Major Problems with 2006 Dodge Charger Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2006 Dodge Charger

2006 Dodge Charger ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Victims: 3 Mileage: 102000 miles

2006 Dodge Charger AIR BAGS Victims: 3

Browse 2006 Dodge Charger complaints by category

Problems with ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, FUEL SYSTEM and GASOLINE are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Dodge Charger owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ENGINE i was traveling along the interstate and noticed a hesitation in my automobile due to a seized up engine. just...	354 ~ 91534 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM notice fuel smell in my garage. took to mechanic and found gas tank strap has punctured fuel tank on passenger...	259 ~ 82962 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i am about to file a lemon law complaint because dodge has been "unable to duplicate" the most serious problems...	210 ~ 78009 miles
POWER TRAIN 1.multi cylinder misfires resulting in the inability to accelerate rough idle and engine failure. 2. approximately every 4 to 6...	161 ~ 84959 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i am about to file a lemon law complaint because dodge has been "unable to duplicate" the most serious problems...	126 ~ 84902 miles
AIR BAGS dt: the consumer states while driving at 40 mph the abs failed to activate. the vehicle skidded off the road...	95 ~ 32476 miles
STEERING i am about to file a lemon law complaint because dodge has been "unable to duplicate" the most serious problems...	77 ~ 80212 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL i am about to file a lemon law complaint because dodge has been "unable to duplicate" the most serious problems...	48 ~ 84077 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i work for a chrysler-dodge auto dealership in texas. we are currently repairing a 2006 dodge charger heater core leak....	47 ~ 73017 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS i was approaching a stop light and applied my brakes to stop. i felt my brakes slipping as if they...	44 ~ 9150 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER after purchasing my 2006 dodge charger in april of 2006 i immediately had a problem with a squeaking from the...	43 ~ 93172 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i am about to file a lemon law complaint because dodge has been "unable to duplicate" the most serious problems...	33 ~ 46938 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i've had a 2006 charger rt for less than a year. for a couple of months the brakes began squealing...	32 ~ 16308 miles
SERVICE BRAKES the abs brake and traction control lights came on. then when you hit the brakes you would feel a vibration....	24 ~ 89223 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS i was approaching a stop light and applied my brakes to stop. i felt my brakes slipping as if they...	18 ~ 7658 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING i have taken my car to the dealership 5 times to have issues fixed. each time i got the car...	16 ~ 106079 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL traction control stability control and brake assist quite working with no notice. warning lights come on dash and go out	15 ~ 84318 miles
SUSPENSION i am about to file a lemon law complaint because dodge has been "unable to duplicate" the most serious problems...	15 ~ 55562 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt: the consumer states while driving at 40 mph the abs failed to activate. the vehicle skidded off the road...	11 ~ 12163 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION i have a 2006 dodge charger. it was bought in 7/06 with 41 miles on it. in 10/07 (at 20...	10 ~ 52653 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING in the last 2 months my son had mentioned to me that he thought my charger might be having...	8 ~ 44235 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge charger. the check engine light continues to illuminate and occasionally the vehicle begins to...	7 ~ 57079 miles
WHEELS upon braking i experience vibrations in the steering. took to a dealer who examined my wheels and determination is warped...	7 ~ 47051 miles
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS squeaking brakes at slow speeds possible rotor grooves. *nm...	7 ~ 9397 miles
COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge charger. the contact stated that the gear shift became stuck in the park position....	6 ~ 74360 miles
TIRES dt: the consumer states while driving at 40 mph the abs failed to activate. the vehicle skidded off the road...	6 ~ 37031 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i am about to file a lemon law complaint because dodge has been "unable to duplicate" the most serious problems...	6 ~ 34200 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC on the freeway had to brake suddenly and now there is a constant vibration at all speeds when brakes are	5 ~ 11557 miles
EQUIPMENT brake caliper makes noises when car is driving slow. *nm...	5 ~ 24504 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i am about to file a lemon law complaint because dodge has been "unable to duplicate" the most serious problems...	4 ~ 23401 miles
VISIBILITY greetings on 01/02/2009 at 09:30 a.m. ct (time & date i reported the incident to my insurance : claim #:...	3 ~ 75350 miles
FLOOR SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION my center console shifter of my 2006 dodge charger rt has a malfunction. it will not let me out of...	3 ~ 82667 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT had brake tsb done in sept. 06. maybe 3000 miles on car. drove my car on 7/12/07 and heard screeching...	3 ~ 31650 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE during normal driving conditions the fuel tank was punctured and a significant amount of gas streamed out of the tank....	3 ~ 23567 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES dt*: the contact stated while in a left hand curve at 23 mph the passenger side tire separated from the...	3 ~ 10762 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING i have taken my car to the dealership 5 times to have issues fixed. each time i got the car...	3 ~ 31667 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING i am about to file a lemon law complaint because dodge has been "unable to duplicate" the most serious problems...	3 ~ 30033 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE i was in route home and stopped to get fuel and proceeded on my route when my vehicle completely stalled...	2 ~ 68503 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY 2006 dodge charger. consumer writes in regards to faulty ignition switch. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle had a transmission...	2 ~ 28500 miles
SEAT BELTS in the last year i have had to have the front tie rods replaced three time. at certain speeds my...	2 ~ 82500 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS i was on the freeway doing 65 mph and was rear ended by a drunk driver in an suv doing...	2 ~ 79375 miles
STRUCTURE i was in the center lane of traffic when i noticed a car coming up from behind me. to avoid...	2 ~ 3900 miles
ROTOR > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 2006 dodge charger daytona front brakes started rubbing at about 8000 miles was told thats normal. brake problem has continued...	2 ~ 7750 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT vehicle stalls without warning and has not been able to be repaired or " duplicated" what will it take to	2 ~ 19011 miles
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i bought a dodge charger in june 2006 and started having problems with the brakes in september. it started as...	2 ~ 9389 miles
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN purchased july 14 2006. it ran great with no problems until july 26. i went to take a left out...	2 ~ 86550 miles
PARKING BRAKE i have taken my car to the dealership 5 times to have issues fixed. each time i got the car...	2 ~ 23500 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT i am about to file a lemon law complaint because dodge has been "unable to duplicate" the most serious problems...	2 ~ 50 miles
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE i am about to file a lemon law complaint because dodge has been "unable to duplicate" the most serious problems...	2 ~ 10610 miles
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving in traffic at 55 mph engine would shut off and restart without turning the key. took to dealership...	1 ~ 67753 miles
MACPHERSON STRUT > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge charger. the contact stated that the front end of the vehicle would rattle...	1 ~ 99033 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge charger. the contact stated that the front end of the vehicle would rattle...	1 ~ 99033 miles
SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING headlight switch appears to be flaking out with switch on headlights and associated parking and dashboard light flutter on and...	1 ~ 90000 miles
OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL > OTHER > EQUIPMENT i have a 2006 dodge charger (hemi)the car wont' shift out of park. i can crank it and all but...	1 ~ 60000 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES my 2006 dodge charge keeps getting stuck in park and the pink release does not work either i have to...	1 ~ 90000 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES tread separation goodyear f1 supercar tires. 4 failures out of 5 tires at approx 15 000 miles. these are top...	1 ~ 37754 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER roll over valve on my 06 dodge charger police car is defective. i have read numerous complaints on this issue....	1 ~ 60000 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN repeated issues with 2006 dodge charger. vibration in front end causes rippling damage to tires requiring new tires 3 x...	1 ~ 44000 miles
CONTROL MODULE > ANTI-THEFT > IGNITION the alarm system failure. the car would not start. so i had to contact aaa and send a tow truck...	1 ~ 54937 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 06 dodge charger with 33 000 miles. car has began to violently shake and engine light will begin blinking while...	1 ~ 31876 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY it was about 8:00 a.m. it was not hot about 60 degrees me and my husband were standing by the...	1 ~ 40000 miles
COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > REAR i have a potential problem arising. upon taking my 2006 charger in to have an alignment done on it i...	1 ~ 24432 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC i purchased a 2006 dodge charger brand new in march 2006. ever since then there has been problems. i have...	1 ~ 50000 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge charger. while driving 30 mph the accelerator pedal failed while attempting to accelerate. the...	1 ~ 105000 miles
PADS > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR i own a 2006 dodge charger srt8. my brakes has been squeaking since 7 500 miles. the brakes were wore...	1 ~ 7500 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING the power steering rack inthe 2006 dodge chargerwas making a whinning noise and was very hard to steer. brought it...	1
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING the power steering rack inthe 2006 dodge chargerwas making a whinning noise and was very hard to steer. brought it...	1
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT no signal available for sirius sat radio. call sirius and they confirmed my radio was active but was not picking	1 ~ 4500 miles
SHAFT SECTOR > GEAR BOX > STEERING dodge cavalier had a faulty shifter and dealer acknowledges that it could not be fixed. had it fixed and it...	1 ~ 13000 miles
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge charger. the contact experienced difficulty removing the lug nuts on all four tires on...	1 ~ 20000 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge charger. the contact stated that all of the components related to the instrument panel...	1 ~ 2000 miles
DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 1. in october only 5 months after buying my '06 charger i noticed a lot of noice coming from the...	1 ~ 15 miles
ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 1. in october only 5 months after buying my '06 charger i noticed a lot of noice coming from the...	1 ~ 15 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS informed our dealer that the left-rear seatbelt was backwards. a passenger had a hard time hooking the seatbelt. the dealer...	1 ~ 3000 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING brake lights first went out on 09/08/2006 under normal driving conditions on our 2006 dodge charger r/t. dealership has fixed...	1 ~ 7740 miles
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM purchased july 14 2006. it ran great with no problems until july 26. i went to take a left out...	1 ~ 1100 miles
HEATER CORE > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY i work for a chrysler-dodge auto dealership in texas. we are currently repairing a 2006 dodge charger heater core leak....	1 ~ 32 miles
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE i am about to file a lemon law complaint because dodge has been "unable to duplicate" the most serious problems...	1 ~ 100 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE i am about to file a lemon law complaint because dodge has been "unable to duplicate" the most serious problems...	1 ~ 100 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES i am about to file a lemon law complaint because dodge has been "unable to duplicate" the most serious problems...	1 ~ 100 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE i am about to file a lemon law complaint because dodge has been "unable to duplicate" the most serious problems...	1 ~ 100 miles

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