2006 Chrysler 300 Engine Problems

2006 Chrysler 300 Touring 3.5L V6 engine. Car has intermittent stall at slow speeds or at complete stop. Sometimes feels like it stumbles, other times it dies suddenly and unable to tell the engine shut down. I have to put car in park and completely switch the ignition fully off and turn back on to start position. When it stalls while rolling, I have to brake and bring car to full stop, with no power steering, and go through the same start procedure. No trouble codes are generated, and no check engine light indicator illuminated. Car usually starts right up, but sometimes I have to keep cranking starter, stumbles to catch as if starving for fuel. A/C was on first two times but also happens with A/C off. Research online reveals an open recall for the fuel tank on the 300C model with a 5.7L or 6.4L engine. Problems described on the 300C model are nearly identical to what my 300 Touring is experiencing. PCM replacement does not correct problem. Some noticed it happening only with a full tank. Stopgap measure is to only fill no more than 3/4 tank. I am currently testing this idea. The safety issue is significant and twofold; three times I have had one other adult and two children in the car. While stalled at a major intersection traffic signal trying to restart the engine, other vehicles approached from the rear at 50-55 MPH. A rear end collision with children in the back seat would likely be fatal. Secondly, during a stall event while the car is moving, it is extremely difficult to steer the vehicle to a safe place, and braking takes significant pedal pressure once power assist bleeds off. This is a serious concern and obvious collision hazard, as I may not be able to stop or steer to a safe location or avoid a hazard. I had the car at the dealer for over three weeks in July 2024 and they were unable to duplicate the issue. Their answer was to drive car until it happens more frequently. This is unacceptable. No other solution or repair was provided.

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle started losing motive power. The contact stated there was smoke coming from under the hood. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over and observed that the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was HOT. The contact turned the vehicle off and waited for about 30 minutes and the vehicle restarted after several attempts. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 133,000.

While driving my Chrysler when I stop at a red light or stop sign the car will simply stall out and die so I put it back in park and recrank it and sometimes it'll die immediately after that and sometimes it'll wait till the next red light or until I'm making next stop. And when the car is in park it'll stall out I'll simply have to crank it right back up sometimes it'll stall out immediately after that and sometimes it'll run for a minute or two and then stall out. But as long as I got my gas my foot on the gas while I'm breaking at the same time it won't die

Everytime I fill the gas tank the car stalls out several times and then stalls when deceleration and turning.

Car stalls out when driving. Almost was rear-ended, broadside, front ended and sideswiped too many times to note! Have new gas tank per recall. Still stalls. Dealership has witnessed stall but can't locate problem and charges me 150.00 for useless diagnostic test and still not able to find stalling problem. Dealership doesn't care. Laughed at me. Had it in shop several times. Nothing. I'm disabled and on fixed income. Dealership attempts to have me purchase new vehicle. I can't afford one! Stalls out when turning, stopped and while maintaining consistent speed. Can't fill up gas tank or stalling is worse. Can't let tank run under 1/4 full or stalling. I'm barely able to drive anywhere due to fear of stalling and getting hit. Chrysler seems to not care. I told service manager that if I or someone else is hurt or killed its their fault for not fixing or caring about owners of this car. Death and injuries are going to happen cuz this is so dangerous and horror filled! I don't know what else to do. My beautiful 300 is not safe. I am basically carless. This has been going on for almost 4 years with no resolution or kindness. I almost was hit by a gravel truck when attempting to push car out of road! IM DISABLED!!! I can't go anywhere without being afraid it will stall at anytime for no reason. Dealership has checked repeatedly and diagnosis tests and even left car at dealership for days and still no resolution. They really don't care. I once loved Chrysler and now I am full of fear and anger that Chrysler doesn't care. There is numerous complaints about the same problem. Dealership did suggest I have a full tune up at several hundreds dollars! HA! Said a tune up will not fix it and nothing showed on diagnosis a need for tune up. Car runs beautiful when not stalling! My heart is broken. What's the point of charging me 150.00 for nothing? Then laugh when car stalls as I leave dealership. Guess that's how poor people are treated.

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler 300C. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the RPM decreased, and the vehicle went into Limp Mode with the accelerator pedal depressed. The contact stated that the vehicle then stalled. Additionally, the contact stated that the failure recurred after refueling the vehicle. The contact was able to restart the vehicle however while accelerating, the vehicle went into Limp Mode. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure; however, the contact was awaiting a callback. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.

The car engine just stops when in idle or while driving . I have almost been rear ended several times on the highway and on the city streets. the engine just stops running and the car shuts down.The car had a recall for the tank and fuel o ring which was suppose to fix the problem but it did not brought it to the dealer again had it replaced again problem still existed . Went back to the dealer they said they could not duplicate it then i drove it it stopped and i turned around and brought it back then they duplicated it . I have been replacing parts that have nothing to do with the stalling problem. it is currently in the dealer as we speak. this problem started when i had 64000 miles on it then it progressively got worse

Just turned 200k miles well maintained car. #7 lifter stuck with a bang. Eng light came on with codes. This is a known issue for this build. Car can be turned over to manufacture for investigational and safety to see their engineering from 2006 mds systems. Longevity research

My Car broke down in a parking lot (drove there completely fine and the heat gauge didn't read the car was overheating). I got my car towed to bryants automotive in Redding CA. The cars upper radiator hose fell off causing my engine to overheat. 0 check engine light, 0 codes shown. I was quoted 10k, and I am basically screwed because I dont have that kind of money. Very disappointing and I would like an investigation into this issue.

MY 2006 CHRYSLER 300C STALLS AT STOP LIGHTS. GOING 30 MILES AND HIGHER THE TAC WILL DROP TO ZERO AND WITH IN SECONDS THE CAR WILL JERK AND IT'S RUNNING AGAIN. WHEN THE CAR DIES ALL THE DASH LIGHTS FLASH OFF AND ON, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, THE LIGHTING BOLT, ALL OF THEM AND WHEN IT'S DONE DOING THIS. THE CHECK ENGINE ISN'T ON. SO YOU CAN'T GET A CODE TO READ. DEC. 28 2020 MY WIFE WENT TO THE STORE AND SHE HAD OUR GRAND DAUGHTER IN THE CAR. SHE WENT TO MAKE A LEFT INTO THE SHOPPING CENTER WHEN THE CAR DIED. THE ON COMING CAR HAD TO SERVE TO KEEP FROM HITTING HER. I'VE BEEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY CAN'T FIGURE IT OUT. BEEN TO THREE MECHCANICS AND THEY CAN'T FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM. IF YOU GO TO ANY CHRYSLER 300C FORUMS, THERE ARE A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. THEY HAVE THE SAME ANSWER DEALERS AND MECHCANICS DON'T KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. CAR COMPLAINTS HAS 45 COMPLAINTS ALONE. THIS IS VERY SERIOUS. IF IT HASN'T HAPPENED YET, IT WILL. THIS PROBLEM IS GOING TO GET SOMEONE KILLED OR HURT REAL BAD.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT A VERY LOW SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO YEMM CHEVROLET BUICK GMC CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM LOCATED AT (2195 N HENDERSON ST, GALESBURG, IL 61401) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000.

MY CAR SHUTS OFF EVERY TIME I FILL MY GAS TANK. I CRANK IT, PUT IT IN DRIVE. AS I'M DRIVING, MY CAR COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES IN TRAFFIC. AT RUSH HOURS.

When fuel tank is filled beyond 3/4 of a tank the engine stalls. I've been in many scary situations where this happened. I bought a new car because I was scared to drive this one. Upon learning there was an issue I contacted my local dealer who said a new fuel tank would be ordered and I would be contacted the next week to have it installed. 2 weeks later I contacted them and was told they had to diagnose the problem. After discussing the issue the dealer assured the tank was being ordered. Hopefully the problem will be fixed with the replacement tank - it remains to be seen. Why is this not a recall? It is a safety issue when a car stalls while being driven. Age of the vehicle should not be a factor - this car only has 66,000 miles. I am the original owner

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE DRIVER NOTICED SMOKE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE BLEW AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CALLED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE NOT PROVIDED.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER 300C. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BUD CLARY AUBURN CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (2925 AUBURN WAY N, AUBURN, WA 98002) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 155,000.

THE CAR HAS A TICKING NOISE FROM UNDER THE ENGINE AND IT WON'T GO ABOVE 25MPH. THE CAR ALSO SHUTS OFF IF IT'S IDOLING AFTER BEING DRIVEN.

CAR HAS LOW IDLE APPROX 500RPM SHOULD BE AT LEAST 700 STALLS WHEN IN GEAR AT A RED LIGHT. POTENTIAL SAFETY PROBLEM IF IT STALLS WHEN LIGHT TURNS GREEN COULD GET REAR ENDED. 1000'S OF COMPLAINTS OF THIS ON INTERNET. CHRYSLER HAS KNOWN THIS PROBLEM FOR 10 YRS WITH THIS HEMI 5.7 MOTOR WITH NO IDLE ADJUSTMENT POSSIBLE. IDLE IS COMPUTER CONTROLLED AND DEARERSHIP CAN NOT ADJUST IT. VERY SIMPLE VERY CHEAP FIX. A COMPUTER PATCH TO ALLOW DEALERSHIP TO ADJUST IDLE. DEALERSHIP SAYS THERE IS NO FIX FOR PROBLEM. TOLD TO CLEAN THROTTLE BODY I DID IDLE WENT DOWN. DANGEROUS AND STUPID ON CHRYSLER PART VERY POOR AND DANGEROUS CUST SERV.

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE, ALL OF A SUDDEN OUT OF NOWHERE, I NOTICED THAT MY COOLANT INDICATOR LEVER HAD NOT MOVED. A FEW MILES LATER, IT STARTED RUNNING ROUGH SO I PULLED OVER IMMEDIATELY AND THEN IT STARTED SMOKING SO BAD I THOUGHT IT WOULD CATCH FIRE! I DIDN'T EVEN WANT TO OPEN THE HOOD BECAUSE I WAS SO AFRAID! THANKFULLY FOR A FDOT OFFICER WHO DID OPEN IT AND STAYED WITH ME IN POURING RAIN UNTIL A TOW TRUCK CAME! AT THE DEALERSHIP, THEY TOLD ME THAT THE TIMING BELT BROKE NOT GIVING ME ANY WARNING WHATSOEVER AND RESULTED IN MY ENGINE FAILURE. THEY STATED I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE ENGINE AT A COST OF OVER $7000!!! I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED HOW THIS ALL HAPPENED! NO WARNING! NO WAY TO HAVE KNOWN THERE WAS AN ISSUE OR THAT THE CAR WAS OVERHEATING! CHRYSLER SHOULD BE ASHAMED!

2006 CHRYSTLER 300C 5.7L HEMI WILL RANDOMLY DIE WHEN SITTING IDLE, AND WHILE IN MID DRIVE. THIS HAPPENS ON A HIGHWAY AT 75MPH OR IN TOWN AT 30MPH OR AT A STOP LIGHT 0MPH. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS TO EVERYONE IN AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE ENGINE WILL STALL CAUSING IT EITHER A.)DIE OR B.) LUNGE FORWARD AND POSSIBLY HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER 300C. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING THE FUEL TANK, THE VEHICLE ENGINE TURNS OFF AND ON INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER CEDAR CITY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (1010 N MAIN ST, CEDAR CITY, UTAH 84721) STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO CONTACTED AND WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 94,500.