2006 Dodge Charger
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Engine is the leading concern among 1,294 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 20 Charger model years with reports.
Of the 2006 reports, 21 involved a crash and 12 involved a fire. 28 people were injured and 2 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleDo not drive until repairedMay 24, 2016
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.
Campaign 16V352000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleDo not drive until repairedMay 27, 2015
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.
Campaign 15V313000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmission, lever and linkage, column shiftNov 6, 2008
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.
THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE IN AN UNEXPECTED DIRECTION STARTLING THE DRIVER, AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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.
Campaign 08V583000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulicMay 3, 2006
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.7 LITER ENGINES AND MK25E BRAKING SYSTEMS MAY EXHIBIT INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE REAR BRAKE TUBES AND THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION TUBE. CONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE TUBES AND EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION TUBE OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE TUBES TO WEAR THROUGH AND CAUSE A BRAKE FLUID LEAK.
THIS CAN RESULT IN A DECREASE OF BRAKING FORCE AND THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR BRAKE TUBES FOR DAMAGE AND REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. A CLIP WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED TO SECURE THE BRAKE TUBES TO THE RIGHT FRONT SHOCK TOWER TO MAINTAIN PROPER CLEARANCE TO THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION TUBE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 26, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 06V149000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmissionOct 6, 2005
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.
IF THIS OCCURS AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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.
Campaign 05V460000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: service brakes
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Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 21, 2006
MY BRAKES HAVE BEEN SQUEAKING SEVERELY SINCE THE PURCHASE OF MY VEHICLE. I BROUGHT MY CAR IN TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT WHERE I BOUGHT IT AT, WHICH IS ALSO MY PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT AND THEY SAID IT WAS NORMAL AND NOT TO WORRY. THIS WAS ALMOST 2000 MILES AGO AND THE CAR STILL CONTINUES TO SQUEAK. I AM PART OF A ONLINE FORUM FOR CHARGERS (WWW.CHARGERFORUMS.COM) AND THERE ARE COUNTLESS OTHERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *NM
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 17, 2006
2006 DODGE CHARGER DAYTONA TOP BANANA DEVELOPED GROOVES IN BRAKE ROTORS. AT 5600 MILES THERE IS SEVERE ROTOR GROOVING THAT RESULTED IN SEVERE BRAKE FADE THAT RESULTED IN THE CAR STRIKING A CURB SINCE THE BRAKES FAILED. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 15, 2006
2006 DODGE CHARGER R/T FRONT BRAKE ISSUE, AT 16,000 MILES ROTORS OUT OF ROUND, PADS SQUEAK. DEALER CUT ROTORS AND CHARGED 100.00 BRAKES STILL SQUEAKING AT 19.000 MILES SUSPECT A BAD COMPOUND MIX IN BRAKE PADS, MANY FELLOW CHARGER OWNERS EXPERIENCING SAME PROBLEM AND DODGE WILL NOT SATISFY. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 12, 2006
MY BRAKES ON MY DODGE CHARGER SE WITH THE 3.5 L V6 HAVE BEEN SQUEALING. IT FIRST STARTED ONE DAY WHEN I WAS DRIVING AND SLOWING DOWN TO A COMPLETE STOP AT A INTERSECTION. AS I GETTING VERY CLOSE THE INTERSECTION I HEARD A SQUEALING LIKE A SCHOOL BUS, SO NATURALLY I ASSUMED IT WAS A OLDER VEHICLE WITH BAD BRAKES. I KEPT DRIVING RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS WITH NO OTHER CARS PRESENT AND AGAIN WHEN I CAME TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN THE SQUEAL WAS PRESENT. I ONLY SEEMED TO GET THE SQUEAL WHEN SLOWING TO A STOP. ALSO THE BRAKES SOMETIMES MAKE A MOANING SOUND ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU COME TO SLOW DOWN. GOOD EXAMPLE IS IF YOU ARE BACKING INTO A PARKING SPACE AND PRESS THE GAS TOO MUCH, YOU NATURALLY PRESS THE BRAKE TO STOP AND THEN WILL EASE OFF OF IT. I GET THE MOANING SOUND GOING IN REVERSE MOTION AND FORWARD MOTION. I LET ME DEALER KNOW WHO SAID THAT MY VEHICLE WAS PAST 12,000 AND THAT I WOULD SIMPLY HAVE TO DEAL WITH IT. THIS MAKES NO SENSE FOR A NEW CAR TO BE DOING THIS. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 12, 2006
2006 DODGE CHARGER SE BRAKES SQUEALING ON TURNS AND DURING STOPS. ROTORS SHOWING NO MACROSCOPIC SIGNS OF WEAR. SEVERAL OWNERS WITH SAME MODEL AS WELL AS UPGRADED MODELS, HAVE NOTICED SIMILAR SITUATIONS AT EXTREMELY LOW MILES. BRAKE RETURN SPRING IS ALSO MAKING NOISE WHEN PEDDLE IS DEPRESSED AND RETURNS TO ORIGINAL POSITION. *NM
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 10, 2006
BRAKE ROTORS ON MY CHARGER DAYTONE KEEP WARPING OTHERS ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM BUT DODGE IS DOING NOTHING ABOUT IT STARTED HAPPENING AT 7K STILL ONGOING 6TH TRIP TO DEALER. *NM
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 8, 2006
FRONT BRAKES ARE REQUIRING A RESURFACE FOR THE SECOND TIME IN 11,000 MILES. DEALERSHIP WILL ONLY COVER BRAKES FOR 12,000 MILES. THIS SEEMS LIKE A PROBLEM THAT SHOULD NOT HAPPEN TO A PERFORMANCE VEHICLE. I HAVE HAD NO ISSUES LIKE THIS ON ANY OTHER VEHICLE. *NM
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 6, 2006
2006 DODGE CHARGER R/T BEEN HAVING FRONT BRAKE PROBLEMS SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR. HAVE COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIME AND THEY HAVE ACKNOWLEDGE 2006 DODGE CHARGER R/T BEEN HAVING FRONT BRAKE PROBLEMS SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR. BRAKE VIBRATIONS, RATTLING NOISES, SQUEAKS, AND BRAKE FADE. HAVE COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. THE FIRST FEW TIME WAS TOLD NOTHING WAS WRONG. BUT NOW THEY HAVE ACKNOWLEDGED THIS IS A PROBLEM AND REPLACE MY ROTORS FOR FREE. ON WEEK LATER THE PROBLEM RETURNS. *NM
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 6, 2006
SEVERE GROOVING OF THE BRAKING DISCS. POTENTIAL FAILURE EMINENT. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 2, 2006
CONTINUED BREAK SQUEAKING CAUSED BY THE GLAZING OF THE BREAK PADS DUE TO POOR PRODUCT MANUFACTURING. *NM
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 2, 2006, fire
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ENTERING TRAFFIC AT 35 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS DOWNSHIFTED TO SECOND, AND THEN FIRST GEAR. AT THE NEXT EXIT, THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP ON AN INCLINE. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED FLAMES COMING OUT OF THE BRAKE WELL ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED INTO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, WHO DETERMINED THE ABS FAILED AND ALL FOUR BRAKES WERE WHITE HOT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, BUT NO REPORT WAS GIVEN.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 1, 2006
I PURCHASED A NEW DODGE CHARGER R/T + RT ON 7/29/06 FROM WESTOAKS DODGE IN THOUSAND OAKS, CA. STARTING AT AROUND 1500 MILES, I NOTICED A SQUEALING SOUND FROM WHAT SOUNDS LIKE THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL. THIS SOUND SEEMS TO HAPPEN ON A CONSISTENT BASIS WHEN BRAKING LIGHTLY. I WAITED TO SEE IF THE PROBLEM WOULD GO AWAY. THE PROBLEM PERSISTED AND SO I BROUGHT IT INTO WESTOAKS DODGE SERVICE DEPARTMENT ON 10/16/06. AFTER WESTOAKS INSPECTED, THEY RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO ME IN THE SAME STATE AND TOLD ME THAT THE BRAKE NOISE IS NORMAL AND THEY WOULD NOT SERVICE THE CAR UNLESS DAIMLER CHRYSLER APPROVED. I THEN SUBMITTED MY PROBLEM TO DODGE CUSTOMER SUPPORT AT HTTP://WWW.DODGE.COM ON 10/17/06 AND RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING REPLY ON 10/24/06 (PARAPHRASED): UNFORTUNATELY, GIVEN THE MANY VARIABLES INVOLVED, WE ARE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE YOUR VEHICLE'S PROBLEM VIA EMAIL. WE RECOMMEND CONTACTING YOUR AUTHORIZED DAIMLERCHRYSLER DEALERSHIP TO ARRANGE AN APPOINTMENT FOR PROPER DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. IF YOU HAVE BEEN WORKING WITH AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP BUT THE PROBLEM IS NOT YET RESOLVED, SEEKING A SECOND OPINION FROM A DIFFERENT DEALER MAY BE A VIABLE OPTION. SENIOR STAFF REPRESENTATIVE CHRYSLER GROUP CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER REFERENCE NUMBER: 15560270 EMAIL CASE NUMBER: 1546160 BASICALLY, TO ME THIS SOUNDS LIKE ANOTHER EXERCISE IN FUTILITY AND TO WASTE TIME AND MONEY BRINGING MY CAR IN TO ANOTHER DEALER TO HEAR THE SAME THING. MY CONVERSATION WITH THE OTHER DEALER IN MY AREA HAS NOT ADDED TO MY CONFIDENCE. AS A BUSINESS OWNER MYSELF, I KNOW THAT I MUST STAND BEHIND MY PRODUCTS OR I WILL NOT BE SUCCESSFUL. CONSUMERS ARE MUCH TOO SOPHISTICATED TO BE TOLD THAT A PROBLEM IS "NORMAL" WHEN THEY CAN FIND MANY COMPARABLE PRODUCTS WITHOUT THIS PROBLEM. IF I TOLD MY CUSTOMERS THIS I WOULD NOT BE SUCCESSFUL FOR VERY LONG. PLEASE HELP ME IN RESOLVING THIS MATTER. *NM
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 1, 2006
SQUEAKING BRAKES AT SLOW SPEEDS, POSSIBLE ROTOR GROOVES. *NM
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 1, 2006
EVER SINCE I HAVE BOUGHT MY 2006 DODGE CHARGER SXT I HAVE HAD A STRONG VIBRATION IN MY BREAKS, IT SHAKES MY STEERING WHEEL, AND WHOLE CAR, I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES ONLY TO BE TOLD THAT IT WAS NORMAL FOR NEW CARS TO BREAK LIKE THAT, WELL ON MY LAST SERVICE THE PEOPLE TOLD ME THAT MY ROTORS ARE WARPED AND THATI AM GOING TO NEED TO REPLACE THEM SOON, I DONT HAVE THE BREAKING POWER THAN I FEEL IS SAFE. I AM A UNITED STATES ARMY SOLDIER STATIONED IN GERMANY SO MY OPTIONS ARE SLIGHTLY LIMITED AS TO WHAT TO DO. CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME? MY VIN NUMBER IS AS FOLLOWS [XXX] PLEASE HELP ME OUT WITH THIS, I HAVE TALKED TO OTHER CHARGER OWNERS AND THEY SAID THAT THEIR BREAKS ARE DOING THE SAME THING. I GREATLY LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR RESPONSE! THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND HELP... [XXX] *NM UPDATED 07/12/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Oct 29, 2006
CONSISTENT BRAKE SQUEALING AND MINOR VIBRATING WHEN STOPPING. *NM
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Oct 23, 2006
I BOUGHT A NEW '06 DODGE CHARGER R/T A COUPLE MONTHS AGO. CAR HAS ONLY 3,000 MILES AND BRAKES ARE SQUEALING BAD, AND GROOVES IN THE ROTORS. THIS IS RIDICULOUS. I KNOW A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. *NM
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Oct 23, 2006
I'VE HAD A 2006 CHARGER RT FOR LESS THAN A YEAR. FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS THE BRAKES BEGAN SQUEALING AND FEELING LIKE THERE GRINDING AT TIMES WHEN I STOP. EACH TIME I VISITED THE DEALERSHIP I WAS TOLD THAT THE NOISE WAS NORMAL BECAUSE THE BRAKES AND BRAKE PADS WERE METALLIC. I RECENTLY TOOK A TRIP UP IN THE MOUNTAINS, COMING DOWN I COULDN'T EVEN USE THE BRAKES BECAUSE THE CAR BEGAN SHAKING AND PULSATING RAPIDLY I COULD BARELY HOLD ONTO THE STEERING WHEEL, LUCKILY THERE WEREN'T ANY OTHER CARS AROUND. AFTER CHECKING OUT THIS WEBSITE AND CHARGER FORUMS I'M DEFINITELY GOING TO DEMAND THAT MY ROTORS BE CHECKED AND FIXED. *NM
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Oct 20, 2006
POLICE PACKAGE VEHICLE. THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN SQUEALING SINCE THE CAR HAD APPROXIMATELY 200 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. CURRENT ODOMETER READING IS 2200. *NM
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Oct 19, 2006
BRAKE SQUEALING!!! I HAVE A 2006 DODGE CHARGER DAYTONA R/T AND I ONLY HAVE ABOUT 9K MILES ON IT. BUT ABOUT A MONTH AGO I NOTICE A SQUEALING ON MY BRAKES. EVERYTIME I COMING OUT OF MY DRIVE WAY, AND AFTER A STOP AT THE LIGHT, ETC.... SEEMS TO HAPPEN ALSO, ABOUT A 40 MPH. SO, I TOOK TO THE DEALER BECAUSE IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. AND THEY SAID THAT IS CAUSED BY A PANIC BRAKING. I DON'T DRIVE THIS CAR THE MUCH AND I DON'T BRAKE HARD. BUT YOU WOULD IT THINK THAT A 40K + CAR WOULD HAVE A BETTER BRAKE SYSTEM ON IT, BECAUSE DOESN'T MATTER HOW YOU BRAKE IS A PROBLEM. I REALLY DON'T FEEL SAFE BRAKING. HERE'S WHAT IT SAYS ON THE RECEIPT :CAUSE: ROTORS OUT OF SPECS. ROAD TESTED AND INSPECTED. TRUED SURFACE OF ALL 4 ROTORS, CLEANED. *NM
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Oct 19, 2006
I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE QUALITY AND SAFETY OF THE BRAKES ON MY 2006 DODGE CHARGER R/T. EVERY TIME I BRAKE, I HEAR A LOUD SQUEALING NOISE. MY CAR HAS 10,000 MILES ON IT. I ADDRESSED THIS PROBLEM TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I GET MY CAR SERVICED AND THEY SAID IT WAS NORMAL FOR THIS TYPE OF BRAKE PAD. I HAVE NEVER OWNED A VEHICLE THAT HAS MADE THIS AWFUL NOISE AND I DO NOT SEE HOW IT CAN BE NORMAL. I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS CONDITION WILL WORSEN AND MY BRAKING SYSTEM WILL DETERIORATE. *NM
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Oct 19, 2006
FRONT BRAKE SQUEALING @ LESS THAN 10K MILES. RETURNED TO DEALER, ROTORS FOUND TO BE WARPED AND GROOVED. DEALER TURNED ROTORS. *NM
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Oct 19, 2006
FRONT ROTOR WARPING AND FRONT ROTOR PREMATURE DETERIORATION. I TOOK MY 2006 DODGE CHARGER DAYTONA IN AT 600 MILES WITH PREMATURE ROTOR GOUGING. I WAS TOLD BY KEENE DODGE IN JARRESTSVILLE MD THAT THIS WAS NORMAL. I BELIEVED AND TOLD THEM NO WAY IT WAS A NORMAL PROBLEM WITH A VEHICLE. THEY TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THEIR SERVICE AREA. AFTER A SHORT VISIT TO THE SERVICE AREA I WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE WRITER THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH IT. I WAS NOT HAPPY, BUT WHAT IS ONE TO DO IN A SITUATION WHERE ONE IS BLOWN OFF. I DROVE THE CAR THE WAY IT WAS AND KIND OF IGNORED THE PROBLEM. WELL IT GOT WORSE AS THE MILES WENT BY UNTIL WHILE BRAKING THE CAR HAD SHAKING AT HIGHWAY BRAKING ALONG WITH PULSATING. I TOOK THE CAR TO COOK MOTORCARS OF ABERDEEN MD AND AT FIRST WAS TOLD THIS WAS A NORMAL SITUATION. I AGAIN OBJECTED. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT. MY CAR NOW HAD 7900 MILES ON IT. I DROPPED THE CAR OFF WHILE I WAS AT WORK AND CALLED AROUND 1PM AND WAS TOLD THAT THE ROTORS WERE INDEED WARPED. THE SERVICE WRITER TOLD ME THAT THEY TRIED TO TURN THE ROTORS AND WHEN THEY DID THERE WAS NOT ENOUGH METAL LEFT FOR SAFE BRAKING. THEY REPLACED THE ROTORS, WITH THE SAME KIND THAT WAS ON THE VEHICLE WHEN I PURCHASED IT. I BELONG TO THE DODGE CHARGER FORUMS AND THERE ARE 100'S OF CHARGER OWNERS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS AND ARE BEING TOLD THIS IS NORMAL. HERE IS A LINK TO MY THREAD ON THE FORUMS AND YOU CAN READ ALL THE COMPLAINTS THAT I HAVE GOTTEN. THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BECAUSE THERE ARE DODGE CHARGER OWNERS WHO ARE PAYING FOR THIS APPARENT DEFECT ON OUR CARS. HTTP://WWW.CHARGERFORUMS.COM/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=23835 I WANT THE PUBLIC TO KNOW ABOUT THIS COMPLAINT AS CHRYSLER NEEDS TO ADDRESS THIS AND ADDRESS THIS NOW. *NM
Service brakes, Hydraulic, May 17, 2006, crash
I WAS APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT AND APPLIED MY BRAKES TO STOP. I FELT MY BRAKES SLIPPING AS IF THEY WERE PRESSING FULLY TO THE FLOOR NOT STOPPING MY VEHICLE. IN RESULT I REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THAT CHAIN REACTED HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO A BRAKE SPECIALIST AND THEY DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM BEING THE BRAKES NEEDED REPLACED AND 2 ROTORS NEEDED RESURFACED. MY VEHICLE IS A 2006 MODEL. I'VE MADE THE DEALER AWARE OF WHAT HAPPENED AND THEY SAID THE PROBLEM WILL BE FIXED UPON THEIR DIAGNOSIS AS WELL. *NM
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Air bags, Tires, Nov 14, 2005, crash
DT: THE CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH THE ABS FAILED TO ACTIVATE. THE VEHICLE SKIDDED OFF THE ROAD AND INTO SEVERAL TREES. UPON IMPACT, THE FRONTAL AND SIDE/CURTAIN AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT FELT IT WAS A TRACTION CONTROL PROBLEM. THE ABS FAILED ONCE BEFORE. THERE HAVE BEEN NO REPAIRS MADE AT THIS TIME. *AK UPDATED 12/07/05. *JB