2006 DODGE CHARGER

5 recalls, 1,904 complaints - 70 TSBs

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2... Read more

Consequence

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 replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and tempe... Read more

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on ... Read more

4,648,270 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2... Read more

Consequence

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 occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Ch... Read more

4,077,169 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

Defect Description

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 20,283 MY 2006-2009 CHARGER AND MAGNUM VEHICLES BUILT WITH THE POLICE PACKAGE AND EQUIPPED WITH A COLUMN SHIFTER. THE GEARSHIFT CABLE MAY BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING BRACKET AND CAUSE AN INCORRECT TRANSMISSION GEARSHIFT POSITION DISPLAY.

Consequence

THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE IN AN UNEXPECTED DIRECTION STARTLING THE DRIVER, AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL ADD A REDUNDANT LOCKING MECHANISM TO THE GEARSHIFT CABLE AT THE MOUNTING BRACKET TO ENSURE PROPER RETENTION AND SHIFT LINKAGE FUNCTION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 10, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

20,283 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Defect Description

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.7 LITER ENGINES AND MK25E BRAKING SYSTEMS MAY EXHIBIT INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE REAR BRAKE TUBES AND THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION TUBE. CONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE TUBES AND EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION TUBE OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME MAY CAUSE THE... Read more

Consequence

THIS CAN RESULT IN A DECREASE OF BRAKING FORCE AND THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR BRAKE TUBES FOR DAMAGE AND REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. A CLIP WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED TO SECURE THE BRAKE TUBES TO THE RIGHT FRONT SHOCK TOWER TO MAINTAIN PROPER CLEARANCE TO THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION TUBE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 26, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DA... Read more

44,367 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Defect Description

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 42RLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE CUP PLUG THAT RETAINS THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT MAY BE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. IF THE SHAFT MOVES OUT OF POSITION, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ACHIEVE 'PARK' POSITION.

Consequence

IF THIS OCCURS AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSIONS AND INSTALL A BRACKET TO ENSURE THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT IS RETAINED IN THE PROPER POSITION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

256,409 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

Complaint Statistics

1,904 total complaints 30 crashes 15 fires 40 injuries 3 deaths

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	388
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	292
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	210
POWER TRAIN	177
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	141
AIR BAGS	98
STEERING	79
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	53
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	51
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	47

Incident date: Apr 14, 2026

windshield wipers spray car next to me and not on the windshield.

Incident date: Apr 14, 2026

First instance at 50-55 mph the transmission violently shook the car when downshifting to accelerate on multiple occasions. Dealership diagnosed the problem as a faulty transmission and replaced it at 44064 miles on March 18, 2025. Second time the car failed to accelerate when merging into traffic... Read more

Incident date: Mar 27, 2026

Following replacement of the small block in Dec. 2025 for bad pushrod bearings. The vehicle ran for 3000 miles, before the engine seized up again while driving at 50 mph. The vehicle came to a stop in the travel lanes and could not be moved due to engine failure. Upon having the vehicle towed back t... Read more

Incident date: Dec 31, 1969

The engine light comes on and then the wheel lock light will come on and the car will disengage from 4 wheel drive to 2 wheel drive while driving

Incident date: Dec 31, 2020

Total loss of power while in motion on highway going 70 when first happened, got video of problem for shop while going lower speeds. Truck will loose all power the dash will turn off and then turn back on sometimes the engine will cut out completely.

Incident date: Dec 31, 2020

The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that while driving up an incline the failure worsened, and the driveshaft was hesitant. There was no warning light illuminated. The... Read more

Incident date: Mar 10, 2025

The car is sluggish and loses power when it is taking off. It is like it is in slow mode. The other issue is that it uses lots of oil. I even had the dealership to repair the valve cover gasket. It should not use oil at the rate.

Incident date: Dec 5, 2024

I parked on an incline using the parking brake and the vehicle could not disengage the brake

Incident date: Dec 5, 2024

I have been getting recall notices for over 2 years on my 2004 Sentra concerning airbag replacement. I called the number on the recall mailing and was told on multiple occasions that the car was dangerous to operate. I am a [XXX] and was assured that the Nissan recall team offered a mobile repair... Read more

Incident date: Dec 5, 2024

Dash lighting up and draining Battery and not able to start Also alarm going off by itself draining battery

Incident date: Feb 11, 2025

What component or system failed or malfunctioned TRANSMISSION, and is it available for inspection upon request YES How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? I WAS DRIVING ON A MAJOR 8 LANE HIGHWAY AND COULD NOT EXCELERATE SAFTLY TO GET OUT OF THE WAY OF TRAFFIC Has the problem been ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 11, 2025

Unknown

Incident date: Feb 11, 2025

Incident date: Jun 12, 2019

Forward Safety Mode is the default setting on every time you start the vehicle and this mode when entering from side streets or any strip center or lane into on coming traffic lanes the vehicle senses you crossing the road lines and kills the Accelerator ! When trying to enter onto the main road eve... Read more

Incident date: Apr 20, 2024

AWD LIGHT WARNING ARE STAY ON WHILE THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR LIGHTS ARE ON

Incident date: Mar 20, 2024

Windshield wipers suddenly stopped working on a trip and I had to drive without wipers in snow and slush, which was difficult. I took apart the wiper assembly and the center, passenger side wiper shaft was frozen solid with corrosion, I had to drill 2 holes in the casting to get lubrication on the s... Read more

Incident date: Feb 22, 2024

low speed truck brake pedal becomes stiff and truck is hard to stop

Incident date: Feb 8, 2024

The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ABS warning light illuminated and the vehicle skidded while depressing the brake pedal. The contact stated that the hazard lights independently activated and caused the battery to drain, and the vehicl... Read more

Incident date: Jan 8, 2024

2018 Honda Accord Touring 1.5T (CVT) 43,600 mi 12/27/2023 -Various warning messages over the course of previous 6 months -Started with a light vibration at cold startup, progressed to CEL flash and engine shut down -Vehicle brought to Honda dealership for a cold start misfire on cylinder 1 12/28/20... Read more

Incident date: Oct 13, 2023

Flex coupler went bad - $500 replacement. The Optima was already recalled for this same part. Please recall the Forte lines so that we can be reimbursed for this obvious Kia issue.

Incident date: Dec 14, 2023

While returning home from vacation, the high pressure fuel pump on my vehicle failed. This happened while in heavy traffic traveling 70mph on I-95. This incident left myself, my husband, and my four month old infant at the time stranded on the I-95 shoulder in 90 degree heat for three hours. My h... Read more

Incident date: Aug 20, 2023

The horn had to be replaced Sept. 22, 2023 because it wasn't working. The horn had to be replaced again Nov. 9, 2023 because it was not working. This is a safety hazard since, without a horn, the driver cannot alert others in case of a problem with this car or get the attention of other drivers who ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 20, 2023

Incident date: Nov 6, 2023

Idle stop feature causes vehicle to auto shift to neutral at stop. There are many forums noting this issue. It happened a year ago several times, they replaced the battery and it is happening again. You are sitting at a light or stop sign, go to hit the gas, and the car is in neutral. You need to tu... Read more

Incident date: Oct 25, 2023

When driving the car at 45 mph, warning lights came on for: (1)Vehicle Stability system problem. Reduced traction and handling. See your dealer. (2)Electric power steering system problem. Steering assist reduced. See your dealer. (3)Hill start assist problem. Vehicle my role upon brake release. ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 12, 2023

Consistent with NHTSA Special Coverage Adjustment 17336, the A/C condenser began leaking in my 2017 GMC Yukon XL. I am filing this complaint for NHTSA to consider extending the mileage limit for the special adjustment. Unfortunately, this occurred at approximately 80,000 miles, or 8,000 miles after ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 4, 2023

Communication screen has delaminated causing ghost touching. While driving the radio randomly changes, the phone will dial, the hvac controls will start switching, etc. without anyone touching the screen. This is distracting and dangerous. At night the screen will change dimness and brightness. I ha... Read more

Incident date: Jun 15, 2021

As I was driving my grandchildren I heard a banging sound in the engine. I checked for warning lights, and none were showing. I drove the car to a reputable mechanic who after listening to the sound told me that driving the car was not safe. I had the car towed to the KIA Service Department in Ande... Read more

Incident date: May 29, 2023

The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while leaving his garage, the battery lost power and was completely drained. The vehicle was jumpstarted. The next day, the battery was drained again. The vehicle was jumpstarted again. Additionally, the vehicle failed to shift into park... Read more

Incident date: May 13, 2023

Rear suspension on 2020 and older model s and x is not adjustable for alignment. Factory camber comes 2 aggressive which burns only the very inner part of the tire at a rapid pace. Upon checking tread depth with gauge you will not see this wear and tires will appear to be good. Tire wear is not vis... Read more

Incident date: May 24, 2023

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and remained on the floorboard. The contact stated that a loud popping sound was heard, and the vehicle came to a stop with the stopping distance extended. The brake warning light was illuminate... Read more

Incident date: Apr 16, 2023

Climate and volume controls on main screen are not illuminated causing unnecessary fumbling at night, compromising safety.

Incident date: Apr 16, 2023

Like many Kia owners my engine had catastrophic failure. Without warning it overheated. The dealership said it was a cracked engine block. There are hundreds of stories like mine on a Kia owners Facebook page. One family had the engine catch for on the side of the road. This is a known issue for... Read more

Incident date: Apr 16, 2023

Climate and volume controls on main screen are not illuminated causing unnecessary fumbling at night, compromising safety.

Incident date: May 2, 2023

The contact owns a 2022 BMW Z4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V099000 (Visibility, Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Th... Read more

Incident date: Oct 11, 2022

Unexpected acceleration ___ While stopped on a slight downgrade, RPM suddenly increased and vehicle lurched forward. Applying more pressure to brake stopped movement. I forced transmission into park. Took foot off brake, RPM still high. Tapped accelerator, RPM dropped to normal idle. Fortunately, t... Read more

Incident date: Nov 17, 2022

Car stalled after refueling, restarted pulled out stalled again a minute later. No warning lamps. Able to drive 15 miles home, parked it. Investigation # PE13-016

Incident date: Nov 10, 2022

Usually after I fill my car up with premium gas and start to drive it around it will stall out of nowhere especially when stopped or low idle.

Incident date: May 2, 2022

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that on various occasions after refueling the vehicle over half tank, the vehicle would stall and then lose motive power while driving at slower speeds or while coming to a stop. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that she... Read more

Incident date: Sep 9, 2022

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, he was unable to shift the gear shifter out of park(P). The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted.... Read more

Incident date: Dec 13, 2020

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle started shaking, then lurch and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power steering and braking functionality. The contact was able to coast the vehicle off the side of ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 13, 2020

Incident date: Aug 28, 2022

Car will stall and not start after filling with gas. After awhile car will run but shut off randomly. This can happen while driving. Car has been stuck at intersections and will stall even doing highway speeds. All lights will appear on dash engine car will lose all power. Small ding before it dies.

Incident date: Aug 28, 2022

Incident date: May 11, 2020

I swerved to avoid animal in the roadway. Over corrected my skid and went into the ditch at highway speed. The airbag never deployed and I had a fracture to my lumbar 1. Insurance denied my claim and have the vehicle listed as a 2007 charger. They should have at least covered part of this incident a... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jul 31, 2022

After filling up the car with fuel (93 octane) the car stalls after a couple of minutes. This has caused unsafe situations as the car has stalled in the middle of intersections and on the road. This has happened consistently after filling up. The car does not start immediately after stalling. After ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 31, 2022

Incident date: Apr 2, 2022

Car will shut off and or stall after filling up.

Incident date: May 19, 2022

My Dodge charger has 4 codes I can't figure out and one is a is a manufacturer code that popped up and lost connection to tcm and something to do with the fuel

Showing 50 of 1,904 complaints.

EPA Fuel Economy, 2006 DODGE CHARGER

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
2.7L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive)	18.0	26.0	21.0	Regular	$2,950
3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive)	17.0	24.0	20.0	Regular	$3,100
5.7L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive)	15.0	23.0	18.0	Regular	$3,450
6.1L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive)	13.0	18.0	15.0	Premium	$5,150

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Large Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2006 DODGE CHARGER

70 manufacturer communications from 60 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	10
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	8
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	6
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	6
160000 STRUCTURE	6
350000 EQUIPMENT	5
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER	2
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN	2

100000 POWER TRAIN

Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number 06511385A$) are one-time usag

116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehi

116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

160000 STRUCTURE

Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19

350000 EQUIPMENT

Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nece

350000 EQUIPMENT

Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.

160000 STRUCTURE

Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.

160000 STRUCTURE

Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.

160000 STRUCTURE

Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.

160000 STRUCTURE

Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.

160000 STRUCTURE

Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service - Four Piece Oil Pan Gasket All Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only. Installation: 1. C

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NAG1 (5A580) Valve Body As per Warranty Bulletin D-13-22, please use R2108213A$ valve body for all Warranty (W), Mopar (M) and Mopar Vehicle Protection (F) claims.~ Assembly also includes Filter (52108325AA) and Gasket (52108332AA).~

150000 SEAT BELTS

Seat Belt Interaction With Police Equipment

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non-EGR applications. An EGR Block-Off Plate (53032739AA) must be ordered when installing this Long Block Assembly in a

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Part Description: Valve Body Assembly Issue Description: Valve body design was changed between 2010MY and 2011MY applications. To prevent mix matching valve bodies and solenoid packs the connectors are color coded.~ Valve bodies with

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Drivers And/Or Passenger Front Power Door Locks And Windows Inoperative U0200 Lost Communication With Passengers Door Module U0199 Lost Communication With Drivers Door Module This bulletin involves Inspecting the Drivers Door Module (DDM)

133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

DODGE: LOST COMMUNICATION BETWEEN DRIVERS AND PASSENGER POWER DOOR LOCKS AND WINDOWS ARE INOPERATIVE, AND POSSIBLY NEED TO BE REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, EVEN THOUGH REAR WINDOWS OPERATE CORRECTLY. MODEL 2005-2010 300, CHARGER.

171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

CHRYSLER SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE RADIATOR COOLING FANS MAY SEPARATE DURING OPERATION AND DAMAGE THE RADIATOR. *RM

063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES THE REPLACEMENT OF MECHANICAL CLIPS FOR THE INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER SWIRL VALVE LINKAGE. *NJ

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

EXTERIOR LAMP - LENS FOGGING. *NJ

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

MIL ILLUMINATION DUE TO EGR POSITION SENSOR DTC - P0404, P0405, P0406. *KB

045200 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS

POLICE BRAKE FRONT PAD LINING LIFE AND NOISE. *KB

062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

INSTALL A HIGH CAPACITY COOLING FAN. *KB

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND REPROGRAM PCM. *KB

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

MIL ILLUMINATION - DTC PO300 - MULTIPLE CYLINDER MISFIRE. *KB

140000 AIR BAGS

PASSENGER AIR BAG DEACTIVATION. *KB

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

MAP SENSOR CAUSING DTC'S P0652, P0340, P2127 AND C121C. *TT

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

INSTRUMENT PANEL RESETS IF DRIVER EXITS VEHICLE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING OR IGNITION IN THE RUN POSITION. *KB

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON FOR P0573. *KB

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

DELAYED ENGINE CRANK OR MIL ILLUMINATION WITH DTC P0573. *KB

131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

CRACKED WINDSHIELD DUE TO BEING HIT BY A FOREIGN OBJECT LIKE A STONE. *KB

199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM INFORMATION. *KB

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

FLASH: 1 - 2 UPSHIFT SHUDDER OR ROUGH SHIFT. *AK

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

REAR OF SUNROOF GLASS IS NOT FLUSH TO ROOF/SUNROOF WILL NOT CLOSE. *KB

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

MULTIPLE CYLINDER MISFIRE OR ROUGH IDLE. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE INITIALIZATION. *KB

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS MIGHT HAVE SAND LIKE DEBRIS. THIS COULD CAUSE EXCESSIVE WEAR ON THE ROD BEARINGS OR COULD RESULT IN ENGINE FAILURE. *KB

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

3.5L #2 ROD BEARING AND CRANKSHAFT JOURNAL INSPECTION FOR CONTAMINATION. *TT

062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

POLICE PACKAGE - OIL COOLER LINE MAY CONTACT THE GENERATOR PULLEY/BELT. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

FLASH: MIL ILLUMINATION AT START-UP DUE TO DTC P2112 OR P1521. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

DUE TO A SOFTWARE ISSUE IN THE FCM, SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ILLUMINATED APPROACH, FOG LAMPS AND/OR REAR WIPER OPERATION. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ROUGH IDLE, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0303. *AK

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

VALVE SEAT NOT PROPERLY SEATED IN THE CYLINDER HEAD. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

NAG1 (W5A580) TRANSMISSION - SHUDDER WHEN TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ENGAGES. *TT

010000 STEERING

MOAN/GROAN SOUND HEARD AT IDLE. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

POLICE VEHICLE UPFIT/MODIFICATION INFORMATION. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PASSENGER AIRBAG DISABLED LAMP. *TT

090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

LOOSE FUEL CAP MESSAGE OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0457 - EVAP SYSTEM - LOOSE FUEL CAP. *TT

140000 AIR BAGS

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERING A PASSENGER AIRBAG DEACTIVATION WIRING PACKAGE. TO INCLUDE 2006 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY AND 300/TOURING. *TT

199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR - SYSTEM INFORMATION. *TT

010000 STEERING

REVISED POWER STEERING SYSTEM BLEEDING PROCEDURES. *SC

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEARDOWN PROCEDURE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2004 RAM TRUCK, DURANGO, SEBRING CONVERTIBLE, CHEROKEE, VISION, NEON, AND VOYAGER. *TT *SC

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

HOT AIR FROM AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) DUCTS AT START UP AND/OR A/C SYSTEM DOESN'T COOL AFTER EXTENDED DRIVING IN HOT AND HUMID AMBIENT CONDITIONS. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

AUTOMATIC HEADLAMPS SENSITIVITY IMPROVEMENT. *TT

100000 POWER TRAIN

NEW 42RLE VARIABLE LINE PRESSURE TRANSMISSION (VLP). *TT

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

SHIFT HESITATION DURING WIDE OPEN THROTTLE. TO INCLUDE 2005 DODGE CHARGER SRT-8. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0037, P0058, P0131, P0132, P0133, P0138, P0151, P0153, P0159. *TT

NHTSA Safety Investigations, DODGE CHARGER

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2011

Alternator failure

On July 22, 2014, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE14-022 to investigate 14 complaints (VOQs) alleging incidents of alternator failure resulting in engine stall while driving in model year (MY) 2011 through 2012 Dodge Charger vehicles.The MY 2011 through 2012 Dodge Charger vehicles... were sold with three different engine options:1) 3.6L V6 (VIN8 = G), 88,766 vehicles; 2) 5.7L V8 (VIN8 = T), 38,615 vehicles; and 3) 6.4L V8 (VIN8 = J), 2,406 MY 2012 vehicles.The 14 VOQs identified in the PE14-022 opening resume involve 13 vehicles with 3.6L V6 engines and 1 vehicle with unknown engine (no VIN provided).In an October 7, 2014 letter to NHTSA, Chrysler described a safety defect condition that could result in rapid alternator failure having limited or no detection in approximately 434,581 MY 2011 through 2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.6L engines and 160 amp alternators (NHTSA Recall No. 14V-634, Chrysler P60).The subject alternators are used in vehicles equipped with 3.6L V6 engines and without towing packages.According to Chrysler, the silicone diodes in the alternator rectifier bridge may experience thermal fatigue due to cyclic loading from the Electric Hydraulic Power Steering (EHPS) system, eventually resulting in no output, reduced output, or a fully shorted to ground condition.These failure modes vary in their time to failure and warning to the driver.Depending on the failure mode and timing, system voltage may drop to critically low levels, disabling systems such as the Anti-lock Brake System/Electronic Stability Control, Engine Control Module/Central Body Controller, or a total vehicle electrical system shut down (in the event of a short to ground failure mode).Analysis of complaints to ODI and Chrysler identified a total of 146 incidents of alternator failure resulting in engine stall while driving in MY 2011 through 2012 Dodge Charger vehicles, including 142 involving vehicles equipped with the 3.6L V6 engines (1.6 IPTV) that were included in 14V-634 and 4 involving vehicles with 5.7L V8 engines (0.1 IPTV), which are equipped with different alternators.Analysis of all alternator failure complaints found that approximately 48 percent of VOQs and 21 percent of Chrysler complaints involved allegations of engine stall.Many (98) complaints reported fire and/or smoke, but analysis of these determined that they involved thermal damage to the alternator diode and did not identify any incidents involving damage beyond the alternator assembly.One VOQ identified in the opening resume for PE14-022 alleged a crash, but further evaluation determined that this involved a minor rear-end impact with slight bumper damage.This investigation is closed based on Chrysler's decision to conduct a safety recall.The VOQs associated with this investigation are:10641479,10641366,10641349,10642017,10640770,10640687,10640553,10639692,10638810,10638356,10638175,10638143,10637460,10633806,10633304,10632943,10632006,10631704,10631613,10631420,10631088,10630991,10630854,10630844,10630108,10629623,10629603,10628228,10628150,10627941,10627342,10626452,10626254,10625962,10622385,10622340,10621603,10620961,10619481,10618950,10618948,10618539,10618476,10618334,10618081,10618107,10616834,10616461,10616456,10615754,10615719,10606580,10605090,10604958,10597295,10592085,10588675,10587141,10562463,10559730,10511407Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2007

PRNDL MISALIGNMENT

IN A NOVEMBER 5, 2008 LETTER, CHRYSLER SUBMITTED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT DESCRIBING A DEFECT CONDITION THAT COULD RESULT IN PRNDL MISALIGNMENT (I.E., INCORRECT GEAR INDICATION) IN APPROXIMATELY 20,300 MODEL YEAR (MY) 2006 THROUGH 2009 DODGE CHARGER AND MAGNUM POLICE VEHICLES BUILT FROM MAY 17, 2... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1987

FUEL RESERVOIR LEAKS

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PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986

REAR SUSPENSION SEPARATION

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DODGE CHARGER - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the DODGE CHARGER across all model years (1966, 2025).

157 Total Recalls

8,211 Total Complaints

4 Investigations

355 Reported Crashes

316 Reported Fires

10 Reported Deaths

DODGE CHARGER - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	0	7	View
2025	2	43	View
2024	2	19	View
2023	2	46	View
2022	3	19	View
2021	2	40	View
2020	3	74	View
2019	5	161	View
2018	6	167	View
2017	4	194	View
2016	6	264	View
2015	8	197	View
2014	10	529	View
2013	8	489	View
2012	14	957	View
2011	11	1,037	View
2010	6	303	View
2009	6	229	View
2008	5	835	View
2007	5	678	View
2006 (current)	5	1,904
2001	0	4	View
1987	2	0	View
1986	3	0	View
1985	3	13	View
1984	2	1	View
1983	1	0	View
1978	1	0	View
1977	2	0	View
1976	2	0	View
1975	2	0	View
1974	1	0	View
1973	7	0	View
1972	2	0	View
1971	5	0	View
1970	1	1	View
1968	5	0	View
1967	3	0	View
1966	2	0	View

Other DODGE Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
DURANGO	234	19,190	View
CARAVAN	213	14,304	View
GRAND CARAVAN	203	18,754	View
RAM	176	5,521	View
DAKOTA	153	9,250	View
CHALLENGER	102	2,357	View
STRATUS	94	3,621	View
RAM 3500	91	3,817	View

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