2006 Chrysler 300 Consumer Reviews

Performance after 75000

Written by: 300 owner on 02/26/2009

Vehicle

2006 Chrysler 300 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)

Review

This vehicle did a lot of highway driving and was great up to 75000 mls, afterwhich started having problems with head gasket, water pump and thermostat which were all related to the heating system, very costly and after speaking with several Chrysler professionals it is to be expected with this 2.7 engine the problems and more not described here. I've met technicians that would not touch this engine. For one thing the water pump is behind the timing chain which becomes faulty because of the head gasket issue, resulting in high labor costs. Really liked the vehicle but dont have time to spend at the dealership spending money in these hard times.

Favorite Features

Vehicle style.

Suggested Improvements

Since there is a head gasket issue that sometimes affect the water pump maybe the waterpump should be more accessable.

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I loved it one time too!

Written by: Aggrivated in Ky on 02/16/2009

Vehicle

2006 Chrysler 300 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I've owned my 300 for exactly a year now. I agree with others it looks fantastic. Granted I bought it used, but The car idles rough, shifts badly, currently need sway bars, wheel bearings, EGR Valve system repair. It sways badly lags in power especially in take off. I have check engine light and 2 lights to do with breaking illuminated. And beware if you ever have a flat tire. The lug nuts have casings on them that go over the lip of lug nut. They are not the removable caps. When you try to take the lug nuts off they caps just spin. I have had to cut the caps off my lug nuts and have to buy all new. On top of that, whoever heard of a car you have to have software updates? Wish I never bought it!

Favorite Features

Sporty looking body style

Suggested Improvements

Power! Better placement of front ash tray, cup holders and cruise control. Put an engine in it equivalent to the Chevy 350 and you've a got a great car!

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Great Car

Written by: Ralph T on 01/18/2009

Vehicle

2006 Chrysler 300 C 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 5A)

Review

An interesting car for even us old retired folks. The hemi engine performs great. The Mopar remote start does not work in cold weather and has been in for repairs 4 times. It is a great highway car and highway gas mileage averages 25.5 mpg. For a large V-8 Hemi this is very good. On winter roads, winter tires are a must have. People give compliments on this cars looks and the "Cool Vanilla" color. Width of the trunk is a little tight for 2 sets of golf clubs though.

Favorite Features

Bluetooth, park assist, Hemi power and seating comfort. HID headlights are fantastic.

Suggested Improvements

Mopar remote start is very poor and over priced. Driver seat, steering column memory does not always work properly.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Watch Out

Written by: 300m on 01/01/2009

Vehicle

2006 Chrysler 300 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)

Review

The 300 is a very pretty car to look at but, if you want a car that will stand up in performance and, reliabilty I wouldn't advise you to get a 300. I've had my car almost two years, I get my regular services however my car sounds and performs terrible. The transmission do not change smoothly and, its extremly loud. My tire went flat and, I was told I have a slow leak in the rim that can't be fixed which mean I have to buy a new rim at $400. If you have a choice please do not get a 300.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

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Great Car

Written by: AndreaR on 12/23/2008

Vehicle

2006 Chrysler 300 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I have had this car for almost 3 years now. My lease is almost up and overall have loved this car. I live in Minnesota so I wouldn't say it's a car I would choose again to take on the Minnesota winter but it held up! I had the electronic stability program which did not come optional in the base sedan and it helps out a lot. I believe I had two recalls and then also one time everything that was power operated other than the locks went out and had to get the entire dash replaced. It was covered under warranty so it didn't matter much. Other than I loved it! Gas mileage is decent for the size of the vehicle but it helps with the smaller engine.

Favorite Features

I love how spacious it is, great for going up north. I loved the overall appearance of the vehicle. I got a lot of looks and compliments!

Suggested Improvements

Headlights! Sometimes when it is nightime I feel like they aren't even on, I felt this way from the beginning.

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Awesome Vehicle

Written by: Brad on 12/18/2008

Vehicle

2006 Chrysler 300 C 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 5A)

Review

This vehicle has awesome looks while it is a great car for the money. The Hemi is a great. The features of the car are great too. I get compliments daily on the car.

Favorite Features

Hemi engine, looks, price, reliability.

Suggested Improvements

Really bad in the snow. It is a heavy vehicle and the rear wheel drive makes the vehicle slip a lot.

4 out 5 people found this review helpful

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My Hemi Is Bigger Than My Husbands

Written by: Hemi Girl on 12/10/2008

Vehicle

2006 Chrysler 300 SRT-8 4dr Sedan (6.1L 8cyl 5A)

Review

I'm parting ways with my SRT8 after almost 2 years. My employer is putting us back in company cars. It has been the most enjoyable car I have ever owned. From the day I drove it home I got thumbs up signs from drivers on the highway, people still walk over to talk about it when I'm gassing it up, I've owned Mercedes E class, Audi A6's and various other not so exotic cars but this car has been the best. I average 18 around town, get 21-22 on the hwy, never had a mechanical issue, original brakes, only second set of tires, we live in Minnesota and the traction/stability system kept us on track in the worst weather. Love the U Connect, the Navi, I have had some tickets too, its fast!

Favorite Features

Black Met, U Connect, navigation, Xenon lights, huge brakes, power, looks, ride, flawless reliability. I kept my husband away from it. He's got a Grand Cherokee Hemi to play with! I'm really going to miss this car.

Suggested Improvements

More power? Really I liked it the way it was, I don't need to manually shift it, the computer does fine. Tried manually shifting it to see if it accellerated faster, I don't think it made any difference. The leather on the driver seat is a little soft from the wear point of view.

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Unbelievable Value and Reliablity

Written by: Beedle of VA BCH on 11/27/2008

Vehicle

2006 Chrysler 300 C 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 5A)

Review

Excellent value for the money. Bought this car 12/05 and have over 33000 miles on it. Excellent reliability. Absolutely no problems. Ride is even better since Conti's replaced with Goodyear tires. The 300C compares favorably with my wife's new 2008 Cadillac STS.

Favorite Features

Awesome sound system. Powerful engine. Easy to use navigation system. Styling. All around quality. Excellent brakes.

Suggested Improvements

Place a handle inside the trunk lid for ease of closing the lid (like the STS)

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Bad Transmission

Written by: scropionmanager on 10/18/2008

Vehicle

2006 Chrysler 300 Touring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I am was very excited about my 300 but that excitement has diminished. My car has been to the dealership 5 times since July, the first four times was because of fuel problems and I was told to but a higher octane gas, still had problems until the 4th time when I had to have the throttle body decarbonized because of the poor advice from the 1st visit. Now the transmission needs to be replaced because it was low on transmission fluid for too long. Note you can not check check the fluid the dealership has to this. My question is why wasn't this check the 1st four times I went in. The warranty is gone and now I need to spend $2900 in addition to the $700 already spent in a 2 yr old car.

Favorite Features

None

Suggested Improvements

The warranty should have been longer for a higher end car from the beginning

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In love! 300 touring rwd ltd pkg

Written by: 300 MANIAC on 10/04/2008

Vehicle

2006 Chrysler 300 Touring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Best automobile I have ever owned! Had showroom new cars before, but this one is what I've been looking for all these years. Awesome styling inside and out. Room galore, great gauges, too many pluses to tell here. I don't want to put too many miles on the silver lady, but I cannot wait to get in and enjoy the experience! 3.5 L, 5 speed auto stick German tranny, loves to keep pulling on out to jail time speeds in city driving without even trying. Turns on a dime. Only car I ever wanted to keep til I'm dead and I'm a younger boomer. Pulled in to a major fast food rest stop on I-75, a guy comes up to me, says "I thought for sure there was a Bentley pulling in, beautiful car". 1 more look at bedtime-in love!

Favorite Features

Love the interior size, leather, other accents, large, classy guages, and love that clock, even the "not leather" dash, it's finish very unobtrusive with open feeling. The 50/50 balance gives wonderful handling. I was shocked at the torque in the 3.5l for such a big car. Also love the high ride feel.

Suggested Improvements

Man, this is tough, but I'll try. Inside roof line may be a bit low, but I'm very willing to live with it, being that it gives this driver the feeling of being in a real cabin, overseeing all necessary views. I'm 6 ft. And have the seat to the max ht., my head not even close to the roof. There I go again!

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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