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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%)

Chart based on 294 repairs.
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2006 Dodge Charger engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (35%)

< $100 (35%)

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Chart based on 52 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Dodge Charger

Engine not specified

7000 mi

US $200
Exhaust hanger came loose. The Dealer fixed it. 

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2006 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan

425-horsepower 6.1L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

51000 mi Electronic throttle control light came on while driving on the freeway. Car would not go over 40mph. Dealer at next exit said there were no codes and it was running fine after cycling the key. The mechanic says it may be the computer on the fritz. 
16000 mi White gunk in coolant & ammonia smell. Successful. Covered by factory warranty. 
30000 mi

US $700
Cooling fan seized. 

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2006 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan

350-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

130000 mi

US $600
Former owner repaired leak using stop leak...required me to have everything fixed. 
133000 mi

US $50
Internal failure 
98700 mi

US $200
GAS PEDAL SENSOR 
11160 mi SKIM Identified problem w/auto-headlight module....module was intermittiently turning self on/off. New module ordered and to be installed 
94100 mi Gas tank was replaced under factory extended warranty. 
120000 mi

US $2200
Engine needed to be rebuilt because a valve seat failed. 
29000 mi Oil pressure sensor 
53000 mi

US $900
Catalytic converter pipes rusted. loud exhaust and engine code. Replaced both and they are very expensive. 
64000 mi

US $300
Fuel tank replacement as part of the extended warranty Chrysler Group began offering in 2014, as a result of faulty fuel tanks spilling gas during fill-up and causing the vehicle to stall during sharp turns. 
77000 mi

US $535
Radiator fan failed. Fan is actually two fans, with separate control modules. Both fans failed. 
79000 mi

US $834
Rubber Boot of one engine mount was torn. MAP sensor had failed, resulting in significant backfires during low RPM, high speed acceleration 
79000 mi

US $30
Repair work in January did not resolve the popping problem. Diagnosis with engine code reader and coil pack replacement and spark plug replacement led to conclusion that the MDS system has failed. Solution was to use and aftermarket ECU programmer to deactivate the MDS system. 
101000 mi

US $300
Oil Pressure Sensor was not working properly. Needed to be replaced and then have the OBD codes cleared. 
145000 mi

US $100
Check engine light which was the result of low coolant temp. Ultimately, cause was determined to be due to thermostat stuck partially open. Thermostat was replaced and at the same time coolant was replaced since maintenance schedule dictated it was time for coolant change anyways. 
184000 mi

US $925
Driver Side Temp Actuator - Part Diagnose/Replace Temp Actuator - Labor New Radiator - Part Replace Radiator - Labor Coolant - Part Evac/Recharge A/C (required to replace radiator) - Labor 

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2006 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan

340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

76260 mi

C $800
burnt out ignition wire and cracked coil 
126000 mi

US $400
Cracked radiator core. 
71000 mi

US $25
Replaced radiator fan blade (2nd replacement fan blade, this time the high speed fan, last time the low). 
165000 mi

US $350
Oil pressure sending unit replaced 
15342 mi

US $200
Added Mopar cold air induction system 
19322 mi

US $350
Added Flowmaster cat-back exhaust and 40 series mufflers. 
117000 mi

US $15
Replaced thermostat 
125000 mi

US $1500
rethreaded and replaced a spark plug that shot out. 
16000 mi Car suffered total electronic failure (that is, engine, lights, dashboard, etc) all shut down while car was in motion on the highway. Car would not restart after repeated attempts on the side of the road. Technician reset computer. 
48000 mi

US $1100
O2 sensor light appeared after first repaired. Connections where checked and problem has not reoccurred. 
103000 mi

US $3000
Main controller died. Would have cost $3,000 to fix, more than the car was worth, so traded it. 

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2006 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

67000 mi

US $500
PCV valve 
34380 mi leaking pan gasket 
94000 mi

US $2900
Head gasket leaking. No damage to heads. Gaskets replaced along with timing belt and water pump. 
44000 mi

US $200
Check engine light - thermostat not working. 'Stat and housing replaced & new antifreeze 
50000 mi

US $305
Engine lite on. Diagnosed R/R E.R.G. Valve. 
48000 mi

US $92
Ignition switch check showed OBD code 0456 - small evap leak. Dealer smoke-checked the entire fuel line and remounted the fuel-filler tube (which they had replaced in Jan. '08. Charged $92 for testing time. Will dispute charges later - after trip to Fla. 
55000 mi OBDII code 0456, fuel/evap leak, then "gascap" message... reset by dealer... code returned a week later... has not been taken back for "further discussion" and repair at DEALER expense. Problem dates back to January 2008. 
109700 mi

US $170
EGR replaced 
154000 mi

US $200
fasten loose exhaust heat exchanger, 
158200 mi

US $210
system 2 lean and camshaft position sensor circuit - bank 1 sensor 1. Probably heat-related (90+ degree day). Same OBDII 2098 code next time on the road. Took vehicle to local mechanic for service He fixed the issue and charged me $20. 
167000 mi

US $357
O2 sensor replaced 
170000 mi

US $532
Catalytic converter 
11000 mi Did update to engine controller per TSB 
48000 mi

US $100
Repaired broken pins on rocker arm assembly, left bank. 
58000 mi

US $178
Fixed EGR vacuum leak; replaced broken seal and gasket to correct the problem. 
152000 mi

US $2500
cylinder misfire caused by warped cylinder head (#4) 
138700 mi

US $750
Replaced oil pan 
187000 mi

US $1717
Replaced leaking water pump and timing belt 
60000 mi

US $100
O2 Sensor and Steering Control Module were replaced. 
71300 mi

C $325
Check engine light came on code P0406. Replaced EGR Valve.  

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2006 Dodge Charger 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 2WD

40000 mi Ticking sound. Told it was a part of the emissions system on the passenger side of the vehicle and that it was normal. 

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2006 Dodge Charger Engine Problems

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