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2006 Chrysler 300 repairs by problem area
Engine (24%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (24%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (10%)
Chart based on 200 repairs.
2006 Chrysler 300 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (38%)
< $100 (38%)
Chart based on 39 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Chrysler 300
Engine not specified
| 144000 mi US $1500 |
Radiator HVAC Thermo, Two Starters |
2006 Chrysler 300 4dr Sedan
425-horsepower 6.1L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 38900 mi | Replaced fuel tank, recall for bad purge valve. Old valve allowed raw gas into charcoal canister when tank full. When canister purged, raw gas entered air horn and flooded engine. Stalling, hesitation, and poor performance for 10-15 miles if filled tank. |
| 980000 mi US $200 |
#6 cylinder missfire, changed spark plugs, checked coil packs but no luck, new map sensor, took it to the dealer but they still couldn't identify the cause but asked me to change O2 sensor and every possibly failed parts. After reading service manual I found out it might be the intake manifold gasket, replaced a new one by my own issue fixed. |
| 45000 mi US $105 |
replace cooling fan assembly |
| 90600 mi US $350 |
Timing chain cover gasket had small leak and was replaced. |
| 172000 mi US $150 |
Fuel pump failed. Replaced fuel pump. |
2006 Chrysler 300 4dr Sedan
340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 97000 mi US $47 |
Replaced MAP sensor as the car was idling up and down. Replaced PCV valve as maintenance item and replaced Purge Solenoid Valve as engine would buck a few times immediately after refueling. Do not try and top off the fuel tank on these new vehicles as it will create major problems. Canistor next |
| 98000 mi | Engine would buck a few times immediately after refueling. |
| 82000 mi US $25 |
The handle on the oil dipstick broke off and the dipstick was still in the tube. They make this part out of breakable plastic? The hard part was fishing the dipstick out. Rhe plastic handle was replaced with a metal one from BT. |
| 89800 mi US $40 |
Oil pressure sensor needed replaced after check engine light came on. |
| 103300 mi US $470 |
Leaking water pimp |
| 115300 mi US $6000 |
Valve dropped, ruined engine |
| 138000 mi US $335 |
Water pump leaking. New water pump installed |
| 91000 mi | Gas tank failure under warranty. The dealer replaced the gas tank, its fittings and the hardware for the drive shaft. |
| 19000 mi | Car stalls several times after filling up gas. Owner traced problem to failing vent valve of the EVAP system. Failure allows liquid fuel into engine, causing a flooded condition. Interim fix is to fill tank only up to 3/4 full. |
| 32000 mi US $75 |
cam sensor |
| 42000 mi | Gas tank replaced, covered under emissions warrantee |
| 101000 mi US $350 |
Valve cover gaskets leaking and replaced |
| 34100 mi | Check for ticking in the engine. The engine ticking continues.The previous concern with the ticking engine has been solved by using a different brand of fuel!!! |
| 36580 mi | The engine malfunction light remained on for several days. The dealer did a scan and found a problem with the throttle body and replaced it. |
| 66200 mi US $6300 |
The intake valve seat dropped from # 6 cylinder trashing the plug and cylinder and sending shrapnel everywhere. Needed to replace the entire engine! Apparentyl a design defect on 05/06 hemis that Chrysler refuses to recall |
| 67000 mi | Chrysler issued a life time warranty of fuel tanks due to a malfunctioning shut-off float in the cars' fuel tank that could swell into a stuck-open position and allow fuel to enter the purge line, causing the vehicle to stall. |
| 87000 mi US $885 |
The thermostat began to work intermittently leading to overheating, the radiator hose was found to be deteriorated during the repair so it was also replaced Accessory pulley began to fail putting excess stress on the belt damaging it. Both head gaskets were determined to be leaking and were replaced. Only 3 years on new engine. |
| 91000 mi US $400 |
Water pump failed, this is the second on replaced for this car. They seem to go every 5 or 6 years regardless of mileage driven on this vehicle. |
| 137000 mi | Radiator split open and had to be replced |
2006 Chrysler 300 4dr Sedan
340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 41000 mi US $100 |
Broken blades on engine cooling fans. Now a recall item. Factory returned my money. |
| 36580 mi C $410 |
Temperature sensor that sends signal to engine controller and automatic Heating and A/C went bad. Part was replaced and repair was successful. |
| 32000 mi | Had recurring Check Engine light. Problem was the Oxygen sensor for the left side. |
2006 Chrysler 300 4dr Sedan
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 27000 mi US $100 |
check engine light on and rough idle. 3 trips to fix the problem |
| 62620 mi C $441 |
Transmission shudders on partial lock up of torque converter. Happens generally under light acceleration around 80 km/h. Originally replaced torque converter. This time around they reflashed the computer. |
| 83700 mi C $1880 |
Code P0404 Egr valve required replacement. Required a lot of labour but part was easy to do. |
| 102300 mi C $670 |
Oil pan bolt was tightened too far at some point in the car's life. The threads came out with the plug unable to drill/helicoil requiring a new oil pan be installed. |
| 126480 mi C $15 |
Used engine cleaning product to remove shudder at 80 km/h. Seafoam added to gas tank and engine ran over 5500 rpms cleaned out valves and caused shudder to quit! |
| 164300 mi C $300 |
water pump blew a gasket, had to remove the front of the engine, timing belt to get to pump |
| 198400 mi C $100 |
O2 sensor |
| 26441 mi | replace starter |
2006 Chrysler 300 4dr Sedan
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 92900 mi | fuel tank replaced under extended warranty |
| 95300 mi US $500 |
Check engine light. Valve in emission system replaced, Light came back on 2 weeks later. Fuel tank replaced for a second time which seems to have fixed the problem. |
2006 Chrysler 300 4dr Sedan
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 141800 mi US $232 |
Check engine light had come on. Turned out to be O2 sensor |
| 59300 mi C $981 |
Noticed coolant leak. Water pump was replaced, also replaced timing belt at same time. |
| 125000 mi US $1800 |
O2 sensor failed |
2006 Chrysler 300 4dr Sedan
190-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 38580 mi | Repaired rear seals. |
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