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Chrysler 300 2006 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2006 Chrysler 300: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

1,002Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
6Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
88Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Power Train262 complaints

262 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 05V460000.

Air Bags258 complaints

258 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 15V313000, 16V352000.

Engine211 complaints

211 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System173 complaints

173 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System95 complaints

95 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering47 complaints

47 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other46 complaints

46 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes40 complaints

40 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 06V149000.

Vehicle Speed Control38 complaints

38 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

05V460000Reported October 6, 2005 - 256,409 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on October 6, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 256,409 vehicles across all affected models.

06V149000Reported May 3, 2006 - 44,367 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on May 3, 2006. The campaign covers an estimated 44,367 vehicles across all affected models.

15V313000Reported May 26, 2015 - 4,077,169 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 26, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 4,077,169 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory
16V352000Reported May 24, 2016 - 4,648,270 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 24, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 4,648,270 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA15001Opened February 24, 2015 - Open

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 14V668.

EA15001Opened February 24, 2015 - Open

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 14V668.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE14016Opened June 11, 2014 - Closed March 2, 2015

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 13V172000.

PE14016Opened June 11, 2014 - Closed March 2, 2015

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 13V172000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20056
200634
200716
200822
200912
201027
201161
201256
201378
2014146
2015232
2016133
201770
201840
201943
202011
20212
20227
20231
20243
20251
20261
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.