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
System failure when vehicle is at stand still or low speed. The vehicle will completely shut off. The vehicle immediately starts up again. Have had a authorized dealership diagnose the problem with no diagnostic. *tr
ODI 10569136
Engine
Was pulling out of a store onto major road car just died like no fuel or spark has happened multiple times now once with my grandson in car put in neutral and restarted ok for day or so then does it again it really seems to be safety issue is there a recall on this issue i really like the car but safety first also im original owner car still stock. *tr
ODI 10565419
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
Immediately after fueling vehicle to regular capacity and automatic shutoff - no "topping off". Left the filling station and the car stalled several times, each time in a precarious position such as decelerating to make a turn or coming to a stop at a light. Car dies losing power steering and breaks. Thought this might be bad gas but it has since repeated every time the car is refueled. This is becoming a serious…
ODI 10568492
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
After re-fueling at a local gas station i came to a stop at a traffic signal light. When the light turned green the car stalled. I placed the car in park and it restarted. This also occurred several months ago and i experienced the same scenario each time after re-fueling my vehicle. *tr
ODI 10560077
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Steering
This is not the first time this has happened and this is flat out dangerous! After driving all day i was almost out of gas so i stopped at one of my regularly used gas stations. As like i always do when i get gas i got a full tank and i do not overfill, once the handle pops i'm done pumping. Vehicle started fine and i drove off the gas station with no problems. Once on the main road i approached my first turn and in…
ODI 10558023
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I have a 2006 dodge charger r/t with a 5.7 hemi. On several occasions, the engine has stalled when i was stopped at a stoplight. The car was in drive and stopped with my foot on the brake. After putting in into park, it would take several tries to get the engine started again. It also stalled once while coasting into my driveway. I was traveling at less than 5 mph with my foot on the brake. Again it was hard to…
ODI 10562178
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge charger. The contact stated that she was driving approximately 55 mph when the check engine sensor light illuminated and the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer but the cause of the problem was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 82,729.
ODI 10558882
Engine
Driving at 65 mph on the freeway, the vehicle began to shudder/ hesitate, there was so much white smoke from my vehicle that i could not see anything behind me in my rear view mirror. I had to have the vehicle loaded onto a flat bed tow truck. The number 3 valve seat had dropped out and smashed holes in the piston, the debris had pummeled the cylinder head. The debris had then been sucked back into the inlet…
ODI 10705613
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge charger xt. The contact stated that the engine would stall sporadically after the vehicle was refueled. The contact inquired about a technical service bulletin (tsb) under nhtsa action number: pe13016 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the extended warranty only covered the vehicle for up to 100,000 miles and the contact had exceeded the mileage. The vehicle was not repaired or…
ODI 10567807
Engine · Steering
Vehicle stalled multiple times while coming to a stop. Hard to start after stalling. Just filled the gas tank, and car stalled two or three times getting from the gas station to home. Car stalled the next morning three times, again hard to start. *tr
ODI 10556561
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
The problem started back in december of 2013 at 77,000 miles. When i fill up at the gas station (i never top of) the car stalls and shuts off. It happens every time i fill up. I pull out of the gas station and it shuts off in the middle of the road. Dealer can't find the problem. It's very frustrating. My main concern is safety and the repeated service visits and cost. The last time was scary because it shut off at…
ODI 10579130
Engine
The car stalled a number of times in traffic. I had just filled the tank. *tr
ODI 10556447
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall after refueling. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact was advised that the fuel tank valve was damaged and the fuel tank would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 84,000. Updated 02/06/14*lj
ODI 10557868
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
Vehicle began to misfire and then stalled approximately 1/4 mile after filling fuel tank. This has happened multiple times and is occurring more frequently. This is a serious safety issue since vehicle stopped in the middle of an intersection and almost caused an accident. Was able to restart the car and continue to destination. Online forums attribute the cause to a faulty vapor purge valve/evap canister and…
ODI 10561194
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
Fueled the car, car stalled several times while driving. Happens each time car is fueled. I have tried fueling slowly, and fueling small amounts, nothing works. Car will stall 2-3 times either while sitting or while driving. *tr
ODI 10554782
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
I gassed up, and then drove off. When slowing down for a stop light, my car's oil light came on and stalled out. It restarted, but then shut off again. I was able to re-start and then travel [redacted] visiting family. This happened again on december 3rd after gassing up, it shut down on me when i got to work in the morning, then stalled again on the way home. Then again yesterday, dec. 4th 2013 when i got to work,…
ODI 10554923
Engine
Engine overheated, immediately shut off and, i now need a new engine. There were recalls for some of the engine cooling fans in my car year and model (06 dodge charger), but i am being told that it does not apply to me. *tr
ODI 10610370
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
After filling up with gas this morning, as i accelerated away from the gas station the car began to buck and jerk. It smoothed out for a little while, then after accelerating away from the next stoplight it jerked and made a loud noise. This is heavy suburban traffic, so very stop-and-go. The car began to stall, and only restart if i depress the accelerator all the way to the floor while starting. Go a little bit…
ODI 10552862
Engine
My 2006 dodge charger stalled on multiple occasions without any warning. Usually when i fill the gas tank. The car just stops in the middle of the road. I can restart the car but it will happen atleast 5 or 6 more times after. I use the book recommended level of gas at two different reputable gas stations, with the thought that it was bad gas. I dropped off my car to my local dodge dealership and it cost me $130.35…
ODI 10554938
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
Engine stall after refuel. In researching this issue, nhtsa #pe13016 addresses the problem. However, i have yet to receive any documentation that allows repair of my vehicle. Dodge states my vehicle isn't covered. *tr
ODI 10577634
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
While i was driving approximately 35 mph my vehicle suddenly stalled causing me to lose power to the motor and power to the steering and brakes. I had to quickly pull off to the side of the road as the traffic was heavy and i had no power to control my car. This was a dangerous situation and i fear it may happen again. I have read about (dodge charger forum) many other owners of similar vehicles that this problem…
ODI 10552325
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicle stalls and kills after refueling. It happens before even leaving the pump and/or once driving has started. It takes a few miles or some time before it's normal again. If it's sitting idle, you can hear it struggling before a burst in rpm's leading to a stall. Sometimes it starts right back up. Sometimes it doesn't for a while. *tr
ODI 10561120
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
My car has stalled 3 separate times right after i have re-fueled. When driving away from the gas station and onto the street it has sputtered and then turned off in the middle of the street. My vehicle will constantly turn off making it unsafe to drive it. I have once been in the middle of the intersection when my vehicle stalled, i am lucky i was not struck by another vehicle. But as you can see it is extremely…
ODI 10553546
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicle stopped after filling with gas. Started up again and shut down right away. This happens frequently after filling up with gas. Could only put in one incident but this is an on going issue. It appears there is an agreement in hand for correction why isn't it published? *js
ODI 10579509
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Car stalls and dies when attempting to accelerate. Has occurred multiple times, and each incident happens right after filling the tank with gasoline. *tr
ODI 10557338