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LX platform

2006 Chrysler 300 — 5.7L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2006 300 5.7L.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 5.7LTransmission Automatic 5-spd

The 2006 Chrysler 300 is a passenger car on the LX platform, powered by a 5.7L engine paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission, delivering EPA ratings of 15/23/18 mpg and requiring 7 quarts of oil with filter. This model year generated 1,750 owner complaints—the highest total for any year of the 300 from 2004 to 2023—and 4 recalls, with the powertrain as the top complaint area, marking it as the most problematic iteration in the model’s history.

Model year2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2006

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity7 qt w/ filterOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-20 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque85-115 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy15/23/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 730 CCA battery, OE oil filter 05281090AB. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 94R · 730 CCAOEM · verified

Tire size215-65R17OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	05281090AB
Engine air filter	05019002AA alt 05037615AA
Spark plug	68303913AA alt SZFR5LP13G
Battery	04608719AD alt 04606754AA
Front wiper blades	05139095AA
Serpentine belt	05037542AA alt 04593684AA
Thermostat	52028898AJ alt 68237102AA
Cabin air filter	68535608AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 5-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	196.9 in
Overall width	74 in
Overall height	57.9 in
Wheelbase	120.1 in
Curb weight	4162 lb
Track (front / rear)	63 / 62.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	54/46

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	15 / 23 / 18 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	103 cu ft
Cargo volume	24 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

No 2006 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.

5.3–5.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.30 sec — 2010 C V8

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2005	C V8 5.7L V8	5.30 sec	13.90 sec	340 hp	RWD
2005	C V8 5.7L V8	5.80 sec	14.27 sec	340 hp	RWD
2005	C V8 5.7L V8	5.90 sec	14.40 sec	340 hp	RWD
2010	C V8 5.7L V8	5.30 sec	13.90 sec	360 hp	AWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 7 qt w/ filter of 5W-20 API engine oil, SYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-5 · 75W-140 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 85-115 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 20.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.0-5.5
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	SYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-5 · 75W-140
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	3.4 Pints
Differential Gear Oil	SYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-5 · 75W-140
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	2.5 Pints
Engine Coolant	HOAT · MS9769

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	130 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	AT: 70, MT: 55 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	9 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	18 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	20.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	21 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	85-115 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	22.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	22.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Champion
Spark Plug Gap	0.040 in
Spark Plug Torque	11-15 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Mopar
Spark Plug Gap	.048-.058 in
Spark Plug Torque	13 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.50-1.63 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	6.10 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	730 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	18, Do not allow pressure to exceed 20 psi.
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	16-20 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	189 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	58.0 + or - 5.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance	12+-0.6 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression	100
Engine Oil Pressure	25-110 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM	3000 rpm

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	23 ft-lbs / 44 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	85 ft-lbs / 70 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket	44 ft-lbs / 23 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	140 ft-lbs / 96 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0004 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.0014 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.861 in / 1.097 in / 0.389 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

15 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 6,000 mi; coolant at 102,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 102,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 6,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 12,000 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 mi	PCV Valve (inspect)
At 60,000 mi	PCV Valve (inspect)
Every 72,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 102,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified

Tool required	DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
Why	Transmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module

Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified

When needed	After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool required	DRBIII scan tool
Also required	The vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2006 Chrysler 300 sits at the apex of the generation's complaint curve with 1,750 reports — a sharp escalation from 2005's 1,125 and more than double the 623 seen in 2007. While recalls dipped to four from 2005's seven, investigations held at four and technical service bulletins remained elevated at 91, with the data showing Power Train (272), Air Bags (269), Fuel/Propulsion System (193), and Engine (178) as the leading complaint categories alongside 56 crash and 20 fire reports. The trend across the generation reveals a disastrous launch phase: 2004 was nearly silent (two complaints), 2005–2006 absorbed the bulk of owner dissatisfaction, and volumes then declined steeply through 2009 before stabilizing at lower levels. The 2006 model year therefore represents the single worst vintage in the federal record for this platform, carrying the highest complaint density and the most serious safety-adjacent reports. The data does not specify root causes for these categories. This is not a good year to buy.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

1,750

Owner complaints

56 involved a crash · 20 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1,750 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train272

Air Bags269

Fuel/Propulsion System193

Engine178

Fuel System, Gasoline128

Unknown Or Other60

Electrical System55

Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System54

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V352000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 24/05/2016

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM… Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be…

15V313000Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator ModuleReported 27/05/2015

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… Remedy: 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 91 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
108463	2025-11-18	Service Brakes	PAD KIT - REAR DISC BRAKE, FRONT DISC BRAKE
108464	2025-11-17	Service Brakes	PAD KIT - REAR DISC BRAKE, FRONT DISC BRAKE
9004009	2021-04-07	Power Train	Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles…
9004361	2021-03-31	Power Train	NAG1 Transmission Before installing the transmission with the engine, check for dowel…
9004361	2021-03-31	Power Train	NAG1 Transmission Before installing the transmission with the engine, check for dowel…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 94R battery Vehicles taking 7 qt w/ filter LX-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 05281090AB Engine air filter 05019002AA Spark plug 68303913AA Battery 04608719AD

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2006 300 5.7L take?

7 qt w/ filter of 5W-20 API REFER TO OIL CAP, per the factory manual.

Does the 2006 300 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 5.7L get?

EPA figures are 15 city / 23 highway / 18 combined mpg.