2006 Dodge Charger Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 124about this part
- Share
- 10%of 1,294 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,250miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 124 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Dodge Charger, 10% of the 1,294 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,250 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My car shuts off when sitting in traffic also car does not cut back on until after 3 tries its also shut off after u put gas in the car in stall at idle it also shuts down sometime while driving I have a daughter who is only 6 this is very dangerous for call to shut off in traffic I'm scared don't no what to do or why I'm have in this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10701547, filed 2015-03, 208,456 miles“After I filled up on gas I drove out of the station and a block later while traveling 35 MPH my car completely turned off and the oil light came on. I could not steer or brake. I got out of the road put it in park and it started right up. I decided to drive two blocks farther to the oil change place and it did it again just died while driving down a busy street but started right up. I took it to a mechanic who could not find any codes or any problems.”
NHTSA complaint #11074058, filed 2018-02, 99,000 miles“Has anyone else had issues with their brakes seeming to lock up and airbag light in dash coming on after r25 recall repair???? Dealer refuses to address these problems without me paying for diagnositics to be run first & I don't have $100+ to pay out of pocket. These issues started the day I drove it home after getting the recall repaired.... .. Help?!?!! I paid for new brakes bc I figured it could be strictly coincidence, but the light & beeping too?!? No way!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10874243, filed 2016-06, 164,000 miles“I was driving my car on 1/1/2015 and it just cut off and wouldn't crank back, I was glad I was turning on my street, and the back right e- brakes came apart and tore up, when I also make a right or left turn the steering section makes a funny noise, and the engine light will not cut off. I am on disability and receive very low income of $721 and I am taking care of two children out of that and I am 59 years old, so can you all please help me get my car back on the road, please.”
NHTSA complaint #10671222, filed 2015-01, 124,850 miles“Upon braking, I experience vibrations in the steering. Took to a dealer who examined my wheels and determination is warped front rotors. I have 16, 000 miles on my car and warped rotors? Service manager advised to replace rotors at consumer expense. I feel as many other Dodge Charger owners with the same problem, it is a manufacturer defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10204664, filed 2007-10, 16,234 milesRelated recalls
- 06V149000May 3, 2006Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.7 liter engines and mk25e braking systems may exhibit inadequate clearance between the rear brake tubes and the…Covers: Dodge Charger 2006, Chrysler 300 2006, Dodge Magnum 2006
Related service bulletins
- 10021688Apr 13, 2007Police brake front pad lining life and noise.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | 23% |
| 2019 | 12 | 10% |
| 2018 | 6 | 5% |
| 2017 | 5 | 4% |
| 2016 | 8 | 4% |
| 2015 | 15 | 11% |
| 2014 | 35 | 10% |
| 2013 | 16 | 4% |
| 2012 | 46 | 7% |
| 2011 | 53 | 8% |
| 2010 | 7 | 3% |
| 2009 | 6 | 3% |
| 2008 | 17 | 3% |
| 2007 | 43 | 8% |
| 2006 | 124 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2006 Dodge Charger
516 complaintsEngine
388 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
218 complaintsElectrical system
145 complaintsAir bags
103 complaintsSteering
89 complaintsEngine cooling
63 complaintsVehicle speed control
52 complaintsOther or unknown
49 complaintsSuspension
27 complaintsExterior lighting
20 complaintsElectronic stability control
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Dodge Charger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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