2006 Chrysler 300C Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

243Engine complaints

34.8%Of all 698 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE243 · 34.8%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM175 · 25.1%

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE164 · 23.5%

POWER TRAIN94 · 13.5%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM55 · 7.9%

Share of the 698 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2006 Chrysler 300C overview page.

What owners report

“AFTER FILLING THE GAS TANK TO FULL, STOPPING AFTER THE PUMP CLICKS OFF THE FIRST TIME, THE VEHICLE STALLED AFTER RUNNING FOR AROUND 5 MINUTES…”NHTSA complaint 10513319 — filed 05/23/2013

“AFTER REFUELING TANK I DROVE AWAY FROM THE PUMPS AND ONTO THE ROADWAY, DURING ACCELERATION TO SPEED LIMIT (50MPH), AT 25MPH THE ENGINE STALLED, WITH…”NHTSA complaint 10512723 — filed 05/19/2013

“GOING FOR A 1000 MILE TRIP FROM SAINT CLOUD FL. TO PITTSBURGH PA. I FILLED UP MY GAS TANK . WHEN I PULLED OUT OF…”NHTSA complaint 10512366 — filed 05/16/2013

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Chrysler 300C have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2006 Chrysler 300C: 243 of 698 complaints on file (34.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2006 Chrysler 300C have in total?

698 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 8 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 9 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.