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2006 Dodge Charger repairs by problem area
Engine (18%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (27%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (8%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 294 repairs.
2006 Dodge Charger electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (2%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (20%)
< $100 (65%)
Chart based on 46 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan
425-horsepower 6.1L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 13000 mi | EVIC had issues with temp guage and compass as well as blinker light codes were showing |
| 10000 mi | Strange "rapping" noise coming from radiator cooling fan when air conditioner turned on. |
| 21000 mi US $248 |
Driver's side of dual zone climate control system malfunctioned - could only get cold air out of vents (no hot air). Left side actuator door was replaced. |
2006 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan
350-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 36000 mi US $9 |
Bulb out in climate control panel, |
| 29000 mi | Seat warmers quit working. Covered under warranty. |
| 110000 mi US $350 |
Tire pressure monitor sensor control module |
| 19000 mi | SRS (air bag) sensor or harness bad on the passenger seat, left the warning light on at the info panel. Dealer replaced both the seat occupancy sensor and the harness. Parts in, dealer replaced both the seat occupancy sensor and the harness. MK added 050107 |
| 37000 mi US $52 |
GPS/NAV disc wasn't reading, replaced with new disc and cured the error. |
| 99000 mi US $500 |
Alternator |
| 25852 mi C $70 |
Distortion of front right instrument and door panel speakers. Speakers replaced. Driver side power window switch replaced as it keeps loosing express up memory. |
| 59520 mi C $700 |
Electronic climate control board replaced by Best Buy as some bulbs burned out as a result of some work by them. |
| 59520 mi C $123 |
Light on Hazard button had burned out, so hazard bar part had to be ordered and replaced out of warranty. |
| 28000 mi | It was an intermittent problem with the rear passenger window motor. It was replaced and the problem has gone away. |
| 117300 mi US $550 |
Alternator needed to be replaced as it was no longer charging the battery |
| 130000 mi US $155 |
A/C was no longer blowing Cold. Brought to shop for checkout. Diagnosis was that there was a fitting that was leaking coolant. Fitting was replaced and A/C system recharged with coolant. |
| 154000 mi US $800 |
A/C Compressor Failed. As a result of this failure, broke the Serpentine belt. |
| 192000 mi US $85 |
Replace TPMS sensor at right rear wheel. |
| 10000 mi | the automatic up and dow for the windows did not always work. |
| 24000 mi | People have reported lots of static and noise when calling people from the car using uConnect bluetooth. Was not able to leave the car as long as anticipated so they dealership did not have a chance to look at the problem. |
| 27000 mi | Rattle coming from drivers door panel with radio on. Most obvios when listening to talk radio. Door speaker ordered. Had them take another look at the bluetooth problem reported earlier. They ordered a replacement module. |
| 27000 mi | Replaced the Bluetooth module. Replaced the driver side door speaker. |
| 32000 mi | Air condition periodically became warm for a few seconds while driving (not at WOT). |
| 35000 mi | Air conditioning periodically blows warm air while cruising - acts like when compresser shuts off when you floor it but does it while cruising. Also, blower fan speed varies on its own, despite being under manual control. A/C still blows warm intermittently, fan still acts up. Now, when startup, blower fan completely dead for as long as 10 minutes then starts on its own randomly. Dealer unable to duplicate non-working fan or other problems. |
| 48000 mi US $100 |
Automatic temp control had quit working, dealer replaced control and now works. Unknown if this also resolved previous unresolved A/C problem of intermittent warming of air while A/C operates. It definitely resolved previous problem of blower fan ... |
| 62000 mi | A/C intermittently blows warm while cruising. Dealer replaced leaking valve and refilled system. Did not fix problem. |
| 18000 mi | A/C wasn't blowing cold enough. TSB was available. |
2006 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan
340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 6000 mi | Air conditioner froze up. Needed software flash. |
| 83400 mi US $100 |
Driver side heated seat switch replaced because back lighting didn't work. Automatic climate control mod. replaced because backlighting did't work |
| 34000 mi US $30 |
Satellite radio no sound after 6 hours of continuous play. AM/FM, CD work as well as song playing, but no sound from unit. Wipers continuous run when in intermittent mode. Very intermittent problem. |
| 48000 mi US $300 |
Wipers run continuously in intermittent mode. A/C air flow slows down after extended trip. Evaporator froze up. |
| 6000 mi | Remote Starter stopped working. Repaired under warranty. |
| 18000 mi | Tire Pressure Indicator lite continually comes on. |
| 125000 mi US $1500 |
Replaced condenser and accumulator, |
| 32000 mi | Intermittent wiper switch did not have position 2. Switch needed to be replaced. |
| 21000 mi US $200 |
Right front turn signal does not work when headlights are on. Replaced bulb - not fixed. |
| 22000 mi | Right(passenger side) front turn signal did not work when headlights were turned on. Connector in wiring harness was replaced. |
| 25000 mi | Air conditioner fan stopped intermittently. Problem identified in TSB and fixed with software update. |
| 89480 mi C $250 |
horn stopped working because of faulty air bags still waiting for recall |
2006 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 2000 mi | (Bose speaker upgrade)Noticed on cold mornings that speakers were going out and would not function properly for about 20min. Took to dealer who said they didn't hear it. Took it back a week later said they replaced a wire that was loose. |
| Speakers still malfunction in the cold weather. Dealer says nothing wrong | |
| Speakers still malfunction in cold. |
| 122000 mi US $40 |
As other owners have reported, the a/c recirc door broke. The dealer wanted $750 to "fix" it but my independent shop simply removed the glove box, opened the recirc door, removed the actuator motor, and put back the glove box. Cost=$40 |
| 11160 mi | Noisy heater fan. |
| 22940 mi | Remote starter failed to start car. |
| 138700 mi US $665 |
Replaced alternator |
| 176000 mi US $500 |
Blower motor replaced |
2006 Dodge Charger 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 3000 mi | Power door lock left rear door failed. |
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