2006 Dodge Charger Power Train Problems
- 161
- 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
- Automatic Transmission · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 71 |
| 30–60k mi | 28 |
| 100–150k mi | 25 |
| 1–30k mi | 12 |
| 150–400k mi | 11 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Power Train · Steering
Turning onto on-ramp of a highway i was moving about 20 miles an hour when the engine died and i lost power steering. Additionally, i felt a very tough transmission shift 2-3 seconds before i lost power steering and when the engine died. The car took multiple attempts to turn over. A very loud whirring noise began in the engine/transmission area and is yet to stop.
ODI 11252503
Power Train
Drivetrain problems making noise is there a recall need help sometimes when i drive it kicks the gear
ODI 11170453
Engine · Power Train
I have a 2006 dodge charger that randomly dies when i'm driving on the highway in town at slow speeds turning corners or sitting still in park it's died on me several times when people have had to slam on the brakes to avoid hitting the side of me and it happens no matter what gear its in or what the rpm is at i've replace the ecm the tcm alternator battery and everything i've looked up about it online nobody has a…
ODI 11154405
Power Train
My 2006 dodge charger rt will not shift out of park. This is a well known problem with 2006 chargers and "some" 2006 models are covered under a recall "k39." it seems like my 2006 charger is one of the 2006 chargers that isn't covered for some reason. I checked my vin on your website and the recall doesn't show. This happened in my driveway. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
ODI 11111810
Power Train
While driving the car loses power and slows down, the engine is running rough and when pulled over the side of the road, the car will not move at all. The shifter will move through the gears however the car will not move(automatic transmission). After turning the vehicle off and restarting the car runs normal until the next episode( occurred the last 3 times car has been driven). This is hazardous especially in…
ODI 11111436
Power Train
CANNOT SHIFT VEHICLE OUT OF PARK.
ODI 11097826
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
My car will not accelerate over 40mph. I went to the mechanics and it said that the transmission computer isn't functioning correctly. I looked up this issue online and this is an ongoing issue with these cars. I contacted dodge they said since there is no recall then they can't do anything.
ODI 11061039
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Two years ago i had to replace the engine while driving the car all the lights came on and it lost power while driving at approximately 40 mph. Yesterday while on the highway going 65 mph the car lost power. This is very unsafe especially on the highway.
ODI 11055429
Air Bags · Power Train
Gear shifter frozen in park, release button did not work had to have car towed on flat bed air bag light still on even after air bag recall
ODI 11052184
Power Train
Transmission stuck in park, safety release switch does nothing
ODI 11005562
Power Train
Vehicle was parked in drivieway, partially blocking in other vehicles in garage, and automatic transmission shifter could not be moved out of park on the morning of 6/29/17, stranding vehicle from being moved by owner. I then looked online using google search and found problem listed under chrysler recall of some 2005-2007 charger/magnum/300 models, and found instructions on how to temporarily insert screwdriver…
ODI 11003013
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
1. After filling the tank the car is subject to engine shutting off periodically. 2. Car is stuck in park and cannot be gotten out of park
ODI 10995276
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Power Train
Takata recall bought my 2006 dodge charger last march had it for 3 days the engine blew. Replaced the engine with a v6 2008 2.7 with only 57000 . About 6 months after started to get the lightning bolt .then stalling with the lightning bolt while driving 55mph on the highway and in the city it also does it at stop signs and sometimes wont start back right away.. I have no codes no check engine light no warning. My…
ODI 11064514
Electrical System · Power Train
My 2006 dodge charger hemi police interceptor i purchased from the state of oregon at 137,000 randomly dies. The lightning bolt warning light comes on. The electronic throttle control code comes on. The car has been to the dealer and the pcm $750 has been replaced and the plugs $350 have been replaced as well. I also get tcm codes. My car has died at very dangerous times, when passing or merging into traffic. The…
ODI 10981323
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge charger. The contact stated that the transmission shifter lever failed and caused the vehicle to remain in park. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission shifter lever needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 151,000.
ODI 10968018
Power Train · Steering · Suspension
Takata recall the suspension is shot. I am having to replace the my tires due to the bushings being junk and have ate my tires away on the inside down to the metal due to the toe positioning being incorrect. The control arms have been changed, but i am in fear the rear camber may be completely out. Also, sometimes my car does not want to turn over, but yet the battery, starter and alternator are fine. Also, my…
ODI 10978936
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
The last time i filled up my car, it kept stalling and i would lose power steering and brakes while in traffic with my children in car. Not very safe feeling. Scared i was going to get hit with family in car. It would start up but it would keep stalling until i ran a few gallons out of it. I filled it up again today and noticed a sucking noise coming from gas tank. It started up then stalled as i took off. So i…
ODI 10956196
Engine · Power Train
The dodger charger rt has been the worse vehicle i have ever paid for. My charger is only at 80,000 miles and the charger has been maintained properly. The transmission has issues with going over 50 mph and the engine now knocks. I am just siting here trying to figure out how a vehicle at 80,000 have this many issues.
ODI 10915314
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
2006 dodge charges with 5.7 hemi v8 - experiencing random stalling. Happens at any speed. Everything shuts off including the power steering and abs. First happened while merging onto freeway and i had to drive off the road to avoid a semi-truck. This happened with my young child in the vehicle. I had the gas tank, fuel canister, and purge valve replaced. The problem still occurs regardless of the amount of gas in…
ODI 10938831
Power Train
Car will not shift out of park when pressing the break without pressing the pink switch inside the gear shift. Similar recall on other cars, but not my vin. Have to drive with the gear shift apart so i can shift out of park. The pink switch is broken. $400 repair required. Just lucky it broke in the driveway and not when my family was on a trip 2 hours from home.
ODI 10899475
Air Bags · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2006 dodge charger. Consumer writes in regards to parts not available to repair airbags, fuel tank, automatic transmission and service brakes/hydraulic recall notices. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle would stall. Updated 09/19/2016. *jb
ODI 10885286
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge charger. While the vehicle was parked and started, the gear shifter stick failed to move from the park position. The contact diagnosed the vehicle and found that the shifter interlock lever failed and the part was replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,000.
ODI 10876213
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge charger. While the vehicle was stationary, the gear shifter became stuck in the park position. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 115,000.
ODI 10887595
Power Train
Gear shifter is locked in park and cannot shift to other gears. This has to do with a broken spring in the gear shifting assembly. This is a known defect and this needs to be recalled, thousands of people are having this problem.
ODI 10875735
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge charger. The contact stated that the gear shifter seized in the park position. The contact was unable to move the gear shifter out of the park position. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. The contact was informed by the manufacturer that the transmission shifter interlock lever needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.…
ODI 10872670