2006 Dodge Magnum problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (50) · Air Bags (44) · Power Train (43)
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253 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 (65)
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 65 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-01-30 · Unknown Or Other“vehicle engine codes were all corrected properly in hopes of fixing the stalling issues. the vehicle was seemingly better for a few days. upon driving the vehicle on the highway at normal highway speed, the vehicle suddenly began flickering and shutting off and on. the vehicle would shut off and on rapidly. each time the vehicle turned back on it w…”
2025-01-22 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“air bag light was flashing and contact dodge multiple times to inquire and fix recall however all i was offered was a gift card but no sort of transaction while vehicle was being fixed and was told i would receive follow up to make arrangements to get everything fixed however never had received any follow up and finally like i had told and showed…”
2024-08-22 · Fuel/Propulsion System“this is the second time i have been stuck on the side of the road showing that my car has a quarter tank of gas and it just dies on me. i was rescued with some fuel and it started right back up again. upon checking for recalls for this issue, i came across some 2005 to 2006 dodge magnums or chargers with fuel tank recalls. i called chrysler and th…”
2023-01-25 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 109,886 mi“the contact owns a 2006 dodge magnum. the contact stated while driving 10-15 mph, the vehicle lost motive power while coming to a stop. additionally, the vehicle lost motive power after refueling. the vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact related the failure to nhtsa action number: pe13016 …”
2023-01-16 · Steering“unable to shift car stuck in park gear shifter (shift interlock latch) and steering module .year ,make and model included my vin excluded from recall .dodge magnum srt8 2006 4 door.safety put at risk by not being able to shift gears in an emergency.problem confirmed see invoice.inspected by dodge see invoice.no warning…”
2022-12-20 · Air Bags“with all of the takata airbag recalls for these vehicles for front airbags, what about the side curtain airbags that some models like mine were equipped with as a factory option? are those airbag inflators also need to be replaced?…”
2021-09-29 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the engine in my 2006 dodge magnum has begun stalling out after fueling precisely as described in nhtsa action number pe13016. the first time it happened i was in the middle of a u-turn at a busy intersection. the engine died and i lost power steering and power brakes. i was able to brute-force the steering wheel and narrowly avoided hopping the cu…”
2021-03-11 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 128,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge magnum. the contact stated that when the fuel tank was full, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact stated that at a half tank the failure was not experienced. the contact inspected the vehicle himself and found that the fuel tank was defective. the contact stated that the fuel tank integral multi-functio…”
2021-02-13 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 76,233 mi“here we are 15 months later and only 2,330 miles from my last complaint about my 2006 dodge magnum stalling after a fuel fill up or when turning left, it happened yet again today, i know there is a current fuel tank recall for 2005 - 2006 dodge charger, magnum & chrysler 300's with the v8 5.7l & 6.1l, yet nothing for the v6 2.7l & 3.5l, why? they a…”
2019-11-22 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 73,460 mi“i have owned this 2006 dodge magnum se v6 2.7l from new, bought in april 2006, the problem i'm having is with the car stalling, without any notice, happening today when turning left at a stop light and starting uphill. i was able to restart the car after pulling to the right without power, coming to a stop, putting the car in park, and restarting. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.