2006 Chrysler Srt8 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (4) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2015-05-26 · campaign 15V313000 · 4,077,169 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: 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 frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time,
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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 Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-782
Service bulletins (33)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train 2021-04-07 · 9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
transmission kit with torque converter 1. all promaster (vf) 3.6l/62te equipped vehicles. if the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (part number 06511385a$) are one-time usage. vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires service kit p
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. the "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. for all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. the "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. for all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.
Structure 2020-04-30 · 23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
disinfectant solution recommended for covid-19
Equipment 2020-04-22 · 08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
charging system, battery diagnostic tools and warranty this information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
use of aftermarket parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
Showing the 6 most recent of 33 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2017-09-18 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the vehicle stalls and cuts off several times after refueling. this only occurs when the gas tank is completely full with fuel and last for 10 to 15 minutes immediately after filling the tank. the vehicle will cut off while driving in traffic at low speeds or when at a complete stop at a traffic light, drive thru, etc., during the same period of ti…”
2016-08-03 · Power Train“the car randomly dies at an idle, low speeds shifting gears, [including reverse] as well as during speed acceleration. if you punch the gas pedal while moving it will start back up and continue on. if you are at a stop you have to put the car in neutral or park to use the key to restart. it dies at the most in convenient times, at stop signs, traff…”
2015-09-28 · Power Train · 90,000 mi“the car is randomly bucking, jerking and stalling. i'm getting ridiculous error messages all at the same time including u0100 (lost communication with the ecm/pcm), c121c (torque request denied), u140e (implausible vehicle configuration), c2202 (original vin missing/mismatch), p0700 (tcm malfunction), u0164 (lost communication with heating, ventin…”
2015-04-14 · Power Train · 35,000 mi“transmission shifter goes in park and does not want to move. the vehicle will not start while in park. *tr…”
2015-02-15 · Power Train · 74,000 mi“in the morning when you go to start the car to warm up it doesn't even stay running for a minute and the car idols for less then a minute and the rpms start droping and just dies other times i could be driving and the car just dies after like 5 seconds of standing by it just dies a title and sometimes when i reverse r going 4 miles per hour it'll d…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.