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2006 Dodge Magnum repairs by problem area

Engine (24%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (23%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (8%)

Chart based on 75 repairs.
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2006 Dodge Magnum engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon

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

54000 mi

US $300
The car was registering a misfire on cylinder 3, which resulted in early replacement of 6 out of 16 spark plugs. 
55000 mi The car has another check engine light. No repairs were made during this trip. 
27000 mi

US $125
Check engine light. Told couldn't find problem, light reset. 
57000 mi Catalytic converter caused check engine light. Read that hard driving with engine under strain. So naturally I hooned it up a bit more than usual. I didn't clear the code, but hoontastic driving seemed to do the trick. For how long? 
58000 mi

US $550
Check engine, two sensors replaced, for wear update. Throttle was sticking as well. Wasn't too bad, but it must have been worse than I thought, as it drives better. 
96000 mi Catalytic converters 
30000 mi Car stalled when filling up the gas tank. Happened once to me. Dodge replaced the tank for free since they had extended its warranty for the lifetime of the car. 

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2006 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon

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

104000 mi

US $450
Radiator fans broke, both needed to be replaced 
53000 mi

US $90
The 2/1 Oxygen Sensor was lazy...slow to respond. Changed the 2/1 Oxygen Sensor. 
65000 mi

US $40
Engine idle rough during warm up. Replaced EGR Valve. 
65500 mi

US $24
Thermostat housing leak. Replaced housing and thermostat o-ring. 

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2006 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon

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

129000 mi

US $350
code P0520. Oil pressure sensor broken. 
146000 mi

US $500
CEL P0520. replace oil pressuse sensor. This is the third time sensor has been replaced. 
31000 mi Through an online resource, I was made aware of updated programming for my transmission. I took it in to have the reflash done for smoother shifting. Was a little annoyed, the shop was not at all busy, and could have easily been done while I waited. 
60140 mi

C $320
Coolant leak from the radiator tank seal, replaced radiator. Found coolant was milky, turned out to be sediment (silica separated from the coolant), seems this is a new problem on many cars, replaced coolant. 

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2006 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon

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

110360 mi

C $800
EGR valve quit working repaired and back good as ever. Also replaced rear window wiper. Plugs replaced at the same time cost deducted. 

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2006 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon

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

52000 mi

US $125
egr valve replacement 
54000 mi Water pump, timing belt replaced under warranty. 

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2006 Dodge Magnum Engine Problems

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