the vehicle stalled again after the fuel tank was filled. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The repairs were performed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,700.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #53

Jan 052016

300

  • 111,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 111,000.

- Montclaire, CA, USA

problem #52

Dec 212015

300

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. While driving approximately 5 mph and while at a complete stop, the vehicle stalled without warning. In order to start the vehicle, the gear had to be placed in the park position. The air bag warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, but no failures could be found. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer a second time; however, no failures were found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but there was no resolution. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

- Handover, MD, USA

problem #51

Jan 032016

300

  • 87,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the failure was unable to be determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 87,000.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #50

Dec 112015

300

  • 66,900 miles
The indicator lights on the dash come on while driving, witch causes the head lights to go out. I think this is a very dangers thing to happen. Chrysler corporation should recall this model car and take care of the problem before I have an accident.

- Lake Havasu City, AZ, USA

problem #49

Oct 212015

300

  • 139,000 miles
The contact owned a 2006 Chrysler 300. After driving the vehicle approximately 20 miles and parking it in the driveway, there was a burning odor inside the vehicle. Approximately 15 minutes later, a pedestrian alerted the contact that there was smoke underneath the hood of the vehicle. Soon after, the front of the vehicle was engulfed in flames. The fire department extinguished the fire and filed a report. The vehicle was not towed to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 139,000.

- Youngsville, NC, USA

problem #48

Oct 012015

300

  • 100,000 miles
The car will randomly shut off. There are no codes or warning. It has shut off while moving, and while sitting at a light. One time almost caused an accident with my son in the car! I have replaced the computer, throttle body, and several coil packs. While each repair helped the car will still stall. Very frustrating!

- Smyrna, DE, USA

problem #47

Sep 252015

300

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. While driving, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure recurred. While driving, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The driver did not sustain any major injuries other than whiplash and did not receive medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and awaiting diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned NHTSA campaign number: 15V313000 (air bags). The failure mileage was not available.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

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