2006 Chrysler 300C 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 698 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2006 Chrysler 300C overview page.
What owners report
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER 300C. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS UNABLE TO GET THE…”NHTSA complaint 10503659 — filed 03/19/2013
“I WAS DRIVING NORTH ON THE NJTP AND WAS IN THE PROCESS OF PASSING ANOTHER CAR WHEN SUDDENLY MY CAR WENT INTO NEUTRAL OR DISENGAGED…”NHTSA complaint 10500069 — filed 02/25/2013
“IN JANUARY 2011 I NOTICED TRANSMISSION OIL STAIN WHERE CAR IS PARKED. TOOK VEHICLE TO PEP BOYS ON JANUARY 11TH, 2011 WHO CONFIRMED THAT VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 10479262 — filed 10/08/2012
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 300C have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2006 Chrysler 300C: 94 of 698 complaints on file (13.5%). 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 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.
