2006 Dodge Charger Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 97 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2006 Dodge Charger, 7% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 9,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “brakes squealing” (8% of reports).
- 97service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- 9,000median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 25%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.
- Brakes squealing: mentioned in 8 of 97 complaints (8%)
- Brake rotors: mentioned in 8 of 97 complaints (8%)
- Nothing wrong: mentioned in 7 of 97 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 78 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 97 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury.
Dodge Charger service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Charger | 2 | 8% | 27,000 |
| 2014 Charger | 2 | 1% | 94,293 |
| 2013 Charger | 2 | 1% | 95,430 |
| 2012 Charger | 2 | 0% | 24,700 |
| 2011 Charger | 12 | 2% | 33,750 |
| 2010 Charger | 2 | 1% | 62,975 |
| 2009 Charger | 1 | 1% | 67,000 |
| 2008 Charger | 2 | 0% | 59,881 |
| 2007 Charger | 22 | 4% | 10,044 |
| 2006 Charger | 97 | 7% | 9,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic
Problem: 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.
Risk: This can result in a decrease of braking force and the potential for an engine compartment fire.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
2006 dodge charger. Consumer writes in regards to parts not available to repair airbags, fuel tank, automatic transmission and service brakes/hydraulic recall notices. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle would stall. Updated 09/19/2016. *jb
About 1 year ago as i was driving along interstate 95 the instrument needles all went to 0 or far left then went back to normal immediately. As time went on this occurred more frequently. About six months later as i was driving at night the needles dropped off and the head lights went off and…
The problem started when i bought it brand new and kept bringing back to the dealer. Failure to find problem. Notice a lot of other customers having the same problem. Brought car to an expert and found the suspension which includes shocks, struts, brakes etc. Were not the right part for this model…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2006 Dodge Chargers have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 97 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the 2006 Dodge Charger (7% 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 service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes, hydraulic. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems start?
The median reported mileage is 9,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2006 Dodge Charger?
The most frequent phrase is “brakes squealing”, in 8 of 97 complaints, followed by “brake rotors” (8).
Other 2006 Dodge Charger problems
See all 2006 Dodge Charger problems or service brakes, hydraulic problems across all Charger years.