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2006 Dodge Magnum Electrical system Problems

Complaints
31about this part
Share
10%of 321 total for the year
Median mileage
74,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 31 complaints about the electrical system of the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 10% of the 321 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,000 miles.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Dash lights and head lights flickering or going completely out at night while driving. When I googled the problem. There were numerous Dodge owners with the same issue. I went to the dealer and was informed it was a computer problem and would need replaced ($550.00) is the cost for the new computer!!!”

NHTSA complaint #10892883, filed 2016-08, 46,000 miles

“I filled the tank with gas, started to exit the station and the engine stalled. The out of fuel light came on even though it was full and it continued to stall and sputter. It has now happened three times since this first event and it is my understanding that this is a problem with this engine type.”

NHTSA complaint #10568396, filed 2014-02, 63,000 miles

“I have been having major issue with my Magnum stalling. It stalls after I fill up on gas, if I drive alot during the day it stalls alot at night,and it happens at all speeds. I have been stuck at major intersections freeways, freeway entrances and exits. Its not a great feeling fearing every time you drive especially the way people drive in los angeles. This is getting out of control and I have no option but to drive it. I am afraid of getting in a deadly accident because of this issue please help.”

NHTSA complaint #10604495, filed 2014-06, 150,000 miles

“While driving, without warning the following will happen simultaneously: dashboard gauges drop to zero (MPH,gas level,temp,RPM), the idiot lights all come on and if the heat (blower) is on it will stop operating and heated seats turn off. This lasts for 2 seconds and then everything resets except the heated seats which you have to turn on again. This can happen once or several times in rapid succession. I have had this occur winter, spring summer and fall. I think it's a computer problem as something controls all these functions.”

NHTSA complaint #10592892, filed 2014-05, 87,000 miles

“I was driving at night and I realized that my lights were flickering and flashing without me having to touch anything. First I thought I had fuses issues or some type of bad connection. It wasn't the case because I brought the car to the mechanics and they couldn't find a bad connection. I took back the car but the situation was getting worst o he point that the light can stay off for more then 10 seconds in the middle of the highway and suddenly comeback on. Also it will keep doing that through the whole trip. …”

NHTSA complaint #10509424, filed 2013-04, 84,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20086772%
200766%
20063110%
2005548%

Other parts of the 2006 Dodge Magnum

Fuel system
112 complaints
Engine
85 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
67 complaints
Air bags
48 complaints
Engine cooling
21 complaints
Steering
21 complaints
Brakes
11 complaints
Other or unknown
10 complaints
Suspension
10 complaints
Exterior lighting
6 complaints
Vehicle speed control
6 complaints
Body 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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