What breaks most · 2005 to 2020 model years
Chrysler 300 AWD problems by year
Owners have filed 91 safety complaints with NHTSA about the Chrysler 300 AWD across model years 2005 to 2020. Three years stand out: 2006 for engine complaints, 2008 for electrical system complaints and 2005 for powertrain and transmission complaints. The quietest years are 2009 and 2007.
- Years to check closely: 2006, 2008, 2005
- Fewest complaints: 2009, 2007
- Complaints on file
- 912005 to 2020, all trims
- Worst year
- 200649 complaints
- Crashes reported
- 51 fires · 5 injuries · 0 deaths
- Typical failure mileage
- 81kMedian where owners gave mileage
- Recall campaigns
- 0Across the years shown
Complaints by model year
Raw filings with NHTSA, not adjusted for how many were sold.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Recalls | Most-reported component |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 1 | 0 | Powertrain and transmission (4) | |
| 49 | 3 | 0 | Engine (16) | |
| 11 | 0 | 0 | Powertrain and transmission (5) | |
| 13 | 0 | 0 | Electrical system (4) | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Engine (1) | |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | Engine (3) | |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Air bags (1) |
What fails on the 2006 Chrysler 300 AWD
| Component | Share of complaints | Filings | Crashes | Parts for this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EngineEngine gaskets and seals | 33% |
16 | 0 | Shop engine parts for the 2006 Chrysler 300 AWD |
| Fuel systemFuel pumps and injectors | 24% |
12 | 0 | Shop fuel system parts for the 2006 Chrysler 300 AWD |
| Fuel systemFuel pumps and injectors | 18% |
9 | 0 | Shop fuel system parts for the 2006 Chrysler 300 AWD |
| Electrical systemAlternators, starters and ignition | 16% |
8 | 1 | Shop electrical system parts for the 2006 Chrysler 300 AWD |
| Air bags | 12% |
6 | 2 | Check recalls for air bags on NHTSA.gov |
| Powertrain and transmissionTransmission parts | 12% |
6 | 0 | Shop powertrain and transmission parts for the 2006 Chrysler 300 AWD |
| Unknown or other | 8% |
4 | 1 | — |
| Engine and coolingRadiators, thermostats and cooling | 4% |
2 | 0 | Shop engine and cooling parts for the 2006 Chrysler 300 AWD |
One complaint can name more than one component, so shares add to more than 100%. "Unknown or other" is NHTSA's uncategorized bucket and is shown but never ranked.
In owners' words
Complaint narratives as filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length.
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Both left and right cat pipes have failed. Not the cat itself but the pipe which could lead to exhaust getting into the car.
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Nothing with a switch on the steering column/steering wheel work. That includes wipers/washer, turn signals, horn, high beams, cruise control or any radio/information center functions with buttons on the steering wheel. The stability control light is on. In addition, nothing on the doors works either.
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2005 chrysler 300 c has warp front rotors. I have done some research on the net and am finding out that this is not a single case. The auto parts store rep stated to me that he had several people order new rotors.
How to read this page
Every figure comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's public complaint database, which holds every safety-related defect complaint filed by owners since 1995. We refresh it monthly and count each complaint once per component it names. Data through September 6, 2026.
NHTSA only accepts safety-related complaints. Rattles, paint, infotainment bugs and other annoyances are under-reported here, so this page is a map of what fails in ways owners consider dangerous, not a full reliability score.
Counts are raw. Use the year-over-year shape and the component mix, not the absolute numbers. Where a component maps to parts we stock, the row links to that category filtered to the year you are viewing. Air bag and seat belt complaints link to the recall checker instead, because those repairs are almost always covered.
Common questions
Which Chrysler 300 AWD years have the most problems?
By NHTSA complaint volume, 2006, 2008, 2005 carry the most filings on the Chrysler 300 AWD. The 2006 alone has 49 complaints, led by engine.
What is the most common Chrysler 300 AWD problem?
On the 2006 model year, the most-reported component is engine with 16 complaints. The table above lists the top components for every year.
At what mileage do Chrysler 300 AWD problems start?
The median mileage at failure across all Chrysler 300 AWD complaints that include mileage is about 81,000 miles. Older model years skew higher; the per-year figure is in the "at a glance" card.
Are these complaints verified?
No. NHTSA publishes complaints as submitted and does not investigate individual filings. Patterns across hundreds of complaints are meaningful; a single one is not.