Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Chrysler 300
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Chrysler 300 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,002 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V352000 Do Not Drive - Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V313000 Do Not Drive - Driver Side Frontal Air Bag May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V149000 REAR BRAKE TUBES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V460000 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CUP PLUG NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 258 complaints
- Power Train 257 complaints
- Engine 166 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 112 complaints
- Electrical System 95 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 61 complaints
Of the 1,002 complaints on file, 45 report a crash and 17 a fire; across all 1,002 complaints, owners report 36 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Chrysler 300 shows a below-average reliability with 1,002 NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls, mainly related to airbags and the power train. The data suggests frequent issues, but it is somewhat limited in detail.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 50,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| Power Train | 80,000–120,000 miles | $800–$2,500 | common |
| Engine | 70,000–110,000 miles | $1,000–$4,000 | occasional |
| Fuel System | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspection and pads replacement
- Transmission fluid service
- Coolant system maintenance
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Air filter replacement
- Battery and electrical check
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Transmission slippage
- Engine misfires
- Fuel odor leaks
- Steering wheel vibrations
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Chrysler 300 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.