Dodge Charger 2006–2010
6th generation (first modern rear-drive sedan) · LX
NHTSA data through 12 August 20263,949 complaints, 3,049 with mileageMethod
On this generation, failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 50,000 and 110,700 miles.
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 200,000+ — 57 complaints (1.9%), plotted separately
- 10%
- 17,144
- 25%
- 50,000
- Median
- 82,000
- 75%
- 110,700
- 90%
- 150,000
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–5,000 | 158 | 5.2% |
| 5,000–10,000 | 60 | 2.0% |
| 10,000–15,000 | 57 | 1.9% |
| 15,000–20,000 | 56 | 1.8% |
| 20,000–25,000 | 55 | 1.8% |
| 25,000–30,000 | 65 | 2.1% |
| 30,000–35,000 | 61 | 2.0% |
| 35,000–40,000 | 69 | 2.3% |
| 40,000–45,000 | 88 | 2.9% |
| 45,000–50,000 | 85 | 2.8% |
| 50,000–55,000 | 108 | 3.5% |
| 55,000–60,000 | 88 | 2.9% |
| 60,000–65,000 | 91 | 3.0% |
| 65,000–70,000 | 112 | 3.7% |
| 70,000–75,000 | 125 | 4.1% |
| 75,000–80,000 | 137 | 4.5% |
| 80,000–85,000 | 174 | 5.7% |
| 85,000–90,000 | 128 | 4.2% |
| 90,000–95,000 | 166 | 5.4% |
| 95,000–100,000 | 115 | 3.8% |
| 100,000–105,000 | 143 | 4.7% |
| 105,000–110,000 | 85 | 2.8% |
| 110,000–115,000 | 108 | 3.5% |
| 115,000–120,000 | 52 | 1.7% |
| 120,000–125,000 | 97 | 3.2% |
| 125,000–130,000 | 53 | 1.7% |
| 130,000–135,000 | 44 | 1.4% |
| 135,000–140,000 | 63 | 2.1% |
| 140,000–145,000 | 63 | 2.1% |
| 145,000–150,000 | 33 | 1.1% |
| 150,000–155,000 | 50 | 1.6% |
| 155,000–160,000 | 26 | 0.9% |
| 160,000–165,000 | 39 | 1.3% |
| 165,000–170,000 | 16 | 0.5% |
| 170,000–175,000 | 25 | 0.8% |
| 175,000–180,000 | 27 | 0.9% |
| 180,000–185,000 | 16 | 0.5% |
| 185,000–190,000 | 17 | 0.6% |
| 190,000–195,000 | 25 | 0.8% |
| 195,000–200,000 | 12 | 0.4% |
| 200,000+ | 57 | 1.9% |
What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.
Owners filed 3,949 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006–2010 Dodge Charger, and 3,049 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.
Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 50,000 and 110,700 miles. The median is 82,000 miles.
The most-reported areas are the electrical system (18.0% of complaints, typically around 97,000 miles), the engine (16.2% of complaints, typically around 94,000 miles), the transmission and driveline (12.9% of complaints, typically around 78,000 miles).
6 recall campaigns cover this generation.
What fails, and when
- Electrical system97,000median 96,641 miles, middle half 66,000 to 127,000
- Engine94,000median 94,500 miles, middle half 72,000 to 125,000
- Transmission and driveline78,000median 78,000 miles, middle half 50,000 to 101,000
- Airbag system100,000median 100,000 miles, middle half 70,000 to 129,000
- Fuel and propulsion system88,000median 87,600 miles, middle half 63,000 to 111,000
- Fuel system76,000median 75,500 miles, middle half 50,000 to 94,000
- Steering75,000median 75,000 miles, middle half 40,000 to 102,000
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 711 | 18.0% | 97,000 | 66,000–127,000 |
| Engine | 638 | 16.2% | 94,000 | 72,000–125,000 |
| Transmission and driveline | 509 | 12.9% | 78,000 | 50,000–101,000 |
| Airbag system | 408 | 10.3% | 100,000 | 70,000–129,000 |
| Fuel and propulsion system | 341 | 8.6% | 88,000 | 63,000–111,000 |
| Fuel system | 235 | 6.0% | 76,000 | 50,000–94,000 |
| Steering | 171 | 4.3% | 75,000 | 40,000–102,000 |
| Engine and its cooling system | 148 | 3.7% | 52,000 | 20,000–76,000 |
| Hydraulic brake circuit | 147 | 3.7% | 9,000 | 4,500–20,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 117 | 3.0% | 99,000 | 70,000–140,000 |
Which systems, and when
Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 82,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.
The electrical system accounts for 18.0% of complaints (711 reports, 503 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 96,641 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 66,000 and 126,526 miles.
The engine accounts for 16.2% of complaints (638 reports, 565 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 94,500 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 72,000 and 125,000 miles.
The transmission and driveline accounts for 12.9% of complaints (509 reports, 451 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 78,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 50,000 and 101,000 miles.
The airbag system accounts for 10.3% of complaints (408 reports, 108 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 100,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 70,000 and 129,000 miles.
The fuel and propulsion system accounts for 8.6% of complaints (341 reports, 282 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 87,600 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 63,000 and 110,635 miles.
The fuel system accounts for 6.0% of complaints (235 reports, 218 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 75,500 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 50,000 and 94,000 miles.
Differences between model years
Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2006 model year drew the most — 1,904 complaints — while 2009 drew the fewest at 229. The median year sits at 678.
That makes 2006 an outlier: roughly 2.8 times the median year of this generation. A single year standing that far apart usually reflects either a first-year issue that was later corrected, or a component change introduced for that year. Anyone shopping this generation has a straightforward reason to prefer a different year, all else being equal.
Recalls and what they cover
NHTSA records 6 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.
The campaigns cluster around the airbag system (4), the electrical system (2). Repeated recalls against the same area of the car generally mean the first remedy did not fully resolve the underlying problem.
Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.
Reported severity
Of the 3,949 complaints filed against this generation, 116 reported a crash; 90 reported a fire; 116 reported an injury; 5 reported a fatality. Crash-involved reports represent 2.9% of the total.
These are owner-reported outcomes, not verified investigations, and they are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. They are included because the distinction between a fault that strands a car and a fault that causes a collision is the one that matters most, and it is not visible in a complaint count alone.
What this means if you are buying one
For a buyer, failures on this generation are spread rather than concentrated: the middle half falls between 50,000 and 110,700 miles, with a median of 82,000. There is no single mileage threshold to watch, which means condition and maintenance records are more informative than the odometer.
On inspection, the electrical system and the engine are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The engine in particular shows a median failure mileage of 94,500, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.
None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.
Documented problems
Electrical 2006–2010
Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) failure. The internal fuel pump relay welds or fails intermittently, causing no-start, sudden stalling in traffic, and a range of unrelated-looking electrical faults (wipers, horn, fuel pump running with the key off). Replacement modules must be programmed to the VIN. The fuel pump relay failure was subject to major FCA recall and extended-coverage action.
Engine 2006–2010 with 5.7L
5.7L Hemi MDS (Multi-Displacement System) roller lifter failure and camshaft lobe wear. Sludge and varnish restrict the small oil feed passages to the MDS lifters; the lifter roller seizes and wipes the cam lobe, producing the characteristic 'Hemi tick' and eventual misfire.
Engine 2006–2010 with 2.7L
2.7L V6 oil sludging and oil pump pickup blockage, aggravated by coolant leaking into the oil through the water crossover; often results in total engine failure.
Suspension
Front lower control arm bushing and tie rod wear producing clunk and alignment drift.
By model year
| Year | Complaints | With mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1,904 | 1,610 |
| 2007 | 678 | 526 |
| 2008 | 835 | 533 |
| 2009 | 229 | 176 |
| 2010 | 303 | 204 |
Recalls (6)
| Campaign | Date | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 19V018000 | 2019-02-04 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module |
| 18V021000 | 2018-02-28 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module |
| 16V352000 | 2017-03-27 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module |
| 14V567000 | 2015-08-19 | Electrical System:ignition |
| 15V313000 | 2015-06-08 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module |
| 10V200000 | 2010-08-23 | Electrical System:ignition:module |
What owners reported
Car keeps stalling randomly at stops. It will even stall while driving going up hills or on the highway. Most times it will not completely stall (studder) and continue on. If it does stall completely, sometimes takes a lot of effort to try and restart the engine. Check engine light will sometimes come and randomly…
2006 · Problems owners could not categorise
I been online looking for this kinda problem and it looks like everyone has this problem but there is not recall and this is extremely dangerous, can whenever you fill up the tank and the level from the gas shuts off on it's own, meaning not overfilling. The car stalls at lot in low rpms and hesitates alot, car shuts…
2006 · Fuel and propulsion system
1. In october only 5 months after buying my '06 Charger i noticed a lot of noice coming from the brakes. 2. In november i took it in to the dealer and they said everything was fine that it mainly should happen when it gets colder. 3. I took it in last week in march and told them that it has been 75 degrees and…
2006 · 15 miles · Service brakes, air
I work for a Chrysler-Dodge auto dealership in texas. We are currently repairing a 2006 Dodge Charger heater core leak. The heater core leaked hot antifreeze onto the gas pedal and onto the leg of one of our salesman.*Jb the heater core is a very poor design and should be recalled before someone gets burned while…
2006 · 32 miles · Engine and its cooling system
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