2006 Dodge Magnum Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 321 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 2% of the 321 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“While I was attempting to remove contents from the trunk of my vehicle, the trunk released itself without pressure or force and hit me in the head. I was taken to the hospital and treated for contusions to the head. I sustained bleeding and bruising to the head. The current and failure mileages were 105,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10487939, filed 2012-12, 105,000 miles“The car was wrecked really bad. Front end a back was damaged mainly the frame of the car front end also the trunk was pushed in and the rightside rear light is damaged alittle inside was messed up power seats don't work properly. Also at times it don't move at all it was sold to me like this at a really unfair price of 17,999. They need to be locked in jail for such a scam and ripped me off. Also these people are stone hearted crooks. Please help this is not right and this has to be against the law.”
NHTSA complaint #10526290, filed 2013-07, 5,700 miles“I have never received any recall for chrysler for the Dodge Magnum 2006 since I had it for 6 yrs+exited the freeway, and made turn to head towards my designated location. As soon as I cross over the first light ( going the speed limit) my vehicle lost control and accelerated more speed without me able to control the steering wheel causing the car to jerk all over the street. (unable to control steering and brake). Lost control went off the road instantly hit a tree and spun several times until I hit another tree,and that is what made the vehicle crash and come to a stop.”
NHTSA complaint #10482293, filed 2012-10, 160,000 miles“The front end had to be welded back together and the it is pretty messed up. And front wheels bar might come a loose when turning is made hard. You can see where it was fix at on the bottom in the front the frame was wreck pretty hard.”
NHTSA complaint #10526287, filed 2013-07, 78,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Magnum. The contact stated that the gear shifter could not be shifted from park. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but the VIN did not qualify for repairs under NHTSA campaign id number: 05v460000 (power train:automatic transmission). In addition, while attempting to close the trunk, the trunk would slam shut abruptly and abnormally. The contact was concerned that the trunk lid would slam on a person's head, causing injury. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired by the dealer. The failure and the current mileage was 26,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10443203, filed 2012-01, 26,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Body and structure: 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 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 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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