11 of the
454 complaints about the 2006 Dodge Magnum are about the
braking system — 2% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
120,000 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.
NHTSA complaint #11639532 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 200,000 milesStock Bridge, GA
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE MAGNUM. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO COMPLETELY STOP THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE ABS AND ESP WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
NHTSA complaint #10894616 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Yucaipa, CA
SERVICE BRAKES
PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY WOULD NOT LATCH WHEN DEPRESSED, CAUSING IT TO SLIP BACK AND NOT ENGAGE. CAR WOULD MOVE EVEN ON A SLIGHT INCLINE. REPAIR COST WAS $922.97
NHTSA complaint #10861251 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Newark, DE
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE MAGNUM. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE GEAR SHIFTER WOULD SOMETIMES BECOME STUCK AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PROPERLY. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY STOP AND THE STOPPING DISTANCE WAS INCREASED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #10782311 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Diego, CA
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE MAGNUM. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 06V149000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND 15V313000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #10731330 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 154,000 milesDaytona Beach, FLCrash1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE MAGNUM. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE, THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PLACED THE VEHICLE INTO PARK AND IT CAME TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON ONE OTHER OCCASION WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND THE STEERING WHEEL DROPPED DOWN AND SEIZED. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOT AND NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 154,000.
NHTSA complaint #10730146 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 136,000 milesRipley, MS
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE MAGNUM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE BRAKES LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE WARNING INDICATOR, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 136,000.
NHTSA complaint #10725532 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 70,000 milesKansas City, MO
SERVICE BRAKES
I WAS DRIVING WHEN THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE OVER 55 MPH (SOMETIMES IT WOULD NOT GO OVER 35 MPH). THE FAILURE RESOLVED TEMPORARILY WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. WHEN THIS DOES OCCUR THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE POSITION AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT BOTH COME ON AND THE CAR REVS UP LOUDLY UNTIL IT IS SHUT OFF. IT IS DANGEROUS WHEN YOU ARE GOING 65-70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE CAR DROPS DOWN TO 35 MPH. NOW THAT THE WEATHER IS COLDER IT HAPPENS MORE OFTEN INCLUDING AS SOON AS YOU START THE CAR. THERE ALSO IS A LOT OF SHAKING WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY OR WHILE BRAKING. I TOOK THE CAR TO A DODGE DEALER AND THEY SAID THE SUSPENSION IS EXTREMELY LOOSE, WHICH AGAIN IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE WHEEL COULD JUST FALL OFF. I ALSO HAVE THE PROBLEM THAT I CANNOT GET THE GEAR OUT OF PARK AT ANY POINT. I DID FIND THE RECALL AND CALLED CHRYSLER, BUT THEY SAY MY VIN IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL (WHY NOT? IT IS THE SAME PROBLEM). THEY NOTATED IT, BUT HAVE NOT DONE ANYTHING TO HELP ME. I HAVE TO KEEP MY CAR IN NEUTRAL AND PUT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON ANYTIME I PARK. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL OCCASIONS I CANNOT PARK IN SPOTS BECAUSE EVEN WITH THE BRAKE ON THE CAR STILL ROLLS. I HAVE READ SEVERAL OTHER COMPLAINTS ON HERE AND SEE THESE ARE ALL COMMON PROBLEMS AND MAY ALL HAVE RECALLS AND I FEEL MY CAR SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THOSE.
NHTSA complaint #10490910 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesLA Pine, OR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE MAGNUM. THE CONTACT STATED THE ROTORS BEGAN TO SHAKE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVING 60 MPH. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE AND BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC TO HAVE THE ROTORS CHANGE TWICE IN THE LAST TWO YEARS. THE CONTACT HAS CALLED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAULTY ROTORS COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A CRASH TO OCCUR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
NHTSA complaint #10402165 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 80,000 milesWashington, DCCrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE MAGNUM. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE FROM THE BRAKE SYSTEM AND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DECELERATE WHEN THE VEHICLE MAKE A LOUD GRINDING NOISE AND SHAKE EXCESSIVELY. THE FAILURE WAS SIMILAR TO RECALL 06V149000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE BRAKE SYSTEM DID NOT HELP TO IDLE THE VEHICLE. A PRIVATE MECHANIC REPLACED THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS AND HE NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A BRAKE HOSE LEAK AND PERFORMED THE REPAIRS; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 97,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
NHTSA complaint #10393849 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 5,000 milesSanta ANA, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
1. DANGEROUS! ENTIRE CAR SHAKES WHEN TRAVELING AT 40-80+ MPH. THE SHAKE SHOWS UP IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHICH MAKES THE CAR UNSAFE TO HANDLE AT SPEEDS OF 65MPH. IT IS SIMILAR TO THE SHAKE WHEN YOU BRAKE AND THE ROTORS ARE WARPED ONLY THIS SHAKE IS NOT PRESENT WHEN BRAKING, ONLY UNDER ACCELERATION AND USUALLY ONLY WHEN YOU GO OVER 40MPH. IT GETS SO BAD THAT PEOPLE IN THE CAR ALWAYS ASK WHAT IS WRONG WITH MY CAR, ESPECIALLY SINCE I HAVE ONLY HAD IT 11 MONTHS. THE PROBLEM IS GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. THE TIE RODS WERE REPLACED AS AN ATTEMPT TO FIX THE PROBLEM. DIDN'T WORK. THE WHEELS WERE BALANCED ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS AND THAT DIDN'T WORK EITHER. THE RIMS FROM ANOTHER SRT8 MAGNUM WERE PUT ON MY CAR TO SEE IF THE RIMS WERE THE PROBLEM AND THE CAR STILL SHOOK. (4 REPAIR ATTEMPTS, NOT YET FIXED) 2. BRAKE ROTORS (ALL 4) WORN OUT AT 17,000 MILES (DEALER WILL REPLACE FOR FREE AFTER A FIGHT WITH THE DEALERSHIP) 3. BRAKE PADS (ALL 4) WORN OUT AT 17,000 MILES (DEALER WILL NOT REPLACE FOR FREE, WANT $600 FOR PADS, NOT FAIR SINCE THE DEFECTIVE ROTORS MIGHT HAVE PLAYED A PART IN WEARING OUT MY BRAKE PADS TOO) 4. CAR NEARLY STALLS OUT WHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND GEAR ON WIDE OPEN THROTTLE. (CAN BE DANGEROUS IF YOU EXPECT THE CAR TO GO AND IT STUTTERS. ALMOST APPEARS AS IF IT IS GOING TO STALL, LIKE IT'S STARVED FOR GAS).
NHTSA complaint #10223197 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.