2006 Dodge Magnum Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 3%of 321 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 3% of the 321 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving when the vehicle failed to accelerate over 55 MPH (sometimes it would not go over 35 MPH). The failure resolved temporarily when the vehicle was restarted. When this does occur the electronic throttle position and traction control light both come on and the car revs up loudly until it is shut off. It is dangerous when you are going 65-70 MPH on the highway and the car drops down to 35 MPH. Now that the weather is colder it happens more often including as soon as you start the car. There also is a lot of shaking while on the highway or while braking. …”
NHTSA complaint #10490910, filed 2013-01, 70,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Magnum. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to completely stop the vehicle. In addition, the ABS and esp warning lights illuminated continuously. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10894616, filed 2016-08, 200,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Magnum. The contact stated that the service brakes light illuminated on the instrument panel. Immediately following the warning indicator, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 136,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10725532, filed 2015-06, 136,000 miles“vehicle engine codes were all corrected properly in hopes of fixing the stalling issues. the vehicle was seemingly better for a few days. upon driving the vehicle on the highway at normal highway speed, the vehicle suddenly began flickering and shutting off and on. the vehicle would shut off and on rapidly. each time the vehicle turned back on it would accelerate causing the vehicle to jolt forward and stop rapidly. the car would not allow me to brake safely. …”
NHTSA complaint #11639532, filed 2025-01“The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Magnum. The contact stated the rotors began to shake while the vehicle was driving 60 MPH. The vehicle began to shake and became very difficult to drive when the brakes were applied. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic to have the rotors change twice in the last two years. The contact has called the manufacturer regarding the failure. The contact stated the faulty rotors could potentially cause a crash to occur. The failure mileage was 120,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10402165, filed 2011-05, 120,000 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 Magnum 2006, Chrysler 300 2006, Dodge Charger 2006
Related service bulletins
- 10021688Apr 13, 2007Police brake front pad lining life and noise.
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Dodge Magnum
112 complaintsEngine
85 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
67 complaintsAir bags
48 complaintsElectrical system
31 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Dodge Magnum
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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