Model year guide

2006 Chrysler 300c

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2006 Chrysler 300c is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 178 on record.

2006 Chrysler 300c — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2006 Chrysler 300c at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined15–18 mpg
Typical price$9,095

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2006 Chrysler 300c recalls 1

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #15V313000 · manufacturer #R25 · 26/05/2015

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver…

Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chry…

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2006 Chrysler 300c MPG & running costs

Combined15–18 mpg
City14 mpg
Highway21 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,300
EPA size classLarge Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
Passenger volume103 cu ft
Cargo volume24 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$9,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 3 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

What's a 2006 Chrysler 300c worth?

Low
$5,499
Typical price
$9,095
High
$16,995

From 5 comparable 2006 Chrysler 300c listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2006 Chrysler 300c costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$21,500
Fuel only$21,500
Per mile$0.29

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
196.9 in
Width
74.0 in
Height
58.3 in
Wheelbase
120.1 in
Curb weight
4,065 lb
Front track
63.0 in
Rear track
62.6 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2006 Chrysler 300c. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

About the Chrysler 300c

The Chrysler Corporation has used the designation Chrysler 300C to refer to two separate unrelated vehicles from different eras:The 1957 Chrysler 300C is that year's version of the Chrysler 300 "letter series"; a large, high-performance luxury coupe sold in very limited numbers. The 2005 Chrysler 300C, launched in 2004, the top-of-the-line Chrysler 300, usually outfitted with a 5.7L Hemi V8 Magnum engine.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2006 Chrysler 300c trims & engines on record

Trims
SRT8
Engines
5.7L 8-cyl · 6.1L 8-cyl

2006 Chrysler 300c vehicles on record

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2006 Chrysler 300c — frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Chrysler 300c have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2006 Chrysler 300c. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2006 Chrysler 300c get?

The 2006 Chrysler 300c has U.S. EPA estimates of 15–18 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (3 versions).

How much is a 2006 Chrysler 300c worth?

Comparable 2006 Chrysler 300c listings run roughly $5,499–$16,995, typically around $9,095 (from 5 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.