Unable to shift car stuck in park gear shifter (shift interlock latch) and Steering Module .year ,make and model included my Vin excluded from recall .Dodge Magnum SRT8 2006 4 door.safety put at risk by not being able to shift gears in an emergency.problem confirmed see invoice.inspected by dodge see invoice.no warning
2006 Dodge Magnum transmission problems
67 complaints (21% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 80,000. 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 67
- of this car's complaints
- 21%
- typical mileage
- 80,000
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission18
- Axle assembly1
- Automatic transmission: torque converter1
- Automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)1
At what mileage
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Dodge Magnum transmission problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Dodge Magnum transmission
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This could allow the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction startling the driver, and cause a crash without warning.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 08V583000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If this occurs and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll away and cause a crash without warning.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 05V460000 · Recall details
What 2006 Dodge Magnum owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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
Car has no park rolls back when in park no check light have to put ebreak on for car to stay still drives fine other than that
After filling up gas car stalls out while driving, will start back up but shuts down again. Going up hill car stalls and shuts off I have to hit the gas pedal to keep it running.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge magnum. When attempting to move the vehicle, the contact was unable to move the gear shifter. The vehicle was towed to sam's transmission center where it was diagnosed that the spring retainer brackets failed and the floor shifter assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 dodge magnum. Within weeks of owning the vehicle, the air bag indicator illuminated. The unknown independent dealer who sold the contact the vehicle made no mention of the fact that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags). In addition, the battery save mode indicator illuminated, the vehicle jerked, and the speed drastically reduced. The contact had to drive cautiously and potentially utilize the hazard lights when the failure occurred. Various warning indicators flashed on the instrument panel, such as the bac and skid control which also intermittently illuminated. Also, the head lamps shorted out several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection and diagnostic testing. The vehicle was serviced by an unknown dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge magnum. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning on numerous occasions. The vehicle was diagnosed as having a miscommunication between the engine and the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 118,000.
Dodge mag timing belt recalled. Car heated up after driving it for two months and the timing belt snapped and left me and my child on the side of the road , nothing indicated that it was heating up until the car shut down by itself when I was driving.
Valve seat in 5.7 hemi dropped and damaged engine while driving, coasted car to a stop and turned off. Tried to start but ran really rough or wouldn't start. No check engine light or warning, vehicle is undrivable. When this happened felt like the car was gonna blow up and engine overheated.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge magnum. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, a unknown warning indicator illuminated as the transmission began to jerk continuously. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the engine was turned off. After restarting, the vehicle resumed normally for fifteen minutes then the failure recurred. The failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on three separate occasions. The throttle body was replaced twice and engine coil once. The mechanic also informed that the ECM functioned properly. The failure persisted after the repairs were performed on the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 123,000.
Questions about the 2006 Dodge Magnum transmission
Does the 2006 Dodge Magnum have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 67 complaints about the transmission of the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 21% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2006 Dodge Magnum transmission problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 80,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Dodge Magnum transmission?
Yes, 2 recalls: 08V583000, 05V460000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Dodge Magnum have bad transmission?
The Dodge Magnum model years with the most transmission complaints are 2005 (117 complaints), 2006 (67 complaints) and 2007 (43 complaints).
Other 2006 Dodge Magnum problems
Fuel system 112Engine 106Airbags 48Electrical 31Steering 21Brakes 11Suspension 10Lights 7Acceleration 6Body 5Tires 4Visibility 4Wheels 3Locks 2Seat belts 2
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