Dodge Charger 2006–2010 problems by year and mileage
6th generation (first modern rear-drive sedan) · LX
NHTSA data through 18 October 20262,901 complaints, 2,205 with mileageMethod
A DO NOT DRIVE recall covers part of this generation — check the VIN before driving it home.
Which year is yours? Tap it to see what breaks on it.
The 2006 Dodge Charger
Close- Median failure report
- 80,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 1,294
- Recalls naming this year
- 5
Most reported on the 2006
- Engine388 reports · median 91,000 mi
- Fuel and propulsion system305 reports · median 88,000 mi
- Transmission and driveline218 reports · median 79,000 mi
Recall areas Air bags — frontal · Power train — automatic transmission · Service brakes, hydraulic
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2007 Dodge Charger
Close- Median failure report
- 78,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 570
- Recalls naming this year
- 5
Most reported on the 2007
- Transmission and driveline224 reports · median 74,000 mi
- Engine86 reports · median 102,000 mi
- Airbag system78 reports
Recall areas Air bags — frontal · Power train — automatic transmission · Service brakes, hydraulic — antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2008 Dodge Charger
Close- Median failure report
- 92,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 624
- Recalls naming this year
- 5
Most reported on the 2008
- Electrical system397 reports · median 99,000 mi
- Airbag system124 reports · median 92,000 mi
- Engine94 reports · median 101,000 mi
Recall areas Air bags — frontal · Electrical system — ignition · Power train — automatic transmission
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2009 Dodge Charger
Close- Median failure report
- 70,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 175
- Recalls naming this year
- 6
Most reported on the 2009
- Airbag system45 reports
- Electrical system45 reports · median 95,000 mi
- Engine33 reports · median 108,000 mi
Recall areas Air bags — frontal · Wheels — lugs/nuts/bolts/studs · Tires — pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2010 Dodge Charger
Close- Median failure report
- 78,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 238
- Recalls naming this year
- 6
Most reported on the 2010
- Electrical system76 reports · median 101,000 mi
- Airbag system60 reports
- Engine50 reports · median 97,000 mi
Recall areas Air bags — frontal · Electrical system — ignition · Wheels — lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Check the VIN at NHTSA
Tiles: each year’s median failure mileage. Latest: the 2008; earliest: the 2009, and the 2008 is 1 year older (part of the gap is age).
The short answer
“Is the 2006–2010 Dodge Charger reliable?”
- Median of reported failures
- 82,000 mi
- 90% of reports came by
- 150,000 mi
- Reports with mileage
- 2,205
- Recalls
- 14
Most reported
- Electrical system24.6% of complaints · median 97,000 mi
- Engine22.4% of complaints · median 95,000 mi
- Transmission and driveline17.3% of complaints · median 78,000 mi
Owners filed 2,901 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006–2010 Dodge Charger; the electrical system leads with 24.6% of them, and half of the 2,205 that record an odometer reading came by 82,000 miles — complaints, not a failure rate.
No single peak: the middle half runs 50,000 to 112,000 miles.
Before-you-buy checklist ↓At your mileage ↓Check this VIN — NHTSA ↗
How many miles does a 2006–2010 Dodge Charger last?
On the 2006–2010 Dodge Charger, half of the 2,205 complaints that record an odometer reading were filed by 82,000 miles and 90% by 150,000 miles (why that is not a lifespan).
230 reports came in past 150,000 miles and 39 past 200,000 — each one proof that a Charger reached that mileage, not that it failed there.
Figure 1 · Dodge Charger 2006–2010 · 2,205 reports with mileage
Mileage at failure
5,000-mile bins, 0 to 200,000 miles, linear scale; tallest bar 120 complaints
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 200,000+ — 39 complaints (1.8%), plotted separately
- 10%
- 18,000
- 25%
- 50,000
- Median
- 82,000
- 75%
- 112,000
- 90%
- 150,000
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–5,000 | 98 | 4.4% |
| 5,000–10,000 | 47 | 2.1% |
| 10,000–15,000 | 42 | 1.9% |
| 15,000–20,000 | 44 | 2.0% |
| 20,000–25,000 | 40 | 1.8% |
| 25,000–30,000 | 48 | 2.2% |
| 30,000–35,000 | 48 | 2.2% |
| 35,000–40,000 | 52 | 2.4% |
| 40,000–45,000 | 64 | 2.9% |
| 45,000–50,000 | 62 | 2.8% |
| 50,000–55,000 | 82 | 3.7% |
| 55,000–60,000 | 70 | 3.2% |
| 60,000–65,000 | 72 | 3.3% |
| 65,000–70,000 | 87 | 3.9% |
| 70,000–75,000 | 84 | 3.8% |
| 75,000–80,000 | 90 | 4.1% |
| 80,000–85,000 | 120 | 5.4% |
| 85,000–90,000 | 94 | 4.3% |
| 90,000–95,000 | 111 | 5.0% |
| 95,000–100,000 | 80 | 3.6% |
| 100,000–105,000 | 101 | 4.6% |
| 105,000–110,000 | 61 | 2.8% |
| 110,000–115,000 | 76 | 3.4% |
| 115,000–120,000 | 44 | 2.0% |
| 120,000–125,000 | 74 | 3.4% |
| 125,000–130,000 | 39 | 1.8% |
| 130,000–135,000 | 35 | 1.6% |
| 135,000–140,000 | 43 | 2.0% |
| 140,000–145,000 | 44 | 2.0% |
| 145,000–150,000 | 23 | 1.0% |
| 150,000–155,000 | 39 | 1.8% |
| 155,000–160,000 | 17 | 0.8% |
| 160,000–165,000 | 30 | 1.4% |
| 165,000–170,000 | 16 | 0.7% |
| 170,000–175,000 | 19 | 0.9% |
| 175,000–180,000 | 19 | 0.9% |
| 180,000–185,000 | 15 | 0.7% |
| 185,000–190,000 | 13 | 0.6% |
| 190,000–195,000 | 16 | 0.7% |
| 195,000–200,000 | 7 | 0.3% |
| 200,000+ | 39 | 1.8% |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
Common Charger problems, and when they happen
Figure 2 · Dodge Charger 2006–2010
When each system fails
Bar: middle half of reports · notch: median · proportional (log) scale (how to read it)
- Steering171 reportsmedian 75,000middle half 40,000–102,000
- Fuel system236 reportsmedian 76,000middle half 50,000–94,000
- Transmission and driveline502 reportsmedian 78,000middle half 50,000–101,000
- Fuel and propulsion system342 reportsmedian 88,000middle half 63,000–111,000
- Engine651 reportsmedian 95,000middle half 72,000–126,000
- Electrical system714 reportsmedian 97,000middle half 66,000–128,000
- Airbag system410 reportsmedian 100,000middle half 70,000–128,000
- Your odometer, once entered below
Ordered by median mileage, earliest first.
All systems in a table
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 714 | 24.6% | 97,000 | 66,000–128,000 |
| Engine | 651 | 22.4% | 95,000 | 72,000–126,000 |
| Transmission and driveline | 502 | 17.3% | 78,000 | 50,000–101,000 |
| Airbag system | 410 | 14.1% | 100,000 | 70,000–128,000 |
| Fuel and propulsion system | 342 | 11.8% | 88,000 | 63,000–111,000 |
| Fuel system | 236 | 8.1% | 76,000 | 50,000–94,000 |
| Steering | 171 | 5.9% | 75,000 | 40,000–102,000 |
| Engine and its cooling system | 145 | 5.0% | 52,000 | 20,000–80,000 |
| Hydraulic brake circuit | 126 | 4.3% | 10,000 | 4,500–20,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 124 | 4.3% | 100,000 | 70,000–143,000 |
Known problems with the 2006–2010 Charger
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
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
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.
Before you buy a 2006–2010 Charger: the 3-minute check
Generated from 2,205 mileage-tagged complaints, 14 recall campaigns, 4 documented problem areas.
- A DO NOT DRIVE recall covers part of this generation. Run the VIN before you drive it home — the fix is free at an authorized dealer.
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 14 campaigns cover this generation.
- Ask for hydraulic brake circuit repair records. Reports on this area come at a median of 10,000 miles — on any car this age it already happened or never will; the question is whether it was fixed under warranty.
- Check electrical on 2006–2010 cars. What each looks like: Known problems.
- Check engine on 2006–2010 with 5.7L cars.
- Check engine on 2006–2010 with 2.7L cars.
- Years differ here: from 175 to 1,294 complaints a year — compare them by model year.
- End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car.
Charger problems by mileage: where your car sits
Type your odometer, or read the table.
| System | Middle half of reports, mi | At 60k mi32% below | At 90k mi56% below | At 120k mi78% below | At 150k mi90% below | At 200k mi98% below |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 66,000–128,000 | later | in window | in window | earlier | earlier |
| Engine | 72,000–126,000 | later | in window | in window | earlier | earlier |
| Transmission and driveline | 50,000–101,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Airbag system | 70,000–128,000 | later | in window | in window | earlier | earlier |
| Fuel and propulsion system | 63,000–111,000 | later | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Fuel system | 50,000–94,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Steering | 40,000–102,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
Figure 3 · Dodge Charger 2006–2010 · 2,205 reports with mileage
Share of reports below each mileage
Steps at bin edges (how to read it)
- 60,000 mi — 32% of reports below
- 90,000 mi — 56% of reports below
- 120,000 mi — 78% of reports below
- 150,000 mi — 90% of reports below
- 200,000 mi — 98% of reports below
- Median (the 50% line)
- Your odometer, once entered
Linear axis, same as Figure 1.
2006–2010 Dodge Charger recalls (14)
NHTSA records 14 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation (what a recall is).
4 of these carry a severe advisory — do not drive or park outside; check those first by VIN.
The campaigns cluster around the airbag system (4), the transmission and driveline (4), the electrical system (2) (why one area can repeat).
Jan 2019 · 2010 · Air Bags do not driveIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could…
The defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge RAM 3500, RAM 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag…
What can happen. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious…
The free fix. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The…
Jan 2018 · 2009–2010 · Air Bags do not driveAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in…
The defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii…
What can happen. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The free fix. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The…
May 2016 · 2006–2010 · Air Bags do not driveThese vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag…
The 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…
What can happen. 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…
The free fix. 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.…
May 2015 · 2006–2010 · Air Bags do not driveIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture…
The 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…
What can happen. 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…
The free fix. 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.…
Sep 2014 · 2008 · Electrical SystemIf the ignition stays between "START" and "ON" positions it could cause loss of certain electrical functions.
The defect. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008 Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Dodge Magnum vehicles manufactured May 23, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 24, 2007, to May 12…
What can happen. If the ignition stays between "START" and "ON" positions it could cause loss of certain electrical functions. If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the "OFF" or "ACCESSORY" position, the…
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at…
May 2010 · 2010 · Electrical SystemThe result of the defect could lead to a condition where the key may be removed from the ignition switch (win…
The defect. Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 Chrysler 300, Dodge challenger, Charger, Jeep commander, Grand Cherokee and Dodge RAM vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with a wireless ignition node (win) module exhibiting a binding condition of the…
What can happen. The result of the defect could lead to a condition where the key may be removed from the ignition switch (win module) prior to placing the shifter in park. This could result in the potential for…
The free fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the win module free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before august 23, 2010. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Oct 2009 · 2009–2010 · WheelsWhile driving, a tire and wheel separation could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2010 passenger vehicles equipped with rear wheel drive. These vehicles may have been built without a front wheel spindle nut.
What can happen. While driving, a tire and wheel separation could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will inspect the tire and wheel assembly and if found without a spindle nut it will be repaired free of charge. The recall began on november 2, 2009. Owners may contact Chrysler at…
Dec 2008 · 2009 · TiresOperation of the vehicle with low tire pressure could result in tire damage and cause a crash without warning.
The defect. Chrysler is recalling 175 my 2009 Dodge Charger, challenger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The tire pressure monitor (tpm) sensors may not transmit the actual tire pressure. This could result in the driver not being aware of low tire pressure.
What can happen. Operation of the vehicle with low tire pressure could result in tire damage and cause a crash without warning.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the tpm sensors. The recall is expected to begin on february 9, 2009. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Nov 2008 · 2006–2009 · Power TrainThis could allow the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction startling the driver, and cause a crash…
The 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…
What can happen. This could allow the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction startling the driver, and cause a crash without warning.
The free fix. 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…
Jul 2008 · 2008 · Power TrainThis could cause the vehicle to lose power and result in a crash without warning.
The defect. Chrysler is recalling 5,509 my 2008 300, Dodge magnum, and Charger vehicles. The torque retention crimp feature was missed during the manufacture of one lot of rear axle hub nuts. This could cause the nuts to loosen and allow the halfshaft to disengage from…
What can happen. This could cause the vehicle to lose power and result in a crash without warning.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the rear axle hub nuts. The recall began on july 21, 2008. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Dec 2006 · 2007 · Service Brakes, HydraulicThis could result in a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash without warning.
The defect. On certain vehicles, the antilock brake system (ABS) control module software may cause the rear brakes to lock up during certain braking conditions.
What can happen. This could result in a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash without warning.
The free fix. Dealers will reprogram the ABS electronic control unit. The recall began on february 19, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Sep 2006 · 2007 · Power TrainIf the drive wheels locked up, loss of vehicle control could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with automatic transmissions, the software programmed into the powertrain control module can cause a momentary lock up of the drive wheels if the vehicle is traveling over 40 MPH and…
What can happen. If the drive wheels locked up, loss of vehicle control could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module free of charge. The recall began on october 2, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
May 2006 · 2006 · Service Brakes, HydraulicThis can result in a decrease of braking force and the potential for an engine compartment fire.
The 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…
What can happen. This can result in a decrease of braking force and the potential for an engine compartment fire.
The free fix. 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…
Oct 2005 · 2006 · Power TrainIf this occurs and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll away and cause a crash without…
The 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…
What can happen. If this occurs and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll away and cause a crash without warning.
The free fix. 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…
Crashes, fires and injuries owners reported
Out of 2,901 complaints against this generation, owners also reported:
- Crashes
- 86 (3.0%)
- Fires
- 64
- Injury reports
- 65
- Fatality reports
- 4
Charger problems by model year
The 2006 drew the most complaints of this generation, 1,294, most of them about the engine, and the 2009 the fewest, 175. A typical year drew about 570.
That makes the 2006 stand out at roughly 2.3 times a typical year (what a yearly count can and cannot say).
| Year | Complaints | With mileage | Median miles | Most reported | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1,294 | 1,079 | 80,000 | Engine (388) | 5 |
| 2007 | 570 | 441 | 78,000 | Transmission and driveline (224) | 5 |
| 2008 | 624 | 404 | 92,000 | Electrical system (397) | 5 |
| 2009 | 175 | 125 | 70,000 | Airbag system (45) | 6 |
| 2010 | 238 | 156 | 78,000 | Electrical system (76) | 6 |
What Charger owners reported
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under a recall and the driver’s side air bag was replaced. The contact stated that after the recall repair, the instrument cluster failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the screen was black. The vehicle…
2009 · 179,000 miles · Electrical system
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while idling at the traffic light, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the failure also occurred while driving at various speeds. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The contact…
2006 · 111,000 miles · Engine
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and while the vehicle was idling, the vehicle had shut off unexpectedly. The vehicle was restarted and operated normally, but the failure persisted. The contact replaced the spark plugs, battery, and fuel pump but the…
2009 · 150,000 miles · Electrical system
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled, but was able to coast off the roadway. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle temporarily returned to normal functionality but was running abnormally. The contact stated that the failure…
2008 · 208,000 miles · Electrical system
Built from 2,205 NHTSA complaints with mileage · snapshot 2026-10-20 · open data · how it is built
Other Charger generations
- Charger 2011–2023 1,943 reports with mileage, most about the electrical system