repaired · 2018 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or…
2006 Dodge ChargerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1,294 owner complaints about the 2006 Dodge Charger, most often about the engine. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-352 the manufacturer reports only 34% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 26, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: DXR, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Dodge Charger has problems
1,294 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
388Engine6 crash/fire/injury
305Fuel/propulsion system
218Power train
215Fuel system, gasoline1 crash/fire/injury
145Electrical system8 crash/fire/injury
103Air bags
97Service brakes, hydraulic
89Steering
63Engine and engine cooling
19618 other systems8 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 388 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 305 | 0 |
| Power train | 218 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 215 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 145 | 8 |
| Air bags | 103 | 18 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 97 | 4 |
| Steering | 89 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 63 | 3 |
| 18 other systems | 196 | 8 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2006 Dodge Charger recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other…
no report yet
Lever and linkage: column shift
Risk. THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE IN AN UNEXPECTED DIRECTION STARTLING THE DRIVER, AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
no report yet
Service brakes, hydraulic
Risk. THIS CAN RESULT IN A DECREASE OF BRAKING FORCE AND THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. IF THIS OCCURS AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.
Mileage at failure
When do engine problems start?
91kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 356 engine complaints. 58% were reported before 100,000 miles.
14under 30k miles206under 100k miles150100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Engine
19 owners mentioned a cost$3,500median
Middle half: $1,350 – $7,150
Fuel system, gasoline
14 owners mentioned a cost$1,750median
Middle half: $1,263 – $1,975
Power train
13 owners mentioned a cost$375median
Middle half: $175 – $456
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2006 vs. every other Charger year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Charger median. How we score
'66'67'68'70'71'72'73'74'75'76'77'78'83'84'85'86'87'01'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2006 Dodge Charger safety ratings
2006 Dodge Charger 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
4 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2006 Dodge Charger, and the recalls they led to.
- Air Bag Inflator RuptureLed to recall 18V-025
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
- Engine StallNo recall
- Air Bag Inflator RuptureLed to recall 13V-172
In owners' words
What Charger owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I have a beautiful 2006 dodge daytona charger with 5.7L Hemi engine that has failed with 170,000 miles. It has been impeccably maintained with on time oil changes using Mobil 1 synthetic oil. The problem is the roller on the lifter for cylinder # 4 locked up and wiped the lobe off the camshaft...So…
I filled up my gas tank on way home from work in [XXX]. Once i got on on ramp to get on freeway my 2006 dodge charger stalled. I lost all power and barely was able to get to side of on ramp. I waited a couple minutes after shutting car off. Then it started up again for me to get home. INFORMATION…
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while idling at the traffic light, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the failure also occurred while driving at various speeds. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the…
Own a 2006 Charger?
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