2006 DODGE CHARGER Structure Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Structure Issues in the 2006 DODGE CHARGER
2 structure complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 DODGE CHARGER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structure Complaints
2006 DODGE CHARGER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD A TRANSMISSION LEAK, AND IT SHUDDERED, THE SUN ROOF RATTLED AND THE SIDE TRIM FELL OFF. A FORMER TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST, INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THE CONDENSATION DRAIN FOR THE AIR CONDITION DRIPPED ONTO THE TRANSMISSION AND POOLED AROUND THE TRANSMISSION FILLER TUBE. WHEN THE VEHICLE REACHED A 140,000 MILES, IT BEGAN EMITTING WHITE SMOKE, TO THE POINT WHERE THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO SEE OUT OF HIS REAR VIEW MIRROR. AN INSPECTION REVEALED THE VALVE SEAT OF THE #3 CYLINDER HAD DROPPED OUT, SMASHING TWO LARGE HOLES ONE ON EACH SIDE OF THE PISTON, THE SIZE OF A QUARTER. THERE WAS ALSO A HAIRLINE CRACK ACROSS THE APEX OF THE PISTON HOLE-TO-HOLE, THE DEBRIS HAD PUMMELED THE CYLINDER HEAD. ALSO, DEBRIS FROM THE DAMAGE HAD BEEN SUCKED BACK INTO THE INLET MANIFOLD DEPOSITING...
I WAS IN THE CENTER LANE OF TRAFFIC WHEN I NOTICED A CAR COMING UP FROM BEHIND ME. TO AVOID GETTING HIT I ATTEMPTED TO THROTTLE DOWN ON THE GAS PEDAL TO PASS A CAR IN THE SLOW LANE AND GET IN FRONT OF HIM TO AVOID THE SPEEDER COMING UP BEHIND ME. IN DOING SO I HEARD A SNAPPING SOUND. I WAS ABLE TO GET IN THE RIGHT LANE(SLOW LANE) AND PULL INTO A RESTAURANT PARKING LOT. I GOT OUT OF MY CAR AND TO MY AMAZEMENT SAW MY ENTIRE GAS PEDAL ASSEMBLY LYING ON THE FLOOR OF MY CAR. I WAS ALSO AMAZED TO SEE THAT THE ENTIRE MOUNTING BRACKET FOR THE GAS PEDAL IS MADE OF EITHER A PLASTIC OR RESIN COMPOUND AND FROM WHAT I CAN TELL SO IS THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY. THIS DOES NOT SEEM LIKE A STRONG ENOUGH MATERIAL TO BE USED ON SUCH...
Other 2006 DODGE CHARGER Problem Areas
Engine
386 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
305 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
210 complaints
Power Train
176 complaints
Electrical System
142 complaints
Air Bags
101 complaints
Steering
79 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
51 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
47 complaints
Unknown Or Other
47 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
44 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
33 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
32 complaints
Service Brakes
25 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
18 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
16 complaints
Exterior Lighting
16 complaints
Suspension
15 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
11 complaints
Suspensionfront
10 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
8 complaints
Wheels
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
7 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
6 complaints
Tires
6 complaints
Equipment
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
4 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
3 complaints
Interior Lighting
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
3 complaints
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
3 complaints
Visibility
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Parking Brake
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
2 complaints
Structurebody
2 complaints
Structurebodytrunk Lid
2 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
2 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemthrottlebodymanifold
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Otherunknown
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint