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 · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
While merging onto the interstate my engine shut completely off; i lost power steering and all throttle control. After pulling onto the side of the road i was able to turn the ignition on and drive away like normal. I have a 5.7l hemi and the car has 37,700 miles.
ODI 10970023
Engine
TIMING CHANGE BROKE
ODI 10969561
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge charger. While driving at unknown speeds, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 117,235.
ODI 10983157
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
The last time i filled up my car, it kept stalling and i would lose power steering and brakes while in traffic with my children in car. Not very safe feeling. Scared i was going to get hit with family in car. It would start up but it would keep stalling until i ran a few gallons out of it. I filled it up again today and noticed a sucking noise coming from gas tank. It started up then stalled as i took off. So i…
ODI 10956196
Electrical System · Engine
Car shuts down completely while driving. Check engine light comes on along with a red lighting bolt. Went to dodge dealership & they ran diagnostics no code came up. They did replace fuel tank from a previous recall. Got car back & immediately stalled again. Carried car back & they ran diagnostic while driving & code came up to replace computer. Replaced & programmed computer & car is still doing it. Dodge states…
ODI 10965878
Engine
Drove the car to get a car wash. Car went through the cleaning process and they were going to start to the car and it wouldn't start. Had to have it pushed to the side of the building, after a while the car started but idled very rough and blueish smoke was coming out of the exhaust pipes. Took it to a mechanic and they said it's a blown head gasket along with valves dropping into the cylinder causing engine…
ODI 10950210
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Engine stalls several times immediately after filling gas tank. This is very dangerous because you loose steering and power brakes in traffic. The dodge dealer says that it does this because there is gasoline in the vapor canister. I believe this is because something in the fuel tank is causing fuel to get into the canister where it does not belong. Changing the canister is not going to solve the problem. I am…
ODI 10949071
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
My 2006 dodge charger completely died on me while driving at 40 mph. Luckily i was alone on a city road but lost all control and felt i was barley braking and steering was near impossible. I was able turn everything off in the car and restart but it happened 3 other times within 2 miles. At one point while turning left on a highway it died; i was almost to a point to hitting other cars turning left in same…
ODI 11176469
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
My 2006 dodge charger completely died on me while driving at 40 mph. Luckily i was alone on a city road but lost all control and felt i was barley braking and steering was near impossible. I was able turn everything off in the car and restart but it happened 3 other times within 2 miles. At one point while turning left on a highway it died; i was almost to a point to hitting other cars turning left in same direction…
ODI 10944327
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
After filling up at a gas station, the car will stall out randomly at all speeds of travel. This is a huge safety issue that has sht down the car while merging onto freeway in front of semi-trucks only to have power steering and propulsion stop. Luckily truck was paying attention and honked and swerved around, while i rode off onto the shoulder. Then it restarted, ran for another minute and stalled again while…
ODI 10938855
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
After filling up gas tank, vehicle will rapidly lose rpms and stall when stopped at lights or stop signs. I then put the vehicle in park and am able to restart it, but it will stall again while moving right after. This causes a loss of power steering which has almost caused me to crash multiple times. I only bought the car 12 days ago and it has done this multiple times. I have read the multiple other complaints,…
ODI 10926150
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Charger is stalling frequently. After filling up with gas. Stalled and went into some safe mode where it wouldn't go into second gear. Stalled on the highway, side roads and while making a turn. While making the turn it stalled in the middle of the intersection while a truck was coming at us. I had my son in the car and we were stranded in the road. We could have been killed!! I have read up on this and it seams to…
ODI 10926161
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
My 2006 dodge charger keep stalling while driving. I was sitting at a light getting to ready to turn and the car stopped in the middle of the turn. Thankful it was a turn signal or i would have been hit. Also the engine light come on and the car just stalls then - you can wait about 5 min. And it will start back up. Upon doing my research i am unsure to why their has not been a recall. I was on the highway and it…
ODI 10939009
Engine
The car stalled while i was driving at about 50-55 mph. Everything went out. Eventually the car started. Now, when i stop at a stop light or stop sign it stalls out. I have not received a warning light and i have had the vehicle checked with a computer. There are no lights on the dash indicating there is a problem. *tr
ODI 10920088
Engine
As per dodge/chrysler mechanic, #4 cylinder valve seat dropped and internally destroyed my 5.7 hemi engine.
ODI 10928952
Engine
(dropped valve seat) i was on my way to lunch when i realized i left an item in my desk that was needed. I turned around and headed back to the office. I parked my car, ran back in to the office and returned to my vehicle within 5 minutes. When i tried to start my engine, it would not start. I ended up having to get the car towed to my local machine shop. My mechanic told me that a valve seat dropped and the engine…
ODI 10929483
Engine
Engine knocks, won"t exceed 55 mph. Seems like a common problem that has yet to be addressed. To make matters worse the transmission is german and will cost $800 for the part alone, thanks dodge.
ODI 10917807
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Car engine shuts down at highway speeds momentarily and back on a couple of times engine shut completely off had to pull over to the side of the road engine restarts no fault lights come on after searching the internet i find that this problem has been around for a while very dangerous if dodge has addressed this problem i find no recalls it should be taken care of as soon as possible this has been going on for…
ODI 10915911
Engine
What can i say i have a bad hydraulic lifter from a bad valve seal that cause alot of other problems. I was stiffed 1415.00 from a dodge dealership.
ODI 10928929
Engine
Valve seat dropped in the #6 cylinder destroying the engine. Needs to be completely overhauled. After doing some research on the matter, i found that it's a common problem.
ODI 11001178
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
My 2006 dodge charger rt stalls intermittently while i'm turning a corner on a city street or stopped at a red light. When it stalls, i do not have power steering. This is extremely dangerous because i could get hit. Sometimes it stalls more often after i fill up with gas. I do not overfill. I have been filing my gas tank the same way for 10 years and until october of 2016 it has never been a problem.
ODI 10927101
Engine · Power Train
The dodger charger rt has been the worse vehicle i have ever paid for. My charger is only at 80,000 miles and the charger has been maintained properly. The transmission has issues with going over 50 mph and the engine now knocks. I am just siting here trying to figure out how a vehicle at 80,000 have this many issues.
ODI 10915314
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
2006 dodge charges with 5.7 hemi v8 - experiencing random stalling. Happens at any speed. Everything shuts off including the power steering and abs. First happened while merging onto freeway and i had to drive off the road to avoid a semi-truck. This happened with my young child in the vehicle. I had the gas tank, fuel canister, and purge valve replaced. The problem still occurs regardless of the amount of gas in…
ODI 10938831
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge charger. While driving unknown speeds or while parked, the vehicle stalled. All the instrument cluster warning indicators flashed and the vehicle automatically restarted. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 96,981.
ODI 11020202
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
My 2006 charger will stall and or jolt violently as soon as i leave the gas station, and it is only when i fill up my tank. After restarting the vehicle twice and driving a short while i do not have any problems, it only happens when i fill up my gas tank. I know that newer vehicle fuel tanks are designed not to be force filled due to the special evap system. I only fill the tank till the station pump nozzle clicks…
ODI 10920546