Dodge Charger Complaints (2006)

1,294 consumer complaints on file.

#11458256March 24, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
My 2006 Dodge Charger has approximately 51,000 miles on it. Last fall when I filled it up with gas and left the station to go home, my car stalled 5 times on a very busy road just trying to go home. It always restarted. It now does the same thing every time I fill it up with gas. It will either stall once I leave the station (sometimes multiple times) or jerk back and forth when trying to drive it. So far it has always restarted, but I am very concerned about my safety if it happens to stall when driving or turning at an intersection and there is an accident because of it. I understand that their is a lifetime warranty on this problem on these vehicles (Extended Warranty X53); and I would like to get this problem taken care of before I get in an accident. I have read up on this problem on Dodge Forums and will be calling Dodge in the next few days to see about having this problem taken care of. This is a definite SAFETY issue and needs to be handled ASAP.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11445987January 3, 2022
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle approximately 30 minutes later flames were discovered coming from under the engine compartment. The fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the flames. A fire report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 154,000. Fire started without key in ignition and was not running. Main damage to the car was the front bumper to the windshield.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11443101December 8, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
I've owned this car a little over a month. I filled up the gas tank today, after leaving the gas station the car stalled in the middle of a busy intersection. thankfully no one was coming the opposite direction at the time before i could get the car restarted. at the next light it stalled again, and then was able to restart the car. i was able to pull into a parking lot to access any issues. nothing looked wrong visibly. while idling the car stalled again. i researched the issue and found other similar issues with this year and make of the car stalling after filling the tank. this is a huge safety issue as there was no warning and the car completely stalled and had no function. if cars were coming at me in the intersection or i was on the highway which was the next exit, it could have been worse for me and others on the road.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11440381November 14, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Since owning this car everytime I fill up the gas (not over filling) or even going above 7/8 of a tank, my car stalls 3-10 times and chuggs while driving. I have already replaced the purge valve with no luck. After doing much research it has come to my attention that there has been a recall on cars just like mine. But when I look up my Vin it says no recall available. I am terrified to drive my car after putting gas in because I don't want to get into an accident.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11436224October 10, 2021
ENGINE
Rocker arms in the 2006 and above have a major problem in the rocker arms. Bad arms go bad or seize up cause veichle engine to stop running scary if your on the fwy with your family.I researched the problem online and there are thousands of complaints if not more
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11432562September 11, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filled my gas up. Drove down road and it stalled in the dark on a busy road. Had my kids in car too.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11430870August 28, 2021
POWER TRAIN
The transmission console shift lever stays in Park. The console shift lever will not go into Reverse. Sunday morning my wife was on her way to church and found that the Dodge Charger RT transmission would not go into reverse. I tried it and she was right. My concern is if this happened while in traffic the vehicle could be rear ended or could cause a traffic night mare. My wife was in New Hampshire as the driver of our car with three other ladies just prior to this problem. . She was about sixty miles away and if the transmission locked up there with the four of them they would have been stranded. The plastic shift lock out located in the console is a plastic piece and should be replaced with a metal or aluminum piece by a Recall or at least a Technical Bulletin. The following is the current vehicle replacement Shift Interlock Repair Kit P/N 68088259AB. If any more information is required please feel free to contact me.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11426525July 26, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The failing component is the same one that only "some" 2006 Dodge Chargers were covered. Even though my failed parts match the failed parts of the recall, I don't qualify because Chrysler didn't pick my VIN as one to replace. So after filling my vehilce with gas I went to turn and in the middle of the intersection my car shut off and all systems went down, meaning I lost power steering and the engine stalled. It would not restart. Four people nearly died, because we were almost hit by a gravel train truck. In the middle of the intersection, and could do nothing..If you win the Chrysler VIN lotterey, yours gets fixed and if you don't have that VIN, too bad for you. So I have a car that has the potential to kill many people because. of a known safety issue that Chrysler fixed on some cars but not all cars. NHTSA allows a huge safety problem as one that impacts the entire operation of the vehicle to still be on the road without the recall applying to it? One second difference and I and 3 occupants would have been dead. ONE SECOND. No warning lights, no codes, the problem has been seen by every dealer in the USA according to the technicians that looked at my car. They said it's sad that money means more to Chrysler than Safety. It first started happening just a few weeks ago, I only drive in the summer with this car, so it is low miles also. According to the recall the fuel tank and it's system fail. QUOTE from CHRYSLER " a condition where the fuel shut-off float, in the multifunction control valve sticks, which may result in the vehicle stalling after fueling." According to the dealer, my part numbers match the recall, just not my VIN.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11423237July 2, 2021
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled without warning. The contact restarted the vehicle and drove to his destination. The failure recurred several times. The contact called and notified the local dealer of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 165,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11422614June 28, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
After filling fuel to proper level the vehicle shakes and as car continues to drive at normal speeds car shuts down and loses steering and power. This may be related to the fuel tank issue these have with the built in valves. The fuel pump works just fine so i know its not that. again symptoms only happen when filling the gas tank to full which is the proper level. I don't understand why this car was not recalled along with the rest. although I'm starting to be really hesitant of ever buying any dodge or Chrysler vehicle again.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11416009May 10, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
MY VEHICLE STALLS AFTER I FUEL IT. I GOOGLED IT AND SAW THAT SIMILAR CHARGERS (2006 RTS WITH 5.7 LITER ENGINES) WERE PART OF A RECALL. I CALLED THE CHRYSLER RECALL CENTER AND THEY SAID MY VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED ON THE LIFETIME REPLACEMENT /FIX FOR THIS ISSUE. THEY TOLD ME THAT THE ISSUE WAS 'VIN SPECIFIC'. MY CAR DOES ALL OF THE SAME THINGS THAT THE RECALLED VEHICLES DO - IT STALLS AT LOW SPEEDS AND WHEN STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS RIGHT AFTER I FUEL IT. IT DOES NOT STALL/DIE AT HIGH SPEEDS, BUT INSTEAD 'SPUTTERS'. IT USUALLY TAKES ABOUT 20 MILES AFTER FUELING FOR THE STALLING/ 'DYING' TO STOP.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11413544April 23, 2021
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT WAS GETTING A JUMPSTART TO THE VEHICLE AND AS HE WAS UNPLUGGING THE JUMPER CABLES, HE NOTICED THAT THERE WERE FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE ON THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT OUT THE FIRE AND A FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT WAS FILED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 175,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11408601April 18, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
EVERY TIME I FILL MY CAR UP WITH GAS AND DRIVE OFF FROM THE GAS STATION INTO ON COMING TRAFFIC THE CAR WILL STALL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD I ALMOST GOT HIT IN THE SIDE JUST YESTERDAY. I GOT ONLINE AND DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND OUT THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE GAS TANKS ON THESE CARS THAT CAUSE THEM TO STALL AFTER PUTTING GAS IN THEM.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11408308April 15, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, STEERING
OUT OF NO WHERE MY CAR STARTED STALLING ON ME, TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC, CLEANED GROUND WIRES, CHANGED O2 SENSOR, CLEANED THROTTLE BODY EVERYTHING LOOKS AND SOUNDS GOOD, BUT THE CAR STALLS, WHILE I'M DRIVING, AS WELL AS AT A STOP, SOMETIMES IT COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF AND I LOOSE ALL CONTROL INCLUDING POWER STEERING, AND SOMETIMES JUST CUTS OFF FOR HALF A SECOND AND TURNS ITSELF BACK ON, IV SEEN A LOT OF POSTS ABOUT THE GAS TANK OVERFILLING PROBLEM, AS WELL AS A IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS, I CALLED THE DEALER BUT THEY SAID THEY CAN'T ADDRESS IT SINCE MY VIN ISN'T REPORTED FOR THOSE RECALLS. MY CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE RIGHT NOW AND I DON'T KNOW WHY BUT THERE'S REPORTS OF MANUFACTURER FAULTS.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11407156April 9, 2021
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN, WHEELS
PURCHASED VEHICLE AS IS ON 03/16/2021 AT DATE OF PURCHASE VEHICLE HAD ALMOST 200,000 MILES ON IT IT NEEDED FRONT END LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND BUSHINGS REPLACEMENT ON BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES THE AIR CONDITIONING DIDN'T WORK DUE TO THE AC COMPRESSOR BEING NO GOOD SO THE COMPRESSOR HAD TO BE REPLACED AS WELL THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WOULDN'T GO DOWN REGULATOR. HAD TO BE BROUGHT AND REPLACED AS WELL ALSO AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE IN WHICH VEHICLE WAS SOLD AS IS WITH A MALFUNCTIONING SEATBELT ISSUE IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT WAS FASTENED AND WILL NOT UNFASTEN THE PASSENGER SIDE SEATBELT WORKS HOWEVER THE CARS SENSOR BEEPS AND FLASHES INDICATING THAT SOMEONE IS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT WITHOUT THEIR SEATBELT ON EVEN WITH THE SEATBELT BEING FASTENED WITHOUT AN ACTUAL BODY OR WEIGHT BEING IN THE SEAT AT ALL.... SINCE COMPRESSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED CAR HAS STARTED RUNNING HOT COOLANT AND WATER HAS TO CURRENTLY BE ADDED JUST FOR REGULAR DAILY USE
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11407032April 8, 2021
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
FILLED GAS TANK, DID NOT TOP OFF. LEFT PARKING LOT AND THE CAR DIED GOING DOWN THE ROAD. HAPPENED 3 TIMES THAT DAY. HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES SINCE NOVEMBER 2020, DIDN'T KNOW YOU HAD COMPLAINT LINE. THIS LEFT ME WITH NO STEERING OR BRAKES. IT HAS NOW GOTTEN TO THE POINT OF THE CAR WON'T EVEN START NOW. I AM AFRAID THAT DAMAGE FROM THIS ISSUE HAS 'TAKEN' MY CAR, AS IT WILL NO LONGER START. WE UPKEEP OUR VEHICLES WITH REGULAR MAINTENANCE.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11404311March 22, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
AFTER FILLING THE GAS TANK I CAN DRIVE A FEW BLOCKS AND I'D SPUTTERS AND DIES THE FUEL PUMPS ARE FAIRLY NEW. IT STARTS BACK UP AND IT SPUTTERS. IT HAPPENS EVERY TIME WE FILL THE TANK.IT HAS BEEN ONGOING SINCE WE BOUGHT THE CAR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11398028February 26, 2021
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HER SON WAS DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS DETECTED SMOKE FROM THE HOOD. THE DRIVER PULLED OVER, AND THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WERE NO REPORTED INJURIES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO CONTACT'S RESIDENT. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11395924February 12, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
WHEN DRIVING THE CAR IT WILL RANDOMLY TURN OFF AND THEN COME BACK ON WITH OUT HAVING TO RESTART IT. IT'S LIKE IF YOU WERE TO TURN A LIGHT SWITCH ON AND THEN OFF AGAIN, IT'S THAT QUICK. I'M TALKING ABOUT EVERYTHING SHUTS DOWN, THE LIGHTS THE RADIO THE GAUGES EVERYTHING AND THEN SOMETIMES IT COMES RIGHT BACK ON. THERE HAS BEEN SOME OCCASIONS WHERE IT DOESN'T COME BACK ON THO.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11386098January 2, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
CAR SHUT OFF AFTER FILL UP
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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