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
Vehicle seems to buckle and jerk, most notably after refueling. First noticed this while on the interstate traveling at 70 mph. Vehicle eventually shuts off when you near a stop and sometimes takes multiple times to restart. The oil light comes on when it shuts off but the oil level is fine. *tr
ODI 10643730
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I learned about the fuel tank warranty and will be getting that repaired, but my issue is at 75 to 100% throttle my car will stall out. But my car starts back up on its own like nothing ever happened. When it stalls it throws you forward like the car is braking and then when it fires back up you can hit the throttle and it will go as normal. *tr
ODI 10629053
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
I filled my gas tank getting ready to go on a trip and vehicle started stalling out without warning ,engine would just shut down. I have been told that there is a known problem with the 2006 dodge chargers with the fuel tank. *tr
ODI 10626635
Engine · Power Train
I am the original owner of this vehicle, and have regularly maintained it and performed all the scheduled maintenance at the manufacturer's suggested intervals. The vehicle operated normally, with no indications of any issues. On 8/12/14, i went to start my vehicle and it made a horrendous banging noise before immediately shutting down. I had to have the car towed home (as i was thirty miles away) and discovered the…
ODI 10622207
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
After filling gas tank completely, car started stalling going down the road. Continued to stall at stop light and in parking lot and would not stay running unless hitting the gas pedal. Problem seemed to resolve itself after a few miles. Same exact issue has happened multiple times over the last few months, but only when filling the gas tank completely. When only putting partial amount into tank, this issue does not…
ODI 10651038
Engine · Power Train
I bought my 2006 dodge charger 3.5l v6 new in may 2006. I absolutely loved this car until summer of 2009 just after my warranty expired, my gear shifter stuck in the park position and had to have it towed. I called dodge to see if there was a recall on this problem after reading about so many other people that had same issue. Was told no, i paid to have it fixed somewhere around $450-500. On monday i had to have my…
ODI 10619119
Engine · Steering
While driving, i heard a chime, and the engine oil symbol came on, the steering wheel locked and the vehicle stopped. (bearing in mind the vehicle was serviced just two weeks prior ) . I have taken it to local dodge service and they did not find the problem. This happened since five times. At the local service when it happened on the third time the infact kept it until the problem was duplicated. However,they argued…
ODI 10627417
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I have experienced a number of incidents where the vehicle while moving at a slow speed (typically in city traffic) the vehicle will jerk forward and the engine light will ding. Sometimes the car will push through and keep moving other times it will stall completely and need to be restarted. This has been incredibly dangerous as it has happened getting on highways from on ramps. Once i restart the car all seems to…
ODI 10617361
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
In may 2014 i recieved a letter from chrysler in regards to the faulty fuel tank in my 2006 dodge charger rt. They wrote to let me know that they are aware of a faulty fuel shut-off float in my gas tank that will cause the vehicle to stall. I called to schedule the repair and was told that chrysler is only sending out one fuel tank per dealership per week and that i was 7th in line to have my work performed. So that…
ODI 10607772
Engine · Power Train · Steering
I was driving on the main road going around 45 mph. Then my car stalls in the middle of the road as if i wasn't in drive. I continue to push the gas and make i was in drive and nothing happened. I tried to pull of the road but my car would not move. As i put the car in park the car continue to roll. I had to sit with my foot on the break until the tow truck came to tow my car. Had my car worked on paid $1500 dollars…
ODI 10621220
Engine · Power Train
When driving @40mph, engine lost power, dash signaled 'ding', and throttle body warning light illuminated. It restarted as the car coasted. Has repeated numerous times, including today, 3 times in less than 1 1/2 miles, at less than 20mph. No trouble codes scanned or displayed. Symptom went away for 1 1/2 months after changing out spark plugs, as a dodge tech recommended. He also says the ignition coils deteriorate…
ODI 10628942
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
We purchased a 2006 dodge charger 3.5l from a local dealership with around 63,000 miles. They filled the tank up before we left. Other than the customary lap around town with the "new" car, i didn't drive it for two days. I drove the car 70 miles to another town for an appointment with no issues. When i went to leave my appointment, i started the car and attempted to back out of my parking spot. The car died as soon…
ODI 10604405
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I was driving out of the gas station and the car started to stall do to a problem with the gas tank. The car would shake forward and back very hard then the engine would race almost to redline then the car would stall. It did this three times but on the third time i heard what sounded like medal hitting medal. The third time i tried to start the car and heard this loud ticking sound. I cut the car off and back on…
ODI 10608115
Engine
Driving my 2006 charger daytona with my toddler from lunch, going to get gas, and then go home. My charger engine died while driving. It started but sounded different. I pushed into a parking lot. I thought maybe i ran out of gas. But no gas light was on just an engine light & a lightning bolt now. I put a couple of gallons of gas just to be sure. I started the car. The engine sounded like a rattling and died out…
ODI 10596857
Engine
After filling up my gas tank, i drove down the road for approximately 3 miles. When i stopped at a light, the car began running very sluggish and then stalled. Check engine and oil light popped on. I immediately turned the key to off and sat at the red light for a minute. I turned the key on and the engine started back up and i was able to put into drive and proceed to my destination. It has not happened again since…
ODI 10598276
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
I filled up with gas, pulled out of the gas station onto the expressway on ramp and the engine died. I rolled to the shoulder and after about 10 minutes it would finally start. It stalled a few more times then finally it would run long enough to get me home. *tr
ODI 10594324
Engine
2006 dodge charger stalled during rush hour stop and go traffic. Vehicle totally shut down. I put vehicle in neutral and it started right up. A definite safety concern. *tr
ODI 10588970
Engine
After filling up my car with gas, i pulled out of the gas station and as i was coming to a stop at a traffic light the car started to jerk as if was going to shut off. This is the 3rd time i have had this issue. *tr
ODI 10588473
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
I have had an issue with my car stalling and it seems there are many others with the same issue. The fact that this is not being looked at as a safety concern is beyond me. Just because you don't reach 90mph when it stalls does not mean accidents will not occur. If i am turning into a street and traffic is coming in my direction and i stall should i just "restart" my vehicle in hopes that someone doesn't t-bone me?…
ODI 10586216
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Steering
Right after leaving the gas station from filling up my cars' gas tank my engine stalled when i came to a stop on a very busy intersection. I was able to start it again but it turned off on me again, repeated the process twice until the light changed and i was able to make it home. Drove around my neighborhood making multiple stops to see it if happened again in which the engine only turned off once more. *tr
ODI 10584560
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
The engine died just after fuel fill-up when i was leaving the lot and getting onto the street. While filling the tank, the pump stopped as if the tank was full, but when i got in the car after fill-up, the gas gauge read only 3/4 full. When the engine died, there was traffic behind me and traffic ahead. I could have been in an accident or caused one. I shifted to neutral, and coasted and re-started the car. This is…
ODI 10586724
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
After refueling, the car stalls at speed. This pretty much now happens after every fill up. The car always restarts, but usually happens 2-4 times after initially refueling. The danger is, it sometimes happens at speed, the car quickly decelerates in traffic making it dangerous. Many times we have had to pull off the road in traffic to restart. *tr
ODI 10661312
Engine
I was coming home from work and i was going between 50 to 55 mph on the bay bridge and i felt the car shake and then started making a raddleing kind of noise like it was over heating the temputer gage shoot up and then a noise like the air let out of a tire and then my car started smoking and then it cut off and not start up again and when it did start it would cut rite off and this was the 2nd engine and it did the…
ODI 10717139
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
It is hard starting and will stall anywhere between 0 to 45 mph. When it starts rough it will not go forward or reverse without stalling. It seems to be worse after filling the gas tank. When the car stalls it does so with no warning and can leave you with no power steering or brakes. It did it off and on at first but now does almost every time i run it. I took it to a dodge dealer and gave him a copy of the…
ODI 10625770
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Since 4-7-14 thru 7-16-14 the dealership has replaced two fuel tanks ( according to extended lifetime coverage letter dated may 8,2014), o2 sensor, transmission module,spark plugs, ignition coils and disconnected the remote starter. The car continues to stall and shutoff. *tr
ODI 10640784