YearToAvoid

2006 Dodge Charger Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 139 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2006 Dodge Charger, 11% of all 1,294 complaints for this model year. That is the highest brake complaint count among 19 Charger model years. These complaints report 4 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 16,234 miles.

Brakes complaints
139
11% of 1,294
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
16,234 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2006 Dodge Charger brake complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 14, 2005, latest Apr 10, 2025.

2006 Dodge Charger brakes complaints: complaints filed per quarter252005 Q42007 Q42009 Q32012 Q42014 Q42017 Q12018 Q4
139 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2005 Q4 to 2025 Q2; peak 2006 Q4 (25).

Brakes recalls for the 2006 Dodge Charger

  1. NHTSA 06V149000May 3, 2006Brakes44,367 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic

    Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.7 liter engines and mk25e braking systems may exhibit inadequate clearance between the rear brake tubes and the exhaust gas recirculation tube. Contact between the brake tubes and exhaust gas recirculation tube over an extended period of time may cause the brake tubes to wear through and cause a brake fluid leak.

    Risk: This can result in a decrease of braking force and the potential for an engine compartment fire.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear brake tubes for damage and replace them free of charge. A clip will also be installed to secure the brake tubes to the right front shock tower to maintain proper clearance to the exhaust gas recirculation tube. The recall began on june 26, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Brakes complaints by Charger model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2006139 (11%)
  2. 200749 (9%)
  3. 200831 (5%)
  4. 20097 (4%)
  5. 201011 (5%)
  6. 201183 (12%)
  7. 201272 (11%)
  8. 201333 (9%)
  9. 201440 (12%)
  10. 201517 (13%)
  11. 201611 (6%)
  12. 20179 (7%)
  13. 20187 (6%)
  14. 201912 (10%)
  15. 20200 (0%)
  16. 20210 (0%)
  17. 20220 (0%)
  18. 20236 (23%)
  19. 20240 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Dodge Charger have brake problems?
NHTSA has 139 owner complaints about the brake in the 2006 Dodge Charger, 11% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 16,234 miles.
Which Dodge Charger year has the most brake complaints?
The 2006 Dodge Charger has the most brake complaints (139), compared with 139 for the 2006.
Is there a brake recall for the 2006 Dodge Charger?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Dodge Charger concerns the brake: 06V149000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.