2006 Dodge Magnum power train problems
67 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2006 Dodge Magnum — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jan 16, 2023
“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…”
filed Aug 7, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Power TrainCampaign 08V583000 · Nov 6, 2008
- ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 42RLE…Campaign 05V460000 · Oct 6, 2005
Related service bulletins
Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number…
9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 7, 2021
Power Train problems in other Magnum years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Magnum | 6 | 6% |
| 2007 Magnum | 43 | 40% |
| 2005 Magnum | 117 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Dodge Magnum
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.