2006 DODGE MAGNUM — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

454

Owner Complaints

26 Crashes 2 Fires 1 Death

5

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

6

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2006 DODGE MAGNUM

The 2006 DODGE MAGNUM has received a total of 454 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (85 complaints), Fuelpropulsion System (62 complaints), and Fuel System Gasoline (51 complaints).

Recalls for the 2006 DODGE MAGNUM

NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2006 DODGE MAGNUM, potentially affecting up to 9,046,498 vehicles.

Recall 16V352000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

| 4,648,270 vehicles affected

Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012...

Consequence: These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag...

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Recall 15V313000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

| 4,077,169 vehicles affected

Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage...

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator,...

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Recall 08V583000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

| 20,283 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: 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.

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Recall 06V149000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

| 44,367 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: 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...

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Recall 05V460000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

| 256,409 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: 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.

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Owner Complaints for the 2006 DODGE MAGNUM

454 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 DODGE MAGNUM. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Engine
Complaints: 85 1 Crash 1 Fire 1 Injury
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 62 1 Crash
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 51
Air Bags
Complaints: 48 8 Crashes 9 Injuries 1 Death
Power Train
Complaints: 47 1 Crash
Electrical System
Complaints: 29
Steering
Complaints: 20 3 Crashes 2 Injuries
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 18 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 12 1 Crash 1 Fire
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 10
Service Brakes
Complaints: 8 1 Crash 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 7 1 Crash
Suspension
Complaints: 7 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 5
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 5
Structurebody
Complaints: 4 3 Crashes 3 Injuries
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 3
Tires
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 2
Equipment
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 2
Seat Belts
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 2
Wheels
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytrunk Lid
Complaints: 1
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 1
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11639532 | ENGINE | | N/A miles
vehicle engine codes were all corrected properly in hopes of fixing the stalling issues. the vehicle was seemingly better for a few days. upon driving the vehicle on the highway at normal highway speed, the vehicle suddenly began flickering and shutting off and on. the vehicle would shut off and on rapidly. each time the vehicle turned back on it would accelerate causing the vehicle to jolt forward and stop rapidly. the car would not allow me to brake safely. the vehicle behind was within inches of a collision but their quick response to slam on their brakes and swerved to the shoulder thankfully missed. this is not an isolated event. speaking to other hemi 5.7 vehicle owners this is a very common issue. I had a baby in a carseat in the backseat who was jolted around slamming the back of his head into his car seat. this is so dangerously unsafe. not dealership can find the problem even after replacing every part possible on these vehicles.
#11639532 | SERVICE BRAKES | | N/A miles
vehicle engine codes were all corrected properly in hopes of fixing the stalling issues. the vehicle was seemingly better for a few days. upon driving the vehicle on the highway at normal highway speed, the vehicle suddenly began flickering and shutting off and on. the vehicle would shut off and on rapidly. each time the vehicle turned back on it would accelerate causing the vehicle to jolt forward and stop rapidly. the car would not allow me to brake safely. the vehicle behind was within inches of a collision but their quick response to slam on their brakes and swerved to the shoulder thankfully missed. this is not an isolated event. speaking to other hemi 5.7 vehicle owners this is a very common issue. I had a baby in a carseat in the backseat who was jolted around slamming the back of his head into his car seat. this is so dangerously unsafe. not dealership can find the problem even after replacing every part possible on these vehicles.
#11639532 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
vehicle engine codes were all corrected properly in hopes of fixing the stalling issues. the vehicle was seemingly better for a few days. upon driving the vehicle on the highway at normal highway speed, the vehicle suddenly began flickering and shutting off and on. the vehicle would shut off and on rapidly. each time the vehicle turned back on it would accelerate causing the vehicle to jolt forward and stop rapidly. the car would not allow me to brake safely. the vehicle behind was within inches of a collision but their quick response to slam on their brakes and swerved to the shoulder thankfully missed. this is not an isolated event. speaking to other hemi 5.7 vehicle owners this is a very common issue. I had a baby in a carseat in the backseat who was jolted around slamming the back of his head into his car seat. this is so dangerously unsafe. not dealership can find the problem even after replacing every part possible on these vehicles.
#11637821 | AIR BAGS | | N/A miles Crash
Air bag light was flashing and contact Dodge multiple times to inquire and fix recall however all I was offered was a gift card but no sort of transaction while vehicle was being fixed and was told I would receive follow up to make arrangements to get everything fixed however never had received any follow up and finally like I had told and showed the dealer probably the bag was going to deploy luckily I was the only person in the vehicle the passenger side airbag deployed and caused me to go off road into rail totaling vehicle it was no injuries or damages to any other property however vehicle was total loss and had a car person pick it up so I wouldn’t occur any cost leaving vehicle abandoned or in a storage facility when I contacted recall customer care for dodge and told them what happened now their excuse is a investigation however before this incident they have had ample time and many opportunities to check the vehicle just to be pushed off with a bunch of excuses to not provide ample conversation for inconvenience and the losses accrued due to their Faulty unsafe vehicle that could have cost someone life due to donor drive recall
#11610165 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | N/A miles
This is the second time I have been stuck on the side of the road showing that my car has a quarter tank of gas and it just dies on me. I was rescued with some fuel and it started right back up again. Upon checking for recalls for this issue, I came across some 2005 to 2006 Dodge magnums or chargers with fuel tank recalls. I called Chrysler and they are saying my vin does not apply to the fuel tank recall. How is it, I am having the same exact issue as those vin’s affected by this recall. I think it is something to look into. I have gone on Dodge forums and read people’s stories about the same issue as I am having and I am sure they are unaware of the steps they can take with the NHTSA to file a complaint where an investigation could be imminent. Please advise. This has happened more than once so now I consider an empty tank when I am at a quarter tank reading on my gas meter.

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Safety Rating for the 2006 DODGE MAGNUM

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 DODGE MAGNUM in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 DODGE MAGNUM

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2006 DODGE MAGNUM. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

0700107 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

INSTALL A HIGH CAPACITY COOLING FAN. *KB

1801307 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

MIL ILLUMINATION - DTC PO300 - MULTIPLE CYLINDER MISFIRE. *KB

0801506 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

DUE TO A SOFTWARE ISSUE IN THE FCM, SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ILLUMINATED APPROACH, FOG LAMPS AND/OR REAR WIPER OPERATION. *TT

05023 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

RELIEVE TENSION IN LEFT DOWNSTREAM OXYGEN SENSOR WIRING. *TT

2101405 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

CLICKING SOUND FROM REAR OF VEHICLE AFTER ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. *TT

1481 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

SEAT BELT TIGHTENING DOWN WHILE DRIVING - BEFORE REPLACING THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR..... *TT

NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 DODGE MAGNUM

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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