2006 Dodge Magnum vs 2006 Ford Freestyle
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 Dodge Magnum | 2006 Ford Freestyle |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 321 | 1,300 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 65 | 23 |
| Investigations | 4 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 16 | 42 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 10 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–21 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,000 mi | 75,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Magnum | Ford Freestyle |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 602 |
| Power Train | 67 | 484 |
| Engine | 85 | 114 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 21 | 144 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 51 | 85 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 62 | 53 |
| Electrical System | 31 | 84 |
| Air Bags | 48 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 130 | 228 |
| Hesitation / surging | 13 | 417 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 50 |
| Check engine light | 10 | 86 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 14 |
| Overheating | 5 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 14 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 8 |
2006 Dodge Magnum
2006 Ford Freestyle
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.