2006 Chrysler 300 Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 1,002 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2006 Chrysler 300 overview page.
What owners report
“7/16/2010 I PARKED ON THE STREET IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND DECIDED I WANTED TO PARK CLOSER TO THE…”NHTSA complaint 10344088 — filed 07/19/2010
“2006 CHRYSLER 300 LIMITED RWD - COULD NOT PUT CAR INTO DRIVE. LAST USE WAS FINE, BUT WENT TO USE CAR NEXT DAY AND COULDN'T…”NHTSA complaint 10244525 — filed 10/06/2008
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2006 Chrysler 300 have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2006 Chrysler 300: 196 of 1,002 complaints on file (19.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2006 Chrysler 300 have in total?
1,002 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 45 involved a crash, 17 involved a fire, 36 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
