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2C3LA63H16H••••••2006 Chrysler 300C
This build draws 3.7× more complaints than the average 2006 Chrysler 300C build (30 vs 8).
30on this build
627on the model
77builds in total
Most reportedEngine 10Fuel System 7Gasoline 7Power Train 7
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherSep 2022
Car shuts off while in motion like it’s not getting fuel or like I shut it off has new fuel pumps and everything I can check seems to be ok can cause an accident due to happening in traffic on major highways and whenever it chooses this has happened on multiple occasions…
Power TrainSep 2020
The contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300c. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the vehicle failed to shift from park. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided a case number. The approximate…
Fuel/propulsion SystemOct 2018
Very strong fuel smell what looks like may be a gasket under rear seat in vehicle... Smell is even stronger after filling up, and when making hard stops. There is no gasoline seen leaking from under car at this time. Concerned about fire hazard. Heard others have had similar…
SteeringJan 2018
The contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized intermittently. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the power steering pump and hose were replaced. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was…
EngineJan 2018
As I'm driving my car it will shut off/ stall in the middle of traffic.does not matter if I stop at a red light/ stop sign, driving fast/ slow, highway/ street, turning a corner/ parking the car will turn off. After taking it to 2 different shops and the dealer. No one can find…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2C3LA63H16H158287 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.