Known Recalls

Model year record

2006 Dodge Charger

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,919 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V352000

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
4,648,270
Reported to NHTSA
2016-05-24
Owners notified
2017-03-27

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.

Safety risk

These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V313000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
4,077,169
Reported to NHTSA
2015-05-26
Owners notified
2015-06-08

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.

Recall campaignNHTSA 08V583000

Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER LLC
Vehicles affected
20,283
Reported to NHTSA
2008-11-06
Owners notified
2008-11-10

Defect description

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 20,283 MY 2006-2009 CHARGER AND MAGNUM VEHICLES BUILT WITH THE POLICE PACKAGE AND EQUIPPED WITH A COLUMN SHIFTER. THE GEARSHIFT CABLE MAY BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING BRACKET AND CAUSE AN INCORRECT TRANSMISSION GEARSHIFT POSITION DISPLAY.

Safety risk

THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE IN AN UNEXPECTED DIRECTION STARTLING THE DRIVER, AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL ADD A REDUNDANT LOCKING MECHANISM TO THE GEARSHIFT CABLE AT THE MOUNTING BRACKET TO ENSURE PROPER RETENTION AND SHIFT LINKAGE FUNCTION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 10, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V149000

Service brakes, hydraulic

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
44,367
Reported to NHTSA
2006-05-03
Owners notified
2006-06-26

Defect description

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.7 LITER ENGINES AND MK25E BRAKING SYSTEMS MAY EXHIBIT INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE REAR BRAKE TUBES AND THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION TUBE. CONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE TUBES AND EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION TUBE OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE TUBES TO WEAR THROUGH AND CAUSE A BRAKE FLUID LEAK.

Safety risk

THIS CAN RESULT IN A DECREASE OF BRAKING FORCE AND THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR BRAKE TUBES FOR DAMAGE AND REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. A CLIP WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED TO SECURE THE BRAKE TUBES TO THE RIGHT FRONT SHOCK TOWER TO MAINTAIN PROPER CLEARANCE TO THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION TUBE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 26, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V460000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
256,409
Reported to NHTSA
2005-10-06
Owners notified
2005-11-28

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 42RLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE CUP PLUG THAT RETAINS THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT MAY BE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. IF THE SHAFT MOVES OUT OF POSITION, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ACHIEVE 'PARK' POSITION.

Safety risk

IF THIS OCCURS AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSIONS AND INSTALL A BRACKET TO ENSURE THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT IS RETAINED IN THE PROPER POSITION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine39291,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system30887,200 mi
Fuel system, gasoline21077,195 mi
Power train17682,000 mi
Electrical system14391,000 mi
Air bags101100,000 mi
Steering8081,000 mi
Vehicle speed control5186,000 mi
Unknown or other50110,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling4766,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor449,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission3348,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic3212,000 mi
Service brakes2690,400 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads186,500 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)1693,200 mi
Exterior lighting16112,132 mi
Suspension1545,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip118,372 mi
Suspension: front1047,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly849,710 mi
Wheels855,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system745,950 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine753,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper79,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift686,693 mi
Tires627,000 mi
Equipment525,021 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc57,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system417,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)4111,415 mi
Structure: body457,005 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights3100 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly38,700 mi
Interior lighting395,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift397,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems31,287 mi
Visibility385,000 mi
Air bags: frontal260,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner2100 mi
Parking brake247,000 mi
Seat belts280,000 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor27,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components26,000 mi
Structure27,800 mi
Structure: body: trunk lid2100 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly257,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel12,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module154,937 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly167,753 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood11,100 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control131,876 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.14,500 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights17,740 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch190,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1190,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: throttlebody/manifold1136,004 mi
Fuel system, other160,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages190,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1100 mi
Other/unknown180,000 mi
Power train: driveline144,000 mi
Seat belts: rear/other13,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock115 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: pads17,500 mi
Service brakes, electric150,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum115 mi
Steering: gear box: shaft sector113,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1—
Steering: rack and pinion1—
Structure: body: bumpers1100 mi
Structure: body: door1100 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1100 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint199,033 mi
Suspension: front: macpherson strut199,033 mi
Suspension: rear: springs: coil springs124,432 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1105,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core132 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear140,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs120,000 mi

The 2007 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

EA21002Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

EA15001Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Air bags: frontal

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.