Federal safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle until the repair is completed.

Model year record

2006 Chrysler 300

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,270 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V352000

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Component: Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected: 4,648,270
Reported to NHTSA: 2016-05-24
Owners notified: 2017-03-27

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.

Safety risk

These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V313000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Component: Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected: 4,077,169
Reported to NHTSA: 2015-05-26
Owners notified: 2015-06-08

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V149000

Service brakes, hydraulic

Component: Service brakes, hydraulic
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 44,367
Reported to NHTSA: 2006-05-03
Owners notified: 2006-06-26

Defect description

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.7 LITER ENGINES AND MK25E BRAKING SYSTEMS MAY EXHIBIT INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE REAR BRAKE TUBES AND THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION TUBE. CONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE TUBES AND EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION TUBE OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE TUBES TO WEAR THROUGH AND CAUSE A BRAKE FLUID LEAK.

Safety risk

THIS CAN RESULT IN A DECREASE OF BRAKING FORCE AND THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR BRAKE TUBES FOR DAMAGE AND REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. A CLIP WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED TO SECURE THE BRAKE TUBES TO THE RIGHT FRONT SHOCK TOWER TO MAINTAIN PROPER CLEARANCE TO THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION TUBE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 26, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V460000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component: Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 256,409
Reported to NHTSA: 2005-10-06
Owners notified: 2005-11-28

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 42RLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE CUP PLUG THAT RETAINS THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT MAY BE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. IF THE SHAFT MOVES OUT OF POSITION, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ACHIEVE 'PARK' POSITION.

Safety risk

IF THIS OCCURS AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSIONS AND INSTALL A BRACKET TO ENSURE THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT IS RETAINED IN THE PROPER POSITION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Air bags	255	69,400 mi
Power train	196	84,000 mi
Engine	167	93,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	113	90,936 mi
Electrical system	86	90,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	61	65,900 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	48	51,000 mi
Unknown or other	46	105,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	37	70,000 mi
Steering	36	72,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	31	73,498 mi
Service brakes	19	102,000 mi
Exterior lighting	15	72,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	11	8,470 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	10	20,000 mi
Suspension	10	62,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	8	102,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly	8	39,100 mi
Structure: body	7	87,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift	6	96,000 mi
Structure	6	71,000 mi
Seat belts	5	55,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	5	2,500 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift	4	85,000 mi
Tires	4	46,000 mi
Air bags: frontal	3	4,500 mi
Equipment	3	3,000 mi
Visibility/wiper	3	114,959 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator	2	70,000 mi
Electrical system: horn	2	3,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring	2	35,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	2	47,944 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	2	8,470 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.	2	77,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch	2	—
Parking brake	2	352 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)	2	65,000 mi
Power train: driveline	2	500 mi
Seat belts: rear/other	2	3,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads	2	17,199 mi
Suspension: front	2	62,000 mi
Suspension: rear	2	6,400 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems	2	22,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls	2	6,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly	2	68,849 mi
Wheels	2	63,190 mi
Back over prevention: warnings: external/pedestrian alert	1	75 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	1	9,050 mi
Electrical system: ignition	1	140,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash	1	10,000 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility	1	102,393 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	1	58,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly	1	41,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock	1	—
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)	1	—
Power train: axle assembly	1	2,667 mi
Power train: manual transmission	1	10,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission: column shift assembly	1	60,000 mi
Seat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly	1	1 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly	1	—
Seats	1	98,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper	1	40,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar	1	—
Steering: column	1	175,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion	1	10,000 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments	1	9 mi
Structure: body: trunk lid	1	—
Tires: sidewall	1	20,000 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire	1	48,450 mi
Tires: tread/belt	1	400 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	1	—
Visibility	1	93,100 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window	1	9 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear	1	—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs	1	92,000 mi
Wheels: rim	1	—

The 2005 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2007 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

EA21002Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

EA15001Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Air bags: frontal

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.