2006 Dodge Charger Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 47
- 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.
Among these 47 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- stop light · 5 records
- engine light · 5 records
- heater core · 5 records
- stopped light · 4 records
- find anything · 4 records
- light engine · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 16 |
| 1–30k mi | 12 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
While driving my 2006 dodge charger, it died as i was turning. The steering wheel locked on me completely. I took it in to our local dodge service center and they said they could not find anything wrong with it. A month and a half later the same problem happens, this time while stopped at a red light on our local highway. We have taken it back to the same dodge service center and they still cannot find anything…
ODI 10429981
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
Driving to the beach, suddenly all warning lights on dashboard came on, then engine shut off, loss of power, then thick white smoke coming from hood, then flames underneath the car, then within a minute the car was completely engulfed, destroying the engine compartment, and front seat, dashboard & windshield blew out... Scariest thing ever.! I nearly escaped in time, lucky to have not been burned, lucky i got out…
Fire reported
ODI 10437677
Engine And Engine Cooling
Engine stalls intermittently driving down the road and at stoplights. *tr
ODI 10418392
Engine And Engine Cooling
Rocker arm ticking in engine to soon for that kind of mechanical problem to happen. When i went to the dealer 5 other people were their with the same problem. I also looked online hundreds of others have same problem. *tr
ODI 10395319
Engine And Engine Cooling
Rocker arm clicking in engine to soon for that kind of mechanical problem to happen. *tr
ODI 10392999
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline · Steering
After filling up the gas tank, within minutes i was turning left in an intersection when the engine stopped and the steering became very difficult and an accident was barely avoided. This was extremely dangerous because of oncoming traffic. In fact i was almost struck by two vehicles, one coming at me and the other behind me. I restarted the car, drove through the intersection for about 5-10 seconds and the car…
ODI 10567349
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
I had a 2006 charger (recently sold) with the well documented stalling issues after filling up the fuel tank. The first time the car died i was in the middle of a very busy intersection. I managed to get the car to a nearby parking lot after 2 additional stalls. I took the car to a dodge dealer who could not reproduce the problem & sold me a new gas cap. Gas cap did not fix the problem. For the next 18 months i…
ODI 10609232
Engine And Engine Cooling
My 2006 dodge charger rt with the 5.7l engine stalls intermittently. This is especially true after filling the gas tank or on cold/cool mornings. This has only happened at low speeds below 35 mph. Forcing me to roll to a stop in traffic, put the car in park and re-start it, which it does. However, now at higher speeds (65mph) the engine will stutter momentarily. The rpm gage will show the engine at near zero and…
ODI 10511937
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge charger. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact heard a loud popping noise. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the engine lifters needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The vehicle was taken to two local repair shops where she was informed that the engine lifters needed to be replaced. The contact called the…
ODI 10369091
Engine And Engine Cooling
I purchased my 06 dodge charger r/t 5.7l on 12/24/07. I am the 2nd owner. I was told that the 1st owner traded because he needed a minivan. I have learned since purchasing the vehicle that was probably not the case. Approximately 3 months after i purchased the vehicle, i was traveling at 35 mph when the engine began to sputter and the car began to shake violently. It acted as if it was running out of gas (it had 1/8…
ODI 10276810
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
I was turning left into a parking lot and the vehicle suddenly stalled. This has happened probably 20 different times since i purchased the vehicle in march 2009. It has happened while driving at various speeds, while exiting the interstate, while turning at intersections and while driving on straight aways. Several times have been soon after refueling. This always happens suddenly and without warning and has nearly…
ODI 10512944
Engine And Engine Cooling
Car purchased april 06 defective motor replaced within 6 months, car has been running hot, taken to dealership, jan. 07 and was told as long as the dial returned back to cool vehicle ok, took back to dealer again at 34,000 miles before warranty expired could not find anything wrong, after warranty expired dealer replaced thermostat july 07, drove 3 weeks after repair made, car had 55,490 miles, car still running…
1 injury
ODI 10240973
Engine And Engine Cooling
I was driving along coming to a stop, when the car cut out. Just flat went dead. No power, no lights on the dash, no real ability to brake, no power steering. Nothing. Lost all power. Came to a stop in traffic. It sat there for about 5 mins then started back up. Took it to the dealer (big valley dodge in van nuys, ca.- now out of business) but they couldn't find anything. Didn't happen again til about 5-6 weeks ago.…
ODI 10520513
Automatic Transmission · Emission Control · Engine And Engine Cooling
06 dodge charger with 33,000 miles. Car has began to violently shake and engine light will begin blinking while almost stopped at a stop light or fully stopped. I have to shut the car off stopped at an intersection for a short time and then restart to get out of the intersection. I do not see how this can possible be safe for my passengers(3 & 7 yr old), myself or other cars. This has occurred 4 times since may…
ODI 10237033
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge charger. While driving approximately 35 mph on normal road conditions, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal. She immediately heard a beeping noise followed by excessive hesitation. In addition, there was an extremely low power response during acceleration. The failures occurred without warning. The vehicle resumed normal operation and was taken to an authorized dealer for…
ODI 10268544
Disc · Engine And Engine Cooling
2006 dodge charger 3.5l inconsistent performance stalling but not shutting off took to dealer on 7/25/07 the changed a brake toggle switch stall happen again today 7/26/07 @ 8pm. *tr
ODI 10197619
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
Engine And Engine Cooling
I purchased a 2006 dodge charger apprx 2 wks ago. The engine light came on the day after i purchased car. I took the car in that friday and was told it was a service recall issue and to bring the car back because it would take all day to repair. I too am filing under the texas lemon law. Car only had less than 19000 miles when purchased. I also have a problem with loud squeaking brakes. *nm
ODI 10172476
Engine And Engine Cooling
Dcx sold me a $30,000 dodge charger. They recall the car 4 months after purchase with only 8000 miles and express that 75% of the engineering of the car (the engine) needs replacement. Every week for 3 weeks the car has gone back to the dealer. Where is the customer value and care dcx ? *nm
ODI 10171734
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
Car purchased 2/2006 w/ approx. 5,600 mi. First occurrence in 6/2007: vehicle in drive at stopped position. Proceeded to accelerate through intersection. Vehicle almost stalls and sputters (engine makes rough winding noise). Does not accelerate. Engine light on briefly. Pulled over, put in park, returned to drive to try again. Same thing happens. Turned vehicle off, waited a few seconds, and then back on. Drove fine…
ODI 10203413
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge charger. While stopped with his foot on the brake pedal, the contact heard a loud whining noise. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the dealer stated that the vehicle was performing as it should. The failure continued intermittently when the vehicle was operated for 20 minutes or more. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the contact was informed that a new…
ODI 10358225
Engine And Engine Cooling · Heater Core
I work for a chrysler-dodge auto dealership in texas. We are currently repairing a 2006 dodge charger heater core leak. The heater core leaked hot antifreeze onto the gas pedal and onto the leg of one of our salesman.*jb the heater core is a very poor design and should be recalled before someone gets burned while driving down the road. The heater core tubes are held on to the core by a small cheesy clamp that comes…
ODI 10142233