This is the second time I have been stuck on the side of the road showing that my car has a quarter tank of gas and it just dies on me. I was rescued with some fuel and it started right back up again. Upon checking for recalls for this issue, I came across some 2005 to 2006 Dodge magnums or chargers with fuel tank recalls. I called Chrysler and they are saying my vin does not apply to the fuel tank recall. How is it, I am having the same exact issue as those vin’s affected by this recall. I think it is something to look into. I have gone on Dodge forums and read people’s stories about the same issue as I am having and I am sure they are unaware of the steps they can take with the federal safety agency to file a complaint where an investigation could be imminent. Please advise. This has happened more than once so now I consider an empty tank when I am at a quarter tank reading on my gas meter.
2006 Dodge Magnum fuel system problems
112 complaints (35% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 82,089. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 112
- of this car's complaints
- 35%
- typical mileage
- 82,089
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Dodge Magnum fuel system problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Engine Stall
During PE13-016, Chrysler identified a condition in model year (MY) 2005 through 2006 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger and Magnum vehicles equipped with 5.7L and 6.1L 8-cylinder HEMI engines that may result in engine stall after refueling when the vehicle is stopped or travelling at low speeds. According to Chrysler, the multifunction control valve (MFCV) fuel shutoff float integrated into 19-gallon fuel tanks can swell in a stuck open position allowing an overfill condition.This condition causes fuel to enter into the purge line which may result in engine stall after refueling.Chrysler's investigation determined that the problem was related to dimensional changes/swelling of the float when exposed to fuels with high ethanol content.Chrysler and its supplier, Stant, developed new fuel soak test requirements to address the condition and extended the warranty period on 19-gallon fuel tanks to lifetime coverage.The owner letter mailing began in January 2014.See the investigative file for copies of Chrysler's owner letter.The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) analyzed 1262 complaints related to engine stall that were provided by Chrysler or submitted to ODI from consumers.In total, there were 299 unique reports indicating that the fuel system allowed an overfill condition after refueling, and the predominant failure mode identified involved stalling when stopped or travelling at low speeds.The complaint counts shown in this resume include incidents in which enough detail was available to verify the symptoms were related to the defect condition identified by Chrysler.The condition that is causing the majority of stalling incidents in the subject vehicles occurs at a stop or low speed and allows the vehicle to be restarted immediately.The condition represents a low risk to motor vehicle safety and is adequately addressed by Chrysler's extended warranty. This preliminary evaluation is closed. The ODI reports cited above can be viewed at http://www-odi.the federal safety agency.dot.gov/owners/Searchreference?targetCategory=C under the following identification numbers (ODI Nos.): 10507307, 10507200, 10505652, 10505171, 10504826, 10504737, 10504085, 10503965, 10502091, 10501842, 10499752, 10496037, 10495284, 10494434, 10494394, 10493452, 10493120, 10490388, 10489004, 10487504, 10483660, 10480828, 10480763, 10477973, 10477450, 10474702, 10474358, 10473974, 10466062, 10458709, 10457762, 10455763, 10453489, 10453283, 10451227, 10450065, 10449138, 10446316, 10442787, 10442594, 10440885, 10439373, 10415682, 10399601, 10384811, 10365159, 10340153, 10336288, 10275134, 10510152, 10509942, 10509026, 10506031, 10505862, 10534319, 10534148, 10531912, 10520561, 10525368, 10524698, 10520820, 10520097, 10520012, 10515715, 10519379, 10516140, 10515325, 10515134, 10520305, 10514678.
PE13016
What 2006 Dodge Magnum owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Magnum. The contact stated while driving 10-15 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power while coming to a stop. Additionally, the vehicle lost motive power after refueling. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Action Number: PE13016 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 109,886.
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.
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.
Here we are 15 months later and only 2,330 miles from my last complaint about my 2006 dodge magnum stalling after a fuel fill up or when turning left, it happened yet again today, I know there is a current fuel tank recall for 2005 - 2006 dodge charger, magnum & chrysler 300's with the v8 5.7l & 6.1l, yet nothing for the v6 2.7l & 3.5l, why? They all use the same exact gas tank, which have been proven to be defective, I;m the original owner of this car and it still only have 76,233 miles, so it should be covered but is not, please expand this recall x53 to cover all magnums and chargers and chrysler 300s....we v6 owners should also have a voice in our own safety and recalls when our cars all use the same gas tanks
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
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge magnum. The contact noticed a fuel odor coming from the vehicle while the vehicle was stationary with the engine running. The contact also noticed the odor while exiting the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge magnum. When the contact filled up the tank, he noticed that the top of the fuel tank was defective. The fuel tank top (the malfunction control valve) allowed fuel to leak into the purge line, which caused the engine to stall in traffic. Central florida chrysler dodge jeep ram (8675 commodity cir, orlando, fl 32819, (321) 445-8017) stated that the vehicle met the criteria for technical service bulletin: 14-002-14 issued on april 22, 2014; however, the VIN was not included and the contact was denied coverage for the repairs. The manufacturer stated that the coverage was excluded for the vehicle and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was 40,000. *as *tr *pm consumer stated fuel tank failed 2nd time in june of 2019 at 112,000 miles and had a lifetime part warranty on it. Consumer stated the 1st recall has been honored.
Qhen I fill up my gas tank the car starts to shut off every time I fill it up I have to put like 1/2 a tank so it doesn't shut off on me when im driving
Takata recall vehicle stalls anytime . Loose power steering. Unable to steer it. Very dangerous. Dealer says there is a free replacement for fuel tank because of a defective vent. I never got a recall notice, apparently is just 2006 dodge/chrysler issue. And spend thousands on new computer and other service to find out the cause. Found the defective vent issue on line - confirmed with dealer I purchased it at that tank issue is covered. If there had been a recall for this dangerous issue, I would have had it fixed years ago. Vehicle is located in duluth, mn/superior, wi area now
Questions about the 2006 Dodge Magnum fuel system
Does the 2006 Dodge Magnum have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 112 complaints about the fuel system of the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 35% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2006 Dodge Magnum fuel system problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 82,089 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Dodge Magnum fuel system?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Dodge Magnum have the most fuel system problems?
The Dodge Magnum model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2005 (140 complaints) and 2006 (112 complaints).
Other 2006 Dodge Magnum problems
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