2006 Dodge Charger problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (253) · Fuel System, Gasoline (170) · Engine (165)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
1,079 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2016-05-24 · campaign 16V352000 · 4,648,270 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: 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 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-201
Risk: These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants
Fix: 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 notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.
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 (62)
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 62 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-08-26 · Engine“i have a beautiful 2006 dodge daytona charger with 5.7l hemi engine that has failed with 170,000 miles. it has been impeccably maintained with on time oil changes using mobil 1 synthetic oil. the problem is the roller on the lifter for cylinder # 4 locked up and wiped the lobe off the camshaft...so now theres a misfire and the engine needs a rebuil…”
2026-04-14 · Unknown Or Other“severe rust under the car on frame and rear wheel wells. looks likely unsafe to drive …”
2026-03-28 · Engine“i filled up my gas tank on way home from work in [xxx] . once i got on on ramp to get on freeway my 2006 dodge charger stalled. i lost all power and barely was able to get to side of on ramp. i waited a couple minutes after shutting car off. then it started up again for me to get home. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information ac…”
2025-09-25 · Fuel/Propulsion System“after filling the gas tank with gas.car starts missing and engine will stall . if you stop at red light after filling up car will stall and the engine stops running. if you dot fill the car up to full it has no problem running it does as it should …”
2025-04-18 · Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) · 111,415 mi“the contact owns a 2006 dodge charger. the contact stated while idling at the traffic light, the vehicle stalled. the contact stated that the failure also occurred while driving at various speeds. the check engine warning light was illuminated. the contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to …”
2025-04-10 · Service Brakes · 💥 crash“ i have a dodge charger rt 2006 hemi. i was comming off ther highway . after taking the exit ramp i was heading to a red light my breaks failed! i had no breaks at all suddenly causing my car to crash into the car at the light. my car then traveled backwards without breaks. the police did arrive on scene. the guy in other car thought i fell asleep…”
2025-03-15 · Steering“my 2006 dodge charger stalls after refueling, and now stutters when driving as if not getting fuel. i have noticed when attempting to break and stopping at stops this is happening more often. the car shuts down and could cause a accident. after researching this issue i found that this has been addressed already under investigation number pe13-016 b…”
2025-03-01 · Unknown Or Other“i was almost rear-ended by a semi when the vehicle stalled at a light while picking my son up from work. it seems to stall at stop signs or waiting at lights completely. it stalls while idling here and there sometimes. sometimes when driving on the e-way it jerks as it wants to stall but not completely. the main codes that pop up is u0100. sometime…”
2024-06-02 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the issue is that after fueling up my car i will drive a little ways down the road and the car will shut off and i will need to steer out of the way of traffic and restart the car. this will happen several times after refueling. this appears to be a common problem with 2006 dodge chargers, magnums, and chrysler 300s. it appears that the issue is …”
2024-04-20 · Air Bags“upon looking for my vehicle recalls it said my car had been repaired and i've owned it the last 7 years and it definitely has not since i've owned it.. that isn't true...…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.