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2006 Dodge Charger repairs by problem area
Engine (18%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (27%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (8%)
Chart based on 294 repairs.
2006 Dodge Charger repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (36%)
< $100 (43%)
Chart based on 192 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Dodge Charger
Engine not specified
| Dodge Charger in Ontario, Canada Aug 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Sep 200954560 mi | Transmission o-ring seal replaced in front end transfer case and differential | ||
2006 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan
425-horsepower 6.1L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Dodge Charger in New York, United States Jun 2006 - Aug 2010 | |||
| Jan 200713000 mi | EVIC had issues with temp guage and compass as well as blinker light codes were showing | ||
| Apr 200713000 mi | White gunk in coolant & ammonia smell. | ||
| May 200713000 mi | White gunk in coolant & ammonia smell. | ||
| Nov 200716000 mi | White gunk in coolant & ammonia smell. Successful. Covered by factory warranty. | ||
| Apr 200818000 mi | O-ring leak. | ||
| Sep 200930000 miUS $700 | Cooling fan seized. | ||
| Dodge Charger in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2007 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Aug 200712000 mi | Coolant flushed and refilled. Included the installation of a new overflow bottle and radiator cap + mopar coolant additive per TSD #07-026. Covered by warranty and took 2 hours to complete. | ||
| Jul 200814000 mi | Driver side front tie rod was defective. This was found during state inspection. Dealer replaced the part and re-aligned the front-end. My warranty covered 100% of the cost. | ||
| Dodge Charger in Wisconsin, United States Feb 2009 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Mar 200944000 miUS $200 | Replaced front calipers because pistons frozen, $750 for parts, three hours DIY labor. One headlamp removed and resealed because water was getting in there and fogging it up. Replaced loose outer tie rod ends: 43,700 mi, 2 hrs DIY, $80 parts plus $120 for alignment. | ||
| May 200945000 miUS $550 | Front struts replaced - clunking noise over bumps. | ||
| Jul 200946000 miUS $385 | Both rear wheel bearings had play in them. Replaced both bearings. | ||
| Sep 200951000 mi | Electronic throttle control light came on while driving on the freeway. Car would not go over 40mph. Dealer at next exit said there were no codes and it was running fine after cycling the key. The mechanic says it may be the computer on the fritz. | ||
| Aug 201065000 miUS $100 | Upper ball joint started squeaking. Replaced upper control arm (ball joint not replaceable by itself). | ||
| Apr 201169000 miUS $400 | Clunk over bumps. Shop replaced sloppy steering u-joint. Still clunks over bumps. | ||
| Aug 201175600 miUS $1600 | Suspension work to fix clunk. | ||
| Dec 201177000 mi | Getting another clunking noise over bumps before I sold it. | ||
| Dodge Charger in Oklahoma, United States Nov 2007 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jul 200810000 mi | Strange "rapping" noise coming from radiator cooling fan when air conditioner turned on. | ||
| Mar 200912000 mi | Power steering hoses were leaking - had to be replaced. Issue was the trunk (deck lid) was rubbing against the rear bumper. A TSB prescribed a repair procedure to fix this by installing a new deck lid seal and over slam bumpers and repairing the rear fascia and deck lid edge. | ||
| Mar 201015000 miUS $75 | Hood lifts failed and had to be replaced. | ||
| Aug 201016000 miUS $29 | Car was "stuck in Park" - transmission would not shift out of Park. Problem turned out to be a broken shift interlock latch inside the shifter unit. I read on LXforums.com about how to fix this and fixed it myself. | ||
| Dec 201121000 miUS $248 | Driver's side of dual zone climate control system malfunctioned - could only get cold air out of vents (no hot air). Left side actuator door was replaced. | ||
2006 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan
350-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Dodge Charger in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Oct 200716000 mi | Transmission seal leaking fluid | ||
| Dodge Charger in Illinois, United States Oct 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 200719000 mi | SRS (air bag) sensor or harness bad on the passenger seat, left the warning light on at the info panel. Dealer replaced both the seat occupancy sensor and the harness. Parts in, dealer replaced both the seat occupancy sensor and the harness. MK added 050107 | ||
| Jun 200726000 mi | Front right interior door handle would work sporadically. Suspected a linkage problem, also think there had been a like problem prior to my ownership as I had to have 3 of the door card screw "covers" replaced when I purchased the car...they were missing | ||
| Jun 200837000 miUS $52 | GPS/NAV disc wasn't reading, replaced with new disc and cured the error. | ||
| Dodge Charger in British Columbia, Canada Oct 2006 - Jun 2011 | |||
| May 200710540 mi | Replacement of main centre Bezel....Scratched on delivery...factory/shipping defect only | ||
| Jun 200711160 mi | SKIM Identified problem w/auto-headlight module....module was intermittiently turning self on/off. New module ordered and to be installed | ||
| Dodge Charger in Michigan, United States Feb 2007 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 200717000 mi | Transmission leak. Covered under warranty. Common housing o-ring leak for this transmission. | ||
| Jan 200929000 mi | Seat warmers quit working. Covered under warranty. | ||
| Jul 201048000 miUS $120 | Both outer tie rod ends replaced by me due to rattle in front end. | ||
| Sep 201164000 miUS $125 | Right side outer tie rod loose | ||
| Oct 201384725 miUS $275 | The power steering pump developed a leak at the shaft seal and needed to be replaced. The power steering pump developed a leak at the shaft seal and needed to be replaced. | ||
| Feb 201486000 miUS $66 | Replaced front sway bar bushings. Replaced front sway bar bushings. | ||
| Nov 201494100 mi | Gas tank was replaced under factory extended warranty. | ||
| Dec 2016110000 miUS $350 | Tire pressure monitor sensor control module | ||
| Jun 2018120000 miUS $2200 | Engine needed to be rebuilt because a valve seat failed. | ||
| Dodge Charger in Maryland, United States Oct 2006 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Apr 200820000 miUS $89 | Sunroof rattle, TSB on this, second time in, but parts needed to be ordered the first time, on national backorder. Parts came in and car was repaired correctly. Very satisfied with this repair. | ||
| Jan 200929000 mi | Transmission plug leak. Entire plug replaced per warrenty and TSB. | ||
| Aug 200936000 miUS $9 | Bulb out in climate control panel, One rim replaced due to plating coming off. | ||
| May 201157000 miUS $160 | Took car in to replace tires. Mechanic found all 4 tie-rod ends needed replacing. Replaced tie-rod ends, installed tires, aligned car. | ||
| Sep 201271000 miUS $100 | Replaced both front struts. | ||
| Dodge Charger in Ontario, Canada May 2007 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Aug 200712612 miC $165 | Replaced leaking oil pan gasket. Replaced O-Ring, Plug Adapter/Guide Bushing. | ||
| Mar 200819576 miC $88 | Seized driver side seat belt locking mechanism. Seat belt buckle replaced under warrantee. Also, two aluminum wheels changed as centres are corroded. Replaced left front aluminum wheel because centre was corroded. | ||
| Oct 200825852 miC $70 | Cover, sunroof slide mechanism replaced as both side panels split. Also had rattle in dash when going over bumps. Adjusted hood bolt on passenger side.Routine oil change and lube. Distortion of front right instrument and door panel speakers. Speakers replaced. Driver side power window switch replaced as it keeps loosing express up memory. | ||
| Nov 200942968 miC $229 | Front right tire was leaking air. Removed all four wheels and cleaned up corrosion around the bead area of the wheel. Also, could still smell gas when at standstill with engine running. Traced it to faulty canister purge solenoid. Replaced. | ||
| Jan 201044961 miC $579 | Routine oil change and lube. Replaced front left upper control arm ball joint assembly. Four wheel alignment. | ||
| Apr 201047492 miC $193 | Removed and replaced right outer tie rod. | ||
| Feb 201159520 miC $700 | Had to replace inner and outer tie-rods. Two outers were changed as well as a Left inner. The right inner was replaced under warrantee as it had been replaced previously and only had 25,000kms. on it since new. Electronic climate control board replaced by Best Buy as some bulbs burned out as a result of some work by them. | ||
| Mar 201159520 miC $123 | Light on Hazard button had burned out, so hazard bar part had to be ordered and replaced out of warranty. | ||
| Dodge Charger in West Virginia, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 201067000 mi | Right side tie-rod end. | ||
| Dodge Charger in Ontario, Canada Nov 2005 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Jan 201048360 miC $300 | 13 pin modulator replaced, weeping oil past gaskets | ||
| Jun 201051460 miC $360 | 2 tie rod ends | ||
| Dodge Charger in North Carolina, United States Jun 2007 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Nov 200711000 mi | Leaking ATF. Dealer determined was coming from an o-ring that seals a wiring harness connector that passes through the trans case. Replaced transmission power connector socket. | ||
| Feb 201027900 mi | Poor assist of power steering, especially during cold weather. Dealer replaced a bad power steering pump, and a leaking power steering hose. No cost to owner, covered under extended warranty. | ||
| Dodge Charger in Nebraska, United States Dec 2007 - May 2009 | |||
| Nov 200813000 mi | Transmission 'O' Ring leak. There is a TSB on this (I don't recall the number). Nearly every Charger/Magnum/300 experiences this issue. | ||
| Dodge Charger in Maryland, United States May 2007 - Jun 2009 | |||
| Mar 20088000 mi | Leaky transmission. | ||
| Dodge Charger in California, United States Apr 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Sep 200728000 mi | It was an intermittent problem with the rear passenger window motor. It was replaced and the problem has gone away. | ||
| Dodge Charger in Texas, United States Jul 2009 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Dec 200934000 miUS $20 | TSB for leaking o-ring in transmission connector module. Small transmission fluid leak. Easy self-repair. | ||
| Dodge Charger in Florida, United States Sep 2006 - Feb 2009 | |||
| Feb 20079000 mi | Transmission leak at the TSM module, o-ring gasket leak. Also trunk lid bumpers replaced per TSB. | ||
| Dodge Charger in North Carolina, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Feb 20107000 miUS $200 | Exhaust hanger came loose. The Dealer fixed it. | ||
| Dodge Charger in Virginia, United States Sep 2011 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jan 2013US $500 | Plug replaced. | ||
| Dodge Charger in Arizona, United States Apr 2006 - May 2009 | |||
| Dec 200627000 mi | Tranny leak due to bad o-ring. | ||
| Apr 200732000 mi | Sunroof rattle Air condition periodically became warm for a few seconds while driving (not at WOT). | ||
| May 200733000 mi | Sunroof rattle. Dealer ordered and installed a completely unrelated part. Sunroof rattle. Repair per TSB. | ||
| Jul 200735000 mi | Sunroof rattle returned. Dealer fixed by tightening. Air conditioning periodically blows warm air while cruising - acts like when compresser shuts off when you floor it but does it while cruising. Also, blower fan speed varies on its own, despite being under manual control. A/C still blows warm intermittently, fan still acts up. Now, when startup, blower fan completely dead for as long as 10 minutes then starts on its own randomly. Dealer unable to duplicate non-working fan or other problems. | ||
| Mar 200848000 miUS $100 | Automatic temp control had quit working, dealer replaced control and now works. Unknown if this also resolved previous unresolved A/C problem of intermittent warming of air while A/C operates. It definitely resolved previous problem of blower fan ... Inner tie rod end went bad. Regular, non-dealer mechanic noticed and I never noticed any symptoms. Dealer ordered steering rack and car sat for a week and I eventually picked it up. Made another trip for installation. | ||
| May 200962000 mi | Clunk in front suspension. Dealer replaced strut rods and bushings (the ones that go from the control arms to radiator support). Fixed problem. A/C intermittently blows warm while cruising. Dealer replaced leaking valve and refilled system. Did not fix problem. | ||
| Dodge Charger in Ontario, Canada Sep 2014 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jun 201581840 miC $220 | Tie rod end developed play. Replaced. | ||
| Jun 201693620 miC $1200 | Rack was weeping and replaced. | ||
| Dodge Charger in California, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201499000 miUS $500 | Alternator | ||
| Jul 2015111700 miUS $260 | Shift interlock. Also called brake lock out mechanism "pink plastic part". Car was stuck in park. | ||
| Aug 2017128000 miUS $600 | Front end work | ||
| Oct 2017130000 miUS $600 | Former owner repaired leak using stop leak...required me to have everything fixed. | ||
| Dodge Charger in Texas, United States Dec 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Jan 2015133000 miUS $50 | Internal failure | ||
| Dodge Charger in Hawaii, United States Mar 2006 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jan 2013US $300 | seal leak | ||
| Dodge Charger in New York, United States Mar 2006 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 200915000 mi | Transmission leak from a seal on a sensor. A common problem with TSB. | ||
| Jun 201229000 mi | Oil pressure sensor | ||
| Jul 201445300 miUS $30 | Pink plastic Shift interlock latch broke in shifter preventing the car from shifting out of park. Common occurrence and replacement part is now metal. | ||
| Aug 201446000 miUS $250 | Parking brakes worn and rusted away to the point where it broke apart inside the rear wheels and was keeping the wheels from spinning freely. | ||
| May 201553000 miUS $900 | Catalytic converter pipes rusted. loud exhaust and engine code. Replaced both and they are very expensive. | ||
| Jan 201744500 miUS $3000 | Front suspension noise. | ||
| Dodge Charger in North Dakota, United States Feb 2006 - May 2009 | |||
| Nov 20077000 mi | O-ring seals at the electrical connector to the transmission were leaking. This is a common Chrysler LX problem. | ||
| Dodge Charger in Florida, United States Dec 2013 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Dec 2013141000 miUS $1200 | sensor replaced | ||
| Dodge Charger in New York, United States Apr 2006 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Mar 200940000 miUS $400 | Upper control arm ball joint failed on drivers side. Replaced both arms at $200 each. | ||
| Jun 201375000 miUS $250 | Power steering pump replaced | ||
| Oct 201484200 miUS $1000 | Rear sub-frame replaced because of rust and cracked welds. | ||
| Dodge Charger in New York, United States Jan 2012 - May 2018 | |||
| Oct 201598700 miUS $200 | GAS PEDAL SENSOR | ||
| Dodge Charger in Illinois, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Dec 201155000 miUS $90 | worn tie rods. | ||
| Dodge Charger in Utah, United States Dec 2006 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Aug 20063000 mi | Power steering pump failed. Successfully replace. Hood decal crooked. Unsuccessful fix, have not been back for. | ||
| Sep 20064000 mi | Transmission o-ring leak. | ||
| Jan 201497000 miUS $1500 | Tie rods control arm busnings and struts | ||
| Dodge Charger in Texas, United States Jul 2006 - Jan 2009 | |||
| Feb 20076000 mi | Slow shifts between gears 1 & 2 as well as 2 & 3. There is a TSB that resolved the issue. | ||
| Jun 200710000 mi | the automatic up and dow for the windows did not always work. | ||
| Sep 200712000 mi | the window would intermittently not auto up or down | ||
| Dec 200715000 mi | there was a slow leak of transmission fluid. | ||
| Mar 200818000 mi | Problem with apparent warped rotors and apparently damaged pads and calipers. | ||
| Apr 200818000 mi | New calipers and pads were ordered for the front. | ||
| Sep 200824000 mi | Trunk rattled and squeaked loudly when driven over even very minor bumps in the road. People have reported lots of static and noise when calling people from the car using uConnect bluetooth. Was not able to leave the car as long as anticipated so they dealership did not have a chance to look at the problem. | ||
| Nov 200827000 mi | Rattle in the trunk area still a problem. There is a loud metallic sounding rattle when driving over even small bumps in the road. They adjusted the latch for the trunk and said it was fixed. They obviously didn't do a test drive after the repair attempt. Rattle coming from drivers door panel with radio on. Most obvios when listening to talk radio. Door speaker ordered. The tech tracked the problem down a loose siriur module in the trunk. Repairs by insulating and tightening the module. Had them take another look at the bluetooth problem reported earlier. They ordered a replacement module. | ||
| Dec 200827000 mi | Replaced the Bluetooth module. Replaced the driver side door speaker. | ||
| Dodge Charger in Missouri, United States Jul 2006 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 20063000 mi | Trunk lid was rubbing the bumper facia when closing because the stops did not prevent it from doing so. This was causing damage to the paint on the bumper. | ||
| Jan 200811000 mi | I noticed a small transmission fluid leak and also remembered from reading an online forum for the Dodge Charger that this was a common problem that occurred around 12,000 miles. The dealer service center was also well aware of this type of problem. | ||
| Aug 201263000 miUS $60 | Park Lock Out in the shifter broke, couldn't shift out of Park. Well documented problem with 2005-2007 Dodge Charger/Magnum part was cheap plastic. No recall by Dodge, there should have been! Used Billet Technology all-metal part for repair. | ||
| Sep 2014101000 miUS $300 | Oil Pressure Sensor was not working properly. Needed to be replaced and then have the OBD codes cleared. | ||
| Aug 2015117300 miUS $550 | Alternator needed to be replaced as it was no longer charging the battery | ||
| Apr 2016130000 miUS $155 | A/C was no longer blowing Cold. Brought to shop for checkout. Diagnosis was that there was a fitting that was leaking coolant. Fitting was replaced and A/C system recharged with coolant. | ||
| Apr 2017145000 miUS $250 | Water leak into drivers side rear passenger seat and surrounding area. Sunroof drain hose was clogged, causing leak. Drain hose was removed, clog removed, and then re-installed. Check engine light which was the result of low coolant temp. Ultimately, cause was determined to be due to thermostat stuck partially open. Thermostat was replaced and at the same time coolant was replaced since maintenance schedule dictated it was time for coolant change anyways. | ||
| Dec 2017154000 miUS $800 | A/C Compressor Failed. As a result of this failure, broke the Serpentine belt. | ||
| May 2018162000 miUS $298 | Front Brakes Grinding. Rotor and Pads Replaced. | ||
| Feb 2021184000 miUS $925 | Driver Side Temp Actuator - Part Diagnose/Replace Temp Actuator - Labor New Radiator - Part Replace Radiator - Labor Coolant - Part Evac/Recharge A/C (required to replace radiator) - Labor | ||
| Nov 2021192000 miUS $85 | Replace TPMS sensor at right rear wheel. | ||
| Dodge Charger in North Carolina, United States Jun 2006 - Jan 2020 | |||
| Nov 200612000 mi | Transmission leak due to poor O-ring seal. Covered by TSB. Sill cladding rattled at high speed. Trunk lid rubbing on rear fascia. covered under TSB. Rear window corner seal was tearing. Window switches were falling into the door due to a poor mount for the switch bezel. Ashtray had trouble opening. | ||
| Dec 200613000 mi | Rear window seal repaired Replace ashtray lid | ||
| Aug 200718000 mi | A/C wasn't blowing cold enough. TSB was available. | ||
| Dec 200829000 mi | There were 2 buzzes in around the center console. Part of the issue was resolved through replacement of the instrument cluster bezel, but the other one was not resolved. | ||
| Aug 201038000 miUS $110 | Power steering failed due to hard turn. Replace pump and fluid. | ||
| Oct 201146000 mi | There is a shift-lock mechanism in the shifter. It allows the car to be shifted out of park. An attachment point broke on the mechanism. I replaced with a screw-eye and some wire. | ||
| Nov 201464000 miUS $300 | Fuel tank replacement as part of the extended warranty Chrysler Group began offering in 2014, as a result of faulty fuel tanks spilling gas during fill-up and causing the vehicle to stall during sharp turns. Sunroof wasn't sealing, and leak tray was broken | ||
| Dec 201674000 miUS $390 | Replaced both front outer tie rod ends. | ||
| Jul 201777000 miUS $535 | Radiator fan failed. Fan is actually two fans, with separate control modules. Both fans failed. | ||
| Jan 201879000 miUS $834 | U-joint of shift rod broke. Unable to shift out of park without disengaging shift linkage. Note this was not the infamous "pink part" brake pedal interlock failure. This was a complete breakdown of the U-joint at the bottom of the shift rod. Required complete replace of shift unit. Rubber Boot of one engine mount was torn. MAP sensor had failed, resulting in significant backfires during low RPM, high speed acceleration | ||
| Feb 201879000 miUS $30 | Repair work in January did not resolve the popping problem. Diagnosis with engine code reader and coil pack replacement and spark plug replacement led to conclusion that the MDS system has failed. Solution was to use and aftermarket ECU programmer to deactivate the MDS system. | ||
2006 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan
340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Dodge Charger in California, United States Dec 2006 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Feb 200644000 mi | CVT Transmission rebuild | ||
| Mar 201081000 miUS $2500 | Replaced Transmission | ||
| Dodge Charger in California, United States Dec 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 2018126000 miUS $400 | Cracked radiator core. | ||
| Dodge Charger in Illinois, United States Sep 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Apr 200815342 miUS $200 | Added Mopar cold air induction system | ||
| May 200816753 mi | passengers door re-aligned. Didn't close tight | ||
| Jul 200819322 miUS $350 | Added Flowmaster cat-back exhaust and 40 series mufflers. | ||
| Jan 200930000 mi | Trans electronic sensor o-ring replaced. Tie rod end replaced. Trim on rear doors peeling off. Trim part replaced. | ||
| Mar 200930000 mi | Trim moulding cracked. Oil change. | ||
| Dodge Charger in Minnesota, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 2016138000 miUS $85 | Tie rod end installed by me and alignment done by local shop. | ||
| Jan 2017150000 miUS $859 | Replace intermediate steering shaft. Replace right outer tie rod end Replace bushing | ||
| Sep 2017160000 miUS $1180 | Replace upper ball joints on both sides. Replace insert tie rod. | ||
| Dec 2017165000 miUS $350 | Oil pressure sending unit replaced | ||
| Dodge Charger in Michigan, United States Sep 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Sep 200716000 mi | Car suffered total electronic failure (that is, engine, lights, dashboard, etc) all shut down while car was in motion on the highway. Car would not restart after repeated attempts on the side of the road. Technician reset computer. | ||
| Oct 200717000 mi | A leak in a transmission O-Ring caused my car to lose a lot of automatic transmission fluid. The problem is extremely common to all Charger/Magnum/300 with the 5.7L Hemi Engine and the W5A580 (NAG1) automatic transmission. | ||
| Dodge Charger in Utah, United States Jul 2015 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Dec 201589000 miUS $423 | Steering pump replaced | ||
| Nov 2017103000 miUS $3000 | Main controller died. Would have cost $3,000 to fix, more than the car was worth, so traded it. | ||
| Dodge Charger in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2010 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Apr 201059000 miUS $250 | replaced inner & outer tierods myself, then had shop align | ||
| Jul 201061000 miUS $50 | Replaced left front lower ball joint | ||
| Jul 201271000 miUS $25 | Replaced radiator fan blade (2nd replacement fan blade, this time the high speed fan, last time the low). | ||
| Feb 201373900 mi | Inner tie rod end (right) shot. Replaced free under Moog lifetime warranty. | ||
| Dodge Charger in Ohio, United States Feb 2007 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Aug 200719000 mi | electrical connection at transmission leaking. dealer replaced connector,filled trans and cleaned botttom of trans pan | ||
| Mar 200830000 mi | Upon tire rotation, dealer noticed bad outer right tie rod end. They replaced the tie rod end and aligned the front end at no charge to me. | ||
| Apr 201071000 miUS $100 | After I noticed a clunking sound, the dealer replaced BOTH left and right tie rods. This is the second time the right has been replaced. I paid the $100 deductible for the Chrysler Service Contract. | ||
| Nov 201083400 miUS $100 | Driver side heated seat switch replaced because back lighting didn't work. Automatic climate control mod. replaced because backlighting did't work | ||
| Jun 201196000 miUS $50 | Once again the right tie rod end was bad. My brother (mechanic) replaced it. | ||
| Dodge Charger in Virginia, United States Apr 2006 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Aug 20066000 mi | Remote Starter stopped working. Repaired under warranty. | ||
| Dec 200614000 mi | Trunk lid rubbing rear bumper | ||
| Mar 200718000 mi | Tire Pressure Indicator lite continually comes on. | ||
| Dodge Charger in Illinois, United States Jun 2006 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Jan 200714000 mi | Transmission fluid leaking. Replaced grommet in the transmission housing around a cable. | ||
| Jan 200821000 miUS $200 | Valve stem on Rt Front tire broke off requiring replacement. Valve stem includes tire pressure sensor inside the wheel. Very expensive. Right front turn signal does not work when headlights are on. Replaced bulb - not fixed. | ||
| Mar 200822000 mi | Right(passenger side) front turn signal did not work when headlights were turned on. Connector in wiring harness was replaced. | ||
| Jul 200825000 mi | Air conditioner fan stopped intermittently. Problem identified in TSB and fixed with software update. Grinding noise from right rear when making accelerated right turn, like on ramp to expressway. Could not replicate problem in the shop. | ||
| Jul 200933000 miUS $180 | Tie rod ends prematurely worn - known problem with Chargers. Dodge covered parts, owner covered labor. | ||
| Dodge Charger in Maryland, United States Sep 2007 - Jun 2008 | |||
| Oct 200726000 mi | Transmission leak caused by a defect in the O ring from the factory. New unit was installed under warranty. | ||
| Dodge Charger in Arkansas, United States Jul 2006 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Feb 201091000 miUS $350 | Outer tie rod ends replaced on both left and right. Common issue with LX platform cars. I recommend MOOG replacement parts on this one, not OEM. | ||
| Apr 2011117000 miUS $15 | Replaced thermostat | ||
| Jun 2011125000 miUS $1500 | Replaced condenser and accumulator, yet another tie rod replaced, rethreaded and replaced a spark plug that shot out. | ||
| Dodge Charger in Texas, United States Feb 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 200856000 miUS $91 | Transmission leak | ||
| Dodge Charger in Ohio, United States Apr 2006 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Sep 20076000 mi | Air conditioner froze up. Needed software flash. | ||
| Dodge Charger in Ontario, Canada May 2006 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Jan 201376260 miC $800 | burnt out ignition wire and cracked coil | ||
| Jul 201589480 miC $250 | horn stopped working because of faulty air bags still waiting for recall | ||
| Dodge Charger in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2006 - May 2009 | |||
| Aug 200734000 miUS $30 | Satellite radio no sound after 6 hours of continuous play. AM/FM, CD work as well as song playing, but no sound from unit. Wipers continuous run when in intermittent mode. Very intermittent problem. | ||
| Mar 200843000 miUS $100 | Both outer tie rod ends were worn out. | ||
| Jul 200848000 miUS $300 | Wipers run continuously in intermittent mode. A/C air flow slows down after extended trip. Evaporator froze up. | ||
| Aug 200850000 miUS $300 | Inner tie rod ends loose. Required replacing power steering rack and pinion since inner tie rod ends are not available as a service part. | ||
| Apr 200956000 miUS $100 | Transmission wire pass-through bushing leaking. | ||
| Dodge Charger in North Carolina, United States Nov 2005 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Nov 200632000 mi | Intermittent wiper switch did not have position 2. Switch needed to be replaced. | ||
| Oct 200748000 miUS $1100 | Front end clunking over bumps was the problem. Dealer installed Steering Rack because of leak in existing. This DID NOT fix the problem. Looking for mechanical help elsewhere. MK: rack was leaking, so count that aspect as successful. O2 sensor light appeared after first repaired. Connections where checked and problem has not reoccurred. | ||
2006 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Dodge Charger in North Carolina, United States Nov 2005 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Nov 200824000 miUS $25 | Noticed leak around transmission pan. Dealer replaced connector and topped off fluid. | ||
| Sep 201041000 miUS $320 | Would not shift out of Park. Called tow, sent to mechanic, replaced shifter assembly with new one. | ||
| Dec 201044000 miUS $200 | Check engine light - thermostat not working. 'Stat and housing replaced & new antifreeze | ||
| Aug 201150000 miUS $305 | Engine lite on. Diagnosed R/R E.R.G. Valve. | ||
| Oct 201572200 miUS $140 | Replace weak trunk pistons. | ||
| Dodge Charger in South Carolina, United States Jun 2006 - Dec 2007 | |||
| Jun 200729000 mi | Headlight was fogging up. Several months ago, one headlight fogged up and was replaced. Now the headlight on the opposite side was beginning to fog up. We simply called on June 30 and ordered the part. Have not taken it in yet to be repaired. Been too b | ||
| Nov 200740000 mi | traded car in because of transmission problems in December 2007 at 42,000 miles. | ||
| Dodge Charger in New York, United States May 2014 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Sep 201467000 miUS $500 | PCV valve | ||
| Dodge Charger in Georgia, United States Apr 2006 - May 2014 | |||
| May 20061000 mi | Dodge Magnum SXT - Interior cosmetic problem with headliner installation present at delivery. Repaired under warranty. | ||
| Oct 200717000 mi | Transmission Fluid leak on NAG1 Transmission. Which is a known issue with o-ring failure at electronic connection to transmission. | ||
| May 201494000 miUS $2900 | Head gasket leaking. No damage to heads. Gaskets replaced along with timing belt and water pump. | ||
| Dodge Charger in Ohio, United States Aug 2006 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 200720000 mi | Tranny stuck in higher gear and would not shift up or down (not "limp home mode"). TCM replaced w/o success then output speed sensor replaced which fixed the problem. | ||
| Apr 200948000 miUS $92 | Ignition switch check showed OBD code 0456 - small evap leak. Dealer smoke-checked the entire fuel line and remounted the fuel-filler tube (which they had replaced in Jan. '08. Charged $92 for testing time. Will dispute charges later - after trip to Fla. | ||
| Oct 200955000 mi | OBDII code 0456, fuel/evap leak, then "gascap" message... reset by dealer... code returned a week later... has not been taken back for "further discussion" and repair at DEALER expense. Problem dates back to January 2008. | ||
| Mar 201178000 miUS $185 | Badly worn passenger-side tie rod end... wheel easily moved while on rack for routine oil change. MANY owners have reported same problem at much lower mileage (mine has 77,000 on the odo). Driver-side appears solid - fingers crossed! | ||
| Apr 201298000 miUS $280 | "tension struts" (Chrysler's term for upper A arms)replaced... apparently common to Charger/300 vehicles at much lower mileage than mine (98000) | ||
| Jul 201298700 miUS $70 | Tie rod broke on driver's side (3rd suspesion failure). Towed ($70), repaired same day for $70 including parts, labor and tax! | ||
| May 2013109700 miUS $170 | EGR replaced | ||
| Mar 2014122000 miUS $40 | As other owners have reported, the a/c recirc door broke. The dealer wanted $750 to "fix" it but my independent shop simply removed the glove box, opened the recirc door, removed the actuator motor, and put back the glove box. Cost=$40 | ||
| Apr 2016154000 miUS $200 | replace left front hub assembly (wheel bearing), fasten loose exhaust heat exchanger, repair broken front left dust shield that was causing ABS problems | ||
| Jul 2016158200 miUS $547 | system 2 lean and camshaft position sensor circuit - bank 1 sensor 1. Probably heat-related (90+ degree day). Same OBDII 2098 code next time on the road. Took vehicle to local mechanic for service He fixed the issue and charged me $20. replace right side tie rod end | ||
| Jul 2017167000 miUS $357 | Right front wheel bearing replaced O2 sensor replaced | ||
| Sep 2017170000 miUS $532 | Catalytic converter | ||
| Mar 2018275000 miUS $264 | Both left and right tie rod ends replaced AGAIN. Right front suspension noise unresolved. Most likely an A-frame bushing. $8-900 repair. Told it was not dangerous so putting up with the noise. | ||
| Jun 2018177000 miUS $406 | Broken knuckle at base of steering shaft, requiring replacement of entire shaft assembly | ||
| Dodge Charger in California, United States Jun 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Jul 201060000 miUS $100 | O2 Sensor and Steering Control Module were replaced. | ||
| Dodge Charger in Saskatchewan, Canada Jun 2007 - Jan 2010 | |||
| Feb 200811160 mi | Noisy heater fan. | ||
| Jan 200922940 mi | Remote starter failed to start car. | ||
| Aug 200932240 mi | Inside of headlight fogging replace tie rod ends replace power steering hose replace rear axle seals | ||
| Nov 200934380 mi | leaking pan gasket tie rod ends replaced | ||
| Dodge Charger in Ohio, United States Jan 2005 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 20052000 mi | (Bose speaker upgrade)Noticed on cold mornings that speakers were going out and would not function properly for about 20min. Took to dealer who said they didn't hear it. Took it back a week later said they replaced a wire that was loose. | ||
| Dec 2006 | Speakers still malfunction in the cold weather. Dealer says nothing wrong | ||
| Dec 2007 | Speakers still malfunction in cold. | ||
| Feb 200827000 mi | Mechanic stated we needed 4 new tires due to uneven wear caused by faulty tie rods. Dealership ordered new rack and pinion. A week later we traded the vehicle in for a new car as the warranty was going to expire soon and we don't want to take on all ... | ||
| Dodge Charger in Ontario, Canada Jun 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 200958900 mi | Defective guide bushing in transmission. | ||
| Jul 201071300 miC $325 | Check engine light came on code P0406. Replaced EGR Valve. | ||
| Dodge Charger in Ontario, Canada Dec 2007 - May 2011 | |||
| Mar 2009133920 miC $10 | Choppiness in power steering at very low speed. Turned out to be contaminated power steering fluid. Drained fluid twice and re-filled with fresh, at intervals of three or four days. Problem appears to have been resolved. | ||
| Sep 2009148800 miC $75 | Parking brake ineffective. Discovered advanced corrosion of brake shoes, Requires new rotors. Not fixed for now. | ||
| Mar 2011172980 miC $1200 | Clunking noise from suspension; play in steering; replaced both upper control arms and intermediate steering shaft, also left side strut rod. | ||
| May 2011174840 miC $1200 | Noise re-occurred; decided to replace roght side strut rod; sold car before repair done. | ||
| Dodge Charger in Alabama, United States Aug 2006 - Mar 2007 | |||
| Oct 200625000 mi | Front wheel bearing on driver's side had to be replaced Trunk lid rattled, rubbed paint off rear bumper fascia. | ||
| Feb 200730000 mi | Transmission was leaking fluid. No transmission dipstick in newer cars, was afraid to drive vehicle without knowing how much fluid was lost. Problem diagnosed as "faulty O-rings". Repaired in less than a day. | ||
| Dodge Charger in Ohio, United States Mar 2007 - Sep 2013 | |||
| May 201022000 miUS $112 | Driver's leather seat cracked. | ||
| Jul 201135000 miUS $100 | sway bar links and tension struts were replaced. | ||
| Nov 201138800 miUS $100 | Sunroof drip tray broken from sunroof...caused rattling. Item was repaired. | ||
| Dodge Charger in California, United States Jan 2006 - Sep 2020 | |||
| Dec 20067882 mi | Replaced O-ring for transmission fluid leak | ||
| Mar 200711000 mi | Did update to engine controller per TSB | ||
| Aug 200948000 miUS $100 | Repaired broken pins on rocker arm assembly, left bank. | ||
| Dec 200958000 miUS $178 | Fixed EGR vacuum leak; replaced broken seal and gasket to correct the problem. | ||
| Jan 201192300 miUS $723 | Tension mounts broken, replaced. | ||
| Jan 201489500 miUS $2500 | cylinder misfire caused by warped cylinder head (#4) | ||
| Oct 2014138700 miUS $750 | Replaced alternator Replaced oil pan | ||
| Sep 2015153000 miUS $310 | Could not shift gear selector out of park. Linkage replaced. | ||
| Jun 2017176000 miUS $500 | Blower motor replaced | ||
| Apr 2018187000 miUS $1717 | Replaced leaking water pump and timing belt | ||
| Dodge Charger in Ohio, United States Dec 2006 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Nov 20079000 mi | Transmission was leaking fluid. | ||
| Jun 200922000 mi | Knocking sound going over bumps from front right of the car | ||
| Jun 201473000 miUS $90 | tension struts needed to be replaced. | ||
| Jun 2016100000 miUS $20 | Transmission shift interlock switch needed to be replaced (Common issue with these cars)-- couldn't shift out of park. | ||
| Jun 2017107000 miUS $800 | noisy ball joints replaced | ||
2006 Dodge Charger 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Dodge Charger in Florida, United States Oct 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Nov 20061000 mi | Ashtray TSB (fixed) Defect on front wheels, clear coat broken causing wheels to oxidize Missing positive post battery cover. | ||
| Jan 20073000 mi | Had defective wheels replaced. Battery cover installed | ||
| Feb 20073000 mi | Power door lock left rear door failed. | ||
| Dodge Charger in Wisconsin, United States Nov 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 200740000 mi | Ticking sound. Told it was a part of the emissions system on the passenger side of the vehicle and that it was normal. | ||
2006 Dodge Charger 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Dodge Charger in Delaware, United States Dec 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Feb 200730000 mi | Break ABS/ESP program not working Bumper rub from trunk lid | ||
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