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2006 Dodge Magnum Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
21about this part
Share
7%of 321 total for the year
Median mileage
49,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 7% of the 321 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

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

“Whenever I fill my gas tank, the vehicle will stall within one or two blocks from gas pumps. It can happen at 20 miles an hour or less. It can happen entering a highway at 50 miles per hour. The car will start right up and will normally run fine after stalling. On one or two occasions it stalled twice after a fill up. Lately it happens after each fill up regardless of gas station or brand of gas.”

NHTSA complaint #10567237, filed 2014-02, 80,000 miles

“Sudden engine stall mostly few miles after fuel charge. This problems were happened from several months ago, and becoming more frequent almost every fuel charge. When stall engine, it's difficult restart few minutes. One case sudden stall at driving makes me panic loosing power assist of steering and brake, almost hit side walk at my neighborhood. Asked dealership to see and made some repair for fuel injection, EGR valve. But problem was not fixed. It's very dangerous.”

NHTSA complaint #10567254, filed 2014-02, 57,535 miles

“Over the course of the past six months, my engine has missed and stalled after refueling. This occurs after each refueling and is a safety concern as there is no warning then the stall may occur. I've now incurred a very large expense of $2,340 to repair the problem. This is quite obviously a problem that chrysler is aware of and I understand the matter is being investigated. I hope that car owners such as me will be reimbursed for the expense of this costly repair.”

NHTSA complaint #10554012, filed 2013-11, 100,000 miles

“I started to hear a tapping from the engine and the rpms would drop as I sat at a traffic light. I thought I might have an oil pressure problem. I took it to a garage and the mechanic checked the oil pressure. Which was ok. Then he said I had a bad lifter-rocker arm.”

NHTSA complaint #10221105, filed 2008-03, 21,190 miles

“The same day I bought the vehicle the oil light was on, next day off, complain to the dealer...it went to the shop ...they couldn't find anything...next day light back on..they sent it to the shop again.....next day guess what, yes light back on..they don't have a clue....this is crazy.....someone messed up.....need to be corrected.....not asking for blood, just fix my car....will this kill my family? Who the heck knows!!!! It's a manufacturer problem that needs attention.”

NHTSA complaint #10215717, filed 2008-01, 85,778 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200855%
200798%
2006217%
2005284%

Other parts of the 2006 Dodge Magnum

Fuel system
112 complaintsEngine
85 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
67 complaintsAir bags
48 complaintsElectrical system
31 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsBrakes
11 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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