general problems of the 2006 Dodge Charger - part 2

116 problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2006 Dodge Charger. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Dodge Charger based on all problems reported for the 2006 Charger.

36 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/26/2016

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled after it was refueled. The contact also stated that all the warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be replicated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000. The VIN was not available.

37 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2016

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Charger. While driving unknown speeds or while parked, the vehicle stalled. All the instrument cluster warning indicators flashed and the vehicle automatically restarted. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 96,981.

38 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 07/31/2016

Dashboard guage so and headlights lose power.

39 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 07/30/2016

I have a 2006 Dodge Charger that shuts off while driving. Vehicle has 97284 miles. I currently have the vehicle in for repair at phillips Chrysler Dodge Jeep in ocala FL. The pcm has been replaced but this issue still continues. Vehicle shuts off with out warning while driving.

40 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 06/13/2016

My car's engine stalls without warning while driving. I had problems with this when I bought the car within the same week from a used car dealer. It now affects my headlights by making them flash on and off while driving. The car has been in and out of the shop for the past year and no one can seem to find the issue. There is a past time device installed which interfered with the security system. The dealership took out the security system and shortly thereafter the engine stalls began. Engine stalls occur while driving or stopped at traffic lights. It happens randomly but not often. The headlights happen everyday and is getting worse. The vehicle is becoming undrivable but no service tech can find the issue.

41 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2016

The car will shut off randomly, the error code keeps pointing back to the ecm and I have had that replaced now it is doing it again and there is no warning when it happens on the freeway it jolts like it wants to shutoff but it doesn't the rpm's go down and it revs back up, it started just with it having the rpm's go down and rev back up randomly and its been happening for 2 years now it just shuts off and starts back up immediately but sometimes ill drive a couple feet and it will die again. It has been in and out of the shop for the last 8 months. They have sent the computer back to have it analysed and to repair the new one I got now. When driving it also shuts off and then just starts up back by itself. I see this everywhere on the internet and forums, some say ecm needs to be replaced other say the fuel tank and the other says something about the key fob not recognizing the key. I want this investigated and a recall to be issued. From everyone I have spoken to every single 2006 Dodge Charger has this problem with the 5. 7 lt with the hemi.

42 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 03/21/2016

When driving on the interstate at 70 miles per hour the car stalled like it was loosing power and the started back like everything was fine the car started doing this many times while driving also when at a stop sign or stop lights it will just die most the time it will start right back up or may take a few min and when sitting in park the oil light come on and just beeps non stop the interior lights also will flicker on and off while driving.

43 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 02/25/2016

While driving my headlights, and parking lights flicker like a christmas tree or sometimes just go out, for a few seconds. I notice this happens in the cold weather especially.

44 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 11/10/2015

Several times while in motion, the dash lights blink and power is lost. Sometimes it will continue to run and sometimes it will not move. On other days it runs just fine. There are no codes that flash and the check engine light does not stay on except for when the dash lights are flashing. A simple search will verify with many other people that this is happening alot. It is not the fuel tank problem. It happens while still and happens while in motion. A while back I was trying to cross a busy intersection and it happeden at that point. It has been going on for a while since about 50,000 miles and we are at 80,000 now. . It stays parked alot for being 10 yrs old.

45 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/07/2015

I have complained on this vehicle multiple times now. It continues to have a randomly stalling engine while driving. The dealership claims it is not the gas tank. It has finally started causing the check engine light to come on (yay! it might actually get fixed). Just kidding! the dealership states that the codes that show up are general pcm codes that mean nothing. From online research, it appears it may be an electrical issue with the pcm, ecm, or numerous other parts. Either way, most of us go without cars for weeks while mechanics cannot find the actual cause thus cannot fix a dangerous vehicle. Most of us don't want to drive vehicles that stall while going 40 mph.

46 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2015

My dash lights and gauges inside all flicker off and on and drop to zero. The car feels like it looses power, it's very dangerous to drive and nobody seems to have a fix. For it, not a definitive answer. My out side lights would flicker on and off as well, but I replaced my light switch and it feels like this is just a temporary fix.

47 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/04/2015

I got my fuel tank replaced under warranty (new fuel tank & o-ring part #s: cnstx531aa and cnstx532aa) and now stalling is worse than before. Engine wants to stall anywhere from 0-30 mph now whether the tank is full, half empty or near empty. The car's stalling can be prevented by providing quick acceleration, which will temporary fix the issue, only to have it come back later. The choice between stalling at high speeds and losing power steering & other necessities, or quickly accelerating to prevent a stall, leave drivers with two unsafe, dangerous choices each. The fuel tank recall did not remedy the issue. If anything, it made it worse, more dangerous, and made a minor defect/annoyance into a serious problem that can not be "burnt off" like the excess gas in the previous fuel tank. Dealerships give us the run around. Saying they either don't have the piece, or they refuse to replace it because we already have the new, yet still faulty, fuel tank. It's becoming a serious issue with no real remedy in sight. The dealership blames Chrysler/Dodge and Chrysler/Dodge blames the dealership. The two point fingers and scapegoat each other, leaving the customer to either replace everything out-of-pocket or drive a seriously impaired and dangerous vehicle. I went in to the dealership with two minor dtc codes that I planned on repairing (they were nonimmediate and not serious) and left the dealership with 15 codes. Chrysler even gave me a "case manager" for this, but the case manager said all they can do is rely on the dealership's diagnostics. . . Literally just a waste of time. Why even assign a case manager? I took the car in to replace the fuel tank since it was under warranty (aka free). . . I'm a college student with no finances for repair. Now, I'm left with a faulty, unsafe, nearly inoperable vehicle with no other means of transportation. Someone needs to step in.

48 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 06/16/2015

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the key was becoming difficult to turn over to start the vehicle and there was a noise that was getting worse each time the vehicle was started. The contact also indicated that the vehicle stalled several times with no warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle but the failure was intermittent. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable timeframe to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contacts vehicle would receive the recall repair. The approximate failure mileage was not available. Dyd.

49 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 05/23/2015

My car is shutting off while driving causing unsafe driving conditions. I have checked numerous forums and many people are having this same issue. This could result in a fatality. I was driving and my car just shut off the power steering went out I was not able to start the care again until I got it back in park. It has happened 2 times now.

50 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 03/24/2015

My car shuts off when sitting in traffic also car does not cut back on until after 3 tries its also shut off after u put gas in the car in stall at idle it also shuts down sometime while driving I have a daughter who is only 6 this is very dangerous for call to shut off in traffic I'm scared don't no what to do or why I'm have in this problem.

51 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/29/2015

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Charger. While driving approximately 15 mph, another vehicle crashed into the front passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The front seat passenger sustained injuries to the right arm and the driver sustained a back injury that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the body of the vehicle was repaired; however,the vehicle was not diagnosed. On another occasion, while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled and the instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel box overheated and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000. VIN confirms parts not available.

52 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/14/2015

This problem started about a year age. At first it was once ever 3 months now it happening more often. On 1/14/2014 after filling the gas tank the car stalled nearly being rear ended on the expressway. This problem getting worse and worse everytime. This problem is going to take someones life in an accident.

53 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/06/2015

While driving from point a to point b approximately 17 miles, this vehicle stalled 7 times. Mostly stalling while at a light it has increased to while driving as well. One time specific in the middle of an intersection causing a back up in traffic and near accident. While understanding this issue has mainly been investigated and reported after fill up, this instance is not. This is a daily issue that demands attention. Mechanical techs cannot figure out what the problem is even after replacing the engine and transmission. According to my research this apparently has happen enough without resolution but how many close calls are going to turn to fatalities before something is done? it shouldn't have to come to injuries or worse for this common problem to be resolved. Thank you for your time.

54 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2015

I was driving my car on 1/1/2015 and it just cut off and wouldn't crank back, I was glad I was turning on my street, and the back right e- brakes came apart and tore up, when I also make a right or left turn the steering section makes a funny noise, and the engine light will not cut off. I am on disability and receive very low income of $721 and I am taking care of two children out of that and I am 59 years old, so can you all please help me get my car back on the road, please.

55 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/08/2014

I was driving at night and my car lights went out. The car just died on me in the middle of the street. This car is not safe to drive. Dodge should fix this issue before someone is killed.

56 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/05/2014

Car locked in park in the driveway. While driving in the rain all the dash lights flickered for 2-3 seconds then all lights and gauges shut down this included the headlights as well. While driving 55 miles per hour the car shut itself off I was in heavy traffic at the time. Car is now at the dealership again they cannot find the problem. I still have the same problems with dash lights flickering and the car stopping. Don't know if anyone else is having this problem but the car will also surge forward at a high rate of speed like I have stepped on the gas but my foot would be on the brake. This has happened several times and it scarers me to death. These are safety issues that need to be corrected by the manufacture. Dealerships are aware of these issues and have done nothing to correct the problems. This will be the last Dodge I purchase even though I like to buy american made. An investigation should be done with so many complaints. I will be calling detroit with these issues.

57 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/02/2014

The headlights on my car started flashing almost every time I turn them on, and this is forcing me to not be able to drive at night. It started with a flash on 12/2/2014, and now it occurs every time I drive the vehicle. I have been told that it could be anything in the front end causing a short and have checked for recalls but this is not a determined recall at this time. The dealership has been no help and wants to charge extra money just to look at it. Considering I have seen many other drivers with the same make/ model/ year vehicle in car forums and blogs regarding this very same issue, I'm hoping this report will help push for an investigation as I have to drive for my employment and do not want to get a traffic ticket for faulty equipment.

58 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 11/15/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 mph, she was approaching a stop sign when the headlights flashed off and on and there was a pop sound from the brake pedal. The contact attempted to accelerate the vehicle and there was an abnormal sound from the rear tires and the rear tires started to smoke. Also the abs light illuminated as the power steering and power brakes failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. Mf.

59 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/28/2014

2006 Dodge Charger r/t daytona. I noticed a lurch in the vehicle yesterday as I was coming home from work as well as the speakers turning off/on. This morning as the vehicle was idling at a stop light, the dashboard turned off, vehicle chimed and all gages went to zero, but the vehicle was still running and was able to accelerate without displaying any indication on gages. After about 10-15 seconds, gages returned to normal as if the vehicle had restarted. Happened twice within 20 min while vehicle was idling in traffic. Never did it seem that the engine had shut down.

60 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/11/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at 15 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The oil pressure warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to multiple independent mechanics who were unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90, 000. Oo.

61 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 mph, the engine stalled and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle restarted after the first attempt. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing and the fuel tank was replaced. The failure recurred, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Mf.

62 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/30/2014

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, all the electrical functions failed and all the warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart after five minutes. The failure recurred multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the failure was not able to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000. Jo.

63 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2014

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Charger. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,000.

64 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/18/2014

I was driving down the street it was night and my lights completely went out I couldn't see it still doing it at night going off.

65 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/17/2014

I learned about the fuel tank warranty and will be getting that repaired, but my issue is at 75 to 100% throttle my car will stall out. But my car starts back up on its own like nothing ever happened. When it stalls it throws you forward like the car is braking and then when it fires back up you can hit the throttle and it will go as normal.

66 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 07/28/2014

My car was using way too much gas compared to what it used to and was running poorly so I took it in for a tune up. The filters, plugs, fluids, etc. Were done. About two weeks after the tune up I began to have trouble. At first I thought it was the shop that had done the tune up but after reading hundreds of letters from other people, I know now that it is the car. This is what happens: when I began to accelerate after stopping at stop sign, my car lost all power and died within two blocks of the stop sign. The car started up and seemed fine. Approximately a week and a half later, again, I was accelerating from a stop sign and the car stalled about 4 blocks from the stop sign. This continued to happen intermittently until september15, 2014, when the car died when I was approaching the stop sign and had to be towed. I have 5 grandchildren that I transport daily and this car is just not safe to do so anymore. Thank goodness I have not gone out of town with a car load of children and have this happen.

67 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 04/18/2014

All of the lights light up and the needles move up/down on the dashboard intermittently for like 3-4 seconds and normally does this twice consecutively and this appears to happen randomly.

68 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/29/2014

Every time the vehicle gas tank is filled, the engine stalls shortly after driving away. It requires several cranks of the engine to get started again. After the engine is restarted, driving /idle is rough for some amount of time before returning to normal. This happens all the time. This is very dangerous as the car stalls on me in traffic and merging on to the freeway after filling up at any gas station.

69 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/23/2014

I was going down the high way and the car just shut off and then came back on like nothing happen they really need to recall this and it a hemi 5. 7 daytona.

70 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/17/2014

Car will stall at idle or when starting to accelerate car will cut off by it self and then restart.



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