Dodge Charger 2006–2010
6th generation (first modern rear-drive sedan) · LX
NHTSA data through 13 August 20263,949 complaints, 3,049 with mileageMethod
A DO NOT DRIVE recall covers part of this generation — check the VIN before driving it home.
- Reports with mileage
- 3,049
- Median of reported failures
- 82,000 mi
- Most-reported system
- Electrical system (18.0%)
- Recalls
- 6
Before-you-buy checklist ↓Check this VIN — NHTSA ↗
On this generation, failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 50,000 and 110,700 miles.
Figure 1 · Dodge Charger 2006–2010 · 3,049 reports with mileage
Mileage at failure
Complaints per 5,000-mile bin, 0 to 200,000 miles, equal bins on a linear scale. Tallest bar = 174 complaints.
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 200,000+ — 57 complaints (1.9%), plotted separately
- 10%
- 17,144
- 25%
- 50,000
- Median
- 82,000
- 75%
- 110,700
- 90%
- 150,000
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–5,000 | 158 | 5.2% |
| 5,000–10,000 | 60 | 2.0% |
| 10,000–15,000 | 57 | 1.9% |
| 15,000–20,000 | 56 | 1.8% |
| 20,000–25,000 | 55 | 1.8% |
| 25,000–30,000 | 65 | 2.1% |
| 30,000–35,000 | 61 | 2.0% |
| 35,000–40,000 | 69 | 2.3% |
| 40,000–45,000 | 88 | 2.9% |
| 45,000–50,000 | 85 | 2.8% |
| 50,000–55,000 | 108 | 3.5% |
| 55,000–60,000 | 88 | 2.9% |
| 60,000–65,000 | 91 | 3.0% |
| 65,000–70,000 | 112 | 3.7% |
| 70,000–75,000 | 125 | 4.1% |
| 75,000–80,000 | 137 | 4.5% |
| 80,000–85,000 | 174 | 5.7% |
| 85,000–90,000 | 128 | 4.2% |
| 90,000–95,000 | 166 | 5.4% |
| 95,000–100,000 | 115 | 3.8% |
| 100,000–105,000 | 143 | 4.7% |
| 105,000–110,000 | 85 | 2.8% |
| 110,000–115,000 | 108 | 3.5% |
| 115,000–120,000 | 52 | 1.7% |
| 120,000–125,000 | 97 | 3.2% |
| 125,000–130,000 | 53 | 1.7% |
| 130,000–135,000 | 44 | 1.4% |
| 135,000–140,000 | 63 | 2.1% |
| 140,000–145,000 | 63 | 2.1% |
| 145,000–150,000 | 33 | 1.1% |
| 150,000–155,000 | 50 | 1.6% |
| 155,000–160,000 | 26 | 0.9% |
| 160,000–165,000 | 39 | 1.3% |
| 165,000–170,000 | 16 | 0.5% |
| 170,000–175,000 | 25 | 0.8% |
| 175,000–180,000 | 27 | 0.9% |
| 180,000–185,000 | 16 | 0.5% |
| 185,000–190,000 | 17 | 0.6% |
| 190,000–195,000 | 25 | 0.8% |
| 195,000–200,000 | 12 | 0.4% |
| 200,000+ | 57 | 1.9% |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain. Complaint counts reflect what owners reported and are not a measure of failure rate per vehicle sold.
What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.
Owners filed 3,949 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006–2010 Dodge Charger, and 3,049 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.
Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 50,000 and 110,700 miles. The median is 82,000 miles.
The most-reported areas are the electrical system (18.0% of complaints, typically around 97,000 miles), the engine (16.2% of complaints, typically around 94,000 miles), the transmission and driveline (12.9% of complaints, typically around 78,000 miles).
6 recall campaigns cover this generation. 4 of them carry a severe NHTSA advisory.
If you arrived asking “is it reliable?” — this page answers the version of that question the data can support: which problems owners reported, and at what mileage.
How many miles does a 2006–2010 Dodge Charger last?
Half of the failure reports on the 2006–2010 Dodge Charger were filed by 82,000 miles and 90% by 150,000 miles — figures drawn from 3,049 NHTSA complaints that record an odometer reading, so they time reported failures, not the cars whose owners never filed one.
57 reports (1.9%) came in past 200,000 miles — each one proof a Charger reached that mileage, not that it died there.
Before you buy a 2006–2010 Charger: the 3-minute check
Generated from 3,049 mileage-tagged complaints, 6 recall campaigns, 4 documented problem areas. Print this page — the checklist survives print.
- A DO NOT DRIVE recall covers part of this generation. Run the VIN before you drive it home — the fix is free at any dealer.
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 6 campaigns cover this generation; an open recall is a free repair you can make the seller's problem.
- Ask for hydraulic brake circuit repair records. This area fails at a median of 9,000 miles — on any car this age it already happened or never will; the question is whether it was fixed under warranty.
- Check electrical on 2006–2010 cars. Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) failure. The internal fuel pump relay welds or fails intermittently, causing no-start, sudden stalling in traffic, and a range of unrelated-looking electrical faults (wipers, horn…
- Check engine on 2006–2010 with 5.7L cars. 5.7L Hemi MDS (Multi-Displacement System) roller lifter failure and camshaft lobe wear. Sludge and varnish restrict the small oil feed passages to the MDS lifters; the lifter roller seizes and wipes the cam lobe…
- Check engine on 2006–2010 with 2.7L cars. 2.7L V6 oil sludging and oil pump pickup blockage, aggravated by coolant leaking into the oil through the water crossover; often results in total engine failure.
- Complaint reports are not spread evenly across model years here — see the by-model-year table below before you settle on a year.
- End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car. Aggregate data describes the population; the example in front of you has its own history.
For a buyer, failures on this generation are spread rather than concentrated: the middle half falls between 50,000 and 111,000 miles, with a median of 82,000. There is no single mileage threshold to watch, which means condition and maintenance records are more informative than the odometer.
On inspection, the electrical system and the engine are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The engine in particular shows a median failure mileage of 94,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.
None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.
What fails, and when
Figure 2 · Dodge Charger 2006–2010
When each system fails
Bar spans the middle half of reports; the notch inside each bar is the median. Miles at failure on a proportional scale — equal distances are equal ratios, not equal miles.
- Steering171 reports75,00040,000–102,000Steering: 171 reports, median 75,000 miles, middle half 40,000 to 102,000 miles.
- Fuel system235 reports76,00050,000–94,000Fuel system: 235 reports, median 76,000 miles, middle half 50,000 to 94,000 miles.
- Transmission and driveline509 reports78,00050,000–101,000Transmission and driveline: 509 reports, median 78,000 miles, middle half 50,000 to 101,000 miles.
- Fuel and propulsion system341 reports88,00063,000–111,000Fuel and propulsion system: 341 reports, median 88,000 miles, middle half 63,000 to 111,000 miles.
- Engine638 reports94,00072,000–125,000Engine: 638 reports, median 94,000 miles, middle half 72,000 to 125,000 miles.
- Electrical system711 reports97,00066,000–127,000Electrical system: 711 reports, median 97,000 miles, middle half 66,000 to 127,000 miles.
- Airbag system408 reports100,00070,000–129,000Airbag system: 408 reports, median 100,000 miles, middle half 70,000 to 129,000 miles.
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it in “Where your car sits”
Ordered by median mileage, earliest first. The first 12,000 miles are shaded: that is the boundary this site uses between a manufacturing defect and ordinary wear, not a property of the world.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 711 | 18.0% | 97,000 | 66,000–127,000 |
| Engine | 638 | 16.2% | 94,000 | 72,000–125,000 |
| Transmission and driveline | 509 | 12.9% | 78,000 | 50,000–101,000 |
| Airbag system | 408 | 10.3% | 100,000 | 70,000–129,000 |
| Fuel and propulsion system | 341 | 8.6% | 88,000 | 63,000–111,000 |
| Fuel system | 235 | 6.0% | 76,000 | 50,000–94,000 |
| Steering | 171 | 4.3% | 75,000 | 40,000–102,000 |
| Engine and its cooling system | 148 | 3.7% | 52,000 | 20,000–76,000 |
| Hydraulic brake circuit | 147 | 3.7% | 9,000 | 4,500–20,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 117 | 3.0% | 99,000 | 70,000–140,000 |
Where your car sits
Failure reports by the odometer reading they were filed at. Pick the anchor nearest your car — or type the exact mileage: your marker lands on this curve and on the timing chart above.
Figure 3 · Dodge Charger 2006–2010 · 3,049 reports with mileage
Share of reports below each mileage
Share of mileage-tagged reports filed at or below each odometer reading. Steps rise only at bin edges, by exact counted shares.
- 60,000 mi — 31% of reports below
- 90,000 mi — 56% of reports below
- 120,000 mi — 78% of reports below
- Median — the staircase crosses the 50% line here
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it below
The staircase tops out at 98%: the remaining 1.9% of reports (57) came above 200,000 miles.
Nothing is smoothed or interpolated. Linear axis, same as Figure 1.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
At 60,000 miles
31% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
In the reporting window
- Transmission and driveline — middle half 50,000–101,000 mi
- Fuel system — middle half 50,000–94,000 mi
- Steering — middle half 40,000–102,000 mi
Mostly reported later
- Electrical system — middle half 66,000–127,000 mi
- Engine — middle half 72,000–125,000 mi
- Airbag system — middle half 70,000–129,000 mi
- Fuel and propulsion system — middle half 63,000–111,000 mi
At 90,000 miles
56% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
In the reporting window
- Electrical system — middle half 66,000–127,000 mi
- Engine — middle half 72,000–125,000 mi
- Transmission and driveline — middle half 50,000–101,000 mi
- Airbag system — middle half 70,000–129,000 mi
- Fuel and propulsion system — middle half 63,000–111,000 mi
- Fuel system — middle half 50,000–94,000 mi
- Steering — middle half 40,000–102,000 mi
At 120,000 miles
78% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Transmission and driveline — median 78,000 mi
- Fuel and propulsion system — median 88,000 mi
- Fuel system — median 76,000 mi
- Steering — median 75,000 mi
In the reporting window
- Electrical system — middle half 66,000–127,000 mi
- Engine — middle half 72,000–125,000 mi
- Airbag system — middle half 70,000–129,000 mi
Which systems, and when
Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 82,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.
The electrical system accounts for 18.0% of complaints (711 reports, 503 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 97,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 66,000 and 127,000 miles.
The engine accounts for 16.2% of complaints (638 reports, 565 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 94,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 72,000 and 125,000 miles.
The transmission and driveline accounts for 12.9% of complaints (509 reports, 451 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 78,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 50,000 and 101,000 miles.
The airbag system accounts for 10.3% of complaints (408 reports, 108 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 100,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 70,000 and 129,000 miles.
The fuel and propulsion system accounts for 8.6% of complaints (341 reports, 282 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 88,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 63,000 and 111,000 miles.
The fuel system accounts for 6.0% of complaints (235 reports, 218 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 76,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 50,000 and 94,000 miles.
Differences between model years
Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2006 model year drew the most — 1,904 complaints — while 2009 drew the fewest at 229. The median year sits at 678.
That makes 2006 an outlier: roughly 2.8 times the median year of this generation. A single year standing that far apart usually reflects either a first-year issue that was later corrected, or a component change introduced for that year. Anyone shopping this generation has a straightforward reason to prefer a different year, all else being equal.
Recalls and what they cover
NHTSA records 6 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.
4 of these carry a severe advisory — NHTSA's do not drive or park outside warnings, which the agency applies only when it considers the risk immediate. If you own one of these vehicles, that is the first thing to check by VIN.
The campaigns cluster around the airbag system (4), the electrical system (2). Repeated recalls against the same area of the car generally mean the first remedy did not fully resolve the underlying problem.
Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.
Reported severity
What owners reported alongside the failure itself, out of 3,949 complaints against this generation:
- Crashes
- 116 (2.9%)
- Fires
- 90
- Injury reports
- 86
- Fatality reports
- 5
These flags are self-reported by complainants and unverified by NHTSA; one report can carry several flags, so the counts overlap and do not sum to a total. They are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. No chart is drawn here on purpose: overlapping counts spanning very different magnitudes cannot be honestly encoded as lengths.
Documented problems
Electrical 2006–2010
Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) failure. The internal fuel pump relay welds or fails intermittently, causing no-start, sudden stalling in traffic, and a range of unrelated-looking electrical faults (wipers, horn, fuel pump running with the key off). Replacement modules must be programmed to the VIN. The fuel pump relay failure was subject to major FCA recall and extended-coverage action.
Engine 2006–2010 with 5.7L
5.7L Hemi MDS (Multi-Displacement System) roller lifter failure and camshaft lobe wear. Sludge and varnish restrict the small oil feed passages to the MDS lifters; the lifter roller seizes and wipes the cam lobe, producing the characteristic 'Hemi tick' and eventual misfire.
Engine 2006–2010 with 2.7L
2.7L V6 oil sludging and oil pump pickup blockage, aggravated by coolant leaking into the oil through the water crossover; often results in total engine failure.
Suspension
Front lower control arm bushing and tie rod wear producing clunk and alignment drift.
By model year
| Year | Complaints | With mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1,904 | 1,610 |
| 2007 | 678 | 526 |
| 2008 | 835 | 533 |
| 2009 | 229 | 176 |
| 2010 | 303 | 204 |
Recalls (6) — is your car included?
Feb 2019 · 2010 · Air Bags do not driveIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could…
The defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge RAM 3500, RAM 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
What can happen. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
The free fix. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.
Feb 2018 · 2009–2010 · Air Bags do not driveAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in…
The defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Chrysler is recalling certain 2009-2010 RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, a
What can happen. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The free fix. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U03.
Mar 2017 · 2006–2010 · Air Bags do not driveThese vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag…
The defect. 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, o
What can happen. 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.
The free fix. 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.
Aug 2015 · 2008 · Electrical SystemIf the ignition stays between "START" and "ON" positions it could cause loss of certain electrical functions.
The defect. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008 Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Dodge Magnum vehicles manufactured May 23, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 24, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured April 3, 2007, to May 12, 2008, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured March 21, 2007, to May 12, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the ignition key (FOBIK) may not return to the "ON" position after being rotated to the "START" position, instead sticking between the two positions. Potenti
What can happen. If the ignition stays between "START" and "ON" positions it could cause loss of certain electrical functions. If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the "OFF" or "ACCESSORY" position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P57.
Jun 2015 · 2006–2010 · Air Bags do not driveIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture…
The defect. 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.
What can happen. 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.
The free fix. 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 ent
Aug 2010 · 2010 · Electrical SystemThe result of the defect could lead to a condition where the key may be removed from the ignition switch (win…
The defect. Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 Chrysler 300, Dodge challenger, Charger, Jeep commander, Grand Cherokee and Dodge RAM vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with a wireless ignition node (win) module exhibiting a binding condition of the solenoid latch.
What can happen. The result of the defect could lead to a condition where the key may be removed from the ignition switch (win module) prior to placing the shifter in park. This could result in the potential for unintended vehicle movement and could increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the win module free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before august 23, 2010. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
What owners reported
Car keeps stalling randomly at stops. It will even stall while driving going up hills or on the highway. Most times it will not completely stall (studder) and continue on. If it does stall completely, sometimes takes a lot of effort to try and restart the engine. Check engine light will sometimes come and randomly…
2006 · Problems owners could not categorise
I been online looking for this kinda problem and it looks like everyone has this problem but there is not recall and this is extremely dangerous, can whenever you fill up the tank and the level from the gas shuts off on it's own, meaning not overfilling. The car stalls at lot in low rpms and hesitates alot, car shuts…
2006 · Fuel and propulsion system
1. In october only 5 months after buying my '06 Charger i noticed a lot of noice coming from the brakes. 2. In november i took it in to the dealer and they said everything was fine that it mainly should happen when it gets colder. 3. I took it in last week in march and told them that it has been 75 degrees and up and…
2006 · 15 miles · Service brakes, air
I work for a Chrysler-Dodge auto dealership in texas. We are currently repairing a 2006 Dodge Charger heater core leak. The heater core leaked hot antifreeze onto the gas pedal and onto the leg of one of our salesman.*Jb the heater core is a very poor design and should be recalled before someone gets burned while…
2006 · 32 miles · Engine and its cooling system
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