2006 Dodge Charger: engine failure

Filed Aug 30, 2019 · Engine, Steering · 160,000 miles · TX

Turning onto on-ramp of a highway I was moving about 20 miles an hour when the engine died and I lost power steering. Additionally, I felt a very tough transmission shift 2-3 seconds before I lost power steering and when the engine died. The car took multiple attempts to turn over. A very loud whirring noise began in the engine/transmission area and is yet to stop.

Filed Dec 26, 2018 · Engine · 105,000 miles · CA

I was driving home from work, going about 40 MPH on the freeway all of the sudden engine starts running rough. Pulled over, turned off car and was never able to turn it on again. Took it to the mechanic.. He said I had a broken seat valve, everything damaged...need to replace engine. After looking up online it seems it is a known defect with the hemi engine from 2005-2006.

Filed Aug 15, 2018 · Engine · 96,000 miles · WA

After dropping my daughter at school that day in my car, I went home and parked the vehicle in my driveway. When I went to pick her up that afternoon my car would not turn over. It never left my driveway before it was towed to a mechanic. Dodge hemi 5.7 l are notorious for premature engine failure due to a manufacturing defect. The valve seat drops into the piston causing catastrophic and sudden engine failure. The reason for my complaint has nothing to do with the cost involved to replace my transportation. The damage has been said and done. The reason for this complaint is the thought that my car's engine happened to fail minutes before my daughter was in the car. Honestly, if the engine failure would have happened while the car was in motion, whether it be it in a 20 MPH school zone or on the freeway at 70 MPH to her favorite store to get a treat after school; I probably would've not known what to do. This defect could have very well caused a wreck hurting me my eight-year-old daughter and possibly other people. I truly just don't want this to happen to someones little girl or anybody. Can you please research and investigate this problem before someone is killed or hurt? It's just not right and dodge is holding no responsibility. Thank you for your time.

Filed Jun 22, 2018 · Engine, Transmission · 172,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge charger. While driving various speeds, the check engine and oil warning indicators illuminated as the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that the failures lasted for several seconds. Landers chrysler dodge jeep ram (315 goodman rd e, southaven, ms 38671, (662) 349-3006) was called and the contact was informed that the failure could be due to a failure with the TCM, ECM, or PCM. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 172,000.

Filed Jan 23, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 256,000 miles · NC

" takata recall" bought my 2006 dodge charger last march had it for 3 days the engine blew. Replaced the engine with a v6 2008 2.7 with only 57000 . About 6 months after started to get the lightning bolt .then stalling with the lightning bolt while driving 55mph on the highway and in the city it also does it at stop signs and sometimes wont start back right away.. I have no codes no check engine light no warning. My dash lights and head lights flicker especially while driving. We tried everything to fix this I'm very scared to drive my car anywheres.. Please help figure out whats going on with these problems. We already replaced the computer, gas pedal, sensors and the engine. Mileage on the body 260000 on the second engine 63000.

Filed Dec 19, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 150,000 miles · KS

Two years ago I had to replace the engine while driving the car all the lights came on and it lost power while driving at approximately 40 MPH. Yesterday while on the highway going 65 MPH the car lost power. This is very unsafe especially on the highway.

Filed Apr 17, 2017 · Steering, Suspension · 191,000 miles · IL

Takata recall the suspension is shot. I am having to replace the my tires due to the bushings being junk and have ate my tires away on the inside down to the metal due to the toe positioning being incorrect. The control arms have been changed, but I am in fear the rear camber may be completely out. Also, sometimes my car does not want to turn over, but yet the battery, starter and alternator are fine. Also, my electrical system is a mess. I can't roll down my window unless I shut off my air or heat. Then when I turn on my air or heat all my interior lights go out. Plus, sometimes my tachometer doesn't want to work. I have replaced the engine and transmission, it is always maintained, but yet I feel like I am about to have to dump thousands of dollars into this cheaply made suspension. I have seen several charger owners of the same year stating they have had these issues and if a recall can not be done then a class action lawsuit should be put into motion. I'm hoping dodge will give us a chance to keep their customers, because at this morning I am ready to give up. I have always been a dodge fan, but this time, on my favorite looking car, you all have dropped the ball!

Filed Feb 7, 2017 · Engine · 137,000 miles · IL

Drove the car to get a car wash. Car went through the cleaning process and they were going to start to the car and it wouldn't start. Had to have it pushed to the side of the building, after a while the car started but idled very rough and blueish smoke was coming out of the exhaust pipes. Took it to a mechanic and they said it's a blown head gasket along with valves dropping into the cylinder causing engine failure. No pre warning and I was very religious with maintenance. This is a known issue that should be fixed by dodge. Now I need to buy a new car.

Filed Dec 1, 2016 · Engine · 133,000 miles · FL

(dropped valve seat) I was on my way to lunch when I realized I left an item in my desk that was needed. I turned around and headed back to the office. I parked my car, ran back in to the office and returned to my vehicle within 5 minutes. When I tried to start my engine, it would not start. I ended up having to get the car towed to my local machine shop. My mechanic told me that a valve seat dropped and the engine needed replacement. My mechanic was quite knowledgeable about these kinds of problems. As he stated that it happened very often with dodge hemi 5.7 engines. He stated that the valve seats were made of poor metal material. He also stated that chrysler was very aware of the defect and what it can cause. I did my research online and found hundreds of threads with people that experienced the same problem. Needless to say, I had to buy a brand new engine and several other engine parts that failed due to this catastrophe. Not to mention major labor costs.

Filed Aug 1, 2016 · Engine · 90,000 miles · MN

My 2006 dodge charger daytona 5.7l engine had a problem with a valve seal/lifter / solenoid in 2015, which was repaired by the dealer in december. Now, 7 months later, it has lost a piston in the engine, and needs a new engine. When the lifter problem occurred, the car was being driven, and started to misfire. When the piston went (the dealer says that is what it is), the engine was being started. When starting the vehicle, it misfired, and started clanking. And then died.

Filed Jul 30, 2016 · Engine · 105,000 miles · FL

I drove my vehicle to the store and everything was fine. I came out an hour later and attempted to start the car but it wouldn't start. I attempted to start it again and it started but the engine sounded horrible so I turned it off immediately. I had it towed to my mechanic who said there was no compression on cylinder #3 and the valve was unseated causing damage to the cylinder. I take meticulous care of my vehicle and this type of engine failure should have never happened with only 105k miles on it. Upon reading several thousand reviews on this 5.7l hemi engine, this appears to be a major problem and has been identified as a manufacturer defect. The below is the diagnosis for this early engine failure: "faulty valve seats according to the engine company, the original chrysler design presses the valve seats into the cylinder heads. The problem results when the powdered metal the valve seats are made of expands, causing it to drop into contact with the valve and pistons, which leads to catastrophic failure. In this process the seat breaks into many pieces causing deterioration of the piston, cylinder wall, valve and cylinder head. This metal can even get into the intake manifold ' if not cleaned properly, it can lead to a failure in replacement engines. Piston ring landings again according to pp, a flaw in the engineering of the piston ring landings results in the engines running much hotter than they should. Coupled with what they call overly small drain holes in the heads and block, this overheating breaks down new oil, leaving sludge in the engine, ultimately blocking it. Consequent oil-starvation can lead to engine block seizure."

Filed Jul 19, 2016 · Engine · 115,000 miles · NC

During travel from ft. Belvoir, va to fayetteville, nc the car began sputtering and acting like it was out of fuel. It had 3/4 of a tank. Made it to the next exit where the car stopped running. Able to give it throttle and get it started you can hear rattling in the top end of the motor. Had it towed to crown dodge in fayetteville, nc where the diagnosis was a broken valve seat which fell inside the cylinder scarring the cylinder walls. The warranty company would not cover the repair costs on the car. This vehicle is maintained by a mechanic with over 20 years of experience with regular oil changes and preventative maintenance. It is a design flaw where the powdered metal valve seats expand at a different rate than the aluminum head leading to severe engine damage. Dodge knows of this problem and fixed their design in the 2010-up models, however has failed the public in compensating those that have had engine failure in 2006-2009 models.