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2006 Dodge Magnum engine problems

106 complaints (33% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 80,214. 3 crashes reported.

owner complaints
106
of this car's complaints
33%
typical mileage
80,214
crashes
3
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Engine
    7
  • Exhaust system
    2
  • Cooling system: fan
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Dodge Magnum engine problems in other years

20032005200620072008

Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Dodge Magnum engine

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Stalling 128Check engine light 16Loss of power 12Engine failure 10Won't start 7Overheating 5

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2006 Dodge Magnum owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 30, 2025 · Brakes, Engine · CA

vehicle engine codes were all corrected properly in hopes of fixing the stalling issues. the vehicle was seemingly better for a few days. upon driving the vehicle on the highway at normal highway speed, the vehicle suddenly began flickering and shutting off and on. the vehicle would shut off and on rapidly. each time the vehicle turned back on it would accelerate causing the vehicle to jolt forward and stop rapidly. the car would not allow me to brake safely. the vehicle behind was within inches of a collision but their quick response to slam on their brakes and swerved to the shoulder thankfully missed. this is not an isolated event. speaking to other hemi 5.7 vehicle owners this is a very common issue. I had a baby in a carseat in the backseat who was jolted around slamming the back of his head into his car seat. this is so dangerously unsafe. not dealership can find the problem even after replacing every part possible on these vehicles.

Filed Mar 30, 2023 · Engine · PA

The car won’t go in gear

Filed Sep 29, 2021 · Airbags, Engine · CA

The engine in my 2006 dodge Magnum has begun stalling out after fueling precisely as described in the federal safety agency action number PE13016. The first time it happened I was in the middle of a U-turn at a busy intersection. The engine died and I lost power steering and power brakes. I was able to brute-force the steering wheel and narrowly avoided hopping the curb and hitting the light pole on the corner. This light pole might have just as easily been a pedestrian. I called my local Dodge dealer (Ontario Dodge, Ontario California) to explain the problem and arrange to bring the car in. I let them know that I was aware that this issue was addressed under the federal safety agency action number PE13016 and should be covered under the lifetime warranty extension. I was told by the service adviser that I am required to drop off my car and that it would be 7-10 days before they would look at it. I suggested that they put me on a list and I could bring my car in 7-10 days at a time when they were able to look at it. They were unwilling to do this. They're insisting that my car sit in their lot for 7-10 days before they will even look at it. This isn't a scheduling issue. I can go on their website today and schedule my car for any other service tomorrow. No, this is a punitive action. Clearly they don't want to do the repairs and they're hoping I'll just go away by making it unreasonably difficult; not to mention expensive considering that a rental car will now be required. Chrysler and their dealers are not acting in good faith with regards to their agreement with the federal safety agency and PE13016. In my experience and opinion they're doing whatever they can to evade these repairs. I'm a little disappointed that a full recall wasn't ordered. The agreement the federal safety agency made with Chrysler left them with a little too much wiggle room in my opinion.

Filed Mar 11, 2021 · Engine, Fuel system · 128,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge magnum. The contact stated that when the fuel tank was full, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that at a half tank the failure was not experienced. The contact inspected the vehicle himself and found that the fuel tank was defective. The contact stated that the fuel tank integral multi-functional control valve failed to operate as designed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer provided tsb 14-002-14 regarding the engine stall following fuel tank fill up. The contact was made aware of the manufacturer's x53 lifetime warranty extension. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 128,000.

Filed Nov 22, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 73,460 miles · UT

I have owned this 2006 dodge magnum se v6 2.7l from new, bought in april 2006, the problem I'm having is with the car stalling, without any notice, happening today when turning left at a stop light and starting uphill. I was able to restart the car after pulling to the right without power, coming to a stop, putting the car in park, and restarting. I made it back home, but the car has been cranking over and not starting when in my garage, this after filling up with gas. I've had this issue happen before from 2006 onward to today, only a few times a year, and changed out the fuel pump relay each time and thought that was the problem, but the car has never stalled while driving before now, only when sitting at a light or stop sign after filling up the tank. The car only has 73,000 miles now after 13 years, I always baby the car and it still looks new. Thanks for any help with this matter

Filed Jun 20, 2019 · Engine · 183,000 miles · CO

My car (2006 dodge magnum 5.7 hemi)was running totally fine.... No warnings of any kind. I turned it off to run into the gym and it wouldn't start. A diagnostic test was run and they said the piston blew and it needs a new engine

Filed Aug 7, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 95,000 miles · FL

On 07/06/2018 started engine, within 30 seconds car shut off . As if I turned off the key.restarted car and shifted to reverse to back out of drive, stalled. Started car ,put car in reverse transmission would not ingage 15 to 20 seconds later car went into gear and stalled 4 times before car would move without stalling. Two tenths of a mile car stalled pulling out on main road. Car started would not move waited for transmission to engage as traffic is is starting to line up. Mile later car stalls again everthing off start car and wait for transmission to go into gear. This happens ever day for the pass 2 months dodge dealer said my coils were bad had them changed next day same problem. Car now sits till something is done.dont feel safe driving on road. This happens moving and stationary

Filed May 20, 2018 · Engine, Suspension · 90,000 miles · CA

Without warning valve ring seat broke off fell into cylinder punching hole in piston. Bought a rebuilt motor for $7,000 and 70k miles later the same thing happens. Both instances the motor was running.

Filed Mar 16, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 264,000 miles · VA

Car stalls randomly when fuel tank is full or after fill up. May stall without warning when in motion or stationary. This is a known issue with this model and similar models. Cause is a faulty fuel tank.

Filed Feb 13, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 88,000 miles · IL

The car stalls soon after refilling the fuel tank, the filling was stopped when the pump automatically shuts off. This is a safety concern because it has happened while driving straight on a street, and also while turning onto a highway. The car becomes difficult to maneuver due to the loss of power assist provided to the steering and brakes by the engine. This appears to be caused by a lack of fuel to the engine. The car has restarted, so far, after a few seconds sitting still in the traffic.

Questions about the 2006 Dodge Magnum engine

Does the 2006 Dodge Magnum have engine problems?

Owners have filed 106 complaints about the engine of the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 33% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2006 Dodge Magnum engine problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 80,214 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Dodge Magnum engine?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Dodge Magnum have bad engine?

The Dodge Magnum model years with the most engine complaints are 2005 (112 complaints), 2006 (106 complaints) and 2007 (21 complaints).

Other 2006 Dodge Magnum problems

Fuel system 112Transmission 67Airbags 48Electrical 31Steering 21Brakes 11Suspension 10Lights 7Acceleration 6Body 5Tires 4Visibility 4Wheels 3Locks 2Seat belts 2

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