2006 Dodge Charger: recalls and complaints

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• 16V35200024 May 2016Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator ModuleAdvisory
• 15V31300026 May 2015Air Bags / Frontal / Driver Side / Inflator ModuleAdvisory
• 08V5830006 Nov 2008Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Lever and Linkage / Column Shift
• 06V1490003 May 2006Service Brakes, Hydraulic
• 05V4600006 Oct 2005Power Train / Automatic Transmission

1. 16V352000Received 24 May 2016. 4,648,270 units.

   Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator ModuleDo-not-drive advisory

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Manufacturer campaign number S43. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Mar 2017.

2. 15V313000Received 26 May 2015. 4,077,169 units.

   Air Bags / Frontal / Driver Side / Inflator ModuleDo-not-drive advisory

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Manufacturer campaign number R25. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Jun 2015.

3. 08V583000Received 6 Nov 2008. 20,283 units.

   Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Lever and Linkage / Column Shift

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This could allow the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction startling the driver, and cause a crash without warning.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by CHRYSLER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number H37. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Nov 2008.

4. 06V149000Received 3 May 2006. 44,367 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This can result in a decrease of braking force and the potential for an engine compartment fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number F18. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Jun 2006.

5. 05V460000Received 6 Oct 2005. 256,409 units.

   Power Train / Automatic Transmission

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If this occurs and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll away and cause a crash without warning.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number E14. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Nov 2005.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

• 2006 Dodge Charger
• All 2006 vehicles

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 23.

Complaints that report a crash

5

Complaints that report a fire

4

Injuries in the complaints

7

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

29 Sep 2010

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 19662
2. 19673
3. 19685
4. 19701
5. 19715
6. 19722
7. 19737
8. 19741
9. 19752
10. 19762
11. 19772
12. 19781
13. 19831
14. 19841
15. 19852
16. 19862
17. 19871
18. 20065
19. 20075
20. 20085
21. 20096
22. 20106
23. 201111
24. 201214
25. 20138
26. 20149
27. 20157
28. 20165
29. 20174
30. 20186
31. 20195
32. 20203
33. 20212
34. 20223
35. 20232
36. 20261
37. 20271

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2006 Dodge Charger?

9,046,498 units in 5 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Dodge Charger have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 83 recall campaigns for the Dodge Charger, model years 1966 to 2027. 5 of them name the 2006 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2006 Dodge Charger name most often?

Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 116 of 283 component mentions, or 409.9 per 1,000. For all 2006 vehicles the figure is 68.6 per 1,000.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2006 Dodge Charger open?

2 investigations have no closing date in the NHTSA file, of 4 that name this model year.