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2006 Chrysler-Jeep 300: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2006 Chrysler-Jeep 300s, from 652 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

652MOT tests in 2025
64%pass first time (all 2006 cars: 57%)
5,700typical miles a year
2.3×the usual rate for track rod ends

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2006 Chrysler-Jeep 300s than on all cars registered in 2006.

  • Track rod ends2.3× usual
    Chrysler-Jeep 300
    12.9% All 2006 cars
    5.7%

    Failed outright at MOT: 6.1%, against 2.4% of all 2006 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £50–£150 (one end, plus about £30–£50 if it needs a wheel alignment) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.

  • Ball joint1.9× usual
    Chrysler-Jeep 300
    12.4% All 2006 cars
    6.4%

    Failed outright at MOT: 5.4%, against 3% of all 2006 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £60–£150 (one joint) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.

  • Ball joint dust cover2× usual
    Chrysler-Jeep 300
    10% All 2006 cars
    4.9%

    Failed outright at MOT: 2.6%, against 2% of all 2006 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £60–£150 (one joint) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.

Better than most

Headlights: 3.4% here, against 14.3% of all 2006 cars.

By area

The share of 2006 Chrysler-Jeep 300 MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Brakes
    48% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Suspension
    48% of testsRough price £120–£400

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

  • Lights and electrics
    27% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Tyres
    25% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Oil and fluid leaks
    19% of testsRough price £80–£600

    At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.

  • Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
    9% of testsRough price £15–£250

    At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

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Other years

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2008566Suspension 51%
2007921Suspension 49%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2006 Chrysler-Jeep 300s registered in 2006. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score