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2006 Chrysler 300 transmission problems

The 2006 Chrysler 300 has 262 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 21% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

262

Transmission complaints

21%

Share of year

4

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Transmission complaints by year

Related recalls

05V460000TransmissionOctober 6, 2005 · 256,409 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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

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.

What owners report

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE HOOD UNLATCHED INDEPENDENTLY. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE SWERVED TO THE LEFT AND CRASHED INTO A POLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · May 31, 2015 · crash

Common questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2006 Chrysler 300 have?

NHTSA has 262 complaints about the 2006 Chrysler 300 transmission — 21% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2006 Chrysler 300 transmission?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the transmission: 05V460000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.