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.
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Structure · Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
2006 dodge charger. Consumer writes in regards to faulty ignition switch. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle had a transmission leak, and it shuddered, the sun roof rattled and the side trim fell off. A former transmission specialist, informed the consumer, the condensation drain for the air condition dripped onto the transmission and pooled around the transmission filler tube. When the vehicle reached a 140,000…
ODI 10608358
Engine · Power Train · Steering
I was driving on the main road going around 45 mph. Then my car stalls in the middle of the road as if i wasn't in drive. I continue to push the gas and make i was in drive and nothing happened. I tried to pull of the road but my car would not move. As i put the car in park the car continue to roll. I had to sit with my foot on the break until the tow truck came to tow my car. Had my car worked on paid $1500 dollars…
ODI 10621220
Column Shift · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift from park to drive. The contact applied the overide button to no avail. The vehicle was to be inspected, diagnosed and repaired by an authorized dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 86,693.
ODI 10598865
Engine · Power Train
When driving @40mph, engine lost power, dash signaled 'ding', and throttle body warning light illuminated. It restarted as the car coasted. Has repeated numerous times, including today, 3 times in less than 1 1/2 miles, at less than 20mph. No trouble codes scanned or displayed. Symptom went away for 1 1/2 months after changing out spark plugs, as a dodge tech recommended. He also says the ignition coils deteriorate…
ODI 10628942
Power Train
Transmission shifter interlock lever spring broke inside gearshift. Car will not shift out of park. Nhtsa website and phone call revealed that 2005-2007 avengers recalled for same exact issue, but not chargers. Read over 200 complaints on nhtsa website and at least 80% of said complaints are same exact issue. An investigation should be opened about this. It is a very expensive fix for the owner, and not their fault.…
ODI 10596854
Power Train
Cannot shift from park have tried so many things and doesn't work. I did some research and there was a recall for this so hopefully i don't have to pay out of pocket. *tr
ODI 10593969
Power Train
My dodge charger will not shift out of park. Some (not all) chargers have been recalled for this issue. Upon searching online, it is a known problem and chrysler addressed some customers via chrysler customer satisfaction notification k39. It states that "some 2005 through 2007 model year dodge charger, magnum, and chrysler 300 equipped with a floor shifter" are affected. The transmission gear shift level interlock…
ODI 10593515
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
2 months ago i was leaving work and got in my car to go home. My car would not shift out of park. I had it towed to a dealer and was charged 1500 to repair!! After learning of all the go recalls, i've come across many people who have experienced the same problem. I also understand that some cars were recalled and some not, for the exact same issue! How is that even possible? I am requesting this issue be…
ODI 10608431
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift from park. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 109,119.
ODI 10585516
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
I was going down the high way and the car just shut off and then came back on like nothing happen they really need to recall this and it a hemi 5.7 daytona. *tr
ODI 10561419
Electrical System · Power Train
Car will stall at idle or when starting to accelerate car will cut off by it self and then restart. *tr
ODI 10573220
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I have a 2006 dodge charger r/t with a 5.7 hemi. On several occasions, the engine has stalled when i was stopped at a stoplight. The car was in drive and stopped with my foot on the brake. After putting in into park, it would take several tries to get the engine started again. It also stalled once while coasting into my driveway. I was traveling at less than 5 mph with my foot on the brake. Again it was hard to…
ODI 10562178
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
Vehicle began to misfire and then stalled approximately 1/4 mile after filling fuel tank. This has happened multiple times and is occurring more frequently. This is a serious safety issue since vehicle stopped in the middle of an intersection and almost caused an accident. Was able to restart the car and continue to destination. Online forums attribute the cause to a faulty vapor purge valve/evap canister and…
ODI 10561194
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge charger. The contact stated that he was unable to shift from park. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that they were not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 08v583000 (power train). The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
ODI 10587281
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
Warmed up my car as i always did in the morning for 15 min pulled out of my driveway and proceeded to the down the street to the stop sign came to a complete stop and my car started to idle hard continued down the street at 35 mph and came to a complete stop at a stop light the car started to idle hard again then the red lighting bolt started to flash and car shut off. I put my car back in park and restarted the car…
ODI 10561264
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
My car has stalled 3 separate times right after i have re-fueled. When driving away from the gas station and onto the street it has sputtered and then turned off in the middle of the street. My vehicle will constantly turn off making it unsafe to drive it. I have once been in the middle of the intersection when my vehicle stalled, i am lucky i was not struck by another vehicle. But as you can see it is extremely…
ODI 10553546
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
This vehicle has been flawless since purchased new in 2006. In nov. 2013 it stalled when backing out of the garage. Restarted vehicle and was fine for 5 miles then stalled again. Ever since then the problem has increased in frequency and almost caused multiple accidents due to the vehicle stalling when crossing intersections or merging onto highways. I have not driven this car in months due to this as it is not safe…
ODI 10585848
Engine · Power Train
My vehicle shuts off at random times. While i am sitting at a red light it will shut off or while i am waiting for the car to warm up. When i take off the engine will shut off for a brief second. The engine starts up and the car will jerk forward. Sometimes when the vehicle shuts off it wont go back into gear and some of the gauges flash. I was left in the middle of an intersection twice when the vehicle shut off. I…
ODI 10558289
Power Train
The gear shifter will not allow the car to shift out of park. *js
ODI 10545448
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge charger. The contact stated that the transmission shift lever failed to move out of park. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 136,000.
ODI 10542982
Power Train
My shifter does not engage fully into park. While in park without stepping on brake my 2 year old was able to move to r-n-d. You have to pull shifter all the way to the left to remove key from steering column but shifter will not lock. *tr
ODI 10543762
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
I was coming to a stop at a red light. The car began to shake like it was a manual transmission and was stalling, the car is an automatic. We stopped at the stop light and realized the engine had shut off. I put the vehicle in park, removed the key, and attempted to restart. It attempted 3-4 times to restart with no luck. I exited the vehicle to endure the gas cap was on and it was. After waiting for about 1-2…
ODI 10543146
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift from park. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 08v583000 (power train). The failure mileage was 90,000.
ODI 10538496
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Gear shift stuck in park car in garage aaa towing came out towed car and repaired $312.16 other 2006 chargers on recall list for this same issue this one needs to be also it is a special edition model so only 2000 made of these it's obvious by recall list this is an issue, why should i have to pay just because my car is a special model. *tr
ODI 10702959
Power Train
Vehicle would not come out of park. Had to have it towed to shop "pink" plastic "shift interlock latch" broke the shifter was replaced. *tr
ODI 10673062