2006 Dodge Charger drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 177 complaints for the 2006 Dodge Charger, 9% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 177 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 81,000 miles 155 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 10 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 26 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 32 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 40 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 17 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 8 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 6 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 4 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 4 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Of the 155 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 81,000 miles, and 26% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the drivetrain & axles complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
1.multi cylinder misfires, resulting in the inability to accelerate, rough idle and engine failure. 2. Approximately every 4 to 6 weeks and 3 times over the last 2 weeks. 3. Service to the vehicle 10 times, replacing shift module,valve keepers, combustion chamber cleaning (twice), cam seal,rocker arm, both exh., rocker rails and pedestals.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge charger. The contact stated that the transmission interlock lever was defective. While driving at an unknown speed, the shift lever remained in the park position. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Dodge Charger
- Fuel system 521 complaints
- Engine 447 complaints
- Brakes 152 complaints
- Electrical system 146 complaints
- Air bags 103 complaints
- Steering 90 complaints
- Cruise control 52 complaints
- Transmission 45 complaints