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2006 Dodge Magnum Engine Problems

NHTSA has 109 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 34% of all 321 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest engine complaint count among 5 Magnum model years. These complaints report 2 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 80,214 miles.

Engine complaints
109
34% of 321 complaints
All complaints this year
321
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
80,214 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Dodge Magnum engine complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 26, 2005, latest Jan 30, 2025.

2006 Dodge Magnum engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter182005 Q32008 Q22012 Q32014 Q12015 Q32017 Q12018 Q32025 Q1
109 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2005 Q3 to 2025 Q1; peak 2014 Q1 (18).

Engine recalls for the 2006 Dodge Magnum

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Magnum model year

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

  1. 2005125 (20%)
  2. 2006109 (34%)
  3. 200723 (21%)
  4. 200818 (19%)
  5. 20090 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Dodge Magnum have engine problems?
NHTSA has 109 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 34% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 80,214 miles.
Which Dodge Magnum year has the most engine complaints?
The 2005 Dodge Magnum has the most engine complaints (125), compared with 109 for the 2006.
Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Dodge Magnum?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Dodge Magnum is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

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.