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2006 Dodge Magnum Steering Problems

NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 7% of all 321 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest steering complaint count among 5 Magnum model years. These complaints report 3 crashes and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 78,000 miles.

Steering complaints
21
7% of 321 complaints
All complaints this year
321
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
78,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Dodge Magnum steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 11, 2007, latest Jan 16, 2023.

2006 Dodge Magnum steering complaints: complaints filed per month2Jan 2007Apr 2008Dec 2010Apr 2013Feb 2014Oct 2014Jan 2023
21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2007 to Jan 2023; peak Aug 2008 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2006 Dodge Magnum

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Magnum model year

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

  1. 200548 (8%)
  2. 200621 (7%)
  3. 20074 (4%)
  4. 20085 (5%)
  5. 20090 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Dodge Magnum have steering problems?
NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about the steering in the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 7% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 78,000 miles.
Which Dodge Magnum year has the most steering complaints?
The 2005 Dodge Magnum has the most steering complaints (48), compared with 21 for the 2006.
Is there a steering recall for the 2006 Dodge Magnum?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Dodge Magnum is classified under steering. 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.