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2006 Dodge Charger Automatic Transmission Problems

33
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

  • stuck park · 8 records
  • shift park · 4 records
  • automatic transmission · 4 records
  • column shift · 4 records
  • park pink · 4 records
  • does work · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi13
1–30k mi6
60–100k mi6
100–150k mi4

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • December 21, 2007 · 62,200 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    My 2006 dodge charger started leaking transmission fluid. I took it to the dealership, where they told me the problem was some plug that goes into the transmission pan. The service advisor diagnosed the problem without even looking under the car, because he said there had other vehicles in for repair for the same problem. I dropped the car off the following monday for repair. The receipt states that they replaced an…

    ODI 10213018

  • October 14, 2007 · 47,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    Just this past year i've had to get the transmission seal changed twice and now transmission fluid is leaking again. I've talked to other charger owners and it seems that this is an ongoing problem when the vehicle gets about 50,000 miles. *tr

    ODI 10229720

  • July 1, 2007 · 24,998 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control

    1.multi cylinder misfires, resulting in the inability to accelerate, rough idle and engine failure. 2. Approximately every 4 to 6 weeks and 3 times over the last 2 weeks. 3. Service to the vehicle 10 times, replacing shift module,valve keepers, combustion chamber cleaning (twice), cam seal,rocker arm, both exh., rocker rails and pedestals. *tr

    ODI 10236115

  • March 1, 2007 · 33,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Power Train

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly decelerate and would not accelerate past 40 mph. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired but the defect had recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The failure mileage was 33,000.

    ODI 10606000

  • February 19, 2007 · 17,990 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    Well yesterday evening. I was merging onto the interstate and all of a sudden the transmission slipped and the car was just revving while still in drive. If there were any oncoming traffic i could off gotten into an accident. I don't drive the car hard, definitely don't race. Why would something happen like this? It is pretty much a brand new car which i keep up the scheduled maintenance. Is there going to be a…

    ODI 10182997

  • February 3, 2006

    Automatic Transmission · Rotor

    Squeaky brakes, transmission not shifting properly. *jb

    ODI 10184669

  • January 18, 2006 · 8,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge charger. While parked in the driveway, the vehicle automatically rolled from the driveway into a ditch, causing $1500 worth of damage. The dealer performed a diagnostic test and was unable to determine the cause of failure. The failure recurred and the hand brake was applied, but the vehicle failed to stop. On each occasion when the transmission failed, the ground was wet from…

    ODI 10190657

  • August 24, 2005 · 100 miles

    Air Conditioner · Automatic Transmission · Bumpers · Door · Electrical System · Engine · Exhaust System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Headlights · Latch · Steering · Suspension · Trunk Lid · Underbody Shields · Vehicle Speed Control

    I am about to file a lemon law complaint because dodge has been "unable to duplicate" the most serious problems that have plagued my vehicle, a 2006 dodge charger r/t, since day four of my ownership. I have owned this car for 68 days and of those, i have only been able to drive the functioning car for 19 days. They have fixed a number of minor issues and notified me that they would be unable to fix or do not know…

    ODI 10140852