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Vehicle speed controlPart report

2006 Dodge Magnum Vehicle speed control Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
2%of 321 total for the year
Median mileage
81,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 2% of the 321 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,000 miles.

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.

“Vehicle stalled shortly after refueling when beginning to accelerate after having been stopped at intersection. This problem continued to occur regularly after refueling. It occurred both when the vehicle is stopped and also while in motion. Restarting the vehicle was sometimes difficult. Once restarted the vehicle frequently surged while driving for several minutes of operation until returning to normal. This problem and its associated symptoms should be considered as a safety risk. As of april 2013, I no longer own this vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #10557546, filed 2013-12, 110,000 miles

“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

“After filling the gas tank, the car stalled at the next 3 intersections and ran rough once on moderate acceleration. No engine codes or warning lights appeared. Engine was able to be restarted nut only when depressing the accelerator pedal slightly. Would not re-start otherwise. Problem resolved itself after about 15 minutes of operation. Since then, issue has re-surfaced approximately 6 times with similar symptoms; occasionally with engine stalling while the car is slowing down but still moving. All time are associated with the first few minutes of operation after filling the gas tank.”

NHTSA complaint #10552029, filed 2013-11, 92,000 miles

“- the contact owns a 2006 Dodge. The esp, electronic stabilization package failed when driving at 5 MPH. Whenthe tire slipped a little when accelerating, the throttle failed and the vehicle did not move forward, but the engine continued to run. For approximately 3 to 5 seconds the throttle would not release gas and the vehicle would not move forward. The mechanic and the star engineer stated that the vehicle was operating normally. The failure has occurred approximately 50 times, and occurred every time the vehiclewas driven. The current and failure mileage were both 15,000. Updated 03/19/07.”

NHTSA complaint #10183476, filed 2007-02, 15,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Magnum. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, a unknown warning indicator illuminated as the transmission began to jerk continuously. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the engine was turned off. After restarting, the vehicle resumed normally for fifteen minutes then the failure recurred. The failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on three separate occasions. The throttle body was replaced twice and engine coil once. …”

NHTSA complaint #10862131, filed 2016-04, 123,000 miles

Vehicle speed control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200811%
200733%
200662%
2005163%

Other parts of the 2006 Dodge Magnum

Fuel system
112 complaints
Engine
85 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
67 complaints
Air bags
48 complaints
Electrical system
31 complaints
Engine cooling
21 complaints
Steering
21 complaints
Brakes
11 complaints
Other or unknown
10 complaints
Suspension
10 complaints
Exterior lighting
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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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