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
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge charger. While driving at any speed, the contact heard a noise from the gear shifter without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that oil leaked onto the valve. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure was not remedied. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000.
ODI 10928250
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and coming to a complete stop in the vehicle, the vehicle stalled with the check engine light and several other unknown indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired, however the failure recurred. The vehicle was…
ODI 10846453
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
After fueling, leaving station, turn corner car stalls. Starts back up drive a little bit stalls again,trying to put into gear wouldn't shift, finally got it home. Had the same problem about 2yr ago, took it in he cleaned something in the engine, bill was $400 something, now happening again
ODI 10763573
Engine
2006 dodge charger rt car shuts off with no warning shuts off at a stop light or stop sign. When i'm driving under 60 mph it stalls as if it's going to stop and the electrical light pops on and goes off but it does not shut off. When i am driving under 40 it will shut off and i have to hit the brakes and put it in park or neutral and restart it. But the best part of this which it's really not a best part that it…
ODI 10759356
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge charger. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle, but it failed to accelerate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.
ODI 10760002
Engine
After filling up gas on my dodge charger 2006 rt, the engine stalls and stop while at the traffic stop. Tried to re-start the engine a few times but won't start. Waited 2 minutes and tried to re-start the engine it did start and was able to cross to traffic light and avoid holding the other cars behind me. But after a few at least a hundred feet, the engine starts stall again this time have to roll my car into the…
ODI 10760072
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I got my fuel tank replaced under warranty (new fuel tank & o-ring part #s: cnstx531aa and cnstx532aa) and now stalling is worse than before. Engine wants to stall anywhere from 0-30 mph now whether the tank is full, half empty or near empty. The car's stalling can be prevented by providing quick acceleration, which will temporary fix the issue, only to have it come back later. The choice between stalling at high…
ODI 10747446
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
I filled my gas tank (but did not top it off with fuel) and left the gas station at the first intersection. The car stalled while braking, the car came back on, accelerated against brakes, died again and wouldn't turn over afterward. Had to turn the car all the way off and back on to restart the car, only to have it do it three more times on the way home. It feels like a serious accident waiting to happen. I read up…
ODI 10745687
Engine · Power Train · Steering
While driving on the highway in traffic at approximately 70 mph the car stalled with no check engine light or engine misfire/stuttering. The stall was as if the key was turned to the off position. The car coasted to the side of the road, restart was attempted and the car started perfectly, i continued to drive. The car stalled again after a few miles, restarted and it stalled again - this continued, each time with…
ODI 10735781
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
When merging onto the freeway upon slight acceleration the engine died, in front of a semi truck! We had no power steering or brakes! This is a huge safety issue!! We were lucky to not have crashed. I then turned key to off and restarted to resolve the issue. This has happened 6 more times at lower speeds i.e. 15mph, 20, 30 mph ranges, with no check engine light!? Brought it into mechanic and they couldn't find the…
ODI 10747907
Engine
I have had my 2006 dodge charger rt for just over a year and have kept all the oil changes and fluid filled. I had no issue other than a bad fuel tank out of the car, until i was on the highway heading to work when i heard what sounded like a pop. Then my vehicle lost all power. I barely made it to work where i had to get it towed. I later found out it had dropped a valve seat and that dodge would charge me over…
ODI 10747918
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge charger. While driving on the freeway at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the failure occurred every time the vehicle was refueled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the throttle body and the power control module failed and needed to be replaced.…
ODI 10884585
Engine
Driving about 60 mph on highway. Noticed it was driving rough. Took it to my friends house where it started smoking. Parked it and had it towed to shop. They say piston #4 broke, cylinder is shot, needs new engine.
ODI 10730270
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge charger. While driving approximately 30 mph, the contact noticed smoke under the hood of the vehicle. The contact pulled the vehicle over. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that a piston in the engine seized and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 124,000. The…
ODI 10794906
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge charger. While parked, the vehicle was not able to start and a clicking sound could be heard. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where it was diagnosed that the valve seat dropped, which destroyed the cylinder wall. The contact stated that the entire engine would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure…
ODI 10748248
Engine
Engine just stopped working. No warning. Car was just serviced a few months prior. Pre mature engine failure
ODI 10781189
Engine
We had no warning (e.i. Engine light not lit, not running hot, no strange sounds, etc.). The car died so when it wouldn't start up after trying for a second time, we towed it to the dealership after hours. The next morning we get a call saying that the valve seat guide failed and and the pistons weren't getting any oil in the 4th cylinder of the motor. So the motor needs to be replaced and it's gonna $8000. It's…
ODI 10747989
Engine
Car wouldn't start after three tries. Sounded like something blew up the first time i tried starting it. Had car towed to dodge. It was there a week before they looked at. They called us on a wednesday said the head gasket was blown was gonna cost $4500 to fix. Then they called back on a friday said the pistons werent' getting any oil, engine, need to replace engine. Now it's gonna cost $8,000. How you go from $4500…
ODI 10743561
Engine
Drove to a dentist appointment, came out, started car, it made a loud boom then shut down. Tried starting again, no bueno, wouldn't start. Had it towed to a dodge dealership. They say oil is not going into the pistons. Cylinder is shot, needs new engine. It's been sitting at the shop for over a month now. Really...a new engine that's gonna cost me $8,000 no warning, no sensors....nothing! Just had car service a few…
ODI 10743500
Engine
10 minutes after filling up the car completely died no power steering , no power brakes no lights . Car restarted then died a second time. Brakes and steering are a major safety hazard under these conditions.
ODI 10724333
Electrical System · Engine
My car is shutting off while driving causing unsafe driving conditions. I have checked numerous forums and many people are having this same issue. This could result in a fatality. I was driving and my car just shut off the power steering went out i was not able to start the care again until i got it back in park. It has happened 2 times now.
ODI 10721175
Engine
Note: i am documenting my most recent date of incident because there have been so many inconsistent, unpredictable incidences to recall the first. These issues have gone on for probably at least 3 months now. Today while waiting at a stop light, my car died as light turned green and i got ready to go. I was still in idle/ no acceleration. I put the vehicle in park and attempted to start. I was able to get it started…
ODI 10717551
Engine
I was driving around with some friends one night and stopped to talk to them for a minute. I drove around the block and turned the car off. When i went to start the car, it wouldn't start and when it finally did, it shook violently and shut off. It turns out that the car dropped a valve seat and ruined the motor of the car. Upon further research this is a very common problem in the 5.7 hemi in the chargers. I have…
ODI 10743736
Engine
Vehicle just died from premature engine failure at 5 mph at 515am on a friday.
ODI 10723791
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Engine shuts off at any speed. Spent over $6,000 at dealership still has same problem. Very very dangerous at freeway speeds lose of power steering and power brakes when the engineshuts down. Will restart and drive after malfunctioning.
ODI 11185420