2006 Dodge Charger Power Train Problems
- 161
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
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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.
Power Train
Transmission shifter interlock lever return spring hook broke my 2006 dodge charger was in park overnight, went out to start vehicle, once vehicle was running, tried to take the gear out of park to drive and it would not release. Turned car off, sat for 5 minutes, started car again, put foot on brake and tried to take gear out of park, it would not release. Called mechanic and informed him of the situation, mechanic…
ODI 10536064
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
Initially, after refueling my vehicle (2006 dodge charger r/t with 5.7l hemi) at a gas station, the engine would hesitate and stumble a mile or so later, and operate normally after a few moments. However, beginning within the last month, whenever i refuel at the gas station, the engine will hesitate and then stall.the obd does not illuminate the mil or register a dtc. The engine is then hard to restart, and once…
ODI 10559494
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 repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 27,000.
ODI 10531837
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
When i got into the car to leave work i could not get it out of park. I got a ride home and returned the next day and called the dodge dealership. They said they have had this happen numerous times and that it could happen anywhere. One of the mechanics had it happen when he stopped for fuel. The part cost $7 and the labor is $175. I feel i was fortunate that it did not happen while i had my infant grandkids with me…
ODI 10531595
Power Train
Car would not shift out of park - researched issue online to find this is a common problem with chrysler/dodge products that the shift interlock mechanism fails and the car becomes undriveable as it will not shift out of park. Took apart shift console to manually move mechanism out of park and get it to the dealership for repair. Dealer confirms shift interlock mechanism was at fault. Contacted dodge - although…
ODI 10524566
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
Drove to a business and once placed in park, the gear shift became stuck. Called aaa, they were going to tow it, then another driver showed up for aaa and knew just what to do. He takes apart the case that goes around the gear shift and presses on a pink colored emergency park release lever, ( why is that even an option??!!! ) it was obviously not attached to any thing as it fell down into the space around the…
ODI 10534495
Engine · Power Train
I have a 2006 dodge charger 5.7 hemi i had just filled my car with gas completely full until the one click of the handle, replaced the fuel cap closed the fuel door and started the engine ran just fine, i make a left turn out of the gas station make it about 100 feet and it stalls i lose all power and it dies i was able to restart the engine but it continued to this for several days i was told it was the fuel pump…
ODI 10521998
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I purchased this 2006 dodge charger r/t from a dealership in woodland, ca immediately after leaving the lot i drove approx. 20 miles on my way home the car started stalling while i was driving on the freeway, i will be driving along and it will suddenly jerk and lose all power for a split second (if someone was riding my bumper it would have been an accident for sure) as it lost power the rpm gauge went all the way…
ODI 10513544
Power Train
I had some issues with my car stalling and getting stuck in gear, i was told by a mechanic to change the strainer which was supposed to be done there at his shop along with some body work. After getting my car back i drove it maybe 2 days before it completely just stopped going into gear. I can crank it up but the car will not budge. Now today 5/12/2013 my brother showed me a button that is in the gear shift that…
ODI 10511599
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
While waiting at stop lights, car idles fine. The moment the light turns green and i release the brake to step on the gas pedal the car stalls. This has happened up to 4 times in one day. Happened only once today 3/6/2014.
ODI 10567733
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
I have a 2006 dodge charger r/t with the 5.7. At least once per day (and often much more often), during acceleration, car will go into "limp" mode, where the engine or transmission will stop producing power to the wheels. Engine light will "ding" and rpm will drop from acceleration rpm down to about 2000 rpm and cause the car to hesitate, creating an especially dangerous situation on highway merging. Car will come…
ODI 10513396
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
As i was driving across the desert on i-10 in arizona, all of a sudden my car lost all engine power. The lights on the dash chimed, my rpms dropped to zero, then just as suddenly they all went right back to normal and the engine jerked us forward as the tranny figured out what gear it belonged in. It started like that, only happening on occasion. Now, i can't make it more than 1-2 miles (literally) without stalling…
ODI 10516237
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Shortly after filling the vehicle with fuel one day, it began to stall out when stopped. While traveling at highway speeds it seems to momentarily lose electrical and mechanical power, then a warning sound will chime and everything returns to normal... Temporarily. However, while on a road trip and traveling at speeds over 70mph with cruise control on, we didn't experience any of these symptoms until we had to…
ODI 10506031
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Took car to the dealership for tune-up;and transmission service on march13, 2013; on april 17, 2013 the car totally shutdown as i turned into the gas station. I got it started, it jerked as if it was choking,i managed to get to the dealership and it shut down again,just before i made it up to the service lane at the dealership. I was told that the rear axle seals were leaking, which i had repaired,also that an…
ODI 10510324
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
Car stalls out at low speeds or when at light. Consistent with other problems raised concerning these vehicles. *tr
ODI 10597494
Engine · Power Train · Steering
This isn't the 1st time that the engine has stalled after filling the fuel tank. Most recent episode happened as i was preparing to enter the gas stations drive-thru car wash...i had my foot on the brake to enter the code for the wash and just as i started to move forward the engine stalled. Happened a couple of months ago on the public right of way, i was stopped at a red light (just after a fuel up and just before…
ODI 10563517
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
After filling up the fuel tank, leaving the gas station the car stalled out several times. First out of the gas station , then 2 more times while getting on the freeway. Very nerve racking. This has been a consistent situation everytime i have filled up for the last several months. I have not been able to use the vehicle to travel back and forth to work or other business needs. Not real happy right now. Have contact…
ODI 10515681
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
My car have mis fire cylinder 1 it shakes when it cold then after a while it goes away,transmission driving bad out of no where going only 30 miles the fastest in my car stuck in park. *tr
ODI 10523428
Power Train
Transmission failed to function properly. The transmission went into limp mode. Problem diagnosed as fouled transmission wiring harness due to fluid contamination. The speed sensors and connectors at the transmission were damaged by the leaking of transmission fluid by the o-rings associated with the sensors and harness. *tr
ODI 10515745
Engine · Power Train
While driving the vehicle the engine will unexpectedly stop. The event has happened several times. Often it occurs after fueling. The vehicle has been into a garage for repair but the problem continues. Sometimes when the event occurs the only way to restart the vehicle is to place the vehicle in park, press the accelerator all the way to the floor and turn on the ignition. *tr
ODI 10523769
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
When traveling at hwy. Speed the car loses power and shuts off and back on by itself. If im stopped at a red light and it does it i have to put it in park and crank it back up but then it takes a 10-15 seconds before it will go into gear. The problem use to happen once or twice in a day and then it may be 2 weeks before it would happen again. Now the car is not drivable as it does this constant. I got a new front…
ODI 10505164
Electrical System · Power Train
Car began going into limp mode while driving down the road or coming to a stop and restarting. Now throws engine lights for cylinder 3 and cylinder 4 misfire. *tr
ODI 10543181
Power Train · Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge charger. The contact stated that the there was an abnormal noise coming from the brakes and there was an abnormal smell near the tie rod. In addition, the vehicle could not be shifted out of park. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the tie rod needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number:…
ODI 10808437
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge charger. The contact stated that the gear shifter would not allow the vehicle to be placed in park. The contact stated that the emergency brakes had to be utilized in order for the vehicle to remain in place. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for a diagnostic testing where the technician advised the contact that a bracket to ensure the park pawl anchor shaft was retained in the…
ODI 10483541
Power Train
Went to the store and got into the car and the gear shift want come out of park. I had to have the car towed to the house because of this problem. I looked it up and it seems to be a common problem with the dodge chargers. *tr
ODI 10481213