2006 Dodge Charger Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA has 218 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2006 Dodge Charger, 17% of all 1,294 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest transmission complaint count among 19 Charger model years. Median mileage at failure: 79,450 miles.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 218
- 17% of 1,294
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 79,450 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
When 2006 Dodge Charger transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 26, 2005, latest Apr 18, 2025.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2006 Dodge Charger
- NHTSA 08V583000Nov 6, 2008Transmission & Powertrain20,283 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift
Chrysler is recalling 20,283 my 2006-2009 charger and magnum vehicles built with the police package and equipped with a column shifter. The gearshift cable may become disengaged from the steering column mounting bracket and cause an incorrect transmission gearshift position display.
Risk: This could allow the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction startling the driver, and cause a crash without warning.
Remedy: Dealers will add a redundant locking mechanism to the gearshift cable at the mounting bracket to ensure proper retention and shift linkage function. The recall began on november 10, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- NHTSA 05V460000Oct 6, 2005Transmission & Powertrain256,409 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission
On certain pickup trucks, sport utility and passenger vehicles equipped with 42rle automatic transmissions, the cup plug that retains the park pawl anchor shaft may be improperly installed. If the shaft moves out of position, the vehicle may not be able to achieve 'park' position.
Risk: If this occurs and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll away and cause a crash without warning.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the transmissions and install a bracket to ensure the park pawl anchor shaft is retained in the proper position. The recall began on november 28, 2005. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Charger model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2006 Dodge Charger have transmission problems?
- NHTSA has 218 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2006 Dodge Charger, 17% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 79,450 miles.
- Which Dodge Charger year has the most transmission complaints?
- The 2007 Dodge Charger has the most transmission complaints (220), compared with 218 for the 2006.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2006 Dodge Charger?
- Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2006 Dodge Charger concern the transmission: 08V583000 and 05V460000.