Brakes: the charger r/t brakes only have 17k miles on them and the rotors need to be replaced. I complained to the dealer at 11k but was told that the shaking was normal. The dealers know about this problem with the rotors warping and refuse to extend the warranty past 12k miles.
2006 Dodge Charger: rotors or pads wearing out early
9 of the 1,294 complaints about the 2006 Dodge Charger describe rotors or pads wearing out early.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 12,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Rotors or pads wearing out early by model year
- 20191
- 20141
- 20132
- 20111
- 20072
- 20069
What owners say
Upon braking, I experience vibrations in the steering. Took to a dealer who examined my wheels and determination is warped front rotors. I have 16, 000 miles on my car and warped rotors? Service manager advised to replace rotors at consumer expense. I feel as many other dodge charger owners with the same problem, it is a manufacturer defect.
The brakes squeling real bad rotors warp at 11,000 miles been havin problem since I bought it
I bought a dodge charger in june 2006 and started having problems with the brakes in september. It started as a vibration which nobody could identify. I paid to have the tires balanced because dodge would not cover it. That was not the problem. I am now sitting at 16,000 miles and warped rotors which they will not do anything about because they say I am over the 12,000 mile brake warranty. I will have to pay for the rotors myself. As a comparison I also have a chevy tahoe. I put the first set of rotors on that at 80,000 miles. This is a major problem that dodge will not acknowledge and must be addressed! Thank you
Brake rotors warped....have been since about 20,000 miles. Brakes have been squealing longer than that. I understand that the upgraded chargers are being swapped out for slotted rotors because this is a known issue. I can't keep replacing parts on this car due to manufacturer defects.
Braking system is squealing under normal use, and warped rotors are noticeable during all braking conditions.
My brakes on my 2006 dodge charger have been defective for some time, warped rotors, screeching sound when brakes are applied. If no help is found here im going take this matter to the bbb.
Took my srt 8 06 charger to the dealer 3-1-07 because brake rotors had grooves and pads were prematurely worn at 19,000 miles on all 4 wheels. District manager refused to offer a replacement at no cost. Dodge knows that this problem exists and there needs to be a recall.. Many complaints on the dodge forum too regarding this.
Front rotor warping and front rotor premature deterioration. I took my 2006 dodge charger daytona in at 600 miles with premature rotor gouging. I was told by keene dodge in jarrestsville md that this was normal. I believed and told them no way it was a normal problem with a vehicle. They took the car back to their service area. After a short visit to the service area I was told by the service writer that nothing was wrong with it. I was not happy, but what is one to do in a situation where one is blown off. I drove the car the way it was and kind of ignored the problem. Well it got worse as the miles went by until while braking the car had shaking at highway braking along with pulsating. I took the car to cook motorcars of aberdeen md and at first was told this was a normal situation. I again objected. I made an appointment. My car now had 7900 miles on it. I dropped the car off while I was at work and called around 1pm and was told that the rotors were indeed warped. The service writer told me that they tried to turn the rotors and when they did there was not enough metal left for safe braking. They replaced the rotors, with the same kind that was on the vehicle when I purchased it. I belong to the dodge charger forums and there are 100's of charger owners having the same problems and are being told this is normal. Here is a link to my thread on the forums and you can read all the complaints that I have gotten. This needs to be addressed because there are dodge charger owners who are paying for this apparent defect on our cars. Http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23835 I want the public to know about this complaint as chrysler needs to address this and address this now.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This can result in a decrease of braking force and the potential for an engine compartment fire.
- 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 number 06V149000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2006 Dodge Charger premature wear
Is rotors or pads wearing out early a common problem on the 2006 Dodge Charger?
9 of 1,294 owner complaints about the 2006 Dodge Charger (1%) mention rotors or pads wearing out early. The model year with the most reports is 2006.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2006 Dodge Charger?
There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2006 Dodge Charger
Stalling 571Check engine light 75Loss of power 68Grinding brakes 58Won't shift 55Engine failure 53Power steering loss 46Won't start 41Jerking 36Ball joint 27Hesitation 26Headlights 22Fuel pump 20Warning lights 18ABS 17Misfire 17Overheating 15Knocking 14Airbag light 13Steering lock-up 13No deployment 12Fire or smoke 11Fuel gauge 11Brake failure 8Adaptive cruise 5Fuel smell 5Harsh shifting 5Shudder 5
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