2006 Dodge Charger Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 215 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2006 Dodge Charger, 17% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 77,195 miles. The words owners use most often: “gas tank” (30% of reports).
- 215fuel system, gasoline complaints
- 77,195median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $2,050typical repair cost reported by owners
- 14%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Gas tank: mentioned in 64 of 215 complaints (30%)
- Filling fuel: mentioned in 11 of 215 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel system, gasoline repair on the 2006 Dodge Charger at $2,050, and half of them between $1,750 and $2,650.
Based on 13 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2012–2014), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 201 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 215 complaints, 1 a fire.
Dodge Charger fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Charger | 1 | 1% | 74,000 |
| 2017 Charger | 1 | 1% | 38,214 |
| 2016 Charger | 1 | 1% | 97,000 |
| 2015 Charger | 1 | 1% | 85,000 |
| 2014 Charger | 2 | 1% | 179,029 |
| 2013 Charger | 1 | 0% | 168,237 |
| 2012 Charger | 1 | 0% | 106,152 |
| 2011 Charger | 10 | 1% | 63,424 |
| 2010 Charger | 8 | 3% | 2,375 |
| 2009 Charger | 1 | 1% | 14,000 |
| 2008 Charger | 4 | 1% | 80,000 |
| 2007 Charger | 7 | 1% | 45,000 |
| 2006 Charger | 215 | 17% | 77,195 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel system, gasoline for the 2006 Dodge Charger. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that on various occasions after refueling the vehicle over half tank, the vehicle would stall and then lose motive power while driving at slower speeds or while coming to a stop. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that…
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle started shaking, then lurch and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power steering and braking functionality. The contact was able to coast the vehicle off the side of…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge charger. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and continue driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (nissan bros nissan, 5750 mesmer ave, ste. A, culver city, ca 90230) where it was diagnosed that…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2006 Dodge Chargers have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 215 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the 2006 Dodge Charger (17% of the 1,294 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Dodge Charger fuel system, gasoline?
No recall currently lists fuel system, gasoline for this vehicle.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems start?
The median reported mileage is 77,195 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2006 Dodge Charger?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,050 (half paid between $1,750 and $2,650), from 13 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2006 Dodge Charger?
The most frequent phrase is “gas tank”, in 64 of 215 complaints, followed by “filling fuel” (11).
Other 2006 Dodge Charger problems
See all 2006 Dodge Charger problems or fuel system, gasoline problems across all Charger years.