2006 Dodge Charger power train problems
218 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2006 Dodge Charger — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Apr 18, 2025
“My 2006 Dodge Charger R/T HEMI 5.7 has experienced multiple breakdowns in my transmission. Come to find out it is actually a Mercedes Benz transmission. Replaced multiple times after getting towed multiple times for transmission going out. Totally unacceptable.”
filed Jun 2, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Power TrainCampaign 08V583000 · Nov 6, 2008
- ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 42RLE…Campaign 05V460000 · Oct 6, 2005
Related service bulletins
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…
9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 7, 2021
Power Train problems in other Charger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Charger | 9 | 35% |
| 2021 Charger | 5 | 16% |
| 2019 Charger | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Charger | 10 | 8% |
| 2017 Charger | 17 | 13% |
| 2016 Charger | 25 | 14% |
| 2015 Charger | 32 | 24% |
| 2014 Charger | 60 | 17% |
| 2013 Charger | 48 | 13% |
| 2012 Charger | 65 | 10% |
| 2011 Charger | 21 | 3% |
| 2010 Charger | 19 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Dodge Charger
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.