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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%)

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2006 Chrysler 300 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (57%)

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Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Chrysler 300 4dr Sedan

340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

12000 mi Dealer inspected and replaced leaking transmission connector guide bushings. 
9000 mi Transmission leak replaced o-ring to electric connector on transmission repair successful! 
55000 mi

US $1300
Torque converter replacement. 
11000 mi When getting an oil change, mechanic noticed fluid on rear axle. Suggested having it looked at, dealership said differential was over filled and that was seepage. While checking the possible fluid leak at the axle, the dealership noticed a transmission fluid leak at a connector. Was repaired. 
83000 mi Transmission o-ring at electronic control replaced at 83,000 miles. After leaving the car parked for 1 week a pool of transmission fluid almost as big as the outline of the car leaked out. 
7000 mi leaking a pink/red fluid. they replaced plug adapter/guide bushing and all new fluid. 
10000 mi Electrical connector on transmission leaking fluid. 
16000 mi

US $55
Vehicle could not be shifted out of Park. Shift interlock lever broken. Owner replaced plastic shift interlock lever with an upgraded aftermarket billet aluminum replacement. 

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2006 Chrysler 300 4dr Sedan

340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

11000 mi noticed a puddle under my car that looked like anti-freeze. It was determined to be transmission fluid due to a leaking cap which was replaced by the dealer and fluid added. No apparent damage to the transmission. 
9920 mi Transmission fluid leak at base of dipstick rod connecting to transmission. Dealer tightened and topped up with transmission fluid. 
19840 mi Slightly rough transmission upshift when easing up on the gas during accelleration as transmission is shifting from 1st to 2nd or 2nd to 3rd. 
41540 mi

C $700
Plug into transmission for electrical components was leaking and had to be repaired 

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2006 Chrysler 300 4dr Sedan

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

26441 mi replace trans adapter plug (leaking), replace trans fluid 
136400 mi

C $350
rear axle had to replaced due to a failed rear dynamic sensor, causing traction control to be turned off, and the annoying yellow lights on the cluster to light up. 
47000 mi

US $235
Replaced axle seals. 
35340 mi Transmission shudders between 70-100 km/h. Fluid added and told to "watch for more wear." 
44640 mi

C $190
Transmission still shudders. Told to pay $250 to change fluid even though it is covered under TSB. I declined the repair. Was charged $84. Will go to a more reputable dealer. 
47740 mi Good dealer Replaced the Transmission torque converter under warranty. Charged $250 for transmission service as it was due. Problem fixed! 
71920 mi

C $189
Transmission Shudder is back. Was told that to correct the shudder would require a tune up and cleaning of injectors. Could not/would not do any further repair without $200 cash for the tune up. 
108500 mi

C $420
Transmission shudders on partial power application around 60-85 km/h. Caused by Torque converter shudder 

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2006 Chrysler 300 4dr Sedan

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

78000 mi

US $325
Shifter was suck in Park and would not move. Shifter was replaced and extended warranty claim filed but not paid as yet. 

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2006 Chrysler 300 4dr Sedan

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

125000 mi

US $1800
trans stopped working. trans replaced, center bearing replaced 

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2006 Chrysler 300 Transmission Problems

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