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Model Year Problem Record

Chrysler 300C 2006 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

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

698Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
1Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
5Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
17Complaints 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.

Fuel and Propulsion System344 complaints

344 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine276 complaints

276 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train107 complaints

107 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System56 complaints

56 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other44 complaints

44 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering38 complaints

38 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags32 complaints

32 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 15V313000.

Brakes22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 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.

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

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.

PE13016Opened May 9, 2013 - Closed February 10, 2014

Engine Stall. 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.

20076
20089
200910
201025
201120
201224
2013157
2014198
201560
201651
201741
201821
201914
202019
20218
202213
202313
20242
20256
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.