2006 Dodge Charger Engine Problems
- 354
- 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 354 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 16 records
- valve seat · 15 records
- check engine · 13 records
- failure mileage · 12 records
- failure failure · 11 records
- fuel tank · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 144 |
| 100–150k mi | 100 |
| 30–60k mi | 46 |
| 150–400k mi | 34 |
| 1–30k mi | 13 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Most times, after refueling the car will stall while driving. It does not matter if the tank is empty or half full prior to refueling. The stalling will happen within the first 10 minutes after refueling. It does not happen any other time during vehilcle operation. The car has stalled while driving on highway, at intersections and during normal operation with no warning and potentially could have been very…
ODI 10513089
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicle stalls after refueling and pulling out of the gas station (into traffic). Then, it is hard to start and sputters and stalls for some time. It appears to be an issue with the fuel tank vent valve failing to shut off when the tank if full. This allows raw fuel to enter the evaporation system which probably ruins the evaporation canister as well. The fuel tank vent valve is integrated into the fuel tank so, the…
ODI 10520820
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
After filling up the gas tank the car stalled out while driving. Its been happening for a long time now. This only accrues after filling up only. *tr
ODI 10512050
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge charger. The contact stated while driving 60 mph the vehicle stalled. All of the warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel and there was a beeping noise that sounded throughout the vehicle. The vehicle was pushed to the side of the road. The vehicle was turned off for an hour and when it was restarted it began to function normally. The failure recurred within ten minutes.…
ODI 10620871
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Vehicle stalled again today (october 19th, 2013) with no warning while making a left-hand turn at a major intersection. Filled up earlier today with no top off. Has happened multiple times prior since (may 2013). Dealer can not diagnose. Normally happens after fuel fill up. After complaining multiple times to the dealer, replaced all spark plugs and performed a transmission flush and re flashed the pcm at my…
ODI 10548544
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 · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
While driving on the highway going 60mph in the center lane during busy traffic and it was dark, the vehicle just shut completely off. I also had a my 14 month baby in the car. There was lost of power, steering was lost. I had to shift it in neutral and glide to the shoulder lane almost being hit by a truck. I turned the key off and tried to restart the car, after a few attempts the car started, when i shifted it in…
ODI 10514678
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
While driving on the highway going 60mph in the center lane during busy traffic and it was dark, the vehicle just shut completely off. I also had a my 14 month baby in the car. There was lost of power, steering was lost. I had to shift it in neutral and glide to the shoulder lane almost being hit by a truck. I turned the key off and tried to restart the car, after a few attempts the car started, when i shifted it in…
ODI 10514677
Engine
Stopped for gas on rt 9 in new jersey filled tank got back on highway was doing 50mph when car stalled almost got hit by traffic close call started rite up again kept stalling. Got to side of road car started rite up but trying to merge on hi way was scary. Finally got back on highway ..just thought was bad gas. Next week got gas in different gas staton kept stalling again....using computer found out other people…
ODI 10522380
Engine · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
After fueling up, i pulled out of the gas station and onto a main road. About 300yards from the gas station. I accelerated to approximately 40mph, in the middle of the intersection my car "dinged" the oil light came on and my engine shut down. I lost all ability to turn, or break. This is a very dangerous situation. I feared for my life. I originally thought it was because i let the fuel levels get too low, after, i…
ODI 10548382
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
Engine
The car has been operating just fine. On the date of incident, i pulled into a gas station to refuel, shut the car off, filled the car approx. To 3/4 tank. I started the car, it ran rough then died. I could not start it again. I towed it to a mechanic friend and he looked at it. After much investigation he found that the spark plugs in cyl. 6 had been hit by the piston and bent the spark plug electrodes closed. He…
ODI 10509499
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicle stalled when driving shortly after fueling. Engine started again after cranking for several seconds, but strong smell of gasoline after starting. No further problems with the vehicle until the next refuel. This has been happening repeatedly after refueling ever since the original incident on the date given. This may have been happening periodically over the past 2 years, but before this it was infrequent…
ODI 10520012
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
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
Immediately after fueling, the vehicle stalled while leaving the gas station and lost all belt driven components as a result - power steering, a/c, etc. The vehicle subsequently stalled several more times while driving, and exhibited labored acceleration in between. This was the first incident and has been repeated every time it was refueled until pump shut off since, regardless of different gas stations and fuels.…
ODI 10512084
Engine
On 03/21/2013, at approximately 1830 hours my car would not start for no apparent reason. I had to get my vehicle towed to my house where a mechanic examined the vehicle and observed water leaking into the engine. He stated the car was overheating when the gauge never documented such a thing. He also stated that there is a damaged head gasket and may have additional damage due to the fact that the vehicle is making…
ODI 10505009
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
Engine dies when at an idle and low speeds. Cranks right back but will die at low mph. Almost always dies at red lights and stop signs. Also dies when about to make turns at low mph. Dealership has no idea what is wrong. Has been doing this for almost a year. *tr
ODI 10575258
Engine · Steering
Vehicle stalls several times immediately after fueling. I am not topping off the tank, or even completely filling the tank. This happens every time i put gas in the car. *tr
ODI 10577963
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
My dodge charger will shut off intermittently. I've spent money going to mechanics and the dealership and no one knows whets causing it. The dealership made me sound as if i was lieing or crazy. It wasn't until my boss told me today he saw it on the news today (i've been complaining about it for months now) i decided to file a complaint to let you know it is happening to my car. *tr
ODI 10511993
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
Filled gas tank till the pump auto shut off. Pulled out onto the highway, accelerated to about 20 mph, let off to turn at next intersection and car stalled. Restarted and pulled into a parking lot and the car stalled again. Waited 10 minutes and restarted, ran rough until got back on interstate. Has happened again on 6/6/2013. *tr
ODI 10515371
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Was coming down a hill when my engine died and the dashboard chime started ringing, plus the oil pressure light came on. Was very lucky being able to wrestle the car, still going downhill with no power driving or power brake assist, into a 7-11 just before a major intersection (four lanes one way, six lanes crosswise). Called a tow truck. Had been sitting there for a half hour and on a lark we tried to start it up…
ODI 10513471