2006 Dodge Charger Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 63about this part
- Share
- 5%of 1,294 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 63 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2006 Dodge Charger, 5% of the 1,294 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was stopped at a red light and my light turned green but I was yielding to turn left when I stepped on the gas and my car stalled in the center of the intersection. I quickly turned off the car and re started it and it turned back on. I was able to get out of the intersection before I was hit. I was extremely scared. And since then it seems to stall a lot when l am idling at a light or at a drive through window. This is extremely annoying and dangerous. Please help me.”
NHTSA complaint #10683419, filed 2015-02, 128,000 miles“06 Dodge Charger with 33,000 miles. Car has began to violently shake and engine light will begin blinking while almost stopped at a stop light or fully stopped. I have to shut the car off stopped at an intersection for a short time and then restart to get out of the intersection. I do not see how this can possible be safe for my passengers(3 & 7 yr old), myself or other cars. This has occurred 4 times since may 2008. …”
NHTSA complaint #10237033, filed 2008-08, 31,876 miles“After fill up my car stalls at stop signs and when making turns. I have to stop to get it started then it runs rough for awhile. This had happen a week before then the same thing happens.”
NHTSA complaint #10552655, filed 2013-11, 52,879 miles“Rocker arm ticking in engine to soon for that kind of mechanical problem to happen. When I went to the dealer 5 other people were their with the same problem. I also looked online hundreds of others have same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10395319, filed 2011-04, 83,000 miles“Driving to the beach, suddenly all warning lights on dashboard came on, then engine shut off, loss of power, then thick white smoke coming from hood, then flames underneath the car, then within a minute the car was completely engulfed, destroying the engine compartment, and front seat, dashboard & windshield blew out... Scariest thing ever.! I nearly escaped in time, lucky to have not been burned, lucky I got out alive... There should be a recall Dodge Charger r/t hemi, 2006 (5.7 liter)”
NHTSA complaint #10437677, filed 2011-11, 91,100 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10223854Sep 7, 2016Service - 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…
- 10191460Feb 26, 2016Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
- 10121927Jan 26, 2016NAG1 (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…
- 10229181Feb 12, 2015Part 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…
- 10223602Feb 12, 2015Part 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…
- 10223599Feb 11, 2015Part Description: Valve Body Assembly Issue Description: Valve body design was changed between 2010MY and 2011MY applications. To prevent mix matching valve bodies and solenoid…
- 10041252Jun 1, 2011Chrysler service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. The radiator cooling fans may separate during operation and damage the radiator.
- 10023131Sep 13, 2007This bulletin involves the replacement of mechanical clips for the intake manifold runner swirl valve linkage.
- 10021686Apr 17, 2007Mil illumination due to egr position sensor dtc - p0404, p0405, p0406.
- 10021414Mar 2, 2007Install a high capacity cooling fan.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 2 | 2% |
| 2016 | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 3 | 0% |
| 2011 | 10 | 1% |
| 2010 | 16 | 7% |
| 2009 | 10 | 6% |
| 2008 | 15 | 2% |
| 2007 | 37 | 7% |
| 2006 | 63 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2006 Dodge Charger
516 complaintsEngine
388 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
218 complaintsElectrical system
145 complaintsBrakes
124 complaintsAir bags
103 complaintsSteering
89 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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