1. Dodge Charger
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  3. 2006
  4. Tie Rod Assembly

2006 Dodge Charger Tie Rod Assembly Problems

8
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

What owners report

  • needed replaced · 4 records
  • failure mileage · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi3
30–60k mi2
1–30k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • July 24, 2012 · 99,033 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Macpherson Strut · Tie Rod Assembly

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge charger. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle would rattle when driving over any type of road bump. The contact also stated that the steering wheel would become very stiff when the failure occurred. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the tension struts, lower ball joints and tie rods would need replacing. The contact stated that the tie rods…

    ODI 10467917

  • June 14, 2011 · 63,000 miles

    Tie Rod Assembly

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge charger. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle shook and the steering shaft was loose. The dealer stated that the tie rod ends were worn and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 63,000.

    ODI 10607013

  • August 4, 2010 · 61,785 miles

    Tie Rod Assembly

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge charger. The contact stated that the steering wheel began to vibrate while driving approximately 65 mph. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they stated that the drivers side outer tie rod end needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 61,785. ..updated 09/21/11 *bf updated 12/13/11*jb

    ODI 10413289

  • June 12, 2010 · 36,850 miles

    Front · Tie Rod Assembly

    Have to replace both lower tie-rods on my 2006 charger.car has only 37,500 miles. *tr

    ODI 10352272

  • April 24, 2008

    Mechanical · Tie Rod Assembly · Tires

    I have a 2006 dodge charger with 47,000 miles on it. When i went to my mechanic to have the tires rotated (goodyear), they advised me that the steering tie rod (rt side) was so badly worn they did not even want me to drive it home ( i have saved the part). It is a sealed unit and should not need any lubrication other than what was initially designed into the part. Obviously if one loses steering ability at speed the…

    ODI 10225737

  • February 22, 2008 · 25,500 miles

    Tie Rod Assembly

    Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge charger. While coming to a stop, the steering wheel vibrated. The contact examined the vehicle and noticed that pieces of the front tires were shearing off. The contact took the vehicle to a tire dealer and was informed that the vehicle could not be aligned. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer and the tie rod ends were replaced. The current mileage was 27,200 and failure mileage…

    ODI 10227427

  • January 15, 2008 · 18,000 miles

    Tie Rod Assembly

    Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge charger. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for regular maintenance. The contact had the mechanic check the tie rod ends because they failed and needed to be replaced on three previous occasions. The diagnosis was that the tie rod ends needed to be replaced. There are no warning indicators prior to the failures. The current mileage was 42,900 and failure mileage was 18,000.

    ODI 10215210

  • November 27, 2007 · 49,710 miles

    Tie Rod Assembly

    In the last 2 months my son had mentioned to me that he thought my charger might be having a transmission problem. I had also noticed and mentioned it to the service department when i had my oil changed and tires rotated. They checked the fluids, etc, but found nothing of concern. On tuesday, nov 27, 2007 i drove about 60 miles to cincinnati for a doctor's appointment and to take an elderly friend to lunch. After i…

    ODI 10210324